DOCTOR WHO PURSE

I made a T.A.R.D.I.S purse! It's the first major project I accomplished with my new sewing machine.

The inspiration.

http://kfsfindingmyway.blogspot.com/search/label/TARDIS%20messenger%20bag

And the process to achieving this bag.

Warning: This is a very long blog.

So let's begin, shall we?

I didn't buy a pattern because quite frankly,  patterns are overpriced. I based the  T.A.R.D.I.S. purse off of this one.

Layed out my material . . . 1 1/2 yard navy, 1/4 yard white, 1/4 yard black.

I used wax paper to make myself a pattern.

As Midnight watched.

Made the outside of the bag.

I wanted to use a galaxy type material for the lining, but I couldn't find any. I went to the Salvation Army and found an old king sized pillow case to use. I think it fitted nicely.

Ta-da.

I printed off letters then used a nice to cut them out.

Traced with a white crayon . . .

And began the tedious task of embroidering.

*Finished*

Meanwhile elsewhere in the house . . . cats sitting on top of a mattress. Seems normal.

Pinned the letters to the bag.

I made a template for the windows on Word. Then used the knife to cut it out again. I laid it on top of the material so I'd  cut the material and the paper at the same time.

. . . Now that was a pain. And took forever. And ever.

Attached the windows and sign! ALMOST DONE.

Worked on the strap.

Mom: "Want me to take a picture of you?"
. . . "Shouldn't I not post my face on my blog?"
. . . "Well your head will be down."

So thus, she took a picture. I posted.

Attached it! And FINISHED.

This project was fun! For the most part it was easy. I did want to add the sign on the front of the T.A.R.D.I.S. to make a pocket, but alas, I had no transfer paper. I don't use pockets much though. I guess I could always add pockets, right?

Rag Wreath!

I really love rag projects right now. For a couple of months my mom has been complaining about how she wants a new wreath. So, about a month ago, I came across a 4th of July wreath. Made from rags! But we didn't have any patriotic rags . . .

The Original
http://www.womansday.com/home/decorating-ideas/summer-red-white-and-blue-wreath#slide-2

So off to Joann Crafts we went.

We got the biggest foam wreath they had which wasn't very big. Mom picked out three different types of material. Personally, I would've gotten more, but material isn't cheap. :(

There was 1/2 a yard each type of fabric. I cut the strips 10 inches long. The site said to do 14 so if you want a more full wreath, do that. I didn't take long at all to complete this project.

Basically that's the end. Just tie each strip twice and go all around. I pushed the strips close together to make it look more full. It didn't have any wire to make a hanger for the back so I used an extra strip of fabric and pinned it on.

Midnight was wore out from all the hard work.

Happy Crafting! :)

Starbucks, Doctor Who, and Rag Rugs

A while back I saw an idea on Pinterest . . . a RAG RUG. I used to think those things ugly . . . but it all depends on the material. I decided to make one of my own.
Here is the original pin:
http://www.craftaholicsanonymous.net/how-to-make-a-rag-rug-by-everyday-art


Yesterday I ventured to Joann Crafts to get supplies to make the rug. After gathering materials I was homeward bound. First, however, I needed fuel . . . or, well, Starbucks.

Strawberries & Cream . . . Mmmm.

I got home, plugged in my computer, pulled up Doctor Who, & laid out my materials,

Finally finished cutting up my rag strips! *Excuse my knee with Snoopy pj's*

I began making the rug; (All you do is slip the material between the holes. No need to tie. It looks better if you don't tie it. *Still a Snoopy knee*

Then I decided that I wanted to add a patterned material. This material was from a dress that my Grandmother had made me when I was eight and had gone to visit Laura Ingalls Wilder's home.

Mid-stage.

Finished! I ended up not having enough strips. (I bought 1/2 yard (each) of three different colors of flannel plus the dress scraps. In the end, I used an old blue t-shirt and a white t-shirt in order to make more strips. I'd recommend getting  3 yards of material or more to make this rug. The rug is around a half of a yard long. Oh, and Miss Midnight had to check it out when I was done. 

And so did Mr. Benny.

I really enjoyed making this rug. It was very time consuming & I ended up watching almost an entire season of Doctor Who (Best show ever! Seriously, it's amazing.) So you know, this is a simple project and no-sew. A young child could easily do this. Plus, it only requires to two materials: Rug backing & Material. Hope you try making it yourself!

The Beginning Blog

The other day, I proclaimed to my mother "I am going to start a blog!" So start this blog I have. This blog has no purpose. It will be full of my crafts from pinterest. (Pinterest rules my life.) It will also show the life of a cat lady. I have a cat name Midnight who is two years old. She is also very fat. Very fat. Occasionally you may get a glance of her brother, Benny. He's old and should probably be on anti-depressants. I also have a dog named Jenny. She's a nut but the best dog you can get. So you know, welcome to my blogs beginnings. May you remain sane throughout your viewing

Jenny, The Protectorate of the Castle

Midnight, The Queen of the Castle

Benny, The King of the Castle/Oldy Moldy
(I actually do love Benny) :)

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