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[goldwyn girl]

Kim_B, those pieces are so pretty, I especially like the necklace.

 

[GwenLake]

A few days ago I decided that I wanted a leather journal, but after looking at the prices eek on some of them I knew the only option was to make it myself. I used a worn-out leather jacket from a thrift store and a lot of my dad's copy paper.

 

[katylouise]

GwenLake - That is gorgeous! Great job!

Everyone had probably seen my various posts about my best friends wedding coming up (wardrobe crisis!) - and like all weddings, even if it's not your own, somehow it ends up sucking you into a vortex of appointments, stress and nylon tulle. The bride, my best friend, is keeping it very simple. Jewelry-wise, she wanted something clean, classic and silver. Nothing expensive - fine jewelry was out. But all we could find was either too expensive or too CHEAP (think plastic, base metals, tackkkky). So she somehow roped me into making her wedding jewelry, which admittedly I was only too happy to do because A) she's my best friend and B) she has a habit lately of turning into Bridezilla. So out of fear of my life, I produced this (to her exact specifications, OF COURSE lol):

All sterling silver chain & findings and Swarovski crystals in Aurora Borealis. I think it turned out very elegant if I do say so myself (here's hoping she likes it!! )

 

[GwenLake]

Amazing jewelry katylouise! I'm sure she will like it.

 

[MaryDeluxe]

Here's what I made this weekend...

I finally finished the interior on my 53 ford. Just in time to sell it! lol Okay I have a couple of car shows to go to then it really must go.

 

[shebagrl]

Crocheted Hot Water Bottle Cover

Just last week I finished this hot water bottle cover. It's crocheted with double crochets and singles, making a checker board pattern. I finished it off with a scalloped edge at the top and a sc drawstring with circular bits at the ends for fun (and so I don't lose the string )

 

[imoldfashioned]

I finally finished the interior on my 53 ford. Just in time to sell it! lol Okay I have a couple of car shows to go to then it really must go.

Impressive MaryDeluxe! I love your fabric choice too.

 

[hotrod_elf]

I finally finished the interior on my 53 ford. Just in time to sell it! lol Okay I have a couple of car shows to go to then it really must go.

Love the fabric choice tooo. I bet that fabric was easier to work with than vynal.

 

[MaryDeluxe]

Thank you IOF! The green pillow I use to sit on so I can see over the steering wheel when I drive!lol lol

 

[MaryDeluxe]

Hotrod elf... It had stretch to it so it was much easier to pull. My lines a little off on the passenger front seat but by the end of today I was like ....I don't care I just want it done!!! :rage: This is the first time I did a full car interior so in general I'm extremely happy with how it turned out.

 

[leaette]

Just last week I finished this hot water bottle cover. It's crocheted with double crochets and singles, making a checker board pattern. I finished it off with a scalloped edge at the top and a sc drawstring with circular bits at the ends for fun (and so I don't lose the string )

oh how pretty! did you make up the pattern? what other things do you crochet? i'm working on a few xmas afghans for my sisters. i just got my new issue of "crochet today" today and there is a fantastic vintagey looking hood/scarf. i think i may make that for winter for myself.

 

[Lady Day]

This afternoon I spent on a project Ive been meaning to do for some time. Cushion covers for my couch. Its a 50s love seat, and I LOVE it. Ive had it for about 6 years, but the great atomic like print of the cushions never was very dog friendly, so I got some canvis and made covers for each cushion. I put a metal zipper in the back (Hid by a flap of fabric) so I can just pull them off for a washing.

I do need to have the original upolstery cleaned, but until then this will have to do.

And the reason for the covers, my Georgia

LD

 

[Joie DeVive]

It's been a long while in coming, but here is the box purse I decoupaged...

And here is an orchid hair clip which I have been enjoying all summer...

 

[ShortClara]

Joie those are beautiful!!

 

[goldwyn girl]

Lady Day The love seat is great and Georgia is adorable

 

[ShortClara]

And the reason for the covers, my Georgia

LD

They look great together!

 

[dandelion-vint]

Ah Georgia is sweet! The cushions look great, nice job. I've always had trouble lining up cushions like those, I don't know why, probably because I rush.

 

[MaryDeluxe]

Nice job Lady Day!!

 

[~*Red*~]

Great Job Lady Day! And Georgia is a sweetie pie!! Ya just wanna squish his big ol' face!!

 

[Joie DeVive]

Joie those are beautiful!!

Thank you ShortClara!

And Lady Day, your Georgia is adorable!