tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-311842512024-03-13T08:58:43.906-05:00S e w A n y w a ySew Anywayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16647829565441282884noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31184251.post-8784295766809019212009-05-08T11:45:00.003-05:002009-05-08T11:58:54.065-05:00Cool, Crafty Koozies<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">So, this week is Teacher Appreciation Week. Our school's theme is "Academy Award Winning Teachers". We have had so much fun "rolling out the red carpet" (which is red paper) - very fun. The teachers were given "Hollywood Star Treatment" all week. One day we gave flowers, next day fruit, and yesterday was chocolate. I saw a great opportunity to get in on the fun in crafty way: appropriate Academy Award Winning Accoutrements!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">School colors: green, black and white</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/SgRiHuNGDsI/AAAAAAAAAx4/64f-08ynL9o/s320/IMG_0152.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333495743515070146" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">Green koozies, fun felt, and craft boa + glue gun.<br /></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/SgRiH2cmxOI/AAAAAAAAAyA/lgHKAmSnqdU/s1600-h/IMG_0154.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/SgRiH2cmxOI/AAAAAAAAAyA/lgHKAmSnqdU/s320/IMG_0154.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333495745727612130" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">Not exactly Bling, but beautiful none the less!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br /><br /></span><br /></div>Sew Anywayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16647829565441282884noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31184251.post-3543615347094393902008-07-11T09:50:00.002-05:002008-07-11T09:58:53.949-05:00Happy Birthday Banner Card<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">This is what <em>I</em> worked on one morning while the kiddos worked on math and language lessons.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">It was inspired by something that I saw at Target the day before. To see a picture of the felt banner, click </span><a href="http://slavetotarget.blogspot.com/2008/07/2-way-target-has-saved-my-ass.html"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">here</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">.</span><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/SHdzfxea1NI/AAAAAAAAAeo/be_nhZilvxw/s1600-h/712isaac.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221769282653443282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/SHdzfxea1NI/AAAAAAAAAeo/be_nhZilvxw/s400/712isaac.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>Sew Anywayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16647829565441282884noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31184251.post-60842446136412592662008-06-13T22:24:00.005-05:002008-06-13T22:52:43.752-05:00We Heart Crafts<div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">We have kept plenty busy this week with orders, Father's Day, and other projects (i.e. painting the dining room).</span></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/SFM7PtBJHZI/AAAAAAAAAcE/qmGvy8K7_sk/s1600-h/Picture+017.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5211574334766259602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/SFM7PtBJHZI/AAAAAAAAAcE/qmGvy8K7_sk/s400/Picture+017.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> A blank canvas waiting to be a great Father's Day present.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I think it turned out great. I love rub ons and stickers.<br /></span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/SFM7Ryk_oLI/AAAAAAAAAcM/ycziBfqSIlo/s1600-h/Picture+023.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5211574370618548402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/SFM7Ryk_oLI/AAAAAAAAAcM/ycziBfqSIlo/s400/Picture+023.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5211574049543104930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/SFM6_GepKaI/AAAAAAAAAb8/KtMYs1cqW10/s400/Picture+016.jpg" border="0" />Some fun decoupage decor for my little girl's room. I think it needs a little something more, I just can't think what. Any suggestions?</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">(Please excuse the bad photography, between me and my lousy camera - well, I am just glad I'm even getting some pictures.)</span></div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5211573505318841090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/SFM6fbFd6wI/AAAAAAAAAbk/ecG4WTnxMB4/s400/Picture+005.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">My sweet girl came up with this idea and was commissioned by a boutique owner to make them. She has sold three so far and is saving her money for camp.</span><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/SFM66ZBBB1I/AAAAAAAAAbs/OuZ5xFb_uvk/s1600-h/Picture+010.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5211573968619767634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/SFM66ZBBB1I/AAAAAAAAAbs/OuZ5xFb_uvk/s400/Picture+010.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/SFM68xIVT_I/AAAAAAAAAb0/OCRmMljPLvE/s1600-h/Picture+013.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5211574009452646386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/SFM68xIVT_I/AAAAAAAAAb0/OCRmMljPLvE/s400/Picture+013.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />So, we are still anticipating the arrival of the parcel we having been looking forward to receiving from my swap partner. So stay posted, I am sure it will come soon.