Author Archives: bradford4
Days 27& 28: Magnetic Chore Board
Cut a cookie sheet in half and drilled holes at the top. Covered it with fabric and tied a ribbon through the holes to hang it. Then had my 7 year old tell me her chores and found pictures of
Days 27& 28: Magnetic Chore Board
Cut a cookie sheet in half and drilled holes at the top. Covered it with fabric and tied a ribbon through the holes to hang it. Then had my 7 year old tell me her chores and found pictures of
Day 26: Bunk Bed Set
Operating on “better late than never”… made mattress covers, sheets and pillows in a coordinating fabric for the bunk beds. Now Kit won’t be embarrassed for a sleepover!
Day 26: Bunk Bed Set
Operating on “better late than never”… made mattress covers, sheets and pillows in a coordinating fabric for the bunk beds. Now Kit won’t be embarrassed for a sleepover!
Days 24 & 25: Book Pillow
Modified this tutorial: http://www.polkadotchair.com/2012/09/on-the-go-reading-pillow-tutorial.html/ such that the back is an envelope pillow cover, not tie, in matching red-heart fabric. Probably a bit too big for my 7 year olds chapter books… and is missing something on the big, glaring purple
Days 24 & 25: Book Pillow
Modified this tutorial: http://www.polkadotchair.com/2012/09/on-the-go-reading-pillow-tutorial.html/ such that the back is an envelope pillow cover, not tie, in matching red-heart fabric. Probably a bit too big for my 7 year olds chapter books… and is missing something on the big, glaring purple
Day 23: Fabric Wreath
Was aiming for a Valentine’s Wreath by using red fabric… but the plaid doesn’t quite cut it. Plus I goofed and started cutting the strips shorter and shorter; resulting in a nice lopsided wreath. Have to debate what it’s future
Day 23: Fabric Wreath
Was aiming for a Valentine’s Wreath by using red fabric… but the plaid doesn’t quite cut it. Plus I goofed and started cutting the strips shorter and shorter; resulting in a nice lopsided wreath. Have to debate what it’s future
Day 22: Thumb Guard
My little one is special needs and has developed the clever habit of biting her thumb when frustrated… to the point that we discovered a tooth-sized-hole in her thumb nail. Finally made something washable to protect the thumb… drilled holes
Day 22: Thumb Guard
My little one is special needs and has developed the clever habit of biting her thumb when frustrated… to the point that we discovered a tooth-sized-hole in her thumb nail. Finally made something washable to protect the thumb… drilled holes
Day 21: Toddler Tutu
Tied a bunch of tulle onto a stretch thing to make a toddler tutu for my niece.
Day 21: Toddler Tutu
Tied a bunch of tulle onto a stretch thing to make a toddler tutu for my niece.
Day 20: Dog Toy
Cut up some old t-shirts and braided them again and again and again for our avid chewer. (This is his third one; destroyed the first two).
Day 20: Dog Toy
Cut up some old t-shirts and braided them again and again and again for our avid chewer. (This is his third one; destroyed the first two).
Day 19: Mardi Gras Wreath
REALLY hard to post when your camera battery dies and you lose your charger… That said, got scraps in Mardi Gras colors and tied them around a loop to make this wreath for our kitchen window.
Day 19: Mardi Gras Wreath
REALLY hard to post when your camera battery dies and you lose your charger… That said, got scraps in Mardi Gras colors and tied them around a loop to make this wreath for our kitchen window.
Day 17 & 18: American Girl Quilt
I made two quilts for my daughter’s doll’s bunk beds (which my mom bought for me when I was 2 weeks old!) She picked out the fabric for me and begged endlessly… Then I sewed a mattress together for her
Day 17 & 18: American Girl Quilt
I made two quilts for my daughter’s doll’s bunk beds (which my mom bought for me when I was 2 weeks old!) She picked out the fabric for me and begged endlessly… Then I sewed a mattress together for her
Day 16: Cork Hot Pad
Lots of wine means lots of corks… decided to put some of them to use.
