Sunday, April 25, 2010

Some Projects


So here are some things I worked on this last month or two. The first two pictures are of interchangeable flip flops. These aren't the ones I made-I haven't taken pictures of them. Anyways, its a fun idea because you can use one pair of flip flops and yet have many different styles by pulling off the velcro. I made one with a purple ruffle and then one with black polka dots and a black tulle flower. The instructions are found here.I have tons of friends expecting babies any day now. So I made these baby blankets for the sisters I visit teach. The one on the left is flannel and super soft and the other is a picture of Noah's ark. Thanks Kas for helping me put them together!
Next I made bow/clip holders for all of our nieces. I got this idea also from the make it and love it blog.


Then I made this flirty apron which I love. I didn't exactly have a pattern so it was kind of a learn as I went project but I think it turned out good. Except now I don't want to wear it because it will get dirty. :)
Next are these cute kitchen towels that I embellished a little for my Mother-in-laws birthday. All I did was sew a strip of fabric on them and then made a pinwheel flower by cinching together a circle of fabric. Super easy so I made a whole bunch of them.

I'm trying to decide what to do next. Do you have any cute craft ideas for me to keep me entertained while in Texas?

The Graduates

The big day finally arrived. We graduated! It was so special to be able to graduate together...we did it! I am so proud of Jared!
Mom and Dad made it down to celebrate with us, thanks to Jake and Rachel for watching the cows while they were gone. Thanks a bunch you guys!


The actual ceremonies were really good. On Thursday Elder Christofferson spoke to all of the graduates. He joked with us and told us our parents are really proud of us and now would be the opportune moment to ask for money. LOL. Then on Friday was the college convocations and we walked with Jared's nursing college. The speakers were great and they prepared a special powerpoint with pictures of the graduates as we walked across the stage for our diplomas. Mom has more pictures of that and a video of Jared's pinning ceremony. Woohoo! Done with school!