Day 49 - Mom's American Girl Doll Communion Dresses

Today I am cheating to showcase some amazing dresses my mom made from a wedding dress we bought at the Salvation Army. She made these amazing 1st communion dresses for American Girl dolls. My daughter and most of her friends have them, and my mom is always making clothes and sending them to me to sell.

These turned out just gorgeous.

And yes-for those of you following from Immaculate Heart, get your orders in now. She will make more!

Day 48 -Red Dress Redo

This is one of my stand by summer dresses. I somehow managed to get a stain right in the middle of the skirt. So I tried creating a design over the spot with a bleach pen. I like the way it turned out.

Days 46 and 47 - Paper Stash Dollhouse Wallpaper

For the last two days I have been wallpapering my daughter's dollhouse. Instead of buying the expensive dollhouse wallpaper, I used my stash of scrapbook paper. Ella picked out what she wanted and I just used Mod Podge to adhere it. I have no idea how to take a really good picture of the whole thing. So here are some in process shots.

Day 45 - Beer Tab Bracelet

Okay-I have seen these on craft sites and blogs so I thought I would take a whirl. I was not very handy with the stretchy cord. Not my best effort; but I gave it a try!

Day 44 - Lace and Denim Cuff

I made this cuff with the jeans I used for the bag on day 39 and the now infamous wedding nightie!

And yes-I took a day off yesterday. I was busy with out of town visitors and found myself trying to force a project at the end of the night, before I remembered that this is supposed to be fun! So I went to bed instead.

Day 42 - Tie Headband

Made this cute headband with an old silk tie and a little bit of elastic.

Day 41 - Pearl and Tulle Necklace

I am not at all happy with this necklace. I saw a similar one in a magazine, but I just can't get it right. I think it needs a lot more tulle. I'll have to see what I can do.

Day 40 - Lace Necklace

I made this necklace with more lace from my crazy Stevie Nicks nightgown, some ribbon and a few embellishments.

Day 39 - Blue Jeans Purse

I made this purse with a pair of my old jeans that had a broken zipper. (And they may not have fit me anymore!) The handle is a belt that I picked up from Goodwill. I think I would like to embellish this with something, just not sure what. I am also going to see if I can find a zipper to fit the opening.

Day 38 - Glass Pebble Collage

Again I am using leftovers from another project. If nothing else, I definitely will clean out my supplies this year!

I used the glue gun to attach the glass pebbles to the canvas. Before attaching them, I wiped them with ink from a stamp pad to add a little color. It might be hard to see, but some of the larger pebbles have my kids names in them.

Day 37 - Seashell and Tulle Pin

This pin is a twist of left over tulle and a sea shell that we found in Florida on Thanksgiving weekend. I added a pearl sticker from my stash.

Day 36 - Chinese Coin and Tulle Barrette

I made this barrette with a Chinese coin that my husband brought home from a business trip and some left over tulle. My daughter is learning to speak Mandarin, so I thought she would like it.

Day 35 - Garage Sale Jacket Update Part 2

After looking at this jacket for a few days I decided all it really needed was a flower or something. I think it is just enough.

Day 34 - Leftover Yarn and Old Charm Barrette

While still thinking about my jacket from day 33, I made this barrette with the yarn left from one of the skeins. I added a button from my never-ending jar and a charm with a picture of myself as a child that my other gave me from an old charm bracelet. My daughter is going to love this!

Day 33 - Garage Sale Jacket Update Part 1

I found this jacket at a garage sale. I am calling this part one, because I think I need to add more of the crocheted ruffle, but I am not quite sure how I want to do it. I will take a fresh look in the morning and finish it.

Day 32 - Goodwill Jacket Dress Up

I found this cute, casual jacket at Goodwill for $3! I just added a simple crocheted piece to liven it up and add some color.

Day 31 -Day Off!

I decided to celebrate my first month by taking a day off! I have had a crazy week and a project today would have felt like a chore rather then fun.

Day 30 - Needlepoint Thread Antique Pin

For this project I crocheted a flower from a pile of needlepoint thread that was headed for the trash. I attached an antique pin that my mother gave me from my step-grandmother's jewelry.

Day 29 - Sweater Redo

This is a black sweater that I was about to send to Goodwill. The lace that I cut out and sewed on came from a ridiculous nightie that I got as a wedding gift. It was all Stevie Nicks, flowy and strange. But I kept it all these years, and I plan on using pieces in other projects.

Day 28- Cigar Prayer Box for Sister Mary Louise

So-I needed to make another prayer box for my daughter's class. It is Catholic schools week and they are "adopting" a nun this week from their school to shower with handmade gifts and prayers. My boxes have become quite popular; I am really excited about that. I am donating this box to the class. The children are going to fill it will notes and prayers for Sister Mary Louise.

Day 27-Game Tile Girl Scout Necklace

Ugh-I am way behind on my postings. I have been crazy busy, but have kept up the projects. I just keep forgetting to post at the end of the day when I am ready to sleep!

Here I took the idea of the game tile necklace I made on day 10 and used it for a girl scout project. It is cookie time, so the girls made necklaces with the tiles and pictures of the cookie boxes. They loved them!