Artsy Crafty Weekend

We had a very laid back weekend. The boys were camping part of the time while we girls just hung around. Got a little crafting done, though...

The top pictures are the bag I made from the McCall's 5598 pattern. I love this bag. The handles are what make it...you can carry it on your arm or on your shoulder by pulling the straps to make one long loop. very neat. Also, there is no flipping right side out with this one so you can make it with timtex to really be sturdy.

Artsy Crafty Babe has the coolest header on her blog...it was the inspiration behind the button flower pins. Aren't they cute?

And last but not least...MR and I made these squishy balloon balls yesterday. You use lentil beans and 3 balloons. They feel so good in your hands...she says she will use them to learn to juggle.

Hope your weekend was as relaxing as ours!

Good as new...for a few minutes, at least!

Our car seats and strollers are notorious for growing penicillin specimens in their crevices. So...rather than throw the whole thing out, i made a pretty new seat cover for LE's throne/rickshaw. I took a before shot because I know it won't stay this pristine for long. Of course the empress wanted to be in a shot as well.

I Love Liberty!!

Check out this precious Liberty elephant I made for LE for Easter. The pattern came from 'Last Minute Patchwork & Quilted Gifts'.

The bag was a way for me to incorporate some of the fabrics I had used for clothes for MR...it brings back memories of my sweet girl every time i use it. Kind of like an old quilt from you grandmother.

The bird was just fun and quick. She hangs in my sewing room window.