It's been hectic and tiring because of the start of a new school year! Timetables got all jumbled up because of new school and schedules. Prior to that (just 2 weeks before school opened), had to get new textbooks and uniforms for my youngest girl, followed by wrapping of textbooks and altering (uniform).
At last, I've got time to continue from my last post - crafts from Christmas. Here are some other stuff which I had altered and given away.
Made this hanging letter holder from a brand new (and free) burlap shopping bag which the supermarket was giving out. The bag was quite big but the material was very rough. Really didn't like using it so I decided to cut it out and make this holder (for my hubby). He was forever complaining about letters and pamphlets lying around. Now, he complains no more! :)
To make this, I used the base portion of the bag and cut it into 3 pieces and layered them. Since I wanted something neat (and not too feminine), I just crocheted some motifs and used hot-glue to adhere everything together.
Made these containers from a small wooden (and boring) bowl and a margarine tub. Wrapped them with the blue-grey yarn (that I have lots of and love using). Embellished with some (artificial) flowers. My sisters love them!!
Made a couple of sewing baskets for 2 more sisters, complete with pincushion and scissors.
The baskets were made from cardboard and covered with some fabric and curtain material, embellished with handmade ribbon flowers. Pincushions were made from jelly moulds and fabric stuffed with poly fibre, embellished with ribbon flowers too. Made the tassel with fringe trim.
If you want to make ribbon or fabric flowers, please check out my Pinterest board "Handmade Flowers". I learnt to make flowers from the tutorials there.
Lastly, this was a small wooden tray which my eldest daughter had for a long time (to keep her hair-clips and combs in). Since I have made her a new container, she didn't need this tray anymore but was reluctant to throw away. It had been painted and stickered and decoupaged many times so it has sentimental value to her. I wanted to surprise her so I painted it white and covered it with fabric and embellished with lace trims and ribbons. Bought these cute little hanging hooks and adhered to the tray, attached pearl strand to make a hanger. And now she has a sweet new hanging hook for her necklaces! She couldn't believe the complete transformation of her old tray. Needless to say, she loves her new necklace hanger very much!
I had a lot of fun and enjoyed making all these things. Next time, I will show you the new calendar which I made for my friends. Although it is now approaching time for the Chinese New Year, I haven't had the opportunity or time to visit my friends to hand them their new calendars. We have all been very busy! :-P
Til next time, dear readers, hope you will all have a happy and blissful week ahead! :)
