Three Things Thursday #5

Hi everybody!  Here's my quick three things for the day.  I really need to take some pictures so there's something exciting on this blog. :)

1.  I think that somebody should invent self-cleaning dishes.  :)

2.  I use an electric toothbrush like this one, and it's probably close to 6-7 years old.  It's been working great until last weekend when it wouldn't turn OFF!  I asked my husband what to do, and he said, smack it against the sink.  So here I am, smacking my toothbrush against the sink every time I use it to get it to turn off.  It's pretty funny.  Then we discovered that if you put a running toothbrush onto the charger, it will stop it.  I'm glad we figured something else out, my mirrors are really gross because of the spray.  I think I should take a regular toothbrush to the hospital when this kid comes, they may not release me thinking I've gone nuts if I'm smacking my toothbrush on their sink. :)

3.  I (try) to make bread about once a week.  It's cheaper, and tastes better, and once you get the hang of it, it's done in no time. :)

Well weren't those random things?  Thanks for reading!
~Lynette~

Three Things Thursday #4

Hi there!
I like this three things Thursday deal.  At least it's keeping me blogging once a week, huh?  :)  I have been working on lots of things, I just need to finish and take pictures to show you all!

#1.  I love the dollar store---as long as I have a list when I go in and stick to it. :)  Yesterday it was batteries and bins for the baby's changing table.  They had both in stock, it was a great feeling!  Just need to add some vinyl love to the bins and then I'll show you!  (Or maybe I won't and I'll show you anyways!)

#2.  Last night was fantastic!  I made a strawberry pie (I really do need to share that recipe, it's absolutely delicious), & my husband and I went and stocked up on case lot sale items.  We bought 4 whole cases plus odds and ends of things!  I have NEVER bought that much at a case lot sale, but it made me feel super grown up and prepared.  :)

#3.  I bought a big spool of purple thread a few weeks ago, and still haven't used it!  I need to find something purple to make soon.  Oh, and I also bought blue since I didn't have any boy colors.  I figured since our kid's a boy, I needed to make sure he was taken care of! :)

Have a fantastic day and thanks for reading!
~Lynette

Three Things Thursday #3

Hi everybody!  Let's see what I have to ramble on about today, shall we? :)

1.  I've been knocking out lots of projects this past week.  I got my sister's birthday present made, covered a travel wipes case with vinyl, and nearly finished making myself a nursing cover.  I still have a few projects in the works, but I figure it's good I haven't done much yet.  It will keep me busy and partly distracted up until the baby comes.

2.  I loved general conference this past weekend.  Especially this talk, and this talk.

3.  I have been thinking of a way to keep all my personal stuff together in my diaper bag.  I simply don't want to carry a diaper bag AND a purse, so I decided to make myself a clutch like this one from I am Momma Hear Me Roar.  I have decided to add little loops on each side so I can attach a strap to it if I need to run to the store without the babe.  I'm going to add some pockets and things too.  Her tutorial looks awesome, I can't wait to try it!

Well that's all for today!  Have a great one, and thanks for reading!
~Lynette~

Another Lily Skirt

Hi everybody!  My sister had been dying to make herself a skirt, so we found some cute fabric on a 50% off sale at Joann’s, and went to town one Friday afternoon.  It took us just a few hours to make this super cute piece.  We ended up cutting the fabric the wrong direction at first, but we were able to make it work just fine.  Thank goodness! 

(Aren’t the red shoes fun with it?!)

I think the whole skirt was made for about $7 or less, so it’s a very inexpensive way to bulk up your wardrobe for spring!  We used the Lily Pattern from Make it and Love it’s shop.  It’s a great pattern, and I’ve now made 4 skirts and thinking of making more!

Thanks for reading, and Happy Wednesday!

~Lynette~

Making it Ours: Craft Room Accessories

*Remember how every now and then I’m sharing my adventures of home improvement projects?  Here’s another one for you!  I hope you enjoy the ongoing series!*

Hi everybody!  I’ve been working on several little things for my craft room lately.  I’ve been using it for a few months, but I’m tweaking things to how I want them to stay.  In fact, my husband and I are in the process of building me a brand new craft desk with 2 cabinets and plenty of counter space!  I can’t wait til it’s done (although it will probably be right before or right after the baby’s born, and who knows when I will have a chance to use it. :)

The first thing I made, was a brand new pin cushion.  I had been looking for a container to use for a few months, and never found what I was looking for.  My intentions were to follow this tutorial to make a cupcake pin cushion like Care did at Obsessively Stitching.  I never could find the right container for he right price.

My husband and I were at DI one Friday evening, and I saw all the glass tea cups and dishes.  I instantly bolted to that isle and started going through them.  My husband surely thought I was crazy that night!  I found this little tea cup for 50 cents, and snatched it up!  Then the next week,  I got some purple fleece and made my pin cushion.  I wanted to make beaded pins like Katy did at No Big Dill, but that project was going to put too big of a bulge in the budget.  So I found these pretty pins at Joann’s (armed with a coupon of course!) and love them.  It’s nice to have something fancy sometimes.

I also made a Cell Phone Charger holder.  I used the tutorial from Ashley at Make it and Love it found here.  It was a pretty slick project, and I like having a place to stow away my cords when I’m not charging something.  And I love that it matches my craft room! :)

This is the latest project I’ve done, and finally last week I hung it up!  I used a canvas as the base, and then I cut out the letters and bunting using my Cameo.  I took a remnant of a purple undershirt, cut it into a strip, tied knots, and attached it to the back of the canvas for easy (and cute) hanging.  I found this printable here via pinterest, and decided I needed my very own in purple.  I love how the letters ended up not very centered, and the words aren’t super straight.  It reminds me that perfection is not key, but the joy of creating is!

Well, that’s all for today!  Hope you have a wonderful Tuesday!

~Lynette~