</span><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div><br /></div>Sew Anywayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16647829565441282884noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31184251.post-41049162416137580112008-06-01T21:37:00.006-05:002008-06-01T22:46:05.696-05:00Summer Swap Sneak Peek<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">If you are Sandi - don't look yet - it's on its way! Otherwise - <strong><em>I can't wait</em></strong>!!! (and I am afraid I might not get to it later).<br /></span><div><div><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">So, this is my first ever swap - very exciting! I am a wee bit behind on the timeline - but hey, the kids just got out of school last week and I am sooooo glad it is summer time. </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I really had to blow the dust off of my sewing machine. When I got to thinking about it, I had not sewn a stitch in six months - SIX MONTHS! crazy. </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">So here is the out come, a <em>Belle Melange</em>:</span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207111720688031138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/SENghYFiFaI/AAAAAAAAAY8/XAhypffetsU/s400/Summer+Swap+08+004.jpg" border="0" /></span></div></div><br /><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">A bit of a closer view:</span></p><br /><br /><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207111727182282850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/SENghwR4gGI/AAAAAAAAAZE/fI9beH5aeXo/s400/Summer+Swap+08+006.jpg" border="0" /></span></p></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207113474068536082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/SENiHb8BWxI/AAAAAAAAAZM/qL9R27Fx8zw/s400/Summer+Swap+08+012.jpg" border="0" /><br /></span><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">My just turned 11 year old daughter got in on the action. She was very eager to get started on craft projects for the summer. If you go to the library, you can tell she has been there - the craft book section will be empty. These are two projects she found to add to the swap. The one on the left is a felt coffee bean sachet - great for the car, purse, or drawer. On the right, a hand crafted needle book. I love the that my girl is creative and industrious! </span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Next up: Hopefully a perfect gift for a Victorian Gypsy!</span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">A tiny tin from England.</span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207113483397848578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/SENiH-sTXgI/AAAAAAAAAZU/kF7FbzSuhgo/s400/Summer+Swap+08+015.jpg" border="0" /></span></p><br /><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207113484505200722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/SENiIC0UOFI/AAAAAAAAAZc/2PB_2nnZsTQ/s400/Summer+Swap+08+016.jpg" border="0" /></span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">This is a truly original creation. The flowers are free handed. Can you tell what they are? Tulip, Impatient, and a crazy Dandelion in vintage orange. Can you guess what it is? It's a tissue cozy. Yep, no more crunched up tissues at the bottom of the purse. Pretty handy, huh? </span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Of course, I had to make a Bread Basket Blanket for her. I used some of my favorite material. Looking at her blog: </span><a href="http://www.victoriangypsy.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">www.VictorianGypsy.blogspot.com</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> I figured it might work with her decor.</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207116954026553762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/SENlR_yqsaI/AAAAAAAAAZk/OmxNnN1r_0A/s400/Summer+Swap+08+018.jpg" border="0" /></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">All wrapped up and ready to go!</span></p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207116957082517874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/SENlSLLRAXI/AAAAAAAAAZs/rG2N71LW1U4/s400/Summer+Swap+08+020.jpg" border="0" /></p>Sew Anywayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16647829565441282884noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31184251.post-65080497700929312362008-05-11T02:30:00.003-05:002008-05-11T02:51:01.569-05:00Late Night Crafts<div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">When I was in college, I worked for an antique dealer on the weekends. Of my many tasks, one of my favorites was being "commissioned" for my art work. The dear lady gave me a very old milk can - it had three layers of red paint (all different shades) and I think one layer of blue. I was instructed to strip off all the old paint, prime the can, and then paint a "Country Scene" over the entire surface. (I will refrain from giving details about how I feel about stripping off paint.) But what a transformation after is was all done! Okay the point of the story is, I loved painting that milk can! I stayed up countless nights very late working to create beauty. It is hard for me to stop once I get started. I rarely stay up past 10:30 anymore. But tonight was different. After the kids were tucked in, I was inspired to create. I owe my inspiration to </span><a href="http://www.blossomhillcottons.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Blossom Hill Cottons</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">. I love her style, her work, and her words.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I totally eye-balled this project. I had no pattern. Just my imagination, felt, and floss. I couldn't think of a name for this little guy - but, I can tell you, he is a one of a kind!