First, I made a birthday banner. I am super-excited about it because I can put it up every birthday, and it will become part of our family's traditions. Plus it's very cute with just the right colors. It just makes me happy.
The second project I had was a purse like the ones I made for the women in my family a couple years back. At the time I had bought some fabric I loved, but like most projects around my house, by the time I got around to making it for myself, I ran out of time or motivation. So this weekend was the weekend! Out came the beautiful fabric, and my purse turned out just like I had imagined. I love it.
I can't believe how much I got accomplished over the weekend. Plus my friend Adrienne and I took full advantage of the "big city" to get plenty of shopping in! It was a great time.
That purse is FAB! I love it! And, I agree, the colorful birthday banner does provide much happiness. I made one a few weeks ago and have yet to take it down after Jude's birthday that was over a week ago ;)
ReplyDeleteOMG!! It's not valentines anymore!! I love the banner, love the purse and bummed I wasn't part of the getaway!
ReplyDeleteWow, that is really creative. It must be nice to have such a productive hobby!
ReplyDeleteLove the purse! How did you do the letters on your banner?
ReplyDeleteT: I cut them out of brown felt and used a straight stitch to sew them onto the flags.
ReplyDeleteLove love love the purse! And what a great idea about the birthday banner! you're so creative, Lydia. Can I hire you to be my personal creative genius/crafter extradonaire??
ReplyDeleteSuper cute how both turned out. I love the idea of a birthday banner! Did you have a pattern or doid you just wing it?
ReplyDeleteI found a few different tutorials online. Basically cut out 28 triangles that were 8" wide and 9" tall. Sew on the felt letters and then sew the front and back flags together with a zig-zag stitch. Sew them onto a long felt strip, then fold the strip over and sew the other side down. I added some ribbon onto the end to extend it and make tying easier. Give me a call if you want more details!
ReplyDeleteI love my birthday banner, but I was thinking... darn, you gave it to me after our crazy birthday season! Do I have to wait until next Feb? Hmm, going to family party in July, maybe we can rig it up then! Thanks again!
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