crafts

So I'm feeling I need a new post, but nothing excited has really happened. I can't really go anywhere because it has been too cold to get outside and do anything. Along with winter comes more crafts.  I have been going crazy with staying indoors. I have to have something to keep me busy. I got a sewing machine for Christmas and have only used it a couple of times. I'm trying to use it more. Anyways, here are a few things I have done lately:


Crayon Roll- I wanted to sew something, however it was too early to start spring stuff. Luckily my friend had the idea to make a crayon roll. After buying fabric and researching a good tutorial, we started. The tutorial lady said she completed this in 20 min. Well, after 4 hours we completed ours. haha.... We had some machine problems, some kid problems and then dinner. So all in all it took us a bit. After making Akoy's I decided to do one the next day, and it only took me an hour. I'm improving. Then randomly, I decided to make one for all the nursery kids for their bdays this year. Wish me luck... haha. Luckily I only have to back date 2 of them (Lydia, Hallie! and I'm sure their mom's will understand) then it's pretty spread out the rest of the year.

Akoy's Armoire (sp?)
Bryson's mom gave this to Akoy when we lived in their house. Akoy didn't have a closet, so this was his closet. We moved and took it with us, luckily it fit in Akoy's closet and provided more space! Well, unfortunately it no longer fits in his closet with the new apartment (i moved for a bigger place?? something are actually smaller) It is now designated as my craft place. Everything was just shoved in there and it was desperately lacking some organization. I finally went and had a shelf cut, got some hardware and made it perfect! I have been modpodging a bunch of old diaper boxes (thanks Dayna for the idea!). It has been great for more storage! Oh how I wish I had a before picture!!

More Boxes
I started these boxes with a few for Akoy's toys, a sports one and a cars box. I think they turned out cute! Then followed up with an animals one. Then I had to do more sports ones. When Akoy transitions into a toddler bed, i'm going to do his room theme sports. And I had to do another box for Akoy's toys in the family room. Yeah... I got a little carried away.


They are just super easy! All you have to do is cut fabric (or I did a few with wrapping paper) to fit around a diaper box and modpodge a layer on the box, cover with fabric and another layer of modgepodge. Granted, I had to figure out where I wanted all the fabric, and the best way to cute the holes to carry the box.  I also spray painted the inside and bottom of the boxes so it looks better.

It's A Boy!
I made this for a friends shower! I liked how it turned out! :)

ASAP-
Always Say A Prayer- One of Bryson's young men wanted something to remind him to pray... and I guess I got that job. I enjoyed it! :)

St Patrick's Day.
These weren't much of crafts, and really simple to do. I got these from Tom Kat Studio. I follow her on Facebook and thought that these were pretty cute. She had ribbon in between her banner, but I didn't have any. If I get to the craft store, I might just buy some. It adds a lot.

Walker- I saw this on Make it Love it's website and I just loved it! I've wanted to make it for awhile but finally got the motivation yesterday. I made it for a neighbor that is learning how to walk. 

Breakfast with Santa

Our apartment complex held a 'Breakfast with Santa' thing. It was so fun to get together with everyone and see Santa! Mrs. Claus even made an appearance! It was fun to see all the kids with Santa. It was sad not to have Bryson with us, but he had to go on a camp out with the Young Men in our ward. Later that night we had our Ward Christmas party/talent show. Santa made his appperance again, however looked a little different. A few kids caught on. Akoy just didn't like either one all together! :) But, what do you expect with a kid?!
 

mom, why did you put me down?!

No, I do not want a treat!

mom, just save me!

No, I still don't like them! {notice his foot, he really didn't like it!)

For our talent show, I/we (the nursery) sang Once There Was a Snowman! For the most part they did what they were supposed to do. 

Really, again?!!

Happy boy! His shirt says, Dear Santa, I can explain! I love it, and it's getting me excited for Disneyland in a couple of weeks!

We also had a girls craft night last week. The plan was to make these adorable Christmas Tree advent calendar that I found HERE. However, it took a little longer that expected. I am only going to be here for another week and a half, and Akoy didn't really get the concept this year. I did all the prep work and next year I will glue it together. Instead I finished one of my 'reindeer.' I'm pretty sure I'm safe to say that our parents won't see their Christmas present early. {mom, dad murdoch and gregory, don't look!}

please note, this picture was taken at 1 in the morning!