Make-Something-Monday (posted Tuesday): Week 2

Sorry for the delay on this posting, I got a little side tracked yesterday and forgot to take a photo of what I made and post it.

Yesterday I made 3 new flower pins. After some trial and error, I got 3 that I really like.

The Black and White flowers are Dahlia's and the Red White and Blue flower is more like a Carnation. On the back I have attached both a broach pin and a hair clip for versatility.

Thanks and see ya tomorrow! :-)

Favorite-Deal-Friday : Week 1

I want to apologize for the absence of Workstation-Wednesday. My Grandma, Mom, and Sister took a last minute 3 day trip to the coast and I was without a computer. Tune in next week for week 1 of Workstation-Wednesday.

Moving on to Favorite-Deal-Friday.

While at the coast with the ladies of my family we did a lot of shopping. We stopped in several little antique malls and shops.

In one of the shops I found a half gallon old blue Ball jar. Normally these jars are pretty spendy being that they are depression glass. This jar was only $4.99! Knowing that it would look perfect holding a bouquet of flowers either in my own home or at a catering/vending event I bought it. While I was purchasing that jar, my Grandma bought a quart jar that matched it and gave it to me. Now I have a matching set. Below is a photo of my 2 new jars.

Thanks for tuning in today, look for more posts next week.

Make-Something Monday: Week 1 - Using your Cricut (or other die cut machine) to Make Applique's for a Baby Quilt

Rencently I came up with a plan to make a baby quilt for my expecting sister-in-law. I really wanted to do an applique quilt in the theme of Baby African Animals (her nursery theme). Below are a list of the steps that I took to start the quilt. With a few photos of what I have done so far.
Step 1: Select shapes on Cricut Cartridge.
Step 2: Cut Shapes out as large as possible on the Cricut.
Step 3: Visit Kinko's or a copy shop to enlarge the shapes to the size desired for the quilt.
Step 4: Cut Shapes out to use as a pattern.
Step 5: Select Fabrics and iron Heat 'n Bond to the back of each color.
Step 6: Using the pattern pieces cut shapes out of fabric.
Step 7: Iron pieces together to form shapes.
Step 8: Iron shapes to a piece of base fabric.
Step 9: Using either a sewing machine or needle and thread, stitch around each shape.
Step 10: Put quilt together with batting, and back.
Step 11: Stitch around the edge of the quilt to bind it.
Step 12: Tie the quilt with embroidery floss or yarn every 6-8 inches.

The Giraffe is all cut out I just need to get the mouth and eyes figured out and iron everything down. He stands almost 4 feet tall (to give you an idea of how large the animals are). All of the pattern pieces started out at 11.5 inches.

Giraffe head up close.

The Elephant is ready for a mouth and eyes and then I can iron everything down on it as well.

The "Crocidator" as my nephew Nicholas calls this one is done and ready to be added to the quilt base.

The Monkey needs the pink for the inside of his ears, and black for his eyes then he is all ready to be ironed together.

The Hippo is complete except for her eyes, they need to be ironed down and then she can join the Crocidator on the quilt base.

Enjoy and let me know if you have any questions. :)

The Time is Mine Now

Due to my recent layoff from my position at The Statesman Journal, I now have the time necessary to devote to keeping my Blog up to date. Today I am deep cleaning my house in preparation for weekend company but Monday will be the start to posts 3 times a week.

• Make-Something-Monday - Tutorial on a different craft item each week.
• Workstation Wednesday - Update on whichever project is taking up my workstation each week.
• Favorite-Deal-Friday - A recap of my weekly couponing and the best deals I have found for the current ad cycle.

As fun and interesting crafts or fabulous deals come about I will update at other times of the week as well. Look for my blog on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for sure.

Thanks and God Bless!

