Sometimes I wonder how many times people have started out their blog with the sentence "It's been a while since I last blogged" or something similar. I could start out my blog with a statement like this, but I don't think I will. After all, It's pretty obvious. If you cared , you could just look at the date of the previous blog. Plus "a while" is just a matter of opinion. To some a few weeks isn't really all that long. Right now, to me, It seems like forever. The only reason why is because I actually have finished A BUNCH of projects.
First we had Monkey's birthday to go overboard on. I ended up sewing and appliqueing 16 tunics for all his guests. I made a cake complete with castle and battle scene. I also modified a dinosaur pinata into a dragon. It was so fun seeing baby Bear battle the fierce balloons in his little knight's tunic. The guests all had so much fun Running around in their tunics fighting with
their foam swords and popping the balloons. Daddy Man ended up helping Monkey slay the pinata dragon with a massive replica sword from the Lord Of the Rings. Monkey had a great time, but I was glad when it was over.
A few days after that I started, then eventually finished, 13 glass bowls for a friend's wedding. I used my Cricut and the "Sure Cuts a Lot" program to cut out a bunch of circles with R's in them out of vinyl. After the tricky part of trying to smooth the circles on the rounded glass, I used etching cream to etch them onto the glass. They turned out cute and will look great with the cranberries and candles they plan on using(probably a lot better than the rocks and single ribbon I used in the picture).
I also made all the Christmas gifts for Daddy Man's side of the family. I etched their last names onto glass plates. I don't have any pictures of these because they have already been given out(I know it's early, but I am done) :) I had a ton of fun with these and plan on making one for myself.
It's so fun trying out new techniques and I love seeing my friends and loved ones smile when I give them something I worked on. I guess that's the best part of crafting. Working on a special gift is probably the best way I know that I can tell someone how important they are to me.
I LOVE IT!! Those tunics are so cute.The bowls look awesome too. I need to get a leg up and finish my Halloween stuff so I can spend November getting Christmas ready. I really like those Tunics, you'll have to send me some instructions. Baby Cakes is into clothes that drape over his shoulders lately and that would be perfect for make believe.
ReplyDeleteI too love seeing people's faces when I've made something for them. It's quite a sastisfying feeling.
That's what I love about you Jana--you get a crafty idea in your head, have the talent to do it, then you have an absolutely beautiful creation. You're the best!
ReplyDeleteHey! I didn't know you had a blog. Cute projects! Yes, definitely try Yah Poh. Well, maybe you guys should come over and we could get take-out together. My # is 801-529-6206. Call or text anytime.
ReplyDeleteYou're amazing Jana. How do you have time to take care of 3 boys and do all the other stuff you do? You're super woman!
ReplyDeleteI have to ditto everyone else. You are amazing! I really wish we could have gone to the birthday party. And the etching...beautiful! Have you ever tried etching on a Christmas ornament? I could give you some business if you do...
ReplyDeleteHi Jana!
ReplyDeleteIt's great to hear from you. It looks like you're doing well. After seeing your picture on your blog I feel like I could recognize you anywhere, even after all these years. I hope you don't mind if I check in on your projects every so often. Have a very Merry Christmas!
Christa