</span> </div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5199024007618190274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/SCakyhDPW8I/AAAAAAAAAX0/3kJ9KbdN0jY/s400/bird1+017.jpg" border="0" /></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5199024011913157586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/SCakyxDPW9I/AAAAAAAAAX8/z8FxXRWF5rA/s400/bird1+016.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5199024016208124898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/SCakzBDPW-I/AAAAAAAAAYE/PcR4cBntkBE/s400/bird1+021.jpg" border="0" />Sew Anywayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16647829565441282884noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31184251.post-91197466834671630072008-05-09T11:59:00.004-05:002008-05-09T12:19:20.976-05:00Warming Up<div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/SCSEEgxMDNI/AAAAAAAAAWg/4NEGCGXJP_c/s1600-h/salad+018.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198425082942983378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/SCSEEgxMDNI/AAAAAAAAAWg/4NEGCGXJP_c/s320/salad+018.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/SCSEFAxMDOI/AAAAAAAAAWo/8kfJP_o_dBg/s1600-h/salad+014.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198425091532917986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/SCSEFAxMDOI/AAAAAAAAAWo/8kfJP_o_dBg/s320/salad+014.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/SCSEFAxMDPI/AAAAAAAAAWw/oB_X0jsmcog/s1600-h/salad+015.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198425091532918002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/SCSEFAxMDPI/AAAAAAAAAWw/oB_X0jsmcog/s320/salad+015.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Okay - (imagine arms stretching, knuckles cracking, neck popping) I'm getting ready! To swap, that is. So, this is what I have been working on this week. One done and one to go.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">This first project is for a special little cousin in celebration of his birthday. I was inspired by a wooden tic-tac-toe board with marbles as the "x's" and "o's" at one of our favorite <a href="http://www.coffeetexas.com/">coffee shops</a> in downtown Wylie. Marbles are great until they roll away - not so with felt "marbles"!</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">So my next project is still under way, but progress is being made and I should be done by tomorrow. This fabric house was inspired by one of my favorite craft blogs, <a href="http://mollychicken.blogs.com/">Molly Chicken</a>.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">This house will be the home of a tiny critter - hopefully I will be able to show you the finished product and the happy, little critter to go with it on the next post.</span></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198427814542183682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/SCSGjgxMDQI/AAAAAAAAAW4/tKGeEBHwFiA/s400/fabhs+001.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198427818837150994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/SCSGjwxMDRI/AAAAAAAAAXA/Vw2-uj1iSuI/s400/fabhs+002.jpg" border="0" /></div></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198427823132118306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/SCSGkAxMDSI/AAAAAAAAAXI/1JA-P65BZkc/s400/fabhs+007.jpg" border="0" />Sew Anywayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16647829565441282884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31184251.post-80396631026368895662008-05-03T18:17:00.007-05:002008-05-03T18:59:35.956-05:00This Will Be Fun<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/SBzz-o0JhII/AAAAAAAAAWI/0rIbA7A48Do/s1600-h/a_not_too_shabby_summerswap_button.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5196296327512294530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/SBzz-o0JhII/AAAAAAAAAWI/0rIbA7A48Do/s200/a_not_too_shabby_summerswap_button.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> I was <em>so</em> excited to see that my friend </span><a href="http://roxisfriends.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Roxi</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> is hosting a swap! I have been waiting to be a part of a swap after finding out about </span><a href="http://backtack.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">BackTack</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> - I was too late to get on board for that, but we made a </span><a href="http://flickr.com/groups/weewonderfulsweebunnies/pool/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Wee Bunny</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> anyway. The timing for the "Not Too Shabby" Summer Swap will be a bit tight with it being in May since it is the end of the school year, lots of field trips, birthday parties, etc. But, (<span style="font-size:85%;">throwing caution to the wind</span>) I <em>really </em>don't want to miss out on this!<br /><br /></span><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5196303349783823506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/SBz6XY0JhJI/AAAAAAAAAWQ/cxX-bj3YUKc/s320/72206+011.jpg" border="0" /></span></div><br /><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">This is our Wee Bunny!</span></p>Sew Anywayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16647829565441282884noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31184251.post-1824828626098136112008-01-31T21:50:00.000-06:002008-01-31T23:09:11.093-06:00Be Mine, Valentine?<p align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/R6Kk_UOxE1I/AAAAAAAAALU/U3h1jgD5wZM/s1600-h/v-day+desk0108+002.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5161869530589369170" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/R6Kk_UOxE1I/AAAAAAAAALU/U3h1jgD5wZM/s320/v-day+desk0108+002.