Necklace Bliss!

Last fall, I decided that I wanted to learn how to make beaded necklaces because I was not in school OR working due to us moving every couple of months.  So I learned to do some cool things!  This is the first necklace I made.  

(I'm sorry if the pictures aren't the best.  I'm not a photographer by any means, and you should have seen how high the nail was that these babies were hanging on compared to how short I am!)

  TADA! (yes, I agree it's kind of random)

I kept trying new ideas, and looking at different books and websites and stores for inspiration, and got the hang of it.  My favorite type is to make a necklace out of 3 or more wires, and then braid the wire place a bead on 2 wires while one is left out.  Here's a few that I've made.

 

The necklace below is one of my most recent creations and my current favorite.  (I change favorites nearly weekly). :)

At one point I was entertaining the idea of selling some of these, but I ended up falling in love with so many that I wanted to keep them all  it didn't really work out. :)  If you have any questions on how to make your own stuff, feel free to ask! 

Idea Discovery: No-sew Pumpkins

This is about the coolest thing ever! I love the no-sew pumpkins that are finding their way all around blog land, but these are made out of toilet paper rolls!  Talk about using items I've got on hand!  Family Fun Magazine originally displayed this idea on their website and  My Frugal Lifestyle has the full scoop! Click here to check out the idea.
(And I have to give myself a big pat on the back for figuring out how to link things! Wahoo!)

The Tale of My Sewing Machine

One night, my husband and I went to the DI (my latest obsession) and he was browsing at the tools, my eyes were attracted to the sewing machines on the other end of the room. "If only we could find one with all the pieces--that works--and for a good deal," I was thinking to myself.  I had recently discovered all the lovely sewing tutorials on the blog world, and had the deep desire to try some of the projects.  I'm not a expert with a sewing machine, but a very BASIC beginner, with big dreams.  I finally got my husband over to the machines and we began looking and sorting through some parts.  Some had missing foot pedals, and some had no bobbins, or other accessories.  It was no use, nothing had everything we needed.

We ended up wandering through the whole store and ended up in the electronic section.  And then....I saw something that caught my attention! I saw a singer sewing machine case, much like my mom's!

I tried picking it up to see if there really was a machine inside.  It was SO HEAVY, and I started jumping for joy!  We took a quick look at it to see if it worked, and it did.  It had everything I needed, including about 10 bobbins.  The book was there, and it was published in 1968, so I'm using a super old machine, but it's in perfect condition!  The best part, was that we only paid $10 for it!  How sweet is that?

My sewing machine and I have had a love-hate relationship at the beginning, but once I figured out it's quirks, we are becoming old friends.  Stay tuned to see all my fun projects that I've previously made, and the ones that are in the works!

A Bit About Me

Well hello friends!  I just wanted to tell you a bit about myself so we can get this party started.

I am a Severe Special Education and Early Childhood Special Education major at Utah State University, and love it!  Some people say it's hard, and I agree, but it's my passion.

Something I'm beginning to enjoy, and the reason of this blog, is my moments of crafting.  I am learning all the cool new things that I can do with a bit of imagination and some 'spare,' time.  I called this blog My Craft Discovery because I am learning and exploring the world of craft ideas.  I am seeing crafts with new eyes, and I'm loving it!

I also enjoy trying new recipes, and currently live by the crockpot method because of my crazy school schedule.  I love making beaded necklaces, card making, decorating my apartment, and most currently sewing.  The story of my sewing machine is my favorite of all, and I'd love to share it with you sometime soon!

**FYI: I am planning to set this blog to private in a couple weeks after I have everything running.  If you'll leave your e-mail addresses in the comments, I will be sure to let you in!**