Weekend Recap Feature: Alisha @ Crafty Brooklyn Army Wive

Thank you to EVERYONE who linked up Monday! There were a few blogs linked up! Please continue spreading the news about this awesome new weekly Linkup though! I loved every single post, and again: it was a tough decision! My pick is a very cute DIY - just in time for all your Christmas crafts!

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My pick for today's feature is the "Vintage Apron Gift" 

from Alisha @ Crafty Brooklyn Army Wife!

Head over to Alisha's blog to see the whole project! 

Don't forget to leave a nice comment, and tell her Anni sent you!

Meet Alisha:

I am a stay-at-home wife and HH6 (Household 6=Army Wife) to an amazing husband for over 10 years and look forward to many, many more wonderful years. He is a Major in the U.S. Army. We met in NYC on July 18, 2003 and instantly fell in love. We got engaged on February 13, 2004 and got married by the Justice of the Peace on April 23, 2004. E wanted to be married before he left for Iraq in October 2004. He was in theater for over a year and that was one of the hardest things I ever had to deal with in my life. We believe it made our love and marriage so much stronger. When he came back home, we had a big Military wedding on May 26, 2006 and honeymooned in the Adirondacks at the Wawbeek in Upper Saranac NY (unfortunately it is no longer there). We have lived on Fort Belvoir, VA, Fort Benning, GA, Kingston, Ontario, Canada (Exchange Officer) and we are currently in Wiesbaden, Germany.

I grew up in Brooklyn, NY and very proud to call myself a Brooklynite. I miss my family, friends, good food, the beaches and Manhattan's city vibe. We have a 7 1/2 year old Yellow Lab named Holly, who always brings us so much joy and puts a smile on our faces. In June 2010, we lost our Tuxedo cat named Patch to a stroke. He had just turned 13 years old. Every time we think of him he puts a smile on our faces and we miss him terribly.

I learned how to sew from my Mom in 2008. My first projects were pillows and have been hooked ever since. In January 2010, I took sewing classes at Columbus State University's Continuing Ed program and received my Sewing Certificate in November 2010.  I also have been scrapbooking and stamping for over 8 years and really enjoying being crafty. My Mom and MIL tried to teach me how to knit and then I took knitting classes in August of 2011. 

 I look forward to learning new things from all of the wonderful and crafty bloggers out there and seeing their beautiful creations.

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Mason Jar Gift Bags Tutorial // Weekend Recap Feature: Yesterfood

Happy Friday!

Man. It's cold. SUPER COLD! Around 30 degrees in the ArkLaMiss right now is no joke! I even turned on the heater for the very first time in this house! No need to tell you how happy I was finding out it works. I see even worse temperatures mentioned from my fellow bloggers on Facebook and their blogs, so I will stop complaining now and pour myself another cup of coffee.

But now: Back to business!

Thank you to EVERYONE who linked up Monday! There were a few blogs linked up! Please continue spreading the news about this awesome new weekly Linkup though! I loved every single post, and again: it was a tough decision! My pick is a very cute DIY - just in time for all your Christmas crafts!
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My pick for today's feature is the "Mason Jar Gift Bags Tutorial" 

from Joy @ Yesterfood!

Head over to Joy's blog to see the whole tutorial and some gift-in-a-jar ideas! 

Don't forget to leave a nice comment, and tell her Anni sent you!

Meet Joy:

The timeless arts of cooking and sewing hold a special place in my heart. On Yesterfood, you'll see some of the family favorite recipes you may have grown up with, and some new ones, too. Approachable sewing projects will appear from time to time. A great mix of the old and new applies to recipes, sewing, and to life!

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My Sewing Corner // Weekend Recap LinkUp

Hello and Happy Monday!

How was your weekend? I am finally able to do more than just being knocked out by the flu. M came come from the Police Academy Friday afternoon, and our first point on the weekend schedule was a stop at Walmart. NO GOOD IDEA. AT ALL.

Let me tell you this: Road rage at Walmart exists. Blame it on my 7 day quarantine, not seeing anyone but the doctor and the neighbor who took me there -> I was about to freak out. People!!! It was overwhelming and every single person was making me nuts. Blocking every alley either with their huge carts or with their huge behinds. Or both. Not paying attention. Not giving a sh*t.

I got so mad, I had to leave M with the cart so he could pay and I was waiting at the car. At home I went straight to the couch and my cuddle blanket, and dozed off, trying to forget the evil Walmart experience.

Saturday was better though. I finally managed finishing my long planned project: My little sewing area. I started at the dinner table, but it was a little irritating moving the sewing machine all the time. So I came up with this little idea and here is the result:





I just moved out MALM chests a little apart, went to Home Depot to get a board ($10), put some ConTact paper on it to make it look nicer, et voilá! I love it! My little sewing paradise! I don't have to move around anymore and can clutter everything the way I want to. I guess you noticed my huge bag of scrap fabric?





Oh and I guess you saw the hint HERE. On my shopping spree at Little Rock I got another sugar scull. A big one. I love it!

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Weekend Recap Linkup // Sewing Projects

Happy Monday!

I hope you all had a wonderful and relaxing weekend? I've worked a lot, because there was the "Music Fest" downtown El Dorado. I didn't get to spent that much time with my husband cause of that, which made me a little sad.
Since he is at the police academy now Monday thru Friday, we try to cherish our weekends and having a whole bunch of quality time. But this weekend it just didn't really work out.

We already know we will go to Little Rock next weekend, so that is definitely something to look forward to!

Since I have trouble sleeping lately, I get up during the night a lot, reading or working on some crafts projects. I just recently bought my very first own sewing machine! I'm super happy with it!



I've learned some basic sewing stuff back at high school, and my mom used to show me a few things as well. But I'm not lying if I teel you: It's been at least 17 years since the last time I was using a sewing machine! So I have to get back into everything.

Here are my 2 first "real" little projects. Beginner level of course.

The Buttercup Bag

It's safe to say: This is a Pinterest classic!I never thought I would be able to make something like this. But the pattern is very easy, and Rae made a BRILLIANT job putting together the instructions. I did a "light" version - as you can tell the magnetic snap and/or buttons are missing. But I will definitely make some more, now that I know I can do it!
Please check out Rae's blog and the tutorial HERE!

Pillow Case

I like it, M hates it! I did a combination of sewing & knitting. My mother in law gave me 3 balls of different mesh yarn. Since I am not a huge fan of the way these scarves turn out, I wanted to try something different. I like the neon colors on the dark grey!
It's a 14"x 14" - feel free to shoot me an e-mail if you would like to buy it!

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