handmade gifts

A dear friend of mine celebrated her 15th birthday in May. Her younger sister planned a surprise party for her. It was so sweet, and very fun! She had no idea, and when she walked in the door thought "The house looks pretty." Then we all jumped out and yelled "SURPRISE!" She set her bags down and was like "Hiii." It was funny. :D Anyways, this is what I made her.

The blue zipper pouch is made of 100% cotton; the outside (blue) fabric and the lining (white) both came from the remnant bin at Joann's. I used a 7in. white zipper, and some white pom-pom trim. I used the instructions in Bend the Rules Sewing. I love that book!

The pink ipod case I made from scraps; the outside is 100% cotton, a fat quarter, and the lining is 100% cotton (pink) flannel (from the remnant bin as well). I used Velcro squares to close it, and added a vintage blue button for decoration. I didn't use a pattern, just made my own. It turned out smaller than I wanted it, only big enough for her nano, and not ear buds. Next time I will do it larger.

Then I made some simple pink earrings. I think they turned out quite pretty!

I know, I know

Another giveaway. But this is the best one yet!!! Kim at Life in a Shoe is giving away a copy of their new book, Princess Adelina! This is the number one thing on my Christmas list. It looks wonderful! Can you tell I really want to read it?

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New Books!

I love books. Many of you know that, and many of you love books too. We received our Vision Forum package today! Jake bought a sword, and Mom bought some books for this school year. Two that we got are Famous Women of the Reformed Church, and Stories of the Covenanters in Scotland. They were both on my book wish list,but now I can check them off! Flipping through Famous Women, I saw the website where it was originally from. This site has so many good books! With authors like Calvin, MacArthur, Edwards, White, and many more. I kept going "Hey Mom! They have such-and-such book!" or "Mom, James White has a book called Pulpit Crimes! I want to read that." Books. You can't have enough.