Stitch, Stitch, Stitch

Amongst all the other random things going on right now, I have this deep nagging, urging feeling that I need to improve my sewing skills. 

Why?

No clue.

Maybe it's because everything is so stinkin' expensive these days and

 I think, "With a little practice, I could totally make that."

So here I am. Planning all these sewing projects when I should be working on lesson plans. 

Oh well.

Here's some pictures of a few things I've been wanting to do. 

Maybe I'll get around to attempting them around.... Christmas time?

    

I'm still here!!

Yeah you probably thought I fell off a cliff or something, but no. I'm just finding it hard to blog between working at JCP, moving and organizing the apartment, and studying for finals. I'm running on very few hours of sleep right now and I have 4 finals left to take/turn in. 

Shoot me now. 

On a happier note though, the apartment is AMAZING! I'll post before and after pics as soon as the after is finished. Jenn still has to live in the dorm so she won't be moving in till Friday. We still have a pile of boxes as tall as me and a table and shelves to assemble, but overall it's coming together perfectly! I'm completely in love with our new little home :)

Plus, I got an iPHONE!!!!!!!!!! I still haven't had time to play with it a lot, but blogging will certainly be done through it. Amazing. 

Besides the lack of sleep, stress of finals, and the weird bruises I've gotten from working/moving, I'd say this has been a fantastic week... and it's only Wednesday!.... it is Wednesday right?

And since a post really isn't a post without pictures, here's a diy pop-up card picture tutorial from Oh Happy Day that I just LOVE and it's super easy! Have a wonderful rest of the week!!!!

New Look, New Idea

Well, I decided it was time to clean up the blog a bit. 

I can't seem to change the title post color so it's stuck 

being this weird, overwhelming blue for now. 

You like it?

I like it. :)

I wanted something a bit cleaner and simpler because 

the fish scale scallop was getting a little old.

Also, I have a new project that I want to try out! 

Everyone seems to be jumping on this ombre trend 

and it's definitely a new favorite of mine.

And not just any ombre, pink ombre :)

Since I have this cream skirt that I never wear, I'm going to find some pinky-red dye and try this technique out! 

Here's what I'm using as inspiration...

Freshly Picked

 Call Me Cupcake

Once Wed


Wish me luck!!!
(tee-hee)

DIY plans

My friend and future roomie, Jenn, and I put down our deposit for our first apartment today!!!! I think the quote of the day has been "I'm so excited I could pee myself!" We've already started dreaming and scheming about how it will look and all the plans we have for our future home. 

Here's some DIY projects that I've been itching to do!

First off, I would love to make an upholstered headboard and I'm loving the shape from this one.

Apartment Therapy

Second, who doesn't love a precious bench? I think it would work great for dining. 

When it's not in use, just scoot it under the table! Instant space saver!

 Here's all the parts Carrie used to make it:

 You can find Carrie's awesome tutorial through this post.

This globe idea would be perfect for "Don't Forget..." or "I'll be at ____ for the weekend!" 

 Design Sponge

And can you say cutest night-stand/end-table/coffee table ever?

Design Sponge

BAH! I'm so excited! Now I just have to find time/funds to make all these wonderful things!
Hope you're having a wonderful week!