It’s Getting a Little Hairy at My House…

#3 is going to be dancing to “A Day as the Cat in the Hat” from Suessical the Musical.  When she chose it.. we decided I could make her costume… Something cute.. red and white striped and fun.  Then she came home and said that “#4 and #5 were going to be  Thing 1 and Thing 2.”   I could not imagine how I was going to make the blue wigs for them.  I looked all over the Internet for just the right thing.  I didn’t have much luck.

You know what Thing 1 and Thing 2 are right?

Can’t you see #4 and #5 running around looking like this?

Saturday I was at Hobby Lobby and I found some bright blue feather boas…

and thought I can sew them to a wig cap and make them work…

That’s what I did.. It was hard to sew the feather boa on the mesh of the

wig cap… so I need to have a head under the wig cap.  #5 REFUSED to sit

still and be my model.  #4 was more than happy to stand in for him.

He held very still.. through me sewing both of the blue hair wigs.

I can’t wait to see them in the whole outfits..

Iron Man Finds… or Things #5 Covets

#5 loves Super Heros… they are his thing.  Here are some things he found on Etsy that he wants.

How cute is this?

1. Iron Man Superhero Amigurumi Doll. $14.99  Made by: LLsCreations83  Check it out HERE.

This is pretty cool.. I would like one of these!

2. Ironman Jr Flash Drive.  $42.00  Made By: AlasMyDear  Check it out HERE.

These are FABULOUS!

3. Shoe Painting Iron Man $100.00 Made By WhatShop2329  Check it out HERE.

Why does a 5 year old need cuff links?  He says he “just does.”

4. Iron Man Cuff links  $ 18.00  Made By BlinkPhoto Check it out HERE

#5 thinks this would be a great mother’s day present…

5. Iron Man handmade purse OOAK $32.00 Made By DAMEcreations.  Check it out HERE.

What Should I Do With Finished Needlepoint?

I have issues.  If you’ve read my blog for very long, you know I have a few issues.  If you are a relative or a close personal friend,  this blog will not surprise you.

I love to needlepoint.  It calms me… it makes me happy… and well it gives me something to do when I’m not doing anything.  #1 was looking for a new tapestry needle for me when she found my partial stash of finished needlepoints.  She got on me a little because I haven’t “finished” them in the way that most people would consider them finished.  They  haven’t been made into a pillow or framed etc..

Obviously I like poppies…

This is about 1/2 of my finished stuff.  See the pumpkin?  That

belongs to my friend Tammy.  See the “E”  I found an “S” the other

day.  Now I can have my initials!

I painted the canvas and stitched it up a few years

ago for her birthday.  (yes that says a FEW years ago)  Tammy

loves all things Halloween.  Check out her Halloween party HERE.

I’m such a bad friend.. Tammy if you are reading this.. we should

go to an auction and eat flat cheeseburgers..

This little piggy took me FOREVER to finish.. he’s pretty cute huh?

I was going to use this as a pillow in my entry way…

I bought this hand painted canvas on eBay.. and finished it with

pearl cotton.  It’s suppose to go hang on my “needlepoint ornament

tree”.  There are few that are destined for that tree.. as soon as they

are finished :).

Pig Needlepoint, eBay Queen, Suzie Eads, Hog Heaven

Here’s one I actually did finish… and made into a pillow. I bought this

at a needlepoint shop in Buckhead Georgia.  The woman there convinced

me to use different threads besides wool.. I used velvet on this one.

hand painted needlepoint, purse, poppies

Do you have any projects that you finished.. but haven’t “FINISHED”?

Frugal Valentine’s Finds on Etsy!

I’m sure The Man knows.. that Valentine’s day is just  7 short days away.  Just in case he doesn’t here are a few ideas  for him.  They are also ALL under $30.00.

1.  Felted Flower Purse by Etsy Seller Felted cost $20.00  Here’s what the artist says about it:

~~This is a cute little felted purse to hold all of your essentials. It will hold your cell, lipstick, credit cards, coins, etc. It has a gorgeous felted flower on the front, and is lined in black cotton fabric. There is a super cute little coordinating felted ball on the end of the zipper, the exterior of the purse is 100% pure wool, but not at all scratchy.
~~This purse would make a great gift for someone special in your life who likes soft and feminine things! Ideal for bridesmaids gifts too!
~~The purse is 4″ x 6″.
~~Please see my other listings as I am always happy to combine shipping.
~~Thanx for buying handmade!

I also love this item.. from Felted. I would buy it for #1 Merlot Cowl with Winter White Rose

2.   Sugar Cookie Valentine bracelet byEtsy Seller: oogieboogiebaubles $27.00 Here’s what the artist says about it:

Here’s a sweet treat for Valentine’s Day! This bracelet has 4 yummy looking sugar cookie charms, iced in pink, red, and white. Surrounding these cookies are wood beads in pink, red, white, and brown.

This bracelet is 7.5 inches and can be shortened or lengthened, up to 8.5 inches. It has a large toggle clasp.

3.  Sweet Love Poppy Hair Charm by Etsy Seller MuchLoveIlly  price: $8.00  Here’s what the artist says about it.

There is something sweet when it comes to the color of flush, rose pink. cotton candy. tiny paper hearts. young romance.  tuck this poppy hair charm into a messy bun or push back one side of your hair. the poppy measures at 1 1/2 inches across on a silver metal 64mm bobby pin. the poppy is securely fastened to bobby with glue and thread.
this makes a lovely valentine’s day gift – or wear it to celebrate the holiday!
will be packaged, ready for gift-giving.

much love,
illy

** I love this little poppy bobby pin.  I just wonder if I am TOO OLD to wear it.

4.  Queen of Hearts Valentine by Etsy artist Drawntoletters $2.00 Here’s what the artist says

Regal and adorable. You know somebody who is perfect for this card! (Blank inside to pen your short or long sentiment.) For a 6 pk of this card see this listing:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28067081
and place “Queen of Hearts Valentine” in the message to seller
.

**As you may know, I collect pigs.. and a Pig with a crown is a little hard to resist. I wonder if I could get DrawntoLetters to do a logo for me?

5.  Seamstress Valentine Corsage with custom tag. By Etsy Seller grayday $9.00 Here’s what the artist says:

I had some bits and pieces laying around and I thought they would make for some fun self adornment pieces!

Here is the Seamstress Valentine Corsage. It’s made from a vintage fabric floral corsage and added on top a vintage wooden spool of thread with a blank paper luggage tag. Either leave it blank, or write something sweet or funny on it! LIke- I am ooak, (one of a kind)

It pins on to your garment with a simple original pin on the underside. It measures 5 inches long.

** I’m not really a seamstress, but there is something about this that I just love!