projects

I love seeing other people's crafty projects, so thought I'd share some recent ones!

Before you think I did this all in a week or something, these projects took me forever, and I'm just posting them all together now.  I don't think any one of these took me less than a month from the very start (i.e., shopping for materials) to finish (and one isn't exactly finished).  Maybe more like two or three months.  Just didn't want you think think I was Superwoman.  Because I so am not. :)

First, I made this little "yoga"/comfy outfit for Vivi to wear (I would sew it when I watched Project Runway so Tom teases me that I'm trying to get on the show... right - sewing my own stuff only makes me realize how INSANELY talented those people are).  It turned out pretty cute, and it's so soft and cozy.  It's a little big for her yet so I don't really have a good picture of her wearing it, and it was hard to shoot, but you get the idea.

My "label" :)

In the name of trying to organize my mail... I made this mail organizer.  I modified the pattern a little bit to have three pockets instead of two because that's how many piles of mail I'd usually have. :)  So far it's working pretty well - definitely less paper on my counters.

I really wanted a dresser for my sewing/craft stuff, so I found this on craigslist for I think $30.

 

I painted it an off-white color and put it in our hallway.  It might be a little big for the spot, so eventually might get moved into Vivi's room or something, but we'll see.  So far, I don't mind it.

 

I also wanted to change up the wall in our dining room a little bit, so I spray painted a bunch of random frames I already had, plus a few super cheap ones from Michael's, and sanded them a bit.  This project isn't quite finished, I want to do some different photos, I think.  And I might add a frame or two.  But I like it better than the old shelves we had there.

 

That's it for now!  Hopefully there will be more soon since winter's coming. :)

Comments

[Heather]

I NEED the mail organizer for my office. That's exactly what I've been looking for. Can you share where you got the pattern? I think I'm willing to try to take on the challenge if it turns out even half that cute. Or maybe you could just start mass producing them on Etsy and I'll buy one from you :)

[anne]

I saw that mail organizer at vivi's party and thought it was genius. I need one. I'd totally buy one from you too...does it involve sewing? If not perhaps I could make one. But probs not.

[Lola]

Awesome projects! And I'm with Heather and Anne...I would totally buy one from you. And I'm not at all crafty so anyone that is just amazes me. :)

[jenny]

you are making all my pinterest dreams come true! :) the organizer rocks my world and i love the chest of drawers. i really have to start stalking craigslist and ACTUALLY do something similar for my entryway. thanks for inspiring me. keep it up and i'm going to seriously come kidnap you! :)

[lauren]

i LOVE your label and that dresser?! swoon!! :) *

[Leslie Collins]

LOVE the outfit for Vivi. And the dresser is gorgeous!!! :)

[Carrie]

You're going to have your own version of the "Little Maven" line soon!