I'm Crafty, I'm Just His Type

The title of this blog is taken from the Beastie Boys song because we have been singing it around the house lately. Over the past several months I have been feeling crafty and needing an outlet. I'm not as artistic as some of my family and not as patient as the rest, so I have opted for easy yet fun crafts.

First, I started making hair barrettes and bows. I thought it would be a great way to save money on cute accessories for Ava, but Ava doesn't agree. She still loves to play with her hair and usually pulls everything out before we get where we are going...Oh well I still think they are cute.

These (except the panda) are felt covered barrettes. I got the ideas off of several websites and thought, "I could do that." Buying the supplies was much cheaper than paying $3-$5 for one barrette. Now if Ava will just wear them for longer than 30 minutes I would be so happy.

Next I decided to make dresses for Ava. This idea came because I found the panda material and Ava went crazy for it. I thought it would be a cute dress, so I enlisted the help of my mom. There is no way I could of done it without her help. I think the dresses came out really cute, but they are just a little too big. That just means Ava can wear them longer.
After making the dress I saw this cute felt purse on the Family Fun website and thought it would be a cute accessory. It was easy to make, but not too sturdy. I gave it to Ava to look at and she practically pulled it apart. I had to put it away until she is a little older and knows how to be gentle.

Finally, I got into beading. I participated in an activity at church where we learned to make necklaces and bracelets. It was pretty easy and really fun. I enjoy being able to make jewelry that is unique and matches certain outfits. These are the first few things I've made. This is something I really enjoy and plan to keep up in my spare time.