I had hoped to get a little crafting done yesterday as my mind is absolutely bursting with things I want to make. Alas, I didn't have the time, but I had a pretty good weekend so I can't complain.
My Favourite Girl has discovered the joys of Pinterest, and asked me to make her a shark pencil case for school. She specifically requested pink patchwork and I was only too happy to comply:
Another project from the Pinterest files is this poppy embroidery:
The original was for sale in an Etsy shop, but I don't see her making them anymore. I would loved to make an orange one as well, but I could only find red fabrics. This looks great with my poppy pillows!
The fabric apple was a bit of an experiment. I would say my pattern made a very successful pumpkin shape, so I will file it away for October! It was fun to try something different though.
Isn't the school bus cute? My Favourite Girl painted this rock years ago and I thought it was very clever of her at the time. It's not often she pulls out the crafting supplies anymore, preferring to spend time on her iPad chatting with friends and watching videos. I like to remember the 'old' days when self confidence and art projects never really had anything to do with each other! She has started a craft board on her Pinterest account, so hopefully she will get back to creating things just for the fun of it again. A mom can dream!
Now I see it's almost time for the kids to get off the real school bus so I must go. Thank you for all the love on my last projects - I really appreciate you taking the time to get in touch.
Happy Days!
Jenn
4 comments:
Glad you had a good summer holiday - it's lovely to see you back. I love the shark pencil cases! My kids would've loved those when they were young. I might try making some for my nephews. The little apple cross stitch is pretty and the fabric apple is a success. The poppies too - you have been very industrious!
Cathy x
Oh, how cute are those shark pencil cases?! Just adorable and I predict very successful school years for your kids with those in their backpacks :) The poppies finish is darling, Jenn--good for you for following up on your Pinterest pins. I tend to pin and forget :) And I do love the apple stitching and fabric apple.
I do hope your daughter returns to crafting--it is so good for the soul :) And her painted bus proves she has talent!
You have been busy, Jenn, and you made some great things. I am sure that your kids were thrilled with their new pencil cases. And you poppy embroidery looks just wonderful. Pinterest is so great for getting ideas, isn't it?
It's easy to have apples on your mind at this time of the year. I am even thinking of baking an apple cake when seeing all these apples at the store - although I don't like baking, lol. Very sweet, your little LHN finish.
Love the pencil cases! Also - the little rock bus is a treasure!! We saw a drop in crafting after my oldest daughter got an iPhone. She and her sister are also avid fans of Mine Craft. They did pull out the old crafting looms several weeks back to make some hats. But that was on a day we decided everyone had to take a break from digital devices.
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