October Project List

As promised in my last post, I'm picking some projects for October.  As usual, I'm being ambitious with 5 projects, plus I would like to finish the projects I've been working on.  Well, at least I can try.  I've picked some I've been meaning to do for a while, but I also found a few new ones that look intriguing.  All are on Pinterest, so if anyone cares to join me, feel free (but let me see yours too!).  So without further ado, here are my five projects for October:

1.  Tutu - Oh man, I have to do this because Mackenzie has been begging for a while and I bought the tulle over a month ago.  There's no way I would hear the end of it if I decided to do a bunch of other projects first.  Like so many of these projects, this one is from Make-It-Love-It.

2.  Redo Sneakers  - This is one I just found, and it's actually two separate DIYs.  The first one is a fabric recover on some Toms (although I'm using my Target knock-offs) and the second is a recover of the soles.  These look fun because it's not anything I need, but if it works, I could use it.  This first one is from Elemental Carbon.  The re-sole is from Dream a Little Bigger

3.  Easy Elastic Band Skirt - This is another thing I've been wanting to do for a long time and I've had the elastic forever.  If this thing is as easy as it says (and they never are), I should be able to knock this out in an afternoon.  Yeah, right.  Again, this one is from Make-It-Love-It

4.  Fleece Hat and Scarf - I've got some fleece I need to use and this looks pretty easy.  I'm not completely sure what I will do with them because I'm in Arizona, but I can always throw them in my Etsy store.  The picture from the DIY is very bizarre because the lady who made these (Nebraska Views) doesn't show her grandchildren's faces.  So, here are some fleece scarves and hats on some smiley faces.

5.  Braided headbands - This is also a new thing I found that also looks so easy.  It should be a quick craft, but that's just not my way.  If these work, I'll also put some in the Etsy store, but I would definitely keep some for myself.  These beautiful items are from Alisa Burke, Redefining Creativity.

So there it is.  Five "simple" projects plus a couple quilts and afghans in progress (and a special project for a friend).  I'm getting a little excited.  Maybe this is a way to get me out of my crafter's block.  Cross your fingers.

cindy

PrettyPrettyCindy on Etsy

Yeah!  I know I've been talking about it for a while, but Pretty Pretty Cindy is finally a reality on Etsy!  I've already had my first sale - My Boucan Checker Afghan

But even better than that - I finally got my remaining inventory listed yesterday!  It took a little longer than I expected, but I'm so pleased with the results.  I have four sections in the store - Girl's Dresses, Headbands, Crochet and Quilts.  Here's a few samples from each section (just click on the picture to see the Etsy listing):

Calico Corner Headband

Here's one from Girl's Dresses (the headband is for sale in the Headband section):

Turquoise and Pink Paisley Size 4 5

Here's one from Crochet:

Raspberry Sherbet Catherine Wheel Afghan

Finally, here's one from Quilts (my quilts so far are just rag quilts):

Chocolate Pistachio Rag Quilt

I was very lucky to have the cutest models: Emma, Charlotte, Julia and my own Mackenzie (in some head shots of headbands).  Aren't they the prettiest?  My dresses look so good on them if I say so myself.  Thanks to their mom, Jennie, for sharing them.

I have a special thanks to my dear friend Kate from Songs Kate Sang Photography for taking all of these gorgeous pictures!  She is so talented and if you are in the Phoenix area, she would love to take your portraits.  She also has a popular blog at Songs Kate Sang and writing inspiring words at Beautifully Rooted.  She has such a kind heart and I'm proud to call her my friend.

So there it is, Pretty Pretty Cindy.  I'm happy to find an outlet for my creativity.  I hope someone else might enjoy it as much as I enjoy making it.

cindy