You win some, you lose some

We were able to put some pictures on the wall! It certainly made the space feel more like home. I still have two frame to fill with pictures, in case you noticed.

Unfortunately, I came to realize that I didn't wash my fabric for the table cloth prior to its construction and after its first wash, it is now a table "cover." How frustrating. Live and Learn.

Productivity

This weekend I busily sorted through all the boxes that were literally thrown into the storage closet and in the garage. I resorted, repacked, and restored things to my liking. All that translated into being able to create my craft closet and sort through all of my crafty things. Right now I have some of my fabrics and gift wrapping items out on shelving. The tubs contain more fabric and sewing projects that I hope to get out onto shelves as well. I also hope to get my scrapbook station set up soon so that I can get back to finishing my wedding scrapbook!

As I sorted trough my fabric, I rediscovered fabrics I had forgotten about, like this bird print from my grandmother that I used to freshen up an old pillow for the living room couch.

It re-energized my creative spirit and I was also able to make this round tablecloth for the dining room table. I embarked on the rather insane task of creating my own bias tape for it. I had never done that before and man, is it a convoluted task. But, I did it without too much frustration and it turned out great!

And with an awesome second hand find, I updated this old cork board/chalkboard combo with some leftover fabric. (I think I might need to buy some new cork board now that I see this picture.)

My next project is to reupholster a chair for the living room, which will definitely be a whole new experience. Once that's complete, I'll need Zach to help me with hanging pictures and then the kitchen and living room will be awesome! Home ownership is so exciting! :)

Memorable Day

Baby Gifts

This post has (surprisingly) nothing to do with our house! I thought I would share two projects that I wrapped up just before we made the move. Both were completed after the baby's arrival (one at least a year late!), but I still think they were special to each recipient and their mommas!

This scrapbook album was created for Honora. Her momma, Emily, has been a dear from since 7th grade. Honora was her first girl, preceded by two active boys. She is a blessing to their lovely family!

This Noah's Ark was quite a project! It was actually a very belated baby shower gift for my friend, Carolyn. Her son was born just a few weeks before my wedding last year. I got myself all wrapped up in the wedding, honeymoon, and marriage, and it just took some discipline to build this ark! I hope Thomas, now older, can appreciate the gift even more!