WIP - 11/4

[cmeon]

Get anything finished? Starting something new? Have pics? Want candy (we only got 4 ToTers, so we have "a little")?

[cmeon]

I'm working on some pants for DD. She had some absolutely awesome corduroys from Naartjie last winter- not play impeding skinnies, pull up ribbing waists, cute and durable and cheap), but, they went out of businss!

She can get away with leggings most of the "winter", but, she needs SOME pants. So, I'm using last year's pants to draft a pattern- so far, it's working pretty well, just need to tweak a few things before I cut into the good fabric.

I also did some work on an ornament for an exchange on another board, and made a few more hair clips for DD.

[cam]

I'll delete my duplicate thread...

[cam]

So just a vent against myself. I made one of the three batches of cake prior to the other two as I was adjusting the recipe. I froze that first batch. I made the other two closer to the party, so I didn't freeze them. We had the party back home, and I forgot the first batch of cake at my house. SMH! I didn't have the time or materials to make more, so I stayed up almost all night trying to make different gum paste figures to account for the difference (thank goodness I did have just enough cake to feed the guests as some couldn't make it at last minute). I didn't get enough done in time to make the cakes work on my cake board, so I ended up last minute arranging them on a platter and ditching the temple portion altogether. I was so upset. I could have pulled it off if I just had like two or three extra hours.

[cmeon]

Nov 4, 2015 16:39:51 GMT -5 cam said:

I'll delete my duplicate thread...

OMG, everytime I'm like, WTF IS CAM I CAN'T WAIT ANYMORE!!!- I beat you by 3 minutes. Patience, me.

[cam]

Nov 4, 2015 17:39:44 GMT -5 cmeon said:

Nov 4, 2015 16:39:51 GMT -5 cam said:

I'll delete my duplicate thread...

OMG, everytime I'm like, WTF IS CAM I CAN'T WAIT ANYMORE!!!- I beat you by 3 minutes. Patience, me.

I think it is just a case of great minds thinking alike.

Sadly, it probably took me waaaay more than 3 minutes to get that thread posted because I usually type a few words, help LO get something off the shelf, type a few more words, go see why the dogs are barking, finish typing the two whole sentences that was the whole post. Lol.

[cmeon]

Nov 4, 2015 16:42:29 GMT -5 cam said:

So just a vent against myself. I made one of the three batches of cake prior to the other two as I was adjusting the recipe. I froze that first batch. I made the other two closer to the party, so I didn't freeze them. We had the party back home, and I forgot the first batch of cake at my house. SMH! I didn't have the time or materials to make more, so I stayed up almost all night trying to make different gum paste figures to account for the difference (thank goodness I did have just enough cake to feed the guests as some couldn't make it at last minute). I didn't get enough done in time to make the cakes work on my cake board, so I ended up last minute arranging them on a platter and ditching the temple portion altogether. I was so upset. I could have pulled it off if I just had like two or three extra hours.

Dude, you DID pull it off- people ate cake and happiness was had, right? Happy birthday, baby Cam!

Trust me, though- I get the "if only I had more time/extra arms/minions" thing.

[saltypearl]

I finished the 1st round of sewing on the quilt and have started laying it out. They recommend partial blocking before assembly but I'm too much of a control freak to let it randomly come together. 3 rows layed out, 5 to go.

I'll be stalled for a while though. Some exterior renos led to a water leak in the basement so all my free time will be going to that....booo!

[cam]

saltypearl, the love is definitely only for the first paragraph. Sorry you are dealing with water issues.

[cam]

Nov 4, 2015 18:02:35 GMT -5 cmeon said:

Nov 4, 2015 16:42:29 GMT -5 cam said:

::snip::

Dude, you DID pull it off- people ate cake and happiness was had, right? Happy birthday, baby Cam!

Trust me, though- I get the "if only I had more time/extra arms/minions" thing.

He was happy, and people had cake. As long as you only looked at it from the "correct" angle, it looked decent. Lol. I seriously worked on it straight through the meal and gifts, and it was slapped together, but it was basically ancient ruins, so that worked in my favor. It just sucked to see like 90% my time end up being for nothing, and it especially sucked not to deliver for my kid (I am glad he was still happy with what he did get).

[MsNicole06]

Stomach virus has attacked my house so nothing new to report. I need to finish up party details this week so I can focus on food next week.

I swear this feels like the never ending party decorations. I guess it happens to Pinterest obsessed over the top bday party people, that I'm discovering I am. .

[skategirl128]

Finished a hat for a coworker. First hat that I've been paid for. I got another coworker who wanted one that I'm finishing tonight!


I'm working on some thanksgiving crafts with my class- pinecone turkeys and a turkey handprint pot holder. Trying to figure out their Christmas crafts (I'm at a Catholic School).

[MsNicole06]

skategirl128 I'm also at a Catholic School. We paint a nativity scene and make Jesse tree ornaments (out of construction paper after reading a corresponding bible passage) each day leading up to Christmas, in addition to our parent gifts. I have links if your interested. I do these with fifth grade but they could be done at any age.

