Ruffled Camera Strap Slipcover

You know you want to make one!

I don't own a fancy schmancy camera just yet, but I have lots of friends who do... Christmas present?

This is from the same blog as yesterday's post... 

What can I say? I love KevinandAmanda.com

Ribbion Hair Clips

I see these type of clips being sold every where... Makes me wish I had a little girl to make these for. I do have a niece and another one on the way though. These would make some good Christmas/Birthday gifts for them!

A step-by-step tutorial can be found here.

Halloween/Fall Candle Decoration Idea

It's October! You know what that means, right? Halloween is coming up! It's time to start doing some Halloween crafts. Or maybe you're ahead of the game and you started back in September. Either way I'll be posting several Halloween/Fall crafts this month.

This craft idea can be made and put on display all season long. They're so cute! ...And very easy to make! Use a scented candle like pumpkin spice to make these even better. If you want them to have more of a "Halloween" look you can always add some spider or pumpkin charms to the vases. You can probably find all of the supplies at a local Michaels Arts and Crafts store. :)

Found here.

A Great Way To Save Their Art Work

Right now my sons mostly just scribble. 

They'll tell me it's a rabbit or an airplane... but it still looks like a bunch of scribbles to me. 

So I can't wait til they can start drawing real pictures that I can save just like this...

Isn't this so cute?! 

It sure beats just hanging it on the fridge!

The finished project can be found here.

More on how to make it can be found here.

Toddler Backpack Pattern

I saw this tutorial last year and have been meaning to make it ever since. Now that I have a new sewing machine and some cute fabric to work with I have the motivation! I'm thinking these will turn into some Christmas or even birthday gifts for the boys. (There's really no difference since their birthdays are so close to Christmas anyway...)

 

I love that this tutorial even has a free pattern that you can download and print out. Can't get much easier than that! And can you imagine all the fabric possibilities with this one? I'm thinking a SpiderMan/Red one for my oldest and maybe a car/truck/blue one for my youngest.

Throw Pillow Slip Cover - Made by Me!

What's this? Something that I actually made? AND I'm posting about how I did it!?

Weird.

I've been meaning to make a slip cover for this pillow form since I was pregnant with Brady... He's now 20 months old. It was originally meant to be made into a Disney Princess pillow for my niece. (I can't find the fabric any more. Opps.) So for now it has a Chargers slip cover in honor of my football team!

(Go Bolts!)

So here's how I did it:

1. I started with a pillow form that I bought from Walmart long, LONG ago. It measures 13" x 13". (Seems like a weird size to me, but that's what it is...)

2. Cut one big square measuring 14" x 14". (Added 1/2" all around for the seams.)

3. Cut 2 small rectangles measuring 9.5" x 14". (These pieces are the same length as the square piece on the long edge. The short edge is the length (14") divided in half  and add 2.5" ) Make sense?

4. I used a drinking glass to help me round the edges for a neater look. Rounded all 4 corners of the square piece and the top 2 and bottom 2 of my rectangle pieces.

5. Next I did a straight stitch across the edges of the straight sides of the rectangle pieces. Folding the fabric over twice to hide the raw edges.

6. Once I finished sewing, it was time to pin everything in place. Right sides together I pinned the top rectangle piece to the square. Then I pinned the bottom rectangle to the square.. overlapping the top rectangle.

7. When every thing was pinned in place I sewed around the entire square. Starting and stopping in the same place. 

8. Turn the slip cover right side out and stuff your pillow!

 

 

All finished and sitting nicely on my rocking chair. 

When football season is over I'll probably make a new slip cover to match our living room a little bit better. :)

I see more slip covers in my future now that I've realized how easy the are to make without using a zipper. Zippers are something I haven't mastered yet. They intimidate me!

Sewing Machine Cover

In case you haven't heard, my husband bought me a new sewing machine last week! I love it and have made several things on it already. Pretty soon I'll be able to start posting more of my own work along with a link if I made it using a tutorial.