Day 15: Backpack hangers
Enlisted help from the man of the house to drill holes in the kids’ initials. After I painted the pegs to match the walls, he hung them at kid level… the true test is if the 7 year old actually
Day 15: Backpack hangers
Enlisted help from the man of the house to drill holes in the kids’ initials. After I painted the pegs to match the walls, he hung them at kid level… the true test is if the 7 year old actually
Day 14: Handprint Wall Hanging
Inspired by finishing my 8 year quilt yesterday, I channeled my new thought process of “completion trumps perfection” and added the border and backing to my younger’s 4 month hand prints on this cross stitch completed almost 5 years ago…
Day 14: Handprint Wall Hanging
Inspired by finishing my 8 year quilt yesterday, I channeled my new thought process of “completion trumps perfection” and added the border and backing to my younger’s 4 month hand prints on this cross stitch completed almost 5 years ago…
Day 12 & 13: Dick & Jane Quilt
Over 8 years ago I started this quilt… and then panicked and stopped. Inspired by the snow/ice dump (and inability to go anywhere!) I FINALLY buckled down and finished it. Spent a ridiculous number of hours sewing the blue border,
Day 12 & 13: Dick & Jane Quilt
Over 8 years ago I started this quilt… and then panicked and stopped. Inspired by the snow/ice dump (and inability to go anywhere!) I FINALLY buckled down and finished it. Spent a ridiculous number of hours sewing the blue border,
Day 11: Quoted Serving Dish
Wrote a Jimmy V quote on a serving dish for my NCSU fan brother.
Day 10: Pencil Valentine’s Day Cards
Took a picture of my older one and stuck a heart pencil in the card for her classmates. Did a cheesy “You’re all write Valentine!” on the front and was then promptly asked if she could PLEASE pick out own
Day 10: Pencil Valentine’s Day Cards
Took a picture of my older one and stuck a heart pencil in the card for her classmates. Did a cheesy “You’re all write Valentine!” on the front and was then promptly asked if she could PLEASE pick out own
Day 9: Crazy Straw Valentine’s Day Cards
Used crazy straws for my youngest Valentine’s Day Cards.
Day 8: Valentine’s Day Dipping Dishes
Wrote notes on dishes for my younger one’s therapists for Valentine’s Day (again using Craftsmart pens)…. hope to fill them with chocolates before Friday.
Day 8: Valentine’s Day Dipping Dishes
Wrote notes on dishes for my younger one’s therapists for Valentine’s Day (again using Craftsmart pens)…. hope to fill them with chocolates before Friday.
Day 7: Teacher Appreciation Tea Cups
Wrote “The best teachers teach from the heart, not from the book” on tea cups for my girl’s teachers for Valentine’s Day using a Craftsmart pen. (Filled them with ENERGY and STRESS teas to help them cope…)
Day 7: Teacher Appreciation Tea Cups
Wrote “The best teachers teach from the heart, not from the book” on tea cups for my girl’s teachers for Valentine’s Day using a Craftsmart pen. (Filled them with ENERGY and STRESS teas to help them cope…)
Day 5&6: Snowflake Towels
Inspired by the 1/2 inch of snow that shut us down (the joy of living in the South), I cross-stitched blue snowflakes on two white towels. Unfortunately I failed to abide by “measure twice, cut once” and failed to make
Day 5&6: Snowflake Towels
Inspired by the 1/2 inch of snow that shut us down (the joy of living in the South), I cross-stitched blue snowflakes on two white towels. Unfortunately I failed to abide by “measure twice, cut once” and failed to make
Day 4: Baby Onesie
Embroidered a friend’s brand new baby’s name on a onesie for a “Welcome to the World” present.
Day 4: Baby Onesie
Embroidered a friend’s brand new baby’s name on a onesie for a “Welcome to the World” present.
Day 3: Penguin Door Hanger
Sewed and quilted a North Pole Penguin for the kid’s bedroom door.
