2014 Journal

I still needed a journal for 2014, and I really wanted to use the SMASH book my son gave me for my birthday. I had been using it as an idea book. I took my ideas our of it and can now put my thoughts and pictures into it. It's just too neat to not use as a journal, and it has a lot of pages. I put my ideas into a little notebook that has 3 hole punches. It's easy to add ideas too, and it frees up the smash book. I started getting it ready by adding some embelished pages, the year and a business card Michael had made for me for Christmas. O.K. 2014, I think I'm going to surprise you by my new and improved organizational skills. Wink..wink...

Organizing for the New Year! Planner

When I got the wrap journal from Cheri, one of the gift exchange gals, I thought I would use it for my 2014 journal. Then in the middle of the night, I got this wonderful idea, I would make it into my planner for the year. I had a free printable page that Rebbeca Sower had on her blog from last year, which has 7 spaces for each day of the week. I stamped the numbers on the days and sewed them together so I had an entire months worth of weeks for each section. I sewed them right into my journal/planner. I was so happy!! The planner fits into my purse, so I think I will actually use it. I can still write on the extra pages, so I won't forget special events or thoughts. This was an AMAZING gift- thank you Cheri!

Merry Christmas!

Christmas Exchange

I had the sweetest gifts come in the mail this week from my blog exchange. I thought I would share pictures with you. It always amazes how creative every one is. I loved that the gifts were handmade and heartfelt!

Quick Gift Container

I found this pie/tart pan, then cut out and decoupaged the saying onto the bottom of the pan. I will fill it with wrapped candies and wrap it up in cellophane. Keep it simple & sweet!

Glass Block Light

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas....Finally!

Oh my stars, I have been so busy! I was wondering if I would get the tree up, tamales made, decorations out, presents wrapped, gifts mailed, lesson plans done, luncheons to attend, and guess what, I did it all this weekend! I feel like a big fat weight has been lifted off my shoulders. I love Christmas, but I am finding I'm trying to do too much at the last minute. Anyone else out there feeling like this? I hope next week I can relax and enjoy my family and the true meaning of Christmas!

Always Kiss Me Goodnight Pillow

I love this saying! It looks pretty cute on a pillow too!

Sweet Recovered Chair

I showed you the fabrics before I recovered this chair. I added the pink chenille to soften up the tones, so most of the chair ended up covered in this fabric. I used the animal and quilt block material for the reversable chair seat and pillow.

Deconstructed-Reconstructed Rocker

I was on my way to Safeway and I saw a sign for a sale. Screetch....turn left....up the block...stop. I spy an old wood chair. The wheels start turning. The sale is made. I'm invited into the home where the sale is. It's filled with wonderful antique furnishings. I find out it's the mom's house of one of my former students. Life is funny isn't it? I take the chair home and realize it's a rocker. I start taking it apart...deconstruction. I love all the old wood, the nails, the raw piece before me. I decided to add burlap to the back of the chair. I added burlap to the bottom seat of the chair. I didn't have enough to cover the top seat of the chair so I know I need to go to my recent purchase of rawhide materials from Moda. Bingo! I sewed some of the fabrics together. Love it! Then I decided to sew material on the seat as well. Done!! Here is the before: The finished chair:

Christmas Gift Swap

I'm sorry but my email is not working correctly. If you sent me an email and I didn't respond it's because I didn't get it. If you want to do the exchange please leave a comment and I'll try to contact you. I'll try to get another exchange going in the Spring if you missed this one. Happy Holidays! Terry

Christmas Swap

Anyone interested in a Christmas swap? I am! I'm going to open this up until Thursday. Here's the plan. Email me with your name, email address, and physical address. I will compile a list and email them out to you. Your job? Make each person a little unique gift and mail them out by December 15th. My blog is just a little one, so I don't think you need to worry about having too many gifts to prepare. My email is sewoldsewnew@hotmail.com. Even if there are only a few of us who want to do this, it should be fun. Happy Holidays- Terry

Child's Play Oven

I sold a child's play kitchen when I did The Big Heap. I was also working on a child's oven but I didn't get it finished in time to sell it. It's made out of an old cupboard. Here is the before and after pictures of it. I used Cori Dantini fabrics on the sides of it and tea stained canvas on the top. I drew the burners on with a Sharpie marker, added a towel hanger and painted an old coffee pot to match. I painted a cookie tray and muffin pan to go on the inside. I will never make enough on this piece to pay for the time and materials invested in it, so I hope it goes to someone who just loves how it turned out and will enjoy playing with it!