Girls Flapper Hat 2 to 4 Years

Flapper Hat for Girls

This hat is so lovely!  It is definitely the hat to get!

Will fit girls between the ages of 2 to 4 years of age.

See my Etsy Store for details.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/58445322/chocolate-flapper-hat-for-2-year-olds-to

Sold 1/2011, but will do custom order to fit your needs.

More Gift Ideas

Great gift ideas for birthdays, Christmas or just because.

Multi-use holder can be used for crocheters, small budding artists or persons or any age. This is the perfect gift for the holidays, birthdays or just because you love someone!

Budding artist can stash their paint brushes, pencils or thin markers in their holder and take them anywhere.

Pencils and pocket notebook are included. If you do not want the pencils, please convo me at check out and let me know.

Can't put your crochet hooks down even when you travel? This is perfect for your hooks so that you can do your work while away from home and can also be used to store your hooks at home. Hooks are not included.

Durable brown corduroy with multi-colored flowers.

(9) 1" slots with (1) 4" slot for pocket size notebook.

Sewed with ribbon to secure bundle.

Machine wash on cool temperatures and tumble dry. Do not use bleach.

Measurement unrolled: 12 1/4" high by 14" wide

Please check my shop, www.etsy.com/shop/amykempf, for other listings. More holders or rolls to come in the next couple weeks so be sure to check back for more options.

Multi-colored holder seen http://www.etsy.com/listing/60382051/multi-colored-corduroy-pencil-holder

Please read my shop policies at http://www.etsy.com/shop/amykempf/policy for more information.

Shipping rates are first class by USPS. If you prefer quicker shipping, please contact me before purchasing. Will need to change shipping rates.

Thank you for looking and hope to hear from you soon!

More Etsy Finds- Great Gift Ideas

Pencil Rolls or Pencil Holder

Multi-use holder can be used for crocheters, small budding artists or persons or any age. This is the perfect gift for the holidays, birthdays or just because you love someone!

Budding artist can stash their paint brushes, pencils or thin markers in their holder and take them anywhere.

Pencils and pocket notebook are included. If you do not want the pencils, please convo me at check out and let me know.

Can't put your crochet hooks down even when you travel? This is perfect for your hooks so that you can do your work while away from home and can also be used to store your hooks at home. Hooks are not included.

Durable multi-colored corduroy.

(12) 1"" slots with (1) 4" slot for pocket size notebook and (1) 2" slot for larger item.

Sewed with durable shoe string to secure bundle.

Machine wash on cool temperatures and tumble dry. Do not use bleach.

Measurement unrolled: 9" high by 19" wide

Please check my shop, www.etsy.com/shop/amykempf, for other listings. More holders or rolls to come in the next couple weeks so be sure to check back for more options.

Holder with Brown Corduroy and flowers seen at http://www.etsy.com/listing/60380573/brown-corduroy-w-multi-colored-flowers

Please read my shop policies at http://www.etsy.com/shop/amykempf/policy for more information.

Shipping rates are first class by USPS. If you prefer quicker shipping, please contact me before purchasing. Will need to change shipping rates.

Thank you for looking and hope to hear from you soon!

Home Makeover Edition #3-Table Runner and Placemats

Fall is one of my favorite times of the year.  In fact, our tree in front of our house is a gorgeous fall color.  It's a Autumn Blaze Maple tree and we adore it!  We used to have two of them, but one blew down this summer in a storm.  It's been sadly missed.

With all that amazing color outside my house, I started wishing I could bring it into my home.  It was then I remembered I had a beautiful Fall table cloth that I picked up at a garage sale 5 or 6 years ago.  I meant to use it but it somehow never did.  I decided to pull it out and give it a new life.  Why not make it into a table runner and place mat set for my dinning room? 

After going on-line and viewing how to make a place mat, I decide to get started.  I needed to make 4 placemats and 1 table runner.  My goal was to remake this table cloth into something glorious for $0.00.  My supplies I had on hand were:

1 King Size Pillow Case

1 Table Cloth

Thread to Match

Sewing Macine

Iron

Rotary Cutter

Cutting Mat

Plactic Ruler

Scissors

Part of my supplies.

