Monthly Archives: April 2013

Swimsuit bottoms part 1

Posted on April 30, 2013 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

For anyone that doesn’t remember that doesn’t remember I am using Jalie 3023. Awhile back I traced the pattern into my size and, made a tank top to check the fit. The only part I didn’t like the fit on … Continue reading →

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Bullet earrings

Posted on April 29, 2013 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

I picked up a pair on eBay just to see how it is made when I had my eBay bucks. That pair is wire wrapped around the cut bullet casing, and attached to a hook. (left pair) The pair on … Continue reading →

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Baby shower manicure

Posted on April 27, 2013 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

I used two shades of pink and a baby bottle design nail stamp. I topped it with the matte top coat from Ulta’s new nail FX set. The other top coats are color enhancing, holographic, and smokey. I love how … Continue reading →

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Paper bow.

Posted on April 26, 2013 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

Since I don’t have any baby shower appropriate bows or ribbons I decided to make a paper bow. I started with a leftover piece of wrapping paper. Cut it to the right size, and folded it in half. I cut … Continue reading →

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Finished cutting

Posted on April 25, 2013 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

I finished cutting out my swimsuit. Since all I had left was the top and waistband pieces it was pretty quick. I made adjustments in the bust area since that was the only area that didn’t fit right when I … Continue reading →

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My swimsuit

Posted on April 24, 2013 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

Since the weather is warming up FINALLY!  I decided to start getting ready for summer. I started my swimsuit today. First I cut out the lining. I also cut out the black for the accents and the bottom of my … Continue reading →

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Matching bankie and burp rag.

Posted on April 23, 2013 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

Since I am running out of time before a baby shower, I had to get sewing on the baby blanket and matching burp rag. A while back I found this tutorial. http://donswife.blogspot.com/2011/07/perfect-corner-baby-blanket-tutorial.html I pinned the first side and the opposite, … Continue reading →

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Remnants

Posted on April 22, 2013 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

I was just walking past the bin with fabric remnants and a sheer lavender fabric caught my eye. It was $3 after digging through the rest of the remnants I found a lavender satin for $4. They are both 2 … Continue reading →

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French tip

Posted on April 20, 2013 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

The wedding I have been altering and making things for is finally here! So I did a French tip manicure. The silver lines are a silver Sharpie. The holographic glitter top coat really gives it some pizazz.

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Finishing up the ties and vest

Posted on April 19, 2013 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

I used the same pattern I used for the previous ties but I sewed them with the machine this time. Then I hand stitched the opening left from sewing the bottom of the vest, and hand stitched the buttons and … Continue reading →

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