Bleach Pen Tee

I have always been fascinated with the bleach pen tutorials out there, but never confident enough to actually try one. After accidently splashing some bleach on one of my favorite shirts I decided to throw caution to the wind and just go for it. What did I have to lose anyway right. The shirt was all ready ruined. The finished product wasn’t so bad for my first time.

Next time I will do a few things differently though like:

• Not going back over my lines more than once. The lines end up not being as clean. Once is good enough.
• Having a lighter hand helps
• I will draw out my picture with chalk instead of just winging it, to make sure everything is placed where I want it.
• Rinse bleach out quicker so fabric doesn’t become thinner in saturated bleach spots. It doesn’t have to sit very long.

Be warned this project is addicting with its instant gratification and the plus of  having a one of a kind item to enhance your wardrobe. Not to mention taking something destine for the trash and making it usable again. It makes my little eco loving heart happy. So if you are like me and secretly wanting to give this project a go, but afraid your artistic skills are not up for the challenge. Just try it you might be surprised at how easy it really is!

Made by Me

I have been collecting a few projects to share with you. I had a lot of fun making them and thought you might like to see them too.

This one I made for a friends birthday earlier this year. It is a pretty simple felt and ribbon bookmark with stitching to add a little interest. Original idea found here with a complete tutorial.

 

Next is an up-cycled project made from baby clothes. The fabric is applied with iron on bonding and then sewn around the edge to secure in place. I gave these cute onsies to a lovely lady in our ward who just had a little boy.

Here is a closer look at each one.

 

I made this little tote a few weeks ago. This sewing project was a little more challenging but still a lot of fun. I originally saw the idea here with complete instructions and template. The only change I made was to add a handle so it could be used as a purse.

 

Lastly is this little recycled DVD case Art kit. I made it last weekend for a friend of Donaven’s that is in his primary class. I thought this was a really creative twist on the old crayon roll standby.  I especially liked that it held paper in the little inside clips  perfectly.

I lined a drawstring bag with my favorite flannel and it made a nice little reusable gift bag. You can find the tutorial for the Art kit here.

Well that’s a wrap for now. I would love to hear your thought on the projects! Thanks for reading…

Gingerbread Village

Over Christmas at my sister Angie's home, we joined in her family tradition of making ginger bread houses. Donaven had a lot of fun picking out the different candies to decorate with and sneaking a few to taste when Gigi wasn't looking. 

After all the cousins finished their houses there was one left over that Angie let Brandon decorate. If you know Brandon you know he doesn't do things half way. His Gingerbread cathedral turned out to be quite a masterpiece. Equipped with a paved candy side walk, manger scene, garland, candle lit windows, and of course what church would be complete with out a couple out back embracing under the mistletoe.

 

They turned out so good and made a lovely Gingerbread Village centerpiece. Thank you Angie for letting us share in the fun!

Snowflakes & Stars

"But mom it can't be Christmas time, there isn't any snow."

"Well will just make our own!"






A few days later I was also informed that we needed a new star for baby Jesus as well. So we made two just in case.