Head Bangin Coasters

This was another Christmas present project...personalized man coasters for my big brother. I made 4 sets of coasters this year (will post other pics later). These were prob my favorite because I like the black tile as opposed to the white, which yellowed a bit after sealer was sprayed. So all I did was high jack some old CD jackets, cut them up, glue them on home Depot tile, sealed them with a coat of glue, put some cork backing on to keep them from sliding/scratching and lastly polyurethaned them to give a moisture proof seal. Super easy, super cheap and super fun to do as a present. I have many ideas for many more, including some regarding Taylor Swift :) Feel free to comment, this has been one of my fav. Projects :)

La A Note To Follow Sew

This is one of my many Christmas present projects. I pulled it off in about 3 days and for the most part I'm happy with the finished results. This Christmas I decided to make all my presents (kicked myself once I started ahhh so much work!). I was utterly stumped when it came to my moms, but then it just hit me one day (and only days before Christmas) that this project was perfect. So I made her a personalized board to hold all of her thread spools for sewing (she's a crafty chick too, I get it from my momma). At least this way she will have it for years and it won't break or fade. Plus side of something home made and not store bought, plus I'm sure this would have costed a pretty penny to have made...but how would I personalize it so it speaks to her?? Well one of our favorite musicals of course!  I grew up watching so many but The Sound of Music has a sewing reference, score!!! Although I did botch a few things (including the lyrics, but that's just always how I sang them), it didn't come out too bad. I did realize how much I hate wood burning and I do have a new found respect for people that do it by hand for a living (if that's such a thing). She loved it despite me being anal when it comes to my artistic imperfections (I need to think things through a bit better sometimes). So this is the result of just how deep my craftyness flows, hope you enjoy :)

I am so excited to announce, I have a TON of projects in the works. They are Christmas presents I am currently working on so I will not be able to post them until after the holiday. So sorry!
Just to give you a general idea: some sewing and some crafty/thoughtful things. I decided instead of buying this Christmas, I would make something from the heart by hand (get it...lol). However, it is A LOT of work, but worth every effort in the end. I may just post one craft project before the holidays because technically it's not a present ;) So until then...
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and yours. Be Merry, Love often, laugh insanely, and most importantly don't forget about the Lord during this time and all he has done for you and those you love. God bless!