Recently I've been flattered to have been featured on a handful of blogs. I've met some great people, had a lot of fun, found some awesome new blogs to follow and inspiring new artists to watch.
To spread the love, we'll be doing Friday artist features here, too. Watch for the first feature post tomorrow morning. :)
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Craft Hope: Project 17 (Part II)
The first of the aprons is done!
I've made aprons before, but I'm kind of letting the fabrics speak to me on these, so they're each coming along at their own pace and in their own way. I'm pleased with how the first turned out. :)
It's kind of a "craft" style apron, with the bottom owl fabric divided into three deep pockets across the front. I figure that will allow the wearer plenty of room for cooking gear, craft supplies (because those are being carried over, too), or whatever she might need to get out of her hands in a moments notice. Pockets are lined, and the body of the apron is lined, too. Everything is double stitched. I wanted this puppy to be *sturdy*, so it can provide lots of use.
Want to see what other people are sending in? There are even tutorials, to get you inspired. ;)
Jenn at Things That Make...Life Worth Living is going great guns on her aprons. She's even making them reversible!
Kristin posted a great picture of her apron on the Craft Hope facebook page, and linked to the tutorial she used, here.
Amber at Obsessive Compulsive Randomosity made a super cute apron out of a fat quarter (!!) and gives a tutorial on it, too.
Craft Hope is collecting aprons until the end of the month (though Haiti by Hand, who is delivering the aprons, will be collecting through June), so I'm sure there will be more great aprons and tutorials posted!
I've made aprons before, but I'm kind of letting the fabrics speak to me on these, so they're each coming along at their own pace and in their own way. I'm pleased with how the first turned out. :)
It's kind of a "craft" style apron, with the bottom owl fabric divided into three deep pockets across the front. I figure that will allow the wearer plenty of room for cooking gear, craft supplies (because those are being carried over, too), or whatever she might need to get out of her hands in a moments notice. Pockets are lined, and the body of the apron is lined, too. Everything is double stitched. I wanted this puppy to be *sturdy*, so it can provide lots of use.
Want to see what other people are sending in? There are even tutorials, to get you inspired. ;)
Jenn at Things That Make...Life Worth Living is going great guns on her aprons. She's even making them reversible!
Kristin posted a great picture of her apron on the Craft Hope facebook page, and linked to the tutorial she used, here.
Amber at Obsessive Compulsive Randomosity made a super cute apron out of a fat quarter (!!) and gives a tutorial on it, too.
Craft Hope is collecting aprons until the end of the month (though Haiti by Hand, who is delivering the aprons, will be collecting through June), so I'm sure there will be more great aprons and tutorials posted!
Friday, May 4, 2012
Craft Hope: Project 17 (Part I)
About a year or so ago (maybe it was closer to two?), I stumbled over Craft Hope. I don't remember how anymore, but I was terribly impressed with the work that they do, and how their movement seems to be growing by leaps and bounds with each new project that they take on.
I haven't been able to take part in every project, but the kids and I did some work on Project 12. (Blogged about that on my personal blog, here and here.)
The best reason that I can give for taking part in outreach projects like this is still how I stated it originally: "There are many days that I'm reminded that, as little as it feels like we have some times, as tight as our budget might be, we are SO SO SO very lucky to have the lives that we have here. And I like the idea of being able to share...something...with someone else who might need it. I can't donate large funds, but I can make stuff with my hands and my heart."
With Project 17: Aprons for Haiti, I felt called to jump in, again. I'm considering this a frog loves monkey outreach opportunity because, when I mentioned it to Mom (somewhat apologetically, because we have so many plans for things we haven't gotten to yet), she was totally, 100% on board.
So, we're making aprons! And lots of them, hopefully.
I picked up two fabric bundles yesterday, specifically for the project.
I LOVE the colors in this bundle. They're so bright and happy!