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><br /><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5161869539179303778" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/R6Kk_0OxE2I/AAAAAAAAALc/NXtXhD2EwXE/s320/v-day+desk0108+008.jpg" border="0" /><br /></p><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">How's that for a sign? Well, banner really. I made this Valentine's Banner just in time.</span> </div><div align="center"><br /> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/R6Kf4UOxExI/AAAAAAAAAK0/YfmJ4lP6aao/s1600-h/v-day+desk0108+003.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5161863912772145938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/R6Kf4UOxExI/AAAAAAAAAK0/YfmJ4lP6aao/s320/v-day+desk0108+003.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> a bit more detail</span><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/R6KfrUOxEwI/AAAAAAAAAKs/OkZDNGyL4S8/s1600-h/v-day+desk0108+012.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5161863689433846530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/R6KfrUOxEwI/AAAAAAAAAKs/OkZDNGyL4S8/s320/v-day+desk0108+012.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> Cheery, don't you think?</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> Nothing but felt, floss, and ribbon - I've never done anything quite like it before. I am inspired to do something similar for Christmas and Happy Birthday.<br /></span><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/R6Ke3kOxEuI/AAAAAAAAAKg/3pAkuM5RBOk/s1600-h/v-day+desk0108+015.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5161862800375616226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/R6Ke3kOxEuI/AAAAAAAAAKg/3pAkuM5RBOk/s320/v-day+desk0108+015.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> This</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> is the light that I made for my desk. Guess what items I used? A little light from IKEA, a cardboard wine bottle box, tissue paper, and Mod Podge! I love how it turned out!</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></span><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/R6KeLEOxErI/AAAAAAAAAKM/WQ_uQBX028M/s1600-h/v-day+desk0108+017.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5161862035871437490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/R6KeLEOxErI/AAAAAAAAAKM/WQ_uQBX028M/s320/v-day+desk0108+017.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">See the brown ball? Instead of paying ten bucks for something similar that was made in China, I made my own for two bucks! LOVE IT!</span> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5161868401012970306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/R6Kj9kOxE0I/AAAAAAAAALM/Z-eFBgEtPlw/s400/v-day+desk0108+011.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Here is a close up of my happy, little bird in his nest, sitting on the shelf.</span></div></div></div>Sew Anywayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16647829565441282884noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31184251.post-26121397103761939112007-11-09T09:06:00.001-06:002007-11-09T09:17:15.097-06:00Sweet<div align="center"><br /></div><p align="center"><br /> </p><p align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/RzR3rNdnrlI/AAAAAAAAAFg/4xl0v98GV3w/s1600-h/72206+008.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5130857459713814098" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/RzR3rNdnrlI/AAAAAAAAAFg/4xl0v98GV3w/s200/72206+008.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">This is little blouse I made not too long ago. But with the way my little weeds grow over here, it will be handed down to our lovely little cousin for her to enjoy next summer. I think this fabric is perfect for spring/summer months on top of the fact that it is a yummy color. Reminds me of popcicles. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span> </div><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5130859207765503602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/RzR5Q9dnrnI/AAAAAAAAAFw/0lUlZmuKnWE/s200/72206+011.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">This is a funny bunny we made out of the scraps.</span><br /></p>Sew Anywayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16647829565441282884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31184251.post-48456497902206347302007-08-17T13:04:00.000-05:002007-08-17T13:20:40.698-05:00What's in a Name?<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/RsXjvXQ_IPI/AAAAAAAAAEU/qjLwqSlklss/s1600-h/noah+003.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5099732555905573106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/RsXjvXQ_IPI/AAAAAAAAAEU/qjLwqSlklss/s320/noah+003.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">This is one of my latest creations. They are actually magnets about 2" square. I had a fun time designing and creating this little project. I thought it was a good alternative to the plastic letters we are all familiar with. The child is able to learn to recognize their name. A further challenge would be to scramble the letters up and ask the child to put them in the right order. I was just talking with a friend yesterday who said that she was trying to help her little girl learn to spell her name with sidewalk chalk. Since children are such concrete thinkers any form of learning that incorporates two or more of their senses gives them a greater advantage to retain what they learn. Thus, anything that is tactile or easily manipulated helps the information to be imprinted in their brains giving them the advantage of being able to more easily recall what they learned later. I have made quite a few of these in different varieties and given them as gifts.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><div></div>Sew Anywayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16647829565441282884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31184251.post-71615363739669202822007-03-23T21:37:00.000-05:002007-03-30T11:03:33.946-05:00Sew Anyway Studio Presents - Diapers on the Go Pouch - My Version<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/RgSQAgFFYgI/AAAAAAAAACI/p4GyRrUUJ3o/s1600-h/blue+bag+009.