Here is my progress to date:
Finish broochesCoffee cozies- Crocheted flower brooches(
starchand sew on buttons/pinbacks) - Journals
TotesI decided to not make the totes.Button push pins
Here are the completed cup cozies.
I use a cup from my local Wawa to make sure that the cozie fits. It is pinned while on the cup and then the button is sewed onto it.
That leaves me only the journals to do (which I will start this evening) and to sew on the buttons/pinbacks on the crocheted flowers. I think I might make it just at the wire. Thankfully we turn the clocks back Saturday night so I will have an extra hour if I need to stay up late. I am hopeful that I won’t have to.
A couple of people asked to see the bags I made for the purchases.
Easy peasy with my $1 thanks/thank you stamp, a hole punch and some raffia ribbon pieces. This idea is also great for cookies at the holidays.
I received the latest Anthropologie catalog yesterday. This is eye candy for me and I get a lot of inspiration and ideas from it. Here are 2 pics I clipped that I am going to modify a bit and create.
I love the grey one on the right. Isn’t it too cute! You wouldn’t have to make it to be filled, but maybe smaller on a garland? Or for an ornament? A door hanging?
Here is the other idea (sorry for the grainy pic):
These are small hand-knit sweaters on little hangars. If you don’t knit that well, you could cut sweater shapes out of felted wool and embellish them with ric rac, buttons, fur, etc. I think they would be just as cute!
You can check out the other ornaments here for more crafty inspiration. Be sure to check out the entire holiday collection including the Ho Ho Ho and Merry Christmas garlands. Walking through the Anthro store is one of my greatest pleasures. I love the housewares, stationery and bath sections.
Hope your week was a great one!
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November 2, 2007 at 1:03 pm
Christy
The cup cozzies look great Cindy! I’m glad you’ve stuck to your To Do List. Looks like you’ll get it all done. : )
I don’t know why I’ve never signed up for the Anthropologie catalog, but I’ll be getting it now. Those little stockings are SO cute. I think I’ll make something similar as a favor for a luncheon I’m hosting in December. What do you think of making them in denim with lace/ribbon embellishments?
November 2, 2007 at 4:11 pm
katelnorth
I think the high heeled boot would make a great ornament. You should definitely give it a try!
November 2, 2007 at 8:31 pm
Vicki W
You are making great progress!
November 2, 2007 at 10:39 pm
*Heidi*
I used to get the Anthropoligie catalog, but not anymore. Maybe because I never ordered anything? And, I’ve never been in any of their stores! We don’t even have a Target closeby, how would we get anything like a special store stuch as Anthropologie! I do love the pics you showed, esp. the sweaters, and your idea for them! Lots of fun here today….very cool cup cozzies! You’re on a roll…don’t let the train slow down!
November 2, 2007 at 11:25 pm
KK
Have fun and good luck at your first show! Everything looks so cute. Remember to take lots of pics to share next week. Smiles!!