Flowers, Flowers, Flowers

The Flowers pictured in yesterday's photo post are now available for purchasing! Most of the flowers will be $1.75 (small flower, diameter of 1.5 inches, with button centers) - $6.00 (large flower, diameter of 3 to 5 inches, with jewel, beads, or crystal centers) depending on the flower size and it's fanciness... I really love making these and would love to make them to order as well. So if you are interested in some really beautiful flowers please let me know. These can be used for tons of things including:

• Pinned to your shirt, or jacket as a fun broach
• Pinned to Hats to add a bit of pizazz
• Pinned to your favorite headband for some fun
• Attached to clips or bobby pins to add fun to your hair
• Added to a great scrapbook page
• Attached to a chunky necklace to spice it up
• Clipped or pinned to a purse or bible case
• Clipped onto a great pair of heels or flats to jazz them up
• Great as gifts! 
• And much, much more!

Also the Tutu's pictured below are available for order as well. You can choose up to 3 colors per tutu and they are $10 for an infant size (3 for $25), $13 for a toddler size (3 for $32), $16 for 3T - Childs size 10 (3 for $40), $25 for Junior sizes (3 for $62), $30 for Adult sizes (3 for $75). Matching headbands or wands are available as well; $3.00 headband with flower and tulle, $5.00 fairy wand with ribbon, tulle, and flower.

Tutu orders take 7-10 days to complete and Flower orders take 3-5 days to complete.


If you are interested in ordering some  great looking flowers or tutus, email me at mrsweishan2009@mail.com for a quote on what you are looking for. 
*As I finish up more flowers I will post more pictures and add prices to them for reference. 

Thanks for stopping by! 

Fall Scrap Around the Clock

SCRAPBOOK FOR 24-HOURS

You are invited to join other scrapbooking enthusiasts (13yrs & older) at our Fall Scrap Around the Clock. Invite a friend, bring all your supplies and enjoy the gift of time to work on your albums & projects.

Well lit, big spacious facilities with your own 6-foot table and plenty of room for supplies. Don't forget your extension cords to plug in your personal cutters & printers.
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Includes snacks Friday night and catered breakfast & lunch on Saturday.

Contests, prizes & free giveaways.

Bellhop Service ~ allow our "scraphop" crew to unload your car and take all your supplies right to your table. Our crew will be more than happy to reload them too at closing time on Saturday.

Sleepover rooms & shower facilities ~ Bring your own sleeping bag & sleeping pad or feel free to go home and come back the next day.

Movies on the big-screen.

Supplies available for purchase, AND don't miss our "priced to sell quick" garage sale table.

Espresso cart open during set times.

Chair massages by licensed masseuse both days.Sign up for 15 minute slots for just $10.00.

REGISTER BY OCTOBER 31ST FOR EARLY BIRD PRICES:
Friday Night Only (6:00pm - 6:00am) $20.00
Saturday Only (6:00am - 6:00pm) $30.00- includes breakfast & lunch
BOTH DAYS: (6:00pm - 6:00pm) $40.00

After October 31st prices go up $10.00.

For questions, or more details contact Jodi Halverson at 503-829-4006
Click the link below for the registration info (or copy and paste address into your address bar).
http://thecountrychurch.mhsoftware.com/ViewItem.html?integral=0&detail=0&cal_item_id=1684&dtwhen=2455506&style_sheet=userStyle.css&checkafter=1286322247780

Please make checks out to "TCC" and mail registrations to:
Scrap Around the Clock"
16975 S. Hwy 211
Molalla, OR 97038

PHOTOS ARE FINALLY HERE!!!!

 This is one of the Tutu's that I made for my little cousins. 

The other Tutu that I made for my little cousins.

 Trio of handmade flowers. Great to use either in paper crafts, as broaches or accents to an outfit, or many other crafts.

 Gold and White Organza Flower.

 Pretty Black Flower with Jewel center.

There  are a few photos of some of the projects that I have been working very diligently on lately. Sorry that I don't have any of the jewelry that I have been working on pictured yet... Coming soon!