Another Bank Holiday Calls for More Crafts!

On Nov. 11 I was grateful for Veterans and for the chance I had

to catch up on house work and crafts!!

I had lots of big plans set for last Monday, including cleaning our craft/junk closet 

(that seemed to continue to be at the bottom of the list).  

But I did accomplish a few things that I was very excited about!! 

#1 I made Ty and I Christmas stockings!

They were so easy and I am very happy with the final product!

I started out by free handing the sock pattern 

and then I found the font that I wanted for the letters, 

printed it, cut it, and traced it on the fabric.

I was really scared to do the applique on the front but it was so easy! 

Slow and steady wins the race. 

I probably didn't do it the proper way but I just went really slow around the edges and voila!

I love the stitched look around the edges. 

(which can only be seen in real life unfortunately)

Then I measured and cut the cuffs and sewed them to the top.

To finish it all off I hand sewed the trim! 

With a coupon from Joann's these puppies were only about $3.50 each!

(Before I made them, Ty continued to remind me that

 "Did you know that the Dollar Store has stockings??")

He did admit that he likes these better though. 

Now we just need a fireplace!

I'm sure we can convince our landlord! ;)

Project #2 was a mail/coupon/paper organizer.

Our mail just seems to pile up on the corner of our counter so I finally decided to stop the madness!

I found an idea on, yes, pinterest no surprise there.

But it turned out great and fixed our junk problem in a snap!

I just cut two cereal boxes at a angle and taped them together.

I found some scrapbook paper that I loved and cut it 

 and taped it on the outside and partway down the inside

Not rocket science but it cost next to nothing and works perfect to replace the pile of papers. 

Now I just need another holiday to get the non crafting stuff done that I wanted to do!

But lets be real.... that probably won't get done anyway.