Sewing for Lazy Gals....

Maybe it's the influence of the instant gratification based society we live in, but I like me a nice,quick sewing project that doesn't involve a lot of steps and reading of instructions. As such, anything that involves sewing in a straight line and can be completed in about an hour is right up my alley. Recently, my sister needed some curtains for her apartment, so I whipped out my trusty singer feather weight and got to work. Sewed three edges and then folded the top over to create a pocket to stick the tension rod in. Thankfully, my singer cooperated and an hour later the curtains were a hangin'. Now I'm on the hunt for some more quick and dirty sewing projects. Any ideas?

Love, Bean

Fun Fridays: The Many Applications of Kool Aid (Part II)

So you have made it through another week and are ready to learn yet another crazy thing you can do with Kool Aid. Today's project: Super Awesome Scented Playdough. A wonderful lady I work with makes this playdough all the time and the kids love it! I found a recipe here and decided to whip up a bunch. Warning: wear gloves unless you want Kool Aid coloured skin!

Love, Bean

Today's Crafty Adventure: Knitted Yoga Leg Warmers

I've been knitting up a storm lately trying to finish up a few different projects. These knitted leg warmers were created as a gift for my sister's b-day. The pattern is pretty simple (because I still can't follow a complicated one.....someday...sigh). I used a basic garter stitch to sew the leg warmers and measured around my leg. When I had the required amount knitted, I sewed them together. Easy peasy.....just the way I like it!

Love, Bean

Fun Fridays: The Many Applications of Kool Aid (Part One)

     Did you know that you can do a lot of crazy things with Kool Aid? Besides imbibing this colorful, sugary concoction, you can use it in a whole host of different ways. Case in point: you can use lemon flavoured Kool Aid to clean your dishwasher and remove rust stains from concrete! For reals. If you don't believe me, click the link to investigate further. 
   Anyway, as part of Fun Fridays, I thought I would focus on a few of the different ways to (craftily) use Kool Aid. Today's focus: lip gloss. With nothing more than some petroleum jelly, hot water, and the Kool Aid flavour of your choice (I would suggest staying away from that tropical kind and lime but to each his or her own), you can create your very own lipgloss. I found a few different techniques on the interweb that seemed doable. You can check them out here and also here. 

        I will warn you that this is an extremely messy and gross process that may leave you with pink

 countertops and pink,sticky hands. I was actually mildly disgusted at some points.You have been warned. Stay tuned for Part Two of  The Many Applications of Kool Aid. As the Kool Aid Man would say: Oh YEAAAAAAHH!

Love, Bean

Tuesday's Crafty Adventure: DIY Reversible Yoga Mat

Well my friends, winter is finally over! The sun is out, birds are singing and everything is a-okay. In a spring- inspired bout of cleaning this past week, I decided to line the shelves in our pantry with some of that kitchen shelf liner stuff (does this stuff have a name?). I was pretty excited with the results and that got me thinking...hey man, this stuff is pretty neato. It almost feels like a ......yoga mat!

And thus, this project came into fruition.

This project is pretty easy-peasy. Warm up your glue gun, unroll one of the kitchen shelf liner things (seriously ....what do you call this stuff?) and lie it pattern side down. Next unroll the other shelf liner and place pattern side up. Do your best to line up the two shelf liners and start gluing. You can always cut any excess off (step three). Ta da! You have created your very own unique, reversible yoga mat for about 12 bucks!

Just a note: This is a pretty thin yoga mat. You may want to add extra layers for more cushioning. Also, it can be a little slippy. If you find you need more traction, you could always place the second layer pattern side up. It won't be as pretty though!


Love, Bean