Whenever I get stressed, I like to do something "creative". It's even better when that creative thing is for someone else! Since my birthday was a couple weeks ago, I decided to make some thank-yous to send to my family members that sent me presents. My mom always used to make us make birthday cards and thank-you notes when we had to send them, so it's a habit I've had since childhood I suppose. Anyway, here's my handiwork - I think they're pretty cute, and I finished them during the 20 minutes of The Simpsons we had DVR-ed!
Flowers are the perfect addition to every Spring card!I've found the urge to "make things" coming on more and more, and it's made me reaaaaalllly want a sewing machine. I used to make all kinds of stuff - doll clothes for my American Girl Doll (Kirsten, the Swedish one, of course!) and various other crafty projects. I've been imagining the reusable grocery bags I could make; the aprons I could assemble that are actually proportionate to my body; I've even had an occasional desire to learn how to quilt.
I think I'll probably go for something a little more... modern? But you get the idea.
I think I'll probably go for something a little more... modern? But you get the idea.As my mom would say, "Add it to the registry!" And in the mean time, I'll keep making cards when I need to take my mind off things.
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I love my sewing machine (my grandmother gave it to me as a high school graduation present), but I only wish I used it more often! I keep it out so I can't "forget" about it, but it still is a little dustier than I would like!
Do you know what kind of machine you want? I have a Singer, my grandmother has a Bernina (good for quilting, I think?), but my friend has Brother that was a lot less expensive, and seems to work pretty darn well for "everyday" sewing!
ha ha! This happens to me all the time! Your cards are so cute!
Just go to a nice fabric store and you'll go crazy, wanting to make all sorts of things. The prints are so cute: Amy Butler, Moda.
It definitely makes me want to start quilting!
I was just telling my husband last night that I want to learn how to quilt! I don't think now would be a good time though.. I probably wouldn't do it. Maybe in the future..
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