Day 2: Christmas Saying Pillow
Getting a jump start on Christmas 2014… http://www.bhg.com/christmas/crafts/christmas-words-pillow/
Day 2: Christmas Saying Pillow
Getting a jump start on Christmas 2014… http://www.bhg.com/christmas/crafts/christmas-words-pillow/
Day 1: Captain HuggyFace
My second grader wanted to make a gift: a Captain HuggyFace pillow. She drew a picture and we scanned it and printed it on iron-on transfer paper… finally sewing it into a pillow.
Day 1: Captain HuggyFace
My second grader wanted to make a gift: a Captain HuggyFace pillow. She drew a picture and we scanned it and printed it on iron-on transfer paper… finally sewing it into a pillow.
2.20.2013: Cork Hot Plate
Variation of previous hot plate I made… used different beads.
2.18.2013: Luggage Tags
Made initial luggage tags for the girls’ Trunki’s.
2.17.2013: Family Tree
Used paint pens on stretched canvas to recreate something I saw online.
2.16.2013: Frog Hair Clips
Made two frog hair clips to go with the frog hair clip holder from 2.8.2013
2.16.2013: Frog Hair Clips
Made two frog hair clips to go with the frog hair clip holder from 2.8.2013
2.15.2013: Origami flowers and vase
Made origami clovers and hot glued them to a stick then stuck them into an origami vase made from:Â http://www.origami-make.com/origami-vase-bulbous.php
2.15.2013: Origami flowers and vase
Made origami clovers and hot glued them to a stick then stuck them into an origami vase made from:Â http://www.origami-make.com/origami-vase-bulbous.php
2.14.2013: Felt Fortune Cookies
Make felt fortune cookies (fortunes supplied by my 6yr old) using this site:Â http://www.marthastewart.com/273591/felt-fortune-cookies?center=0&gallery=274503&slide=273591
2.14.2013: Felt Fortune Cookies
Make felt fortune cookies (fortunes supplied by my 6yr old) using this site:Â http://www.marthastewart.com/273591/felt-fortune-cookies?center=0&gallery=274503&slide=273591
2.13.2013: Thumbprint Frame
Made 19 frames for my daughter’s preschool class.
2.12.2013: Hershey Kisses Valentine
Glued two Hershey Kisses together to make mice valentine’s for my 3yr old’s class.
2.12.2013: Hershey Kisses Valentine
Glued two Hershey Kisses together to make mice valentine’s for my 3yr old’s class.
2.11.2013: Thumb print Shamrock Plates
Made Shamrocks with my girls thumbprints for St. Pat’s plates. Around the edge I wrote: For each petal on the shamrock this brings a wish your way, Good health, good luck, and happiness for today and every day.
2.11.2013: Thumb print Shamrock Plates
Made Shamrocks with my girls thumbprints for St. Pat’s plates. Around the edge I wrote: For each petal on the shamrock this brings a wish your way, Good health, good luck, and happiness for today and every day.
2.10.2013: Cork Hot Plate
I thread corks and rocks onto a wire to create a Hot Plate.
2.9.2013: Valentine’s Dishes
Made the final 2 Valentine’s Dishes for my daughter’s therapists.
2.8.2013: Frog Hair Clip Holder
Made a frog out of foam to hold headbands and hair clips.
2.7.2013: Valentine’s Lips and Mustache
Made Valentines for my first grader’s class. Cut out lips and mustaches out of foam and stuck them on lollipops.
2.7.2013: Valentine’s Lips and Mustache
Made Valentines for my first grader’s class. Cut out lips and mustaches out of foam and stuck them on lollipops.
2.6.2013: American Girl School Folders/Tissue Boxes
I printed out some accessories for my daughter’s American Girl. Â Â http://sosewsuziamericangirldollclothes.blogspot.com/p/computer-crafts-for-dolls.html
2.6.2013: American Girl School Folders/Tissue Boxes
I printed out some accessories for my daughter’s American Girl. Â Â http://sosewsuziamericangirldollclothes.blogspot.com/p/computer-crafts-for-dolls.html
2.5.2013: Clover Origami
I made 9 origami clovers and hot glued them to branches I stuck in a vase.
Thing-a-Day Forever 