Now if only I had won the Powerball jackpot and could stay at home to be crafty and productive all the time... In my first three days of winter break, I've managed....
6 Plucky Pantry boxes from Ruby Star Wrapping. I used curling ribbon rather than cloth ribbon as that is what I had on hand already and didn't want to face Joann's or anywhere near the mall in the last two days before Christmas. The ribbon is totally reuseable...
I do have to say that simply sticking things in boxes and tying with ribbon took a lot less effort than wrapping paper, but the steps to getting to the boxes being ready for stuffing was more work. My goal is to do some throughout the year and not wait until the last week before Christmas next year. Lucky for me, I have 6 complete already.
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Pleated Tote bag using Ellen Luckett Baker's tutorial. I used the same Heirloom print for both the outside and the inside since it has been sitting in my stash for over a year. It was pretty quick and wonderful since I had all the supplies on hand for once. I now need more fusible fleece and another trip to Joann's to get that. I think I might use some ShapeFlex interfacing on the handles next time. The Amy Butler Spice Market Tote's handles just seem a little more sturdy than these with the fleece.
A Washi dress for me using a print from Indie by Pat Bravo. I need to unpick the side seams and reduce the front skirt a little bit. It seems to be wider than it needs to be. But, I am happy that I made a dress for me.
There should also be a picture of a Spice Market Tote for my mom using some Nigella by Amy Butler. I remember thinking that I should wait for morning to take a picture but then I wrapped her present a few minutes later. Perhaps I should take the camera over to the house when we go for dinner in a few minutes. Then I can take a picture of the quilt for my dad and my mom's bag. Hope you are all having a wonderful Christmas.
