[brieclark]

A lot of poeple make resolutions to lose weight, get organized, and be a nicer person. If you're a creative person, make some goals for your crafts!

For 2014, we will have a new thread each month for you to show off your creations.

My personal goal for the month:

Make 5 hair items for my daughter to wear.

[babyfordawn1983]

I'm really into those ear warmer headbands! I love them! My mom made me 3 for Christmas. I want to learn how to make them myself. I have no clue how to crochet though but I figure that there as got to be tons of videos on YouTube right? LOL

[polydoly13]

Oh I love this idea and since I have some projects I HAVE to get done in Jan then hopefully this will help me stay motivated.

In the past couple months I got motivated and busted out the Cricut and made some lettering for our Semi and some Christmas presents.

My future projects are sewing related:

1) sew at least 10 cloth diapers for baby that is due in Feb
2) upcycle some old flannel sheets into crib sheets
3) make a sleep sack for above mentioned baby
4) sew a cover for the boppy pillow
5) sew soakers to go into the diapers
6) make a waterproof bag to put dirty diapers in until they are washed

Holy Moly I've got a lot to work on. And I'll prob think of more to do. And I had better find the camera so I can post my progress.

[rebekahdawn]

My goals:

To clean up my craft nook - it's a disaster.
Start my Project Life album.
Start my art journal.
Sew one thing from my stash. No buying new fabric. (Sob!)
Start my bedroom makeover.

[ncmonster78]

I going to start a cross stitch project and crotchet some things.

I just spent $30 on yarn at Michael's.

I also my try a bead necklace.

Can't wait to see everyone's projects.

[polydoly13]

Originally Posted by polydoly13

Oh I love this idea and since I have some projects I HAVE to get done in Jan then hopefully this will help me stay motivated.

In the past couple months I got motivated and busted out the Cricut and made some lettering for our Semi and some Christmas presents.

My future projects are sewing related:

1) sew at least 10 cloth diapers for baby that is due in Feb
2) upcycle some old flannel sheets into crib sheets
3) make a sleep sack for above mentioned baby
4) sew a cover for the boppy pillow
5) sew soakers to go into the diapers
6) make a waterproof bag to put dirty diapers in until they are washed

Holy Moly I've got a lot to work on. And I'll prob think of more to do. And I had better find the camera so I can post my progress.

Well between my thrift store shopping and my mom's shopping & sewing, I have already cheated on this list and don't need to make #2, 3 or 4. Mom found some crib sheets on sale (I might still make some if I have time) and then I found some sleep sacks at Goodwill (for $1.50 each I can't even buy a zipper at a craft store, much less the fabric) and mom sewed me 3 boppy covers, YEAH!!!!! So I still have the diapers/soakers & waterproof bag. But I'm sure that's more than enough to keep me busy.

[sar1]

My sister requested a "fish extender" for their upcoming Disney Cruise. It's basically a pocket door hanger but there are fish-shaped door knockers or something on the room doors so they're called "fish extenders". Weird. Anyway, she sent me a few pictures of others and here's what I just finished. I'm pretty happy w it even though I wasn't in love w the fabric selection at my Joann's.

[monkeydawn]

Originally Posted by sar1

My sister requested a "fish extender" for their upcoming Disney Cruise. It's basically a pocket door hanger but there are fish-shaped door knockers or something on the room doors so they're called "fish extenders". Weird. Anyway, she sent me a few pictures of others and here's what I just finished. I'm pretty happy w it even though I wasn't in love w the fabric selection at my Joann's.

Cute!

[Quazel]

I'm hoping to make a wall organizer for my kitchen. I just started researching today but the only one that is what I'm looking for is from Pottery Barn and ridiculously expensive! I looked on Pinterest and found something that would work. I'm not sure I will get to it in the next few weeks, it may be for February, but I'm hoping this thread will give me inspiration!

[SJRoth]

Use my Cricut and make our Xmas thank you cards . Then start on making random cards to have on hand when needed. Thank you Brie for the jump start.

[sar1]

I found a pack of 10 business card sized magnets for 25 cents at Lancaster Creative Reuse. Today I stuck a bunch of extra stickers from a Little Einsteins activity book to the printed side and cut them out for my kids to use on the magnetic side of their easel.

[sar1]

Finished my new winter wreath last week! Inspired by one I found on Pinterest. I finger-knitted two full skeins of chunky cream colored yarn then wrapped the finger-knit around a straw wreath form, leaving the plastic on the form. The snowflakes were snipped from a $0.25 clearance Christmas floral pick from Joann's. I've had the ribbon since 2000 bc it matched my bridesmaid dresses and I was planning to hang wedding pictures with it. 14 years later, I'm giving up that plan.

[Quazel]

Originally Posted by sar1

Finished my new winter wreath last week! Inspired by one I found on Pinterest. I finger-knitted two full skeins of chunky cream colored yarn then wrapped the finger-knit around a straw wreath form, leaving the plastic on the form. The snowflakes were snipped from a $0.25 clearance Christmas floral pick from Joann's. I've had the ribbon since 2000 bc it matched my bridesmaid dresses and I was planning to hang wedding pictures with it. 14 years later, I'm giving up that plan.

Super cute!!!!

[SJRoth]

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Well, haven't used my cricut yet, broke out the stamps tonight instead.

[ncmonster78]

I have been crocheting this is a hat and scarf set I made.

[ladygodiva02]

I made a kids apron tonight. I just started sewing again so things are not perfect, but it is a start.

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[cocosmom]

Love all the projects. I am so inspired to finish one of my own.

[rebekahdawn]

I haven't accomplished much from my list. I did get about halfway through with a maxi skirt but it's still sitting unfinished by my sewing machine.
I have my photos ordered for my Project Life album, just need to put it all together.

The only other thing I've done is finally finish a mini "pallet" art piece that's been collecting dust for months and months.

Hopefully I'll do better in Feb

[brieclark]

Originally Posted by brieclark

My personal goal for the month:

Make 5 hair items for my daughter to wear.

Sad to say this didn't happen. Making the same goal for February, and I can actually get to my supplies now after cleaning the garage a bit.

[Quazel]

Originally Posted by Quazel

I'm hoping to make a wall organizer for my kitchen. I just started researching today but the only one that is what I'm looking for is from Pottery Barn and ridiculously expensive! I looked on Pinterest and found something that would work. I'm not sure I will get to it in the next few weeks, it may be for February, but I'm hoping this thread will give me inspiration!

Mine sort of happened, ! I picked up the file holders I wanted from IKEA. After showing everything to DH, we decided to keep the tiny organizer we had and just hang the file holders next to it. It isn't the look I was going for but it saved hours of work and is much less expensive than buying wood, paint, fabric, etc. so mission mostly accomplished, ! Plus I can always still do it over the summer when I am off of work and have more time. Now to figure out February.