I'm intrigued by your turkey handprint pot holders, is there a link you can share?

[threetaboos]

I haven't started yet but I bought felt to make DS a felt tree this year. I think I'm skipping a real tree since the newborn will be here on 12/7.

[cam]

MsNicole06, sorry your household has been sick. As for the birthday stuff,I love party planning, so I am in that boat with you.

[skategirl128]

MsNicole06, I don't have an exact link for the turkey handprints. I'm kinda making it up as I go.

I bought dollar store potholders, fabric paint and a fabric marker. I'm going to paint the child's palm and thumb brown, and their fingers red, orange, yellow and green. Print onto the pot holder. Write Happy Thanksgiving 2015 and child's name in a fabric marker. Should be cute! I'll try one with DS this weekend and post a pic.

I'm very interested in your Christmas links or just descriptions

[MsNicole06]

skategirl128 nativity painting: www.thatartistwoman.org/2008/12/how-to-make-nativity-silhouette-art.html?m=1

Link to readings for Jesse tree and pdf of ornaments www.eriercd.org/jessetree.htm
I have my kids make each one and put them on their own paper Jesse tree.

[MadApple]

cmeon - Can’t wait to see the pants you make!I am still nervous to make the kids clothes.

cam - The party was great, and you had enough cake for all. It sounds like a success.

saltypearl - I’m sorry about the water leak. I’m a control freak too. It takes me at least three times as long as it should to complete any part of a project, especially a quilt. There are so many steps to obsess over when quilting.

MsNicole06 - Sorry about the stomach virus.

skategirl128 - That hat is really cute!

threetaboos - Do you have a pattern/tutorial for the felt tree picked out? I was thinking about making one for my kids too.



I meant to get my project dump up a few days ago, but both kids have been sick. I’m working on it now. Trying to decide what to leave out so it’s a little less insane.

[threetaboos]

MadApple no, I'm not really following any one tutorial. I just free handed the tree. I looked through a ton of photos and got an idea of what I want the decorations to look like. I don't sew so everything I'm doing is going to be hot glued.

In terms of supplies the tree is 1/2 yard of green felt. And then I bought a random assortment of individual pieces of felt to cut out from. I'm hoping to work on it this weekend so I'll post a photo next week.

[MadApple]

Here it is for your viewing pleasure! My project dump:

I’ve made lots of birthday shirts, personalized tote bags, and personalized cups for my son’s friends and for my nephew. I know I posted some others before, but these are the newest ones. Each shirt design was chosen based on what the birthday boy likes.



I made some decals for my sister’s laptop. She likes to have a lot, and she likes them glittery. She is studying marine mammal science, so there is a bit of a theme.



I made this Ollieblock set for my nephew’s birthday. Each block has six different animals, and you can mix and match their heads, middles, and legs.



I finished my hexie box. It is completely had stitched and took forever. I made it for someone in a year-long birthday swap (along with the hexie basket I shared in August). She never thanked me (or even acknowledged receiving it), and she didn’t reciprocate when it was my month. I’m pretty pissed about it, and I wish I had kept it.



I made some Halloween shirts for the kids and one for my husband to wear as his “costume.” I wore a similar skeleton shirt with a baby skeleton in a super hero mask and cape over the belly. The ghosts glow in the dark.

 

I made these shirts for my sister. The gray one is hard to see, but it says, "Namast'ay in bed."



This cross stitch piece will be my mom’s birthday gift. I still need to frame it. I bought a barn wood frame that should look really nice with it.



This button hoopla and coffee themed moleskine notebook were for a birthday swap partner.



I made a black tutu and a felt kitty ear headband for my daughter’s Halloween costume.



I designed this Oregon Trail pattern a while ago, and this is the second time I've stitched it. I gave the first one away as a gift. I need to put the pattern up in my shop.



I made this pressing table out of a TV tray table from Target. I am seriously in love with it, and it makes me a lot more efficient while sewing/quilting.



I stitched up this floral pumpkin design from Wild Olive as a Fall decoration for the house. I still need to finish the back of the hoop.



My uncle passed away recently, and I made these memorial art pieces for my mom and for my Nana & Papa.



While scrolling through Pinterest, my daughter saw this Yet softie and desperately wanted it. So, I had to make her one.



I made myself this glittery reusable Starbucks cup.
 

In addition to all of that, since I last posted, I've made about 100 needle minders and a few dozen personalized Starbucks cups. It feels good to be all caught up on sharing. I already have a few things to share in next week's thread.

[skategirl128]

Those are all so awesome!!!!

[MsNicole06]

MadApple those all look so good. I'm impressed with all of those projects.

[muscari]

MadApple, wow you sure been busy!! Love seeing all those projects, thanks for sharing! Love them all, but my favorite must be the Ollieblock set! Now I want to make something like that myself!

[sunfrogger88]

MadApple you've been busy!

[MadApple]

skategirl128, MsNicole06, muscari, sunfrogger88 - Thanks. I have to keep busy, especially since I probably won't have as much time to make things after baby #3 arrives.