Thursday, March 31, 2011

Zara's markers

I had lots of fun making this marker roll for Zara.  I used this tutorial, just changing a few things since I was using thin markers instead of colored pencils.  I only used scraps that I had on hand to match up each pocket with the color of the markers.  I had bought this fun stripe material a while ago just because I liked it.  It seemed just right for the back.




Thursday, March 24, 2011

Yo-yo Kit

I have a tough time deciding what size yo-yo I need sometimes.  I know, I know...they are half of the circle diameter.  But for some reason I just need to see them.  So I made my own little yo-yo kit.  I traced circles that were 2,3,4,5,6, and 7 inches in diameter, using cardboard.  Then I made a fabric yo-yo with each size labeling the diameter on the back of the fabric. Next time I need one (or two or three or ten!) I will be able to see exactly which size.  I think I might make a pillow cover with different size yo-yo's.  What do you think?

Spring bag

 A friend asked me to make a bag for her.  We picked out the material and ta dah!
 I've been loving yo-yo's lately.  Can you tell?

Had a few scraps left so made a clutch to match.
And someone please tell me why I can't rotate pictures sometimes!  Errrrr.


And for a little incentive to get out there and use this beauty...a 30% off Kohl's coupon!  Shop on.

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Shower Redo

 We removed the sliding door in our shower yesterday. 
I made a shower curtain and love the change it made.
 I used three different fabrics, piecing them in different widths
to make a long piece.  Then I cut it into two parts horizontally.
I used directions from this site.


The curtains don't match the wall color too well, but I loved the fabric.
I think I see a paint brush in my future.