First time quilter

Do you remember this post - Tropical tote for teacher.  And inside were her gifts I made.  This is also one of the gifts I want to share with you today.  Keep in mind, this was my first time tryng to quilt, so a small project was just perfect to try.

Her and I had similiar tastes so knowing her favorite color was blue, it was easy to work with.  There are four placemats and a heart-shaped oven mitt. 

If you clik on the picture, you might even be able to see the silver within the print.  I just love the fabric - so springy and cheery. The pattern was a lot of fun to do too.  Need some of these for me now.

A close up of the "mitt".  Me being the perfectionist that I am struggled a little with the bias.  Made my own from the co-ordinating fabric and trying to sew it with no wrinkles or folds was so hard.  But I got it as close as I could and Mrs. P loved them.

For those that want to know, the fabric is from Linda's Quilt Shoppe.  They have gotten the largest and best (for local) selection of quilting cottons.  I believe the pattern is also from there. Go check them out and tell them I said hi:)

Just wanted to add as well, that I will be posting my Retired Stamp Sets I will be finally getting rid of.  Four years now with Stampin' Up! and I have yet to sell any retired sets, it is so overdue:)  My hubby is threatening to move me out of the house and into the garage!  I have too many that I'm not using, some have never seen ink.  Keep your eyes open and I will let you know as soon as they are up.

Summertime Splendor

I still don't have the My Digital Studio from Stampin' Up!  I will one day, but I want to get my own computer and my Dreamscape studio all set up first then I won't be sharing the computer with the kids.  But that doesn't mean I can't use some of the downloads for this awesome program.

I saw on many blogs actually, the Summertime Splendor designer paper used on simple cards with just a few embellishments.  I had to, of course, check this out.

So here is the stationary set I came up with.

And they were all pretty simple.  The layering and embellishments took a little time but I like the result considering all the backgrounds are printed from my printer and just cut down to size.

From the Heart

Thinking of You

Thanks so Much

With Sympathy

and Birthday Wishes.

They all use the Scallop Oval punch and oval punch.  I glittered the butterflies from the Embosslits for all the cards and the scallop trim border punch on the cardstock base.  You can see they printed up really well and know I will be using these a lot now that it is saved on my computer.  That's the cool thing - it's there whenever I need it.

These would make awesome gifts for moms, grandmas, sisters, aunts - will have some of these for sure at the craft fair too:)  If you are interested in any My Digital Studio products or Stampin' Up! products, call or email me. 

Thanks for dropping in and enjoy your day!!

Golf Anyone?

Not me that's for sure.  I only like mini golf.  I did go on a field trip with my daughter's class though last month and it was a lot of fun.  And that is what lead me to see that her teachers' liked golfing.  From yesterday's post you would know that my daughter's teacher and her husband both teach there, same grades too.  So whenever there is a field trip, both of them go and both classes.

A couple of years ago, I made my son's teacher a golf towel and he later told me that the first time he went out golfing with his towel that I made, he got a hole-in-one.  So I figured I would do the same for them this year.  They both like blues, so I did hers in lighter and his the darker.

So those are hers.  The little zippered net pocket is for change, keys, whateever you need to keep handy with you instead of in a pocket.  There is also a swivel hook on top to clip on to the golf bag.

Obviously, I did the tropical flower for her since she likes tropical and his a little more masculine.  Matching golf towels - cute!!

In September, I will see if they got a chance to use them and if they got a hole-in-one.  Hoping they did.

I'm off to play.  I've been getting back into it again. Finally and it feels good.  I got lots planned.

Until next time................

 

Tropical Tote for Teacher

This was the tote I did for my daughter's teacher.  She loves tropical as much as me and purses too.  It was perfect size for summer wear or beach and as well to hold her other gifts.

I added a pocket to the inside and did a magnetic closure to the top.  Next time I will add purse feet to the bottom to help protect and keep it clean, plus it looks much more finished.  The handles are chocolate brown and braided and attached to a brown wooden ring.  I just love the color combo of this decor fabric.  These are the colors I am going to have in my studio when my husband builds it for me:) 

And again, my logo done in colors to match the purse.

And to make it look all professional and pretty like, I put all the gifts in the purse and wrapped it in cellophane.  I think it looks awesome.

You can see some of the other goodies in there but you will have to come back to see what they actually are. 

I have to say that I was so happy when Shaelyn gave this gift to her teacher.  The look on her face, she had tears, and was just looking at me and shaking her head.  She knows that I can't buy, and have to make everything.  I wanted to do a little extra for her as well and I knew she would like the purse and colors.  She is one of the best teachers we have ever had and my son had her 5 years ago.  We were lucky to get her again.  Next year, we could also get her or her husband.  Either one is awesome.

So if you can, come and visit again soon to see what the gifts were inside. 

Enjoy your day!!!!!