And this set really called out to me. I think the owls are adorable, and I absolutely adore the plaid. One thing that's interesting about this set is that it's a tiny bit metallic, which I didn't originally notice. The green fabric is printed with slightly metallic butterflies (almost impossible to see in the photo, even though there was great natural light), and the blue feathers in the feather fabric is slightly silver. It's kind of neat. Not glaringly metallic at all.
I've already started cutting fabric and hope to start cranking out aprons pretty much immediately.
Want to get involved? Check out the Craft Hope facebook page (their main site was often-hacked and is being reconstructed at the moment), and look for the info on the Events page. I believe the mailing deadline is the last day of May, so there's still time to get an apron stitched up and in the mail!
I haven't been able to take part in every project, but the kids and I did some work on Project 12. (Blogged about that on my personal blog, here and here.)
The best reason that I can give for taking part in outreach projects like this is still how I stated it originally: "There are many days that I'm reminded that, as little as it feels like we have some times, as tight as our budget might be, we are SO SO SO very lucky to have the lives that we have here. And I like the idea of being able to share...something...with someone else who might need it. I can't donate large funds, but I can make stuff with my hands and my heart."
With Project 17: Aprons for Haiti, I felt called to jump in, again. I'm considering this a frog loves monkey outreach opportunity because, when I mentioned it to Mom (somewhat apologetically, because we have so many plans for things we haven't gotten to yet), she was totally, 100% on board.
So, we're making aprons! And lots of them, hopefully.
I picked up two fabric bundles yesterday, specifically for the project.
I LOVE the colors in this bundle. They're so bright and happy!
And this set really called out to me. I think the owls are adorable, and I absolutely adore the plaid. One thing that's interesting about this set is that it's a tiny bit metallic, which I didn't originally notice. The green fabric is printed with slightly metallic butterflies (almost impossible to see in the photo, even though there was great natural light), and the blue feathers in the feather fabric is slightly silver. It's kind of neat. Not glaringly metallic at all.
I've already started cutting fabric and hope to start cranking out aprons pretty much immediately.
Want to get involved? Check out the Craft Hope facebook page (their main site was often-hacked and is being reconstructed at the moment), and look for the info on the Events page. I believe the mailing deadline is the last day of May, so there's still time to get an apron stitched up and in the mail!
Featured at Kindred Images and Creations!
Lookie! Another feature! (I'm starting to feel super flattered by all of the attention!)
We were given the Friday Feature spot over at Kindred Images and Creations today.
I love her blog. Not only does she do beautiful work (go check out her shop!), but she also puts a lot of focus on other artists, which is really awesome both because it's terribly kind and because it's great to stumble across awesome things that I might not find via my normal routes.
We were given the Friday Feature spot over at Kindred Images and Creations today.
I love her blog. Not only does she do beautiful work (go check out her shop!), but she also puts a lot of focus on other artists, which is really awesome both because it's terribly kind and because it's great to stumble across awesome things that I might not find via my normal routes.
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Special Order Nursery, Part II
Remember the nursery order that I talked about here? Everything is all wrapped up now and was delivered today, so I thought I'd show the rest of the goodies.
In addition to the car seat cover and the first two swaddling blankets, there were four more blankets...
a nursing cover...
and two Boppy covers...
I'm still so in love with that robot print.
Not pictured - because I forgot them, d'oh! - are the burp cloths.
In addition to the car seat cover and the first two swaddling blankets, there were four more blankets...
a nursing cover...
and two Boppy covers...
I'm still so in love with that robot print.
Not pictured - because I forgot them, d'oh! - are the burp cloths.
Featured at Tailor Made!
How in the world did I not post this link?!
Rebekah from Tailor Made featured me over on her blog the other day.
Go, check it out, read her other posts. She's been posting some awesome photos for a photo chllenge, nd I've enjoyed reading her crafting and life posts, too. :)
Thank you for the feature, Rebekah!
Rebekah from Tailor Made featured me over on her blog the other day.
Go, check it out, read her other posts. She's been posting some awesome photos for a photo chllenge, nd I've enjoyed reading her crafting and life posts, too. :)
Thank you for the feature, Rebekah!
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