FABulous Scrappin

Birthday Quilt Block

My beautiful sister started this tradition for her first born son.  I loved it so much I had to do this for my little girlie too!

That "two" is actually a quilt block.  Every year at my little girl's birthday party the attendees sign her block for the year.

Luckily, my sis sewed on the numbers "1" and "2" for me.  You know to get me started....  I'm wondering if I'll ever get to the three.  I guess, I do have a year to get it done...  We'll see how that goes.

The plan is to have one of these blocks for her first twelve birthdays.  After that, I'll put them together and make her a fun memory quilt.

If you'd like to see some boy versions of this check out this and this.

Minnie Mouse Hair Clips

Since we have an annual pass to Disneyland we've been quite a few times this year.  Truth be told I was never a huge fan of the place.  Those long lines and crowds... just not my scene, but then we went last year with my nephews, and somehow I got swept up in the Disney magic and bought a pass.  

It's all so different when you have a child that is experiencing the magic for the first time.  Now that I have the pass, I love it.  I love being able to go for one hour or all day.  The flexibility is key with a toddler in tow.

While at Disneyland, I saw these adorable Minnie Mouse hair clips on these little girls and thought... hum... I could totally make those.  As you know, the lines for rides are a bit long, so I studied the way the clips looked and committed it to memory.  I found out later they are all over the place on Etsy, but still decided to make my own.

Was this task do-able? .......... Yes

Was I up until 2 am several nights in a row making these? ................ Yes

Would I do it again? ............ You bet! 

These were an extra little item in the girl's goodie bags at Little Pea's kid birthday party.

Here is how I packaged them. It's all in the presentation for me.  :)  Sorry for the horrible glare on the plastic baggies, but you get the idea.

Little Pea wore her clips on her actual birthday when we went to Disney and she did pretty good at leaving them in.  

Happy Friday!

Cheer

 

I'm still loving my art class.  We had a prompt this week to create an inspiration board with a color that inspires you.  I've always loved red!  The color is so full of life.  It makes me smile to just think of it.

I even have red nail polish on right now!  It's bright and cheery.  Who doesn't need some extra cheer?!  

Here are a few pictures I took of some pretty things around my craft room.  Hope they inspire you a bit!

  

 
 

 Happy Scrappin!

Catherine Wheel Scarf

It is a beautiful day today.  I mean one of those just perfect days.  The weather is unbelievable.  It's a, sit outside with a glass of iced tea and just enjoy, kind of a day.  I love it!  Not too hot and not to cold.  I guess this is spring in CA.

I just got my beautiful angel baby down for a nap.  I use the term "angel" loosely today, as she has a new tooth coming in and it's been a nightmare for both her and I.  I usually just toss her down for her nap, but I felt so bad for her today I ended up rocking her for 20 minutes.  Although, my arms are tired, I really love letting her fall asleep on me.  Isn't it the most wonderful feeling when it's quiet in the house and you have this warm tiny body clinging to you?  I adore how she rests her head on my shoulder and plays with my hair as she slowly relaxes.  And the best part is when you feel their body get heavier and their breathing start to slow.  That's when you know, you just know, they are asleep in the safest place in the world, your arms.  Obviously, this added to my beautiful day.  :)

Okay, enough gooshy Mommy stuff!  On to the crafty part of my post.  I haven't been scrappin much lately.  Boo!  I miss it so.  I need to get to the store and print some of my favorite photos to scrap, so paper crafts are on hold for now.

However, I have been working on this Catherine Wheel scarf.

 

I'm crocheting!  (Of course, my oh so talented sister, put me up to this.)  And it's been really fun so far.  It's nice to have a project I can take along anywhere I go.  It's very portable.  

I feel pretty cool because this pattern calls for two different colors of yarn.  I've never done that before!  Go me!  And really it's been a long time since I've even crocheted.  

If you look closely at the photo below you'll see rows in a blue yarn and then in my red yarn.  I love how parts of them really blend together and look so uniform.

 

My sis completed this pattern scarf and it looks amazing!  Check it out here.

Hope everyone is having a great week!  Enjoy your beautiful day.  I'm sure whatever the weather is like for you, that there is some beauty in there.  Look close.  :) 

 
 

Making what?

While visiting my sister a few weeks ago she showed me her latest obsession.  Any ideas on what the above picture is?  (Don't worry, I had no clue either.)  

It's called a drop spindle.  And guess what she is doing... making yarn.  Crazy right!?  I mean seriously, who does that?  She's pretty amazing, huh!  She takes roving and spins the drop spindle while adhearing the roving pieces together.  After spending hours making her own yarn, she starts to knit with it.  Maybe a scarf, sock, hat etc.  It all sounds like a long process to me, but I hope to be the lucky recipient of a home made goodie some day.  

 It really makes some gorgeous yarn. 

My sis let me give it a try and I have to say I don't think I'm coordinated enough to take on the new adventure...yet.  :)