Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Iron Craft #3- Hearts and Flowers
My entry for the heart and flower challenge is a simple little Valentine favor box. I found the pattern on while looking on the internet. Since I usually give several friends a little Valentine token, this is perfect! I used scrapbook paper to make the boxes which I filled with a little "grass" and chocolates. Nice to go with a Valentine card.
Now for part two--flowers. They were selling carnations at church and my "honey" got me a few. I had a small vase and it needed something more--red buttons--
just the answer!
Now for part two--flowers. They were selling carnations at church and my "honey" got me a few. I had a small vase and it needed something more--red buttons--
just the answer!
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Iron Craft #2- Orange
Happy New Year!
It's been a long time since I've done a challenge. I have decided if the challenge fits something I would use and I have the materials for, then I would participate. I had not planned to do this challenge, but while doing some menu planning, I realized tonight's meal might just fill the bill--even though cooking is not a craft. Grandpa B and I were making one of his favorite meals--apricot chicken--I had my orange!
Grandpa B does not have a recipe , but the sauce is apricot preserves-about 1 cup and Russian dressing-1/4 to 1/2 cup. Heat together and pour over chicken breasts. Bake 400 degrees about an hour--Yummy!
It's been a long time since I've done a challenge. I have decided if the challenge fits something I would use and I have the materials for, then I would participate. I had not planned to do this challenge, but while doing some menu planning, I realized tonight's meal might just fill the bill--even though cooking is not a craft. Grandpa B and I were making one of his favorite meals--apricot chicken--I had my orange!
Grandpa B does not have a recipe , but the sauce is apricot preserves-about 1 cup and Russian dressing-1/4 to 1/2 cup. Heat together and pour over chicken breasts. Bake 400 degrees about an hour--Yummy!
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Iron Craft #15- Olympic Challenge
Challenge #15 London 2012
With this challenge, my thoughts went back to the late 70's and early 80's when we had a couple of swimmers who dreamed the Olympic Dream living in our house. I knew I wanted to do a picture frame and feature "my" Olympic swimmers.
I found a few old pictures
and with the help of computer magic I had a picture for my frame.
The frame I decorated with good old Sculpty rings.
Here is the final result.
My swimmers did not make the Olympics, but they did go on to earn college scholarships, and even today, swimming plays a big part in their lives. Jenny is an aquatics director and Steve surfs and stand-up-paddle boards. All four grandchildren are excellent swimmers and so the dream goes on!
With this challenge, my thoughts went back to the late 70's and early 80's when we had a couple of swimmers who dreamed the Olympic Dream living in our house. I knew I wanted to do a picture frame and feature "my" Olympic swimmers.
I found a few old pictures
and with the help of computer magic I had a picture for my frame.
The frame I decorated with good old Sculpty rings.
Here is the final result.
My swimmers did not make the Olympics, but they did go on to earn college scholarships, and even today, swimming plays a big part in their lives. Jenny is an aquatics director and Steve surfs and stand-up-paddle boards. All four grandchildren are excellent swimmers and so the dream goes on!
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Iron Craft Challenge #14- Denim
It's been awhile since I have contributed to a challenge. Hope you are all having a good summer. Decided I needed to get back in the swing of things, so I have two entries for this challenge.
Two weeks ago, I went to St. Pete to the Florida Craftman's Gallery to see their crochet coral reef--it was unbelievable--crocheters from all over the country crocheted thousands of pieces to create a coral reef. Fantastic!!
They also had a shop with craft items by Florida artists. I spotted an adorable baby bib made out of old denim. Then in searching the web for denim projects, I came upon a similar bib by treasuresrenewed.blogspot.com Since one of my friends just had a great-grandchild, I decided to make the bib using ideas from both sources.
I made a pattern and cut it from an old pair of jeans. I used some red fabric for a bandana, and a little pocket I cut from the jeans and stitched them onto the bib. Then for backing, I used a red towel.
Sewed the pieces together, trimmed the towel to match the bib, fringed the edges all around, and added a velcro closing. My bib was complete.
Since I had denim left, I made a set of coasters with an old white towel for backing.
Good for those "sweaty" summer drinks on these hot summer days!
Two weeks ago, I went to St. Pete to the Florida Craftman's Gallery to see their crochet coral reef--it was unbelievable--crocheters from all over the country crocheted thousands of pieces to create a coral reef. Fantastic!!
They also had a shop with craft items by Florida artists. I spotted an adorable baby bib made out of old denim. Then in searching the web for denim projects, I came upon a similar bib by treasuresrenewed.blogspot.com Since one of my friends just had a great-grandchild, I decided to make the bib using ideas from both sources.
I made a pattern and cut it from an old pair of jeans. I used some red fabric for a bandana, and a little pocket I cut from the jeans and stitched them onto the bib. Then for backing, I used a red towel.
Sewed the pieces together, trimmed the towel to match the bib, fringed the edges all around, and added a velcro closing. My bib was complete.
Since I had denim left, I made a set of coasters with an old white towel for backing.
Good for those "sweaty" summer drinks on these hot summer days!
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Challenge 9 Think Inside the Box
For this challenge, I started with an Altoid tin as my box, card stock, ribbon, and buttons. After covering and decorating the box, I filled it with sewing scissors, a needle and pin magnet, and some thread. Now I have a little portable sewing box!
I am having camera issues so I had to use my iPhone. Not the best for getting the shots.
I am having camera issues so I had to use my iPhone. Not the best for getting the shots.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Iron Craft #8- Love your mother...earth
My "something else" for this challenge is an odd pillowcase that I was ready to put in the Goodwill bag. Then I remembered I had seen an idea earlier on Martha Stewart's website for a pillowcase shoulder bag
and thought it would be perfect for this challenge.
I started with pillowcase and cut off 1/2 inch on the closed end.
Cut on diagonal and hem all four edges.
Insert one of the halves inside the other and sew where they overlap.
Turn inside out and stitch and trim across bottom.
Tie ends and you have a bag!
I started with pillowcase and cut off 1/2 inch on the closed end.
Cut on diagonal and hem all four edges.
Insert one of the halves inside the other and sew where they overlap.
Turn inside out and stitch and trim across bottom.
Tie ends and you have a bag!
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