My Mom came into town this weekend and get got to go to the Craft Social together. It was so much fun. I just love spending a few hours doing crafting and learning about new techniques that are out there. It's like a little slice of heaven.
We each participated in three projects.
One was needlefelting. Neither of us had tried but it was pretty easy to get the hang of it and I really enjoyed it! We made a pendant/brooch.
You start by punching around on the wool to tighten it down.
Then you take your pins down to one or two and start "slicing" to make the patter for the flower we were making.
After that you begin pushing in around the pattern to begin making the flower indentations.
Then, you continue working it, adding a middle section.
And you punch and punch and punch. And viola, you have a flower!
Here are all of the different flowers our group made. I just love seeing other people's idea and creativity.
Some of the tools we used.
My mommy and I:)
We also decorated our bags using Tulip's new Bead in a Bottle product. Basically, it looks like you are beading something but it's way easier and takes a lot less time.
We started with a template. I made a butterfly and my mom made an Egyptian lotus blossom.
Then you go around the template and blot out the pattern with your chosen colors.
And here you have our finished project. Turned out pretty cute!
For the last project, my mom and I both made something different.
She made this fun pouch with Velcro and duck tape.
I made a necklace that used a new dimensional product from Modge Podge. It's pretty neat and it was fun to be making jewelry again.
We started with the metal object that had a button glued on it. From there, I cut the fabric to size and affixed with traditional Modge Podge.
Next I added the chain and some embellishments.
And here it is. I wasn't able to apply the dimensional layer until after I got home but this gives you the idea.
I think it's going to be really cute for spring!
In other news, Maddi is growing up so fast. She can now say mama and dada. She also stood on her own at Daycare, although we've yet to see her do it at home. Hard to believe she is getting so big.
Practicing his name
Practicing the letter C
Handprint Plant
Truck
Owen's imagination story. Nice ending.
Maddi has started cruising around the furniture this weekend too. Which means walking is not far behind. Eek.
Look for more handmade goodies as her birthday gets closer:)