First I cut my pillow case into (4)  19" X 15" rectangles using my rotary cutter and plactic ruler.  Since I didn't cut my pillow case apart before hand, it all ready had two layers of material to cut through.  This way  I only had to cut two rectangles to size. 

I then cut my table cloth long ways into (4) 19"X15" rectangles.

This way I would have enough left over to make my table runner.

Since the Fall table cloth frayed a little, I went ahead and stitch 1/4" in to help stop the fraying.  I then pressed the raw edges 1/2" in towards the wrong side.

Match both fabric pieces together making sure they match up and pin them securely together.

I stitched about 1/4 " in on the first round and then stitched another round

 to add some extra decorative interest.

One of the finished place mats.

Before. . . .

After....

I only had to stitch one edge of the table cloth since the other side still had its seem intact.

I added my table runner to the buffet and a basket to keep all our papers in it.

Now it looks nice and neat.

How much did this cost?  Not a dime.  I used something I all ready had and just made it over!

New Item at Etsy

New Ladies Clutch or

a Versatile Diaper Clutch

visit my Etsy Store for details!

{click on Etsy Store and it will take you directly there.}

My Esty Store

I posted a quiz on the right side of my blog for anyone to participate in.  If you can take a minute and glance at my store and critique it, I would appreciate it.  www.etsy.com/shop/amykempf  Feel free to post any comment about my store on this post. 

I'm working on some improvements.  One, I am making international mailing available.  Two, I am working on getting a new item listed for more variety.  It is a clutch that can be used either for a lady or it can be a designer diaper/wipe carrying case.  I'm hoping that by adding some variety in my store that I'll start to see sales.

Please feel free to give me your feedback!

Thank you!

Home Maker Edition #2-Glass Snowman

This week I want you to LINK UP and show me what projects you created without spending a dime.

Do you have things that sit around your home that you have no idea what to do with?  We do!  I know that it can sometimes be hard to get out there and just buy new things to decorate your home.  So this week I have been taking notes on things I want changed.  I put on my crafter's eyes and looked at things in a different light.  Things that I hadn't changed in years now took on a different glow because I am pulling things out of the closet and using them.  I am taking other decorative items and switching it out in a different location.  I am dressing it up.  ALL without spending a dime!  Don't you love that?  Sometimes we feel like we have to go spend money just to make something look nice.  I challenge you this week to look at your home through different eyes this week.  What can be changed without spending a dime?  What items can you use to make something creative? 

Drab...

One of the items I am showing you today is something I didn't have to spend a dime on.  My husband had this glass snowman that someone had given him MANY years ago.  {I won't say how old or what food item was in it!}  We were looking through some of his stuff from his old bedroom at his parents place and found a cute glass snowman. Once we cleaned it out, I wasn't for sure what I really wanted to do with it.  Soooo.. it sat on my kitchen counter for a long time.  Until, I got the idea to dress it up a little.  I decided to crochet a little black hat and add a little ribbon to him. 

To Fab...

I added cottonballs to him to make him look more wintery.

But... wouldn't he look nice with some peppermint candy in him for Christmas?

I have another great idea that I am going to show you next week. I didn't spend a dime on it either. I just used what I had.....

Crocheted Baby Hat

Looking for a pattern to make a baby hat? 

I made this pattern because I was having a hard time finding one that was free for a 3-6 month old baby. 

I love the blue and the chocolate color combination. . .

I finished the look with a different stitch on the bottom to make it look more finished.

SALE!!! I have reduced this pattern from $5 to $2.

Item description:

Pattern is a beanie hat with stripes.
Pattern is for baby-age 3 months to 6 months.
Pattern is rated beginner to easy.
Pattern Sheet will tell you what yarn to use, hook size, and easy to follow instructions.

Can do a custom order for you if you would rather have it in a finished product.
Custom orders for hat will be $15 plus shipping charges.
Hat can be done in various colors for boy or girl.

Prefer to send pattern will be sent to you by email upon receipt of payment through paypal.
You can use my pattern in anyway you like, but please reference my shop to show where you obtained your pattern, if you sell on line.

