Denim Backpack Purse

I was up at 5:50am and needed something quiet to do so as not to wake everyone up. And since I can't just read a book like a normal person, I made another purse.

 Here are the jeans that sacrificed themselves for my new purse.

It turned out pretty good!

 

The ribbon straps weren’t long enough, so I added some of the extra lining fabric to extend them.

I also added an outside pocket and embellished it with one of the adorable crocheted flowers that my sister Amy make. Thanks Amy! I love using these on my bags!

 

I think a backpack purse will be better for what I want anyway.

This Bag’s A Hoot

I decided I wanted a new cute bag for this week, so I made one. I love owls and messenger bags, so I combined the two and came up with this…

The appliqué made it a bit more work, but it was worth it.

I used a great brown and orange print to line both the handle and the front flap.

I wasn’t sure about the lime green lining, but it turned out great and I love it with the chocolate brown! I may have to the combination again…

I also used the print to make an inside pocket for my pen and phone.

Super Summer Stamp

Today was the all-day stamp at church. Not only did we make 62 birthday cards to send to our missionaries, but I was also able to make some cards for my own stash, too! I made 35 cards all together today! That’s not bad considering that I did quite a bit of chatting and eating as well. :o)  I was really on a creative roll today (which doesn’t always happen on the days I need it to)! I hated to pack things up, but eventually we had to go home.

this is all the cards I made today

These are some of my favorites…

Wow, I had more favorites than I thought! LOL          

Play Mats

For Ada’s first birthday this year, I made her some play mats. I used the left over vinyl from the picnic quilt for the back and made two of them. One was a under the sea theme and the other was  a flower garden. They were fun on their own but would also make great pages for a busy book.

 

first cut out the size mat or page you want and sew on the first things you want on it

then sew on the dirt or sand on the bottom

press down the bottom strip

cut the vinyl to match

add binding

sew on the velcro where you want your pieces to go

 

 

make the pieces you want with velcro on backs