Sweater Pillow

This was a fun project. And I actually did it a couple of weeks ago but I couldn't post it because it was a Christmas gift for my parents so I didn't want them to see it. I was inspired by this post of my favorite craft website. It gives all the instructions. And I did the embroidery a few years ago and didn't know what to do with it. *Light bulb* So, I found some old sweaters (that I think I stole from my sisters...sorry Leash. Don't be mad.) and I found a little travel pillow that I bought a while ago to use for Brandon.

I don't remember the dimension of the pillow but, like the tutorial, the fabric should be 1 inch bigger than the pillow, all the way around.

It's just so pretty. And so comfortable to hold. I mean, it's like wearing a comfy sweater. I love it. Merry Christmas, M&D!

Front

back

Painted cutting board

My mom got me doing this project when I was a teenager and I love it. I made one a few months ago while staying at mom's. She was nice enough to buy me extra cutting boards that I could do at home and give as gifts. What a great neighbor gift right? Or wedding gift. Or birthday gift! Totally cute and fun.

To start off, I just googled images of fruits and veggies and printed them off. Then you trace the image on the back side of the cutting board with a black permanent marker (The side you cut on should be face down.)

The image will be mirrored from the front/cutting side.

Then use regular old acrylic paint. You may have to do 2 coats with some colors. When it's dry, spray a clear acrylic sealer over the paint to keep it from coming off. I've learned that it takes a couple of hours for it to really set and not scratch off.

Here are all the finished products! The orange and pear are my favorite!!!

Wise men still seek Him

I love embroidering. I got this idea from a Christmas decoration my MIL (mother-in-law) has upstairs. And I got the design from here. Lots of cute ideas. I may have to do another embroidery. I love embroidering.

This frame I bought didn't come with any backing so I just cut a piece from an old box of diapers to fit the back and hot glued the fabric to it.

More Felt Christmas Ornaments

Totally simple and fun. And didn't cost me a thing. The reindeer and snowflakes I cut out with my Cricut (actually I cut it out on paper and then traced it on the felt). I got the gingerbread man image on line. I used that 3D fabric paint again on these ornaments.To hang them I will probably just thread some string through the top and knot it. Or you could hot glue some cute ribbon.

Felt Christmas Ornament

I found the tutorial for this project here. Except I didn't sew down the middle of the circles. I just used hot glue. It was fun and simple and didn't take too long. My circles were 4 1/2" and it was a little big and I'd say 4" probably would be best, in my humble opinion.