Superhero Cape

The girls have been wanting superhero capes for a while and I finally decided to make them.

I had some leftover fabric that was actually given to me by my mother in law.

They were previously using blankets for capes and they weren't as practical, because they would tie them at their necks and it wouldn't stay very well and it was a huge knot at their neck and uncomfortable.

I measured from the shoulder to the back of the knee for length and then drew out the pattern on the back of the fabric and cut it out.

sew 2 right sides together and turn it right side out and sew the remainder.

I drew the superman symbol and cut the fabric out and the letter of their name and sewed it onto the pink fabric.. before I sewed the blue flower lining.

I used spray adhesive to keep the applique on while sewing w/ a zig zag around the edges.

I sewed the lace on the bottom and sewed the outside edge of the entire cape. I used velcro for the straps and sewed it on (non stick)

really easy and fast and the girls love playing with them on!

Watch Bracelets!

what you need:

watch face, clear stretchy cord (0.8 diameter), a bunch of beads, 4 lobster clasps, 2 spacers that match the length of the watch face bar (I found them at Michaels)

1. With the elastic, wrap loosely around your wrist three times. Cut the elastic at this point. You will use this piece of elastic to thread your beads.
2. Slide one lobster claws through the elastic with a small bead on each side of each lobster claw. Then slide another lobster claw.  The space from lobster claw to lobster claw should be the less or the same width as the solid bar of the watch.
At this point, pull gently on the elastic so you have the same length coming out of both sides of the lobster claws.
3. Now it is time to slide your beads for the bracelet. Place them in whatever arrangement you like best. I prefer to do both sides at the same time, so I slide some beads down one side of the elastic towards the lobster claw, then I slide some beads on the other side. Once they match about an inch of distance from the lobster claw, I slide one of the connectors in place.
4. After placing the connector, slide more beads down each elastic. Once you have about 2 inches of beads down each side of elastic, slide the other connector in place.
5. Once the second connector is in place, it is time to slide more beads down each of the elastics. You will need to match the same length as the other side, so you only need about 1 inch of beads.
6. Slide one of the lobster claws, be sure that it is facing the same direction as the previous two. Slide the three small beads that will rest along the solid bar of the watch. Slide the last lobster claw, making sure it is facing the same direction as the previous three
7. Grab both ends of the elastic. Make 2 square knots or any other knot that you know will hold the elastic securely.

Design the layout before you put the beads on the string..that way you save time taking beads on and off.. or you'll do it anyway and take forever like I do because I want it to be perfect.

Art Pad

These Art Pads have been a hit for gifts! they are pretty easy to make and very inexpensive.
This one was for a sweet little girl named Afton :)

Birdy wall art

I like birds.. so I did 2 small paintings with birds for the boys room. the colors match perfectly and it's something interesting for the wall above his crib.

Diaper case

These diaper cases are convenient to find diapers in your bag!

I regret to inform that I didn't write instructions on how to make this.. so next time I make one I will make instructions and post! and if you  need one, send me fabric and I will make one

Scripture bags

 I made these scripture bags for the girls I am in charge of (8-9 yr olds) at church, called Activity Days. It's a really fun calling (volunteer work) at church. 2x a month we do activity's that also involve learning something. So this activity I made these bags for their scriptures along with a chart to help motivate them to read their scriptures on their own..and carry them in style at church :)
 I cut out a bunch of different shaped and sized flowers and they learned how to put them together and sew them on with a button. they also got their own little sewing kit.. and we even were cheesy by saying.. "reading your scriptures is sew fun!"
 they are pretty much made just like the Easter bags I made, but bigger. they also are lined with the turqoise and brown dot fabric

Art Pads

My girl had a birthday party for a 5 year old and I made an art pad for her.. first time design and the girls loved them, so of course I had to make some for them :)
the second thing is a 24 crayon roll (we use twisty crayons).

the crayon roll is easy.. if you're interested, contact me and I will send instructions
 I used felt for the inside

The art pad.. a little harder, well just more time consuming.
2 coordinating fabrics, velcro for the enclosure, 2 pieces of thin batting on the inside and a piece of carboard for each side. it fits 12 twisty crayons and a 6x9 drawing pad!

big hit for riding in the car, at church, wherever!