My brain is nearly fried from reading redundant, over-explanatory text book units. On that account, I've opted to give my mind the treat of some indulgent blogging by showing off some pictures of a few old and new handmade things in my office/craft room. (You didn't think I was actually going to get up?)
For all of those bloggers who've welcomed my loitering and fed my imagination, it's high time I see dead people, I mean, pay it forward.
the pincushion
One such example of my parasitic blog habit is this mason jar pin cushion.
They're all over the internet and why not? It's easy, cute, fast, and totally practical. To be specific, Liz inspired this project. She is quite a busy little bee, and sweet as pie. Love her.
That pretty and very professional backdrop is actually some vintage fabric I bought last weekend at an estate sale for a buck and a half! I'm so in love and can't cut into it. It shall remain my designated professional backdrop forever.
the pencil bag
For keeping all my school tools together, I made this pencil bag.
Previously they'd been aimlessly floating about, falling out of my bag each time I unzipped it and making me a madwoman.
It just makes me happy. After all, it was my first zipper project and it is plaid. Check out my rubber pencil! Sike. It's magic.
the screen print
I've also been dabbling in screen printing. This image was designed for matching aprons, a gift for my best friend and her daughter.
Unfortunately, I let paint dry on the screen before I got to the project it was meant for.
Anyway, it was totally satisfying and I'm completely obsessed.
the sewing machine cover
This is my beautiful sewing machine cover made by Valerie.
She makes the most thoughtful gifts. I adore her and her artistic talent.
the night mask
Up next, my home remedy for shut eye issues. Apparently in my old age, my eyelids are thinning or light is becoming more intrusive.
I'm not exactly happy with the way this turned out but I admit I rushed through it while the boys were napping. It's pretty tight and as you might see, I was too lazy to change my green bobbin thread to black when I quilted the top.
I dropped in some lavender buds doused in lavender and eucalyptus oil before I sewed it up. The first morning I woke up with it I was already so sick of the smell. The manly man however, loves it and wears the cute little heart mask at nap time. He tickles me pink.
the red birdy
My Papa made this wooden bird clip decades ago to hold his bills. Both he and my Granny were creative and crafty. Remnants of their past sit in my house, reminding me of them and where I come from. Any time I pick up my crocheting needles I imagine that I am looking down at Granny's hands. It feels so good to have a part of them always with me.
Before I tear up, I should get back to the books. Have a beautiful week.