Which brings me to this...

I had thought about buying one of those hard cases I saw for sale at Walmart... but how much more fun would it be to make my own?! I have this gorgeous table cloth that I bought from Target last year that I plan to use for it. It's too big for the desk I've been using it on. (I actually fold it in half.) So there's plenty of extra fabric for this project!

I found the picture above over at Make it and Love it. 

However, there's also a great tutorial over on Nap Time Journal.

Fabric Covered Composition Book

Two things I've been obsessed with lately... Fabric and Notebooks.

The fabric is pretty self explanatory. I love the bright colors, shapes and patterns. I love the different textures... etc, etc, etc. 

As for notebooks - I carry one with me every where. Seriously. I use it for reminder notes, shopping lists, driving directions... Just about anything.

I can't wait to make one of these! I'm now kicking myself for not snapping up a ton of those 1 cent notebooks I saw on sale for back to school. (Maybe next year.)

Tutorial can be found here.

Fabric Wall Art

When it comes to decorating my home I completely fail. Maybe it's because I just can't find the time... or have the money to do it... Maybe it's because I move around too much. Either way, my walls could use some livening up! This looks like a good start...

How pretty is that?! Maybe someday I'll have my own space that I can decorate like this. 

The tutorial can be found here.

Lipgloss Cozy

Anyone that knows me knows that I am obsessed with Chapstick. 

I need one of these A.S.A.P.!

The tutorial can be found here.

Beaded Keychains

Found a tutorial for these cute gift ideas on Tatertots and Jello. Makes me wish I didn't sell all of my beads!

Hanging Fabric Storage Baskets

My boys would probably rip these off the wall, but they're still really cute and I still want to make them someday... Maybe if I ever have a girl. ;)

Tutorial can be found here.

Happy Halloween Wreath

Usually I don't start thinking about Halloween stuff until October 1st. This year BOTH my boys are old enough to walk door to door trick-or-treating this year. To say that I'm getting excited for Halloween is an understatement! When I saw this wreath I knew I wanted one for our front door!

The tutorial for this Happy Halloween Wreath can be found here.

Make Your Own Fabric Keychain

I first came across these cute fabric keychains while searching through Etsy. I figured there had to be a tutorial out there some where... so I googled it and came across The Idea Room via the blog Ucreate. She has one of the easiest and best picture tutorials that I found for this. You can find the instructions here. Can't wait to get my new sewing machine so I can make these!

Happy Meal Toy Wreath

I suppose some people might think this one isn't a 'Pretty Little Craft', however, if you have little ones like I do you might think this is a cool way to do something with all those 'junk' toys they have laying around. When I saw this Happy Meal Toy Wreath I instantly thought of the playroom at my mom's house. She has lots of fun stuff hanging up on the walls and this would make the perfect addition! 

Super Cute Tote Bags

Found this tote bag tutorial on the same website as the Hobo Bags I posted about a few days ago. I just love all the detailed pictures and the simple instructions. Also love that there's a printable version of the instructions!

Tutorial found here.

Printable version here.

Beautiful Nursing Cover

Both my sister and I are pregnant with babies due at the beginning of next year. So yes, babies are very much on my mind! I really wanted a cute nursing cover like this when I was pregnant with my second son, but never wanted to pay the price tag. Now that I have a sewing machine and plenty of fabric I plan to make a few!

The one pictured above can be found in this tutorial.

Recycled 2-Color Tee Skirt

I love an old t-shirt... Like those ones that are so soft and comfy from all the wearing and washing it went through over the years. This tutorial is a great way to re-use them to make something new! If you don't have any old tees laying around you can always find some at your local thrift store for pretty cheap.

Hobo Bag How-To

I think it was several months ago that I came across this cute Hobo Bag tutorial. I keep meaning to make it, but just haven't found the time.... The tutorial seems easy enough to follow and the finished product looks fabulous! I really want one!

Found here.
Printable version here.