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5045315820847456770" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/RgSQAgFFYgI/AAAAAAAAACI/p4GyRrUUJ3o/s320/blue+bag+009.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I had great fun making this little bag. It is soft and durable. It is, of course, very washable. I have it in my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Etsy</span> store as a Pay It Forward item. I would love for some one who is on the go and likes to travel light with their little ones that are still in need of diapering. You can find more details about this little number there. Click on the little picture on the right.</div><div></div><div>This "I-used-to-be-a-pair-of-jeans" denim tote still has a long way to go. It is <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">re purposed</span> and useful instead filling the dump. I took care in designing and sewing this thinking it would be great Dad-friendly baby gear.</div><div></div><div>You shouldn't have to tote C<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">amouflage</span>, John Deere Tractors, or Red Hot Chill Peppers Baby Gear to state your man hood is intact as you care for your little one. Simple stated, I go for practical and washable when it comes to kids!</div><div></div><div>UPDATE: This bag has been spoken for. Leave a comment if you are interested in having a bag like this made just for you!</div>Sew Anywayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16647829565441282884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31184251.post-53640420181421587042007-03-08T12:21:00.000-06:002007-03-30T11:06:45.487-05:00Sew Anyway Studio Presents - Slip on Doggie Collar<p align="center"> </p><div align="center">Your little sweetie won't mind stepping out in style pressed and dressed to impress with this great "dog collar"!<br /><br />It is designed to slip on and off. No velcro or buttons.<br />Totally washable. May need to be ironed to have the crisp look.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/RfBVG9gEaRI/AAAAAAAAAB4/iUlm3yfoQqw/s1600-h/dog+collar1+002.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5039621561104230674" style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand; center: " alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/RfBVG9gEaRI/AAAAAAAAAB4/iUlm3yfoQqw/s200/dog+collar1+002.jpg" border="0" /></a> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5039621784442530082" style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/RfBVT9gEaSI/AAAAAAAAACA/gM-u9ql1PEQ/s200/dog+collar1+006.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><br />It is 13" around and will suit a small dog 6 - 10 lbs.<br />My little model "Toby" is still a puppy at 4 lbs, he would obviously need to be a bit bigger for it to fit just right.<br /><br />So much fun and a lot less hassle than full dress.<br /><br />"Just enough for show - so slip it on and go!"<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/RfBUq9gEaQI/AAAAAAAAABw/x1Lo4T6rQ3k/s1600-h/dog+collar1+013.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5039621080067893506" style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/RfBUq9gEaQI/AAAAAAAAABw/x1Lo4T6rQ3k/s200/dog+collar1+013.jpg" border="0" /></a></div>Sew Anywayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16647829565441282884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31184251.post-35046952863249092222006-12-08T14:34:00.000-06:002007-03-30T11:31:42.168-05:00Bread Blankets, Napkins and Place Mats - oh, my!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/RXnQYrLm1bI/AAAAAAAAABU/bDBsrdjMHzM/s1600-h/firstetsy+005.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5006261583125861810" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/RXnQYrLm1bI/AAAAAAAAABU/bDBsrdjMHzM/s320/firstetsy+005.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/RXnN87Lm1YI/AAAAAAAAAAk/qtehBF6uMNo/s1600-h/bread+blankets+for+butter+and+honey+001.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5006258907361236354" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/RXnN87Lm1YI/AAAAAAAAAAk/qtehBF6uMNo/s320/bread+blankets+for+butter+and+honey+001.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/RXnNurLm1XI/AAAAAAAAAAc/AtHW9HxA-5U/s1600-h/bread+blankets+for+butter+and+honey+011.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5006258662548100466" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/RXnNurLm1XI/AAAAAAAAAAc/AtHW9HxA-5U/s320/bread+blankets+for+butter+and+honey+011.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/RXnNfrLm1WI/AAAAAAAAAAU/XRciHiIAo2g/s1600-h/bread+blankets+for+butter+and+honey+004.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5006258404850062690" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/RXnNfrLm1WI/AAAAAAAAAAU/XRciHiIAo2g/s320/bread+blankets+for+butter+and+honey+004.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/RXnNNrLm1VI/AAAAAAAAAAM/hulV377RsZI/s1600-h/bread+blankets+for+butter+and+honey+012.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5006258095612417362" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CDv176oG3nQ/RXnNNrLm1VI/AAAAAAAAAAM/hulV377RsZI/s320/bread+blankets+for+butter+and+honey+012.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Latest and greatest creations! Just in time for Christmas.Sew Anywayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16647829565441282884noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31184251.post-23429163710049362182006-11-24T11:36:00.000-06:002006-12-05T11:49:07.709-06:00Bread Blankets ~ Warm and Toasty<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/5499/3806/1600/741076/bread%20blankets%20for%20butter%20and%20honey%20024.