Pillows!!!

On Sunday, I made all 4 of my pillowcases plus 1 for baby girl. These go together really quick! I'm thinking these might make good birthday gifts. ;)

I used this basic pillowcase tutorial.

Then yesterday, I finished the Pillow with ties. This was also super quick and my oldest daughter LOVED it. She wants me to make one for her bed.

I also completed my menu planners. I thought they were going to be really difficult to do, but again, super easy. I haven't decorated the outside, so no pictures of them yet.

Tackling my resolutions

After adding several more projects to my resolutions list, I decided today to start knocking some of them out.

Unfortunately, I don't love the results, but they're passable.

Tooth Fairy Pillow

My oldest daughter's tooth fairy pillow! It's just not as cute as the tutorial. I don't really like the teeth and I feel like it's missing something; it might be the eyebrows. Also, the tutu is a little frumpy looking.

Oh, and I haven't added the wings yet. I need some silver pipe cleaners.

I guess all that matters is she loves it!

Sewing machine cover

My sewing machine cover. I did it differently then the tutorial; I didn't use 2 fabrics. It's ok and it will do what it was made to.

I wrongly measured my machine or something because it was HUGE. I had to take it in a lot and I don't like the way the corners look.



This was not on my to-do list, but I decided to beautify my date book.

I used modge podge and scrapbook paper as my first attempt. After it dried, I noticed a corner was sticking up. The whole thing peeled right off. So attempt #2 is with fabric.

I'll probably add something else to the front, but I really do like how it turned out.


I started the Menu Planner tonight as well. I'm making one for menu planning and one for sewing & craft stuff. Cute!

There's something wrong here...

I'm finding all kind of cute projects that I want to do. There are several at the top of my list for the girls' bedrooms. However, I keep adding to my list, but I'm not actually doing any of the projects. My crafting/sewing mojo has fizzled. :/
I did get the feather wreaths done:

My oldest two girl's wreath

The baby's wreath

And their name creations
I found some really cute letters at H0bby L0bby and modge podged scrapbook paper to them. The letters & paper were half off the week I decided to buy the supplies for them. SCORE!

SO, today I am going to get something done. It might not be from my list, because I have several half finished sewing projects that need to get done; but I'm going to finish something even if it takes me all day.

New Year's Resolution

I don't really know if that's what I should call it. I'm not a big fan of resolutions, but I have made a promise to myself. I want to do more sewing & crafting for my own personal enjoyment this year.
After trying to get a business with my sister off the ground, I've come to realize that I haven't really been enjoying it lately; it just feels too much like a burden. My sister and I just don't seem to have the same goals in mind for Ellie Fonts and I think it's just time to move on from it.

I'm hoping for lots of creativity & cute projects in 2010. ;)

My 2010 list of Projects I want to do (so far):
* Ruffle Pomander Ornament
* Silhouette Ornaments
* Clothspin Magnets
* Camera strap cover
* DIY Planner
* Ribbon Candy Ornaments
* Pettiskirt
* Reusable Snack bags
* Muffin tin Advent calendar
* Apron (Also, a ton to choose from)
* Funky hair bow holder
* Cleaning box
* Post-it Note holders
* Girly Name Decoration  DONE!
* Reverse applique
* Feather wreath  DONE!