CHRISTMAS 2016: Parents' Gift

It's always hard to find a gift for my parents, so when my mom mentioned liking one of the Bucilla wall hangings, I ordered it....and began another journey to complete a sequins filled gift.

And the final result:

FELT STOCKINGS: Christmas 2016 Gifts

So, not sure how it all started but somehow...making Tony a stocking last year turned into making stockings for the nieces/nephews whom do not have an old fashioned Bucilla felt stocking with sequins. And agreeing to do half, turned into me doing a majority as stockings kept randomly being delivered to my house.  (Even created an extra one to spare).

 

So let the fun begin....

 

#1.  Ava's "Sugar Plum Fairy"

This by far was the least favorite one to create.  Why?  It was beyond tedious and way to many steps and tiny details.  (Good luck to my sister who is making Hadley one)

#2 - Spare (possibly Sophia's) "Nordic Santa"

 

#3 Brendan's "Santa and His List"

And to add to the fun, my mom requested customization of a few; hence adding in sports elements to this one.

#4 Aiden's "Santa and Snowman"

Another customization of Lego's and a stuffed dog for this one.

#5 Emerson's "Princess"

This one wasn't as tedious as the Sugar Plum Fairy, but still more details than desired.  The hair strands were left off as they were not cooperating with me.

 

Hope the kiddos enjoy and realize how much love & work went into each detail.

(and yes, there is puffy paint used on each one.)

PINTEREST PROJECT: Embroidery Girls

I found this image on Pinterest and wanted to create an embroidery in a wooden loom using an old feed sack for material. 

I printed out the picture and placed it on the feed bag. (I initially tried using tracing paper but it wasn't transferring onto the fabric well. ). So I went ahead and just sewed right over the paper. 

Once most of the outline was completed I pulled/ripped the paper out. And then added more details and colors. 

The girls are adorable. 

Next I added a quote about friendships. (Also found on Pinterest with unknown author) 

 "Side by side or miles apart, dear friends are always close to the heart." 

It means a lot as many of my close friends live afar. 

Then trimmed the edges. And it is complete once I hang it on the wall. 

LOVE IT!  

DIY: Plushie Unicorn

A pile of fabric + sewing = Raggedy the Unicorn.

HAPPY 30th Melissa!