Some Old Crafts

Hi All. I have some older crafts that I did over the past couple of months.  They aren't much but I am proud of them.


I started off doing crafts as a way to stop me from snacking. And it has worked. So far I have whipped out numerous scarves, 2 3/4 blankets and a few tote bags. I am also working on several other crafting adventures that I plan to post once I get time to do so. These are just the ones that I am super proud of.  Especially the Afghan it took me three months to make and 9 skeins of yarn. It was a work out but one I am proud to have completed. I was afraid I wasn't going to do so.

Granny Square Afghan I made for my sister for Christmas 2013

 
For the tote bags I started out with a pattern that I drew out on a brown paper back that I cut to open up. I had a shape in mine and just did a rough sketch with a magic marker.  What was really cool that I didnt realise was the pattern n the bag could be adjusted by using the original folds of the paper bag so I could make five different sized tote bags. I added a few extra marks then designed the bottoms and the handles and voila!....I am now a tote bag making machine. I am working on my next set of totes for the family vacation. I am excited about it!

Large tote back side 1

Large tote bag side 2

Small tote bag side 1

Small tote bag side 2

Pin up girl tote bag