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Well, my posts will be very sporadic for a few weeks because I went to visit my family. Especially my mom, who has terminal cancer. Just wanted to give you a heads up! Keep checking back, I will post as I have time. When I come back, I have a special treat for you in store. I am in the process of making a tutorial for a changing clutch! Yippee!

So You Think You're Crafty

I auditioned for So You Think You're Crafty. AND I didn't it in! BUT, missy asked me to do it again in season 6.  Here is what I made.
"Chalk it up board"or Cupboard chalk board

Bad lighting makes it look a different color. Whoops! The color is what you see in the top pic. But I really do {heart} mod podge;)


















I started with a cupboard door I found on clearance at Ikea for $3.99   Another idea is Freecycle.org People are ALWAYS remodeling and offering cupboards.

I got this antique door knob HERE from Hobby Lobby for $4. It was 50% in-store. BUT the color wasn't right. I spray painted it and changed the knob because I have been seeing those clear knobs EVERYWHERE and thought it would be perfect for this project.

I also picked up 3 of these cut little hooks at Home Depot for $2.98 each.

I already had paint in this fierce color.

Now, the easy part. I sanded it a little bit just enough for the paint to stick. I added a little shelf with some recycled wood that we had laying around the garage.

For the shelf, I put a piece of molding on the edge to make a lip to hold the chalk and eraser in place. Also to catch any chalk dust.

I glued and nailed it to the cupboard door.

 I painted it all green. Then sanded it lightly so the dark brown would show through.

Then I watered down some dark brown paint and used it like a glaze. Can you see it in the picture?

I found this little embellishments at Hobby Lobby as well. I just used wood glue and glued them on.

I painted chalkboard paint in the middle.

After waiting years for the paint to dry, I added the antique knob and hooks. Wallah! It was that easy. So there you go!

I made this little bag to hand the eraser and chalk from one of the hooks.

It's really easy to make:)  cut out a strip that is 7 1/2 X 20

Make a small button hole that is 1 1/2 inch down from edge.

For the ruffle, cut a piece that is 3 1/2 X 17.  Zig zag the raw edges

gather both sides by increasing the tension as high as it will go on your machine. Use a basting stitch.

Measure where you want to place it on the bag. I put mine at 2 3/4 inch down. Sew both sides down.

With RST fold the bag in half and sew up the sides.

Create the casing for your rope by folding over 1/2 and press then 1 inch and press. Stitch completely closed.

Using the holes we created thread your rope through

Tie the ends together and fill the bag with chalk and an eraser.

Feature

I have a fun little surprise for you today. Here are few projects I have found in blog land that I really liked.


Frugal with a Flourish shows how to make a NO SEW pillow. Find more info HERE.

Every Day Chaos shows you how to make a double layered little girls skirt! So cute! Find it HERE.

The Polka Dot Chair shares a tut on a double layered little girls skirt too! Find it HERE.

Just Another Day in Paradise shares how to make a necklace to embellish plain tees. Find it HERE.

Just Another Hang Up shows how to make this amazing pillow. Get more info HERE.

12 Crafts till Christmas show how to make this great mail set. Get it HERE.

BCC Sew Along Part 5

To cover the back of the chair, I was going to do another tutorial, but then I thought, "Self, there is probably a tutorial already out there." So I googled it and this is what I found!


Easy Slip Cover

If you want one to cover the entire chair, check out THIS post.

I found that the small cover I made wasn't big enough because little fingers got other parts really dirty. I am haven't made mine yet. but I am going to make the 1st choice.  Good luck!

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BCC Sew Along Part 4

The fun begins again! We will be sewing all the back pieces together. Then sewing the back and front together. Your seat will be finished soon.

Sew the 2 arm pieces together.

Sew the arms to the back.

With wrong sides facing out. Put the front piece on seat and wrap the back piece around the back. Line up the pieces and pin into place.

Sew together and flip right side out. Even the bottom edge by cutting off the extra length.

With RST attach the ruffle to the bottom of the seat. You will have to adjust the gather to fit around the width of the chair. Sew together. Turn right side out and put on your chair.

Now let that little person try out the new cover.

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Giveaway!

Urickah! I know what I will give to one of my lucky followers! THIS broach/pendant from my etsy cite!

The fun is you don't have to do anything to enter. I am just going to pick a number 1-50 and who ever is listed as that number as a follower wins!

Random generator has spoken and #9 is the winner! Who is #9!!?!  Well, it is Alissa! Alissa email me your address and I will mail you your prize!

BCC Sew Along Part 3

We are making major progress. So today we are going to sew the front of the cover together.

First sew the back and the seat together.

Lay on the seat and find where the straps should go through and mark. Then sew 2 large button holes for the straps to come through.

Take the 2 smaller arms and sew them to the 2 smaller angular arms.

Sew to the seat.

Pin the arms to the back of chair. Mine wasn't straight so I have to cut off the curve. Then it would line up better. Sew the pieces together.

You should have the front all sewn together now!

tomorrow we will sew the back and then sew the front and back together.

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