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/5499/3806/320/360317/bread%20blankets%20for%20butter%20and%20honey%20024.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/5499/3806/1600/392267/bread%20blankets%20for%20butter%20and%20honey%20001.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/5499/3806/320/509220/bread%20blankets%20for%20butter%20and%20honey%20001.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Custom Order ~ request your own <a href="http://www.sewAnyway.etsy.com">Here</a><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/5499/3806/1600/511187/bread%20blankets%20for%20butter%20and%20honey%20015.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/5499/3806/320/583747/bread%20blankets%20for%20butter%20and%20honey%20015.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/5499/3806/1600/2141/bread%20blankets%20for%20butter%20and%20honey%20012.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/5499/3806/320/754948/bread%20blankets%20for%20butter%20and%20honey%20012.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Custom order ~ request your own <a href="http://www.sewanyway.etsy.com">Here</a><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/5499/3806/1600/73691/bread%20blankets%20for%20butter%20and%20honey%20017.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/5499/3806/320/811751/bread%20blankets%20for%20butter%20and%20honey%20017.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Sold<br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/5499/3806/1600/900006/bread%20blankets%20for%20butter%20and%20honey%20011.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/5499/3806/320/152417/bread%20blankets%20for%20butter%20and%20honey%20011.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/5499/3806/1600/873226/bread%20blankets%20for%20butter%20and%20honey%20020.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/5499/3806/320/620798/bread%20blankets%20for%20butter%20and%20honey%20020.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Sold<br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/5499/3806/1600/360231/bread%20blankets%20for%20butter%20and%20honey%20004.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/5499/3806/320/662115/bread%20blankets%20for%20butter%20and%20honey%20004.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/5499/3806/1600/575173/firstetsy%20005.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/5499/3806/320/858541/firstetsy%20005.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Custom Order ~ request your own <a href="http://SewAnyway.etsy.com">Here</a><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/5499/3806/1600/104328/firstetsy%20001.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/5499/3806/320/764570/firstetsy%20001.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> <br /><a href="http://SewAnyway.etsy.com"></a>Sew Anywayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16647829565441282884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31184251.post-70013749636538105092006-10-23T10:13:00.000-05:002006-10-23T10:22:17.147-05:00Bridal Shower Gift Set<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/5499/3806/1600/tan%20napkins%20024.0.jpg"><img style="align:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/5499/3806/200/tan%20napkins%20024.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/5499/3806/1600/palm%20tree%20bb%20002.0.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/5499/3806/200/palm%20tree%20bb%20002.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/5499/3806/1600/tan%20napkins%20004.0.jpg"><img style="align:right; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/5499/3806/200/tan%20napkins%20004.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Palm Tree Bread Blanket with matching "hot pocket"<br />6 Coordinating Palm Tree/Basket weave place mats<br />6 Tan 16" mitered NapkinsSew Anywayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16647829565441282884noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31184251.post-3569559896175647112006-10-23T09:55:00.000-05:002006-10-23T10:00:49.187-05:00Pink Cheetah by Request<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/5499/3806/1600/pink%20cheetah%20tote%20013.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/5499/3806/320/pink%20cheetah%20tote%20013.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />A very special little ballerina will be toting her ballet shoes in this unique tote.<br />Sewing this was such a pleasure from shopping to sewing to seeing a sweet crafty creation emerge.Sew Anywayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16647829565441282884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31184251.post-55139314354409612722006-10-23T09:51:00.000-05:002006-10-23T09:55:30.025-05:00Sweet Angel<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/5499/3806/1600/angels%20006.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/5499/3806/320/angels%20006.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br />This is happy scrapping. A few scrapes of fabric, filling, jute, and twine.<br />I'm not a professional, but I'm glad I get to Sew Anyway!Sew Anywayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16647829565441282884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31184251.post-28520567541403840252006-10-23T09:48:00.000-05:002006-10-23T09:51:40.280-05:00Happy Hanger<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/5499/3806/1600/dog%20012.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/5499/3806/320/dog%20012.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br />Hey Now ~ <strong><em>that</em></strong> was so fun to sew!Sew Anywayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16647829565441282884noreply@blogger.com0