See my shop for more items at www.etsy.com/shop/amykempf



Home Makerover Edition #1-Sandstone Walkway

I wanted to show you how easy it is to put together a walkway.  It can be fairly inexpensive too, if you know were you can get rock inexpensively.  We were fortunate enough that my mom was getting rid of her sandstone.  Every time we visited her we picked out stones to bring back home.  The stones were found along my parents creek, but you can find these stones along river beds or creeks.  If you know someone who doesn't mind you pulling them out, you can cut down on your cost of making a walkway.

First we laid out the stone on the ground next to where we wanted to build our walk way. 

My husband then measured the width and dug out the dirt.

Next we added a black border to keep the grass from growing into the walkway.

Sand was added next and packed down.

Once you get the sand packed down,

we added our stone and leveled it out as we went along.

Last step, add pebble rock to finish the look.

Locking sand can be added to keep the pebbles secure.

We haven't done that yet.

We wanted to wait and see if we needed it.

After a rinse off, we are very pleased with the outcome!

Luxe Deluxe

This week Iwant to highlight a jewelry designer, Luxe Deluxe.  I know it is not exactly a show case, but I was impressed by what Luxe Deluxe has to offer and who couldn't love wedding jewelry?   Her shop is lovely and caters toward Wedding Bridal Jewelry with a Vintage twist.

I was introduced to this shop because I was in a wedding over the weekend and received a a beautiful necklace as a gift from Luxe Deluxe.  You can find her shop by clicking HERE .    Luxe Deluxe has beautiful, simple but very elegant design.  It definitely says vintage and I adore that!   With almost 8,000 in feedback with 100% positive feed back, who wouldn't want to check it out and see what she has to offer!

If you have a chance, please go visit her shop.  Drop me a comment and let me know what you think!

Varigated Hand Mits for 4-5 Year Old Girl

Hand Mits to fit a 4-5 year old girl.

These hand mits are one of the projects that I am working on for my Etsy Store.  When I started making these hand mits, I was wondered what the varigated yarn would look like when it was done.  I have to say I am please with the finished product!  I love the pink and chocolate together!

Coming Soon:  My plan is to start working on a hat to go with them so that I can sell them as a set in my Etsy Store, www.etsy.com/shop/amykempf. 

Link Party:

 

Crafter's Niche Giveaway

Normally I don't run out and buy a craft project and start on it the same day, but I did this week!  I saw an awesome project at Raising Homemakers, and I just had to make one for my give away!

This project I made is a Crochet Hook Holder.  It can even be a colored pencil holder for kids too.  This is great for traveling with your essential tools you need while on the road!  Raising Homemakers used shoe-string on their project, which looks fabulous too.  I didn't have shoe string on hand so I used ribbon.

I'm going to re-create how I did my project.  It was so simple! 
{Go to Raising Homemaker's web-page and see how they did theirs.}

Crochet Hook Holder

Taking a place mat of your choice, roll up the bottom edge to about 4 1/2".

Pin in place to make sure it is even all the way across.

 Cut 30" of ribbon and folded it in half tucking the folded end under the edge, as show above.
Shoe string can be used instead of ribbon. 
Make sure the shoe string ends are left showing.

Pin the ribbon in place, making sure it is sewn together when sewing end.

Sew each side first, then measure 1" from the sewn edge.

Using a ruler, mark 1" from each sewn pocket, as well as marking with pins all the way down.

I also used Fray Check on my clipped strings to ensure that it would not unravel.

Fit whatever you find useful in here to make your craft project easy for travel.

I left the last pocket bigger.  This way if I needed something wider, I had a spot.

You can also just continue sewing 1" pockets from one side to the next.

Here's what the holder looks like all rolled up. 

What a beautiful project!

So now for my GIVE AWAY!

The winner will receive a crochet hook holder, compliments of Crafter's Niche.

{crochet hooks not included and will only mail item within the United States.}

Here is what you need to do.  For every entry you will need to make a comment on this post telling me what you have done.  {Be sure to include your blog address and or email so I can contact you.}:

1.  Blog about my give away on your blog = 1 entry

2.  Follow me on Crafter's Niche=1 entry

3.  Visit My Designer Girl and tell me what design you liked the best= 1 entry

Give away ends October 31, 2010.

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