Friday, August 31, 2007

I'm so crafty!

So I put on some crafty gloves this week and made something for my niece's baptism on Saturday (tomorrow). I'm really excited to give it to her, and although I could have just bought her one for half the cost, I'm so pleased with how well it turned out and that *I* made it special for her.

I made Aubrey a bracelet of her two favorite colors - teal and purple. I bought a chain and affixed some beadwork off the links so they would dangle.
In the very middle of the bracelet, I put these three little bead squares that say "I am a child of God" on them - so cute! I got to use headpins to make the beadwork and jump rings to attach them, and even though I got really frustrated a few times, I had a great time making it for her. Special thanks to Holly for all of her help and instruction and to the lady at The Bead Fairy for not only giving me 15% off all my supplies, but for teaching me how to use the headpins.

Update:
I took a picture with Josh's phone, and of course it was dark and I couldn't figure out the flash, so the photo is unfocused. But Aubrey loved the bracelet and wanted to wear it right away. I'm really hoping for a baby girl now so that I can make her pretty baby bracelets and cute binky chains. I think I may have found a new hobby!

4 comments:

Sara said...

That was so Mormon of you! Good job!

Vanessa said...

Good job! Okay, so I haven't gotten into bracelets yet (beent thinking about it), but I have been starting making headbands for my baby girl. Addictive dressing them up and making stuff!

Denae said...

I think its fun to be creative from time to time. I am glad you enjoyed your self!

Daisy Paige said...

My super-crafty sister welcomed me to the world of *real* Mormons after I made that bracelet. I'm totally converting!

I did enjoy myself and imagine it only gets easier the more I make. Next step? Knotty Knitting with Laurie!