I'm excited to have reupholstered my first chair ever! It turned out pretty good! I started this project about a year ago, set it aside, and have finally picked it up again. I picked apart the original covers that were falling apart and copied the pattern pieces to make the new covers. Now only 5 more to sew.
A place for ideas and happy stuff!
A place for ideas and happy stuff
April 7, 2012
April 2, 2012
Cooking Tip
I accidentally bought pan-lining paper instead of parchment. It's basically parchment with aluminum foil on the bottom side which makes it sturdier, but so far hasn't convinced me to switch. Today I found a nice use for it though, saving me from cleaning mixing bowls. When I'm baking brownies or something that's mixed by hand, I line the pan with it and stir the mixture in the baking pan without needing a mixing bowl. Alternatively, you could line a mixing bowl and then lift the lining paper out, placing it directly into the baking pan keeping the bowl clean. This is a nice little tidbit when you're making something simple.
Less Mess! Less Cleanup!
March 29, 2012
Kids Room Mobile
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Pottery Barn Kids Mobile |

For my brother’s baby shower, I was inspired to recreate a mobile I’d seen at Pottery Barn Kids, but with alligators.
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Alligator Mobile Tutorial
Materials:
-Thick wire or Metal clothes hangers
-2 pairs of pliers (one pair should preferably be needle nose pliers)
-Clear thread or fishing line
-Cardstock (remember, you’ll see both sides when it’s hanging)
-Scissors (or a machine that cuts out shapes for you, like cricut, or a paper punch)
-Needle or sharp pin
-Glue (I used mod podge)
*optional: sandpaper & paint, ribbon, small beads
Step 1 – The Base
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To remove wire coating, make a cut near end and pull. You can now grasp the wire with one plier and the coating with the other to remove completely. |
This is what you should have at then end of step 1. |
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A. Shows how to grasp wire next to curve. B. Use needle nose pliers to manipulate and bend wire into place. |
Step 2 – The Paper
Step 3 – Poke a hole.
Step 4 – Knot the thread
Step 5 – Hanging
Trim any excess and you’re done.
Have Fun!
March 13, 2012
Chocolate
I just bought some new chocolate and it’s so amazing! I have to share. Sometimes I get chocolate that’s really good, but remains uneaten for a very long time. Not this bar! I’m quickly devouring it, but trying to make it last. The brand is CHUAO Chocolatier – Honeycomb 60% dark chocolate bar with carmelized honey. It’s not too rich, too crunchy, or too sweet. Everything’s just right. You gotta try it if you love chocolate. It reminds me of an adult version of chocolate with rice crisps. Similar sensation, but smooth with a rich, dark flavor for grown-up taste buds.
February 1, 2012
Crochet Dinosaur Hat
I made this cute dinosaur hat based on a stegosaurus. It has two rows of spikes and a small yarn dinosaur embellishment
The hat pattern is the same as the monkey hat pattern with ear flaps posted in September.
You can find the pattern for the spikes on the Boy Trifecta Blog.
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I decided to try adding an embroidery using the same yarn. First, I found a simple clipart image and printed it out in the size I wanted.
Then, I traced the image onto some stabilizer/interfacing. I just used some that was laying around my house, but ideally, you should use some tear away fabric so that you don't have to cut it away with scissors. I think it worked out rather well for my first attempt.
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I hope this inspires you to try adding a creative twist to your next project!
-Amber
January 30, 2012
Sweet little picture

This is my friend's daughter looking ever so sweet in a hat I made. I couldn't resist posting this picture.
Oh, and the Flower is the same I use on the monkey hat, but with an extra layer of petals and sewn on backward.
January 17, 2012
Sneak Peak
Here's a sneak peak at a new pattern I'm working on for e-readers.
I love this fabric Kawaii from Hawaii by City Girl Natural.
My first run turned out pretty well, but definitely needs some adjustments and a few extra touches.
I love the wristlet handle!
The prototype is going to my niece to tote around her new Kindle Fire from Christmas.
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