Determined.....

That's my word for the month of March!  My first determined goal is to blog more frequently. I just hope I don't fall into the category of "In like a Lion, Out like a Lamb". I have a few projects in mind that I should be able to post at least weekly, if not twice a week.  And honestly how often do you really care to read my ramblings!? 

The Hat Pin/Corsage Pin and Holder swap at Split Coast is coming to an end so I thought as I package up my projects I would share them with you.  For my first project I really had my heart set on making a tea pot pin cushion.  I only found one pattern on pinterest and it just didn't come out to my liking.  So I sat down in my studio and went to work on an idea for a tea pot pin holder.  I think for a first try it came out very cute.  I even kept the pattern and jotted some notes for next time.  The best part about the project I was able to combine stashed fabric as well as some of my favorite dies. 

The entire project can be made with a fat quarter with fabric to spare. 

 I used PTI dies to cut the leaves and tags.  I embroidered the leaves to give them an extra pop of color.  I cut the back tag on burlap and the front tag on canvas.  PTI stamp for Tea for Two then I used fusible web to adhere all three pieces then added a few machine stitches to make sure they were secure.  I finished it by pulling a piece of burlap apart for the string for the bow and tied it to a bow.  I still used a needle and thread to secure the button and ribbon because I hope the recipient actually uses the pin holder. 

 The inside I added some simple embellishments to hod the pins and made the pages a little prettier. 

And that's my teapot pin book.  Thanks so much for stopping by and have a fabulous weekend!

Happy Thursday!

I'm back, and twice in one week!  I have a few things to share with you today.  First, I want to tell you about a sewing swap I found via a project I found on pinterst.  Its a new twist (for me anyway) to a Secret Sister swap.  It's a one time swap of something homemade. The only rule is it has to be home made. I already have a few ideas brewing for my gift. I can't wait to find out who I sent to. And it will be so fun getting something handmade back in the mail.  To learn more about the swap or join just click on the picture below or in the side bar. 
  I've also joined a Secret Sister Swap at Split Coast Stampers.  Its a one time swap, which I like so much  better then a yearly commitment.  You can find the swap information HERE if your interested.    For today's crafty share I'm playing along with the Flybaby Blog Challenge at Split Coast stampers.  This months challenge is to use food on your project.  Right now I have a love/hate relationship with food so I thought I would base my project around one of my favorite things.  Tea.  I'm such a tea snob.  Last night at dinner I tried 2 different teas and hated them both.  It seems the only tea I really enjoy is Twinning English Breakfast tea.  And it has to be sweet, preferably with Stevia in the raw.  Here is one of the packages I made for the Hat Pin with holder swap.  The tag gives a clue to what's in the package. I'll post more about that project in a few days. 

 

I used a mailing tag, stamped the tag twice with a PTI Boutique Accessories stamp in classic kraft ink. Then die cut the tea top and stamped with PTI Tea for Two tea pot in Aqua Mist ink and sentiment in pure poppy.  Then finished the tag with a ribbon in Aqua mist.  

 Thanks so much for stopping by!  I'm off to clean up my craft room for my next project.  Check back soon as the next 6 posts will be filled with fabric love in the form of pin cushions in all shapes and sizes!