Failure.

I have failed miserably. I promised I would make something and post pictures every day of June. As it turns out - that was HARD. I ended up not having as much time as I thought, I would. I definitely ended up having less energy than I thought I would have. So, here is my sincere apology. If you were expecting something every day, Thank you. Thank you for believing in me. Trusting me to stick to my word. There is something cool about this failure, though. A few weeks ago I was doing my usual stumbling (www.stumbleupon.com - seriously, check it out, you will love it <3 ) and I came across a set of rules. But not just any set of rules, no it was a codified set of the Builder's, Crafter's, Maker's rules.

I know it's kinda tiny, so just in case you can't read the 4th rule, I'll rewrite it here. It states the following:

A failure is simply an experiment. Most efforts will fail. Rarely should the same failure repeat itself.

So there you have it. Failure is okay. This was simply an experiment, and I experienced that having to make something crafty every single day, while trying to keep up with both a full time job and a full time life, is simply impossible. For me at least.

June 15th. Notebook.

I realize this is the first post in three days, here's the thing; I've been working lots and maybe a little uninspired. I am realizing how much of a challenge it is to make something EVERY day. But here is today's project, a notebook. I was inspired by a craft blog I stumbled upon (www.stumbleupon.com) hope you enjoy :)

June 12th. Shoe Makeover

Today's project is a repair/makeover. I had a pair of shoes that lost most of it's goldliness, so I decided to give them a little pick me up makeover. Golden textile paint and glitter medium did the trick.

This picture is before, notice the tip of the shoe - no gold left.

This is the after picture, all new and SHINY! :)

June 11th. Tea storage.

Today I decorated the box I keep my tea in. Also Julie (my roommate) made a lantern, so todays project is a joined effort.

June 10th.

I didn't make anything today, because I was busy living life. More to come soonish.

June 9th. Sushi.

Home made sushi. Yum!

June 8th. Another lantern.

I made another lantern for myself.

Coasters. June 7th.

Today's project was a spur of the moment kind of thing. I needed to make something quick, yet useful. So I decided on coasters. I took some fabric scraps and laminated them, not sure if the laminator would actually be able to take the thickness of both fabric and laminator sheet, but itworked. And I really like them :)

June 6th. Another pillow cover.

So I bought a quadrillion pillows for my bed, so here's another pillow cover. There will probably be more, I have a plan for an owl pillow cover. Keep your eye out for it :)

June 5th. Seated hamper.

This is actually just a renovation. My Mom and Dad made this hamper for me about 6 or 7 years ago. I decided to change the upholstery, because my room is all white in white and I needed some more color. I took of the old fabric, tan with white swirls, and replaced it with purple corduroy.

June 4th

Today I made a leather bracelet. We actually sell the little sets for these at my store, so I decided I'd try to make one, you know for commercial use. :)

June 3rd. Making up for lost time.

I made shelves for my craft closet. All it had before was a rod for hangers, which isn't all that handy for storing boxes.

June 2nd

Today I made a notebook cover (also for work) but my camera disappeared in the mess of moving boxes, sooo... Pictures to come! :)

Lanterns

These little lanterns are perfect for summer. This was a project I did for work, and I think they turned out pretty neat!