Project 52 - Week 11 - Blue

I was totally uninspired this week. Between being sick and then having a four-day bout of insomnia, I was in no mood to even try to think about P52. So, I procrastinated until the last minute.

I wanted to be different, so I thought a shot with something vibrant blue against monotone surroundings would make it pop. Not coming up with anything exciting and running out of time, I ended up with this after making cookies this afternoon.

Eh.

I also decided to change my P52 layout.

Yep...

I'm not particularly excited about next week's topic either, but I'll be a good kid and do it anyway. I will finish this project!

Another Creation

Another creation for our living room. I was Photoshoppin' late into the night to ensure that these were ready to print by today! Loosely based off a print I found online.

Keepsakes

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I've wanted to make my boys each a "keepsake" to hang next to their baby pictures on the wall. I had designed some awhile ago (here and here), but they were in need of some serious revamping. (Yikes.) Now that we're (finally) decorating our living room, I booted myself in the butt and got it done! I'll be printing these and framing them as 8x10's. Excited to finally get this stuff out of my head and onto the walls!

I faintly remember my babies being so little. :(

Sewing Projects

 Diaper Clutch - Loosely Based On: Diaper Clutch by Vanilla Joy

I'm so done with the diaper bag thing. There's just too many things to carry when we're headed out the door for church on Sunday mornings, so I've started just throwing a diaper and some wipes into my purse. That's all Drew really needs nowadays, you know? So, why not make a cute little pouch to keep that stuff contained? Drew wears size 6 diapers, so I was only able to fit two plus my travel Huggies Wipes case, but it'll work just fine for us. Can't wait for this kid to be potty trained.

Thanks to Cher, who helped me learn how to bully my machine through the thick sides of this project. I showed it who was boss! =)

Checkered Flag Valance - Loosely Based On: Simple Valance by 3 Four and Under

I've wanted to make curtains for a long time, so finally I got brave and ordered some fabric for just that. I decided to make the boys my guinea pigs boys' curtains first. I'm telling you - valances are EASY. Maybe took me 30 minutes or less from start to finish; just don't inspect my stitching too close. But Rob thought they were great, so that's all that matters to me.

Eager to start on our bedroom's valance (found some awesome flocked damask fabric that matches our comforter almost PERFECTLY) and get the fabric for the living room's. I figured since we already have blinds (and I love lots of light), I'd go with just a valance. Certainly easy to make! And cheaper? I already had the tension rod for this curtain, but the 1/2 yard of checkered fabric was $3.74 on Fabric.com. Shipping was free that day. Not too shabby if you ask me.

I'm so enjoying sewing! Can you tell? =)

Two Words...

...NUT JOB.

Porch Tent

The yard is muddy. The front yard is unfenced. The porch is the only option. A tent is in order. Fun was had.

More after the jump...

What a Nut...

Good Idea?

Spaghetti for lunch - wise idea on my part?

Drew seriously looks like a clown.

Drew

Such a cutie!

Project 52 - Week 10 - Personality

Of course I chose him! Who else better fits "personality" than this little guy, who's cram-packed with it? This kid continues to entertain and amuse (and confuse) us on a daily basis and has more personality in one little tiny body than a whole group of grown-ups put together. He is one of my favorite people and is such a blessing to us.

So, I'm a little late on this. Rob, Drew, and myself have been really sick this week and I just haven't been in the mood to do anything crafty or creative. It's killing me, since I just got my craft room put together. Hopefully, I'm on the mend and can get back into the swing of things.