Hooray for the Internet!

The weather has been cooling down here in California; however, very far from you typical fall weather. I have been busy knitting to add some warmer pieces to my wardrobe for the winter! Here are a few lovely things I have found around the internet in the last few weeks. Enjoy.

Fall still hasn't arrived in California, but I am looking forward to it!
via Tumblr

Eight hands would help with so many daily activities.
via Dapper Toad

I am so in love with this quilt pattern, but it is definitely beyond my current quilting skills. Looks like I will just have to step them up a level! :)
via Hyena In Petticoats

Amazing collar embellishments.
via ... Love Maegan

Peanut butter and pumpkin dog treats.
via A Beautiful Mess

Such a gorgeous piece!
via Apartment Therapy

Such a beautiful chair!
via Skunkboy

Fall garland! <3
via A Beautiful Mess

<3 Amy

Tea Cup Hat Pin Holder!

Hat Pin Holder

Tutorial

Recently, I found myself desperately needing somewhere to hold my hat pins. I decided to make a pin cushion type holder for them and Colleen had the genius idea to use a tea cup to house the pin cushion!

I used a tea cup, about a cup of sand, needle, thread, scissors, scrap cloth, wool felting fiber, and a felting  needle. The entire project only took me about an hour and ended up working out great! 

I picked up this cute tea cup at a garage sale! I was lucky to get such a great deal on it.

I began by folded the fabric in half and traced the size of the cup onto the fabric to ensure the pouch would fit perfectly inside.

Then I pinned the cloth together; this was done to ensure that I could cut two circles of the same size.

Next I sewed the two circles together to create a pouch. Leaving a small section open and then flip the pouch inside out. Now the pouch is ready to fill.

I made a funnel out of paper and dumped the sand into the pouch. This gave the cushion some weight and  allowed for the hat pins to be pulled out with ease. 

Once the sand was in, it was time to close it up. Since it would not be visible in the final product, it was not necessary for the pouch to look perfect. 

Lastly, I lightly felted fiber onto the sandbag to have a nice, puffy, and colorful layer over the top. The felted layer ended up being about half an inch thick.  

Now my hat pins have a new home and they look lovely!

<3 Amy

Hooray for the Internet!

Here are some of my lovely little finds across the internet this week!

I really want to make some of my own applesauce!
via Delightfully Tacky

I am lovin' these taxidermy coat hooks.
via Pysselbolaget

These creative pieces of furniture are amazing!
via Recreate

I want to make my own alphabet shadow box.
via Apartment Therapy

I found this tutorial on how to get aged cast iron to look like new. Also, the name for this blog is too funny!
via I Believe I Can Fry

Replace these two kitties with puppies and this is my ideal kitchen! I love everything!!!
via Pure Home

Eeep! This floor <3
via Something White

Picnic in Slovenia!
via Lost in America

<3 Amy

Hooray for the Internet!

Here are some of my favorite things on the internet over the last few weeks. I have been so behind on all of my blogs! It has been nice to take some time over the last few days and catch up. I hope you all enjoy!!!

Ladies working through World War II.
via A Fine Day for Sailing 

I am in love with this bench seat!
via Apartment Therapy

A great post of a house's change from 1939 to 2012.
via Apartment Therapy

DIY for a gold-leaf dishes!
via Apartment Therapy

Next project: learn to make these adorable felted soaps!
via Etsy

I love the idea of using old drawers for storage!
via HGTV

DIY for a lace covered clutch!
via Secondhand Sundays

Lovin' this crown of curls!
via The Vintage Valley

<3 Amy

Hooray for the Internet!

After several really busy weeks, packing, moving, and vacationing, we have finally arrived in California. It is really nice to be home and getting back to normal life. I have put together some links from around the internet this week. Hope you enjoy!

This couch is too cute!
via Apartment Therapy

DIY for a studded dog collar. This little pug is adorable!
via A Beautiful Mess

A great travel photo from India.
via Lost in America on Tumblr

Looks like an ideal afternoon with picnicking and croquet.
via Apartment Therapy

Lady copping wood!
via Lost in America on Tumblr

Lovely combination.
via  The Vintage Valley

Child in a vintage Citroën car in Paris.
via National Geographic

Vintage photos of tattooed ladies.
via Flavor Wire

<3 Amy

Hooray for the Internet!

It's officially summer vacation!  Or, at least, one week of summer vacation before I go back to work for summer camp.  But here are my summery links of the week.

Let The Summer Begin on Wood and Wool Stool

Ruffle Skirt Out of Old T-Shirts on Suburbs Mama

Open-Ended Creativity on Whip Up

San Francisco Mosaic Steps on My Modern Met

I am getting so excited about our impending move to the San Francisco area next month!

Hello Neighbor on Sew Liberated

This reminds me of a summer when I shared a house with six friends, where we had cows in the backyard.

Homemade Icepops (for Kids and Grownups) on Rhythm of the Home

Vanilla Ice on Oh My Veggies

Flavored ice is not just for ice pops!  I want to make these for iced coffee.

Hooray for the Internet!

Wrapping up this week with some exciting things I have stumbled across on the internet this week! I have been so behind of reading my blogs this week, due to the end of the semester and finals. So it was nice to spend the last few hours relaxing on the couch and catching up on all of the lovely posts I missed. Hope you enjoy!

I am loving this marquis lettering!
via Sideshow Sign Company

Another amazing outfit post by Ashley Ording, gorgeous dress and jacket!
via Fancy Fine

Before and after for a remade old drink cart. I need one of these in my house.
via Design Sponge

For all of those who love Arrested Development, I am sure you will love this embroidery piece featuring the frozen banana stand! This would look lovely on the wall!
via Lucky Jackson

Pattern for this lovely little dress!
via Violette Field Threads

Beautiful headboards!
via Keltainen Talo Rannalla

DIY for a doily printed heat pack. I would love to use this design for a pillow as well!
via One Sheepish Girl

<3 Amy