Upcycled Antique Dresser

I've been redoing my room for awhile now. I finally got around to painting the furniture! Woooo! I chose coral as my pop color against the grey walls. I was doing a color report and read that coral inspired creativity so it was a win-win really since my room was also doubling as my craft room.

Before being painted, but after sanding and a little handy work from gramps.

Thanks grampy! <3

I took off all the nobs and sanded them down. I was on a hunt for vintage nobs, but was never able to find any so I decided to use a little modge podge and some old maps. I loved using the maps because it brought out the coral color and I was then able to use the other colors in the map to decorate the rest of my room.

The glass doors were really pretty, but since I was using the dresser for storage purposes for things like clothes it wasn't really convenient, so I brought in the maps again. I couldn't be happier with the outcome!

Classy Bow Tie Tank (Without Tutorial)

 Another one?! Yes! Another one without a tutorial. That's two in a row, I know.. I know.. But it will come soon! Pinky promise! *holds pinky finger up* Until then...

ENJOY! :)

Showing my nerd love for my new creation. I was absolutely thrilled when I finished this and you will not believe how easy it was!

The Kara Clutch (Without Tutorial)

WITHOUT TUTORIAL!?
I know, I know... I just have not had time lately! BUTTT I do promise to bring you one soon!
Long story short my sisters roomate that I met over spring break loved what I had made Lauren so she asked if I'd do the honor of making her a clutch. Well, my pleasure!

Nike Nails: Just Do It!

Anyone who knows me knows I'm a Workout-Aholic. (Its real, trust me!) Wake up at 5:30 - do my workout. Shower. School. JROTC (Military workoutstyle). Gym. Home. Run before I go to bed. Call me obsessed, but hey! If I'm gonna be the first women's sniper gotta start practicing now! Well anywho, I have my workout "colors". Yes, just like in the olympics.. Mine are Purple, yellow, and lime green. All of my training shoes have to be these colors. Its like a signature thing. Well recently I purchased a purple Nike warm up jacket with lime green lining and zippers. Inspired by that was born....

NIKE NAILS!

iPad/Tablet/Nook/Kindle Envelope Clutch

Whatever device you have or if you have a device at all; here is a post for you! My sister has a Nook and was looking online at clutches for them. She found a style that she wanted, but couldn't find a fabric. She told me to keep my eyes pealed on one for her. Later on that weekend on her way up to school she was in an accident and totaled her baby (a.k.a her truck). I was going to see her for spring break and I figured she could use a little something to cheer her up. She had looked at my fabric collection before and fell in love with a corduroy tribal print that happened to be one of my favorites as well. Aside from liking it oh so much I used it to make this. Yes, hold the tears and 'awes' please! She wanted it to look like an envelope so as usual I made my own pattern and attempted to create. The outcome wasn't so bad!

You will need:

1/2 yd of fabric (depending on the size of your device)

a second fabric for lining (the size of your device)

1 envelope

button, velcro, etc,.

 You need to measure the dimensions of your device and add 1.5". This may sound like a lot but you have to take in consideration seam allowance as well the thickness and you won't want the case to be too snug and have to fight to get it in there.

After you figured out your dimensions use the dissected envelope as your model. You do NOT want to trace it, but simply draw out the base first and then add the flaps and doors.

-Flap 2 will be 2" shorter than the width of your device.
-Flap 1 needs to be 1 3/4" shorter than the width.
-The length of the doors will be equivalent on each side, but they need to be able to reach the middle.


**Be sure to add the corners in the envelope like below. If not then when you fold it up to be an envelope they won't match up correctly. Then cut the pattern out and your fabric.

LINING

The lining needs to be the same length and width as the base of your pattern.

-cut 2

-sew the sides and bottom, leaving

an opening at the top

This needs to be the length of the base and the same dimensions of flap 1.

-sew the bottom of the flap to the other lining

Place the lining on top of your fabric (wrong side facing up) and fold the edges over and sew.

Fold the doors in to the center and sew. 

**When sewing be sure not to go all the way through to the back. 

Then fold the bottom flap up to the middle and sew again.

Now alls you need is a button or some other way to latch your case!

Tank Top Refashion

You know those tank tops that have a cute pattern, but just don't look right on top? Yup, I have a few of those. They're such a comfy material and would be perfect for skirts. Well, whatdoya know? I tried it out. Easiest refashion ever. I'm sure of it. If you find one easier lemme know because I'm definitely convinced!

Step 1 in this easy peasy refashion, cut the spaghetti straps off. (Who came up with the idea to name these things spaghetti straps?! I'd also like to know that if you find that out, too!)  

Step 2 Turn inside out and put that puppy on! Take the top and pull it over making the waist even horizontally and pin once on each side and once in front and back. Take 'er back off and sew!

 Step 3 Put 'er back on! It should be a little big at the top so that it doesn't fit perfectly. Pinch each side with your fingers to get an estimate of how much you should take it in. Mine was approximately an inch on each side.

Step 4 take 'er back off (sorry for the on and offness! I'm just helpin' ya get your exercise!) Pin diagnolly making an angle for your waist to your hips then sew.

Step 5 For the last time put 'er back on! (but turn right side out this time!) And voila! Easy peasy lemon squeezy!

 Awe, Boo Bear is sawing logs! He's

not supposed to be on my bed

though! But who could resist. I mean,

look at him!

Here's another easy peasy skirt I made. I'm thinkin' Easter egg huntin' skirt! Whatdya' say? :)

Granny's Quilt

If you've been following me on this long journey you will have seen my previous post on this quilt in the making. If it looks different that would be because I had to start over. Not once, but three times. Yes, three. It must be the magic number! Although, I was not feeling the magic. Throughout this I wanted to give up and stop because as soon as I would get done with school I would go to workouts then from workouts I would head my tired boosum upstairs and get crackin' on this thing until I was made to go to bed. And even then I would sometimes keep the light on and continue working. (Don't tell! Shh.) My goal was to get it done so that I could bring it to her on Valentine's Day. February 13th at 10:56 the masterpiece was finished.

Sew sew sew worn out, but it was worth it.

Today, on Valentine's Day after my workouts I got together with my grandma and she came with me to give her this. Although Granny had no idea who I was she knew she loved me very much and just wanted to hug and kiss me. And that was all the Valentine I needed.