FUN SPRING PROJECTS

Just thought I'd share two really simple and fun projects I recently completed.   Since we're all in the mood for spring I think both of these fit the bill.

 Below is a recent layout entitled Dancers which features my daughter Cameron, and her "dancing buddy" Ashley.  I'm really hooked on this scalloped-edged cardstock by Bazill Basics. The pictures were taken during the girls' spring dance recital last year.

I also found a way to use some really old supply stash for the above layout. If you're like me you have so many supplies you could probably open up your own craft store. I've decided I'm going to try to use at least one really old product on every new project. Maybe in time,  I can widdle all the old stuff down to nothing.  Anyway, in the layout above I was able to use several really old products including the large sticker letter "d" and flowered ribbon tape by Making Memories. I also dug way down deep in my ultra old supply stash and pulled out the Spring embroidered sticker title by Stickopotomous.

OK, speaking of embroidery. I embroidered the project below as a birthday gift for my daughter Cameron's friend, Mari.  I purchased the canvas bag from a local craft store and opened up a seam and embroidered the cute little figure and name, and then sewed the seam back together.  I used my embroidery/sewing machine which I've had now  for several years. That machine is awesome and totally revolutionized my gift giving the moment I got it. I can personalize anything and believe me I do. It's actually more like a computer that sews. The patterns are on a disc that load right into a slot in the machine, you can edit right into the machine on a display screen, add your monogramming and you're good to go. You can even download patterns from the internet to use in your various projects.

Gift recipients just love items that are personally monogrammed and my machine was truly one of the best investments ever.  If you're thinking about getting a new sewing machine for your craft projects, you may want to consider upgrading to a combination embroidery/sewing machine to expand your capabilities with endless possibilities.

Take a look below at the bag with a special extra gift inside.

I  personalized this small pillow which fits perfectly inside the canvas bag for a beautiful handmade gift combination.

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