My dead microwave

The other day I just wanted to microwave butter. So, I put the butter in a Pyrex measuring cup and set the time for 15 seconds.

About 3-5 seconds in the microwave session it started making a unit noise and then a funny odor started to tick my nose.

Well, long story short my microwave died. It was a very tragic time for me. I didn't realize how dependent I was on this modern convenience.

I bought individual microwave meals for the kids for lunch one day. They were begging for them. Well of course I couldn't cook it in the microwave. I tied cooking it on stove, but that just didn't work. The kids hated it and wouldn't even eat it.

We were very fortunate to find a friend who had a spare microwave we could have. Here is the old microwave, we bought it right after we got married.



Here is the scorched plate from the flames that were coming out of my microwave.



Here is my counter where the microwave set for the past 6 years.



Who new it could get sooooo dirty there! I promise I keep my counters clean, I know that is hard to tell from this picture. I never thought to clean under my microwave before! I probably won't again until the new one has to be moved. They are just big and bulky to move all the time! So I am sure my counters will look like this again in 6 more years! Just a vicious cycle.

Happy cleaning!!

Amy

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More Wristlets!

I showed you a while back the wristlet I made for one of my friends birthday using the tutorial by From an Igloo.

Well I made four more! Unfortunately I forgot to take pictures of three of them :(

The one I am gonna show you today is one I made for another friend. We were out and about and we needed some random items, which I had on hand. My friend was awed that I had such random stuff with me.

I decided to make a wristlet for her so she can have a little random bag too! I need to fill it with band aids, hand sanitizer, a little fold up brush, Kleenex, eye drops, spray ointment, and anything else a mom might need. I know that could include everything but the kitchen sink.

Her diaper bag is red and white, so I used some left over scraps and came up with this...







These are just so easy to make. I really need one for myself. Maybe eventually that will be something else I can check of my to make list!

Happy sewing!
Amy

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Things to Try Thursday-Wristlets!

I have seen this cute wristlet tutorial over at From an Igloo and had wanted to try it out. Well, I got my chance. I made a wristlet for one of my friends. I chose some fun fabric from my stash and went to town.

Here is my final product.



I didn't read the directions properly and sewed one back to one lining, when I should have sewed back to back and lining to lining. Oh well, I kinda like the way my guff turned out.







It is the perfect size to hold odds and ends from your purse, or to throw your keys and wallet in for a night out on the town. Oh, there is probably room for a point and shoot camera too!

This was a fun project, and not very time consuming! It really takes longer to pick put the fabric and then cut the pieces than it does to sew them all together!

If you are needing a little pocket book pick me up, then try this tutorial!

Happy sewing!

Makin' It Monday-Portfolio Redo

A couple of weeks ago the hubby went to a training meeting. He got some good training, and brought home a portfolio from the training company.

Well, he threw it in the trash can!!

Can you believe that? A perfectly good portfolio just tossed aside, and left to the whims of the garbage man.

Well, luckily for this little portfolio, I happened to walk by and see it in its sad dismal state.

Look at this beauty, well not really a beauty yet.









I took some fabric scraps (it isn't like I have a shortage of them) and made some little fabric rosettes. I made just enough to cover up the wording on the front of the portfolio.









Here is how it turned out. I am pleased with the final look.








I used my new portfolio the other night at a VBS meeting!

Happy Treasure Hunting!

Amy


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Someday Crafts

My Craft Room

Maybe I should say my craft closet.

In our basement we have some awesome storage. One of these storage spaces is located under our stairs.

About a year agony hubby transformed this space from regular storage into my craft room. He was soooo sweet he did it as a surprise for me one weekend I was out of town!!

When you enter my room my sewing machine is on the left. It sits on a desktop along with my Cricut.



I also have a cute little chair pin cushion I picked up at a yard sale, and a large mug that I use as a scrap trash can.

The plaques on the wall are from my band and 4-H days. There is also my college alma matter's red towel hanging from the top bar. I also have my ribbon stored on hangers up there too.

The caddy under the desk hold different crafting odds and ends.

As you look to the right you find my fabric storage cabinet.



On top you will see my glass bottle collection. It has proven to be hazardous to my health. The other day a bottle fell on my head while I was digging out some fabric. I had a nice bump on the top of my head for a couple of days.

In the back if the closet is my wreath collection. It is nice to have a space to hang them.



There is also another set of drawers. These hold knitting supplies, some of my scrapbook embellishments, and my kids art supplies.

As you turn the corner under the stairs is my gift section. The top shelf houses my purchased gifts. There is also my gift wrapping/ bagging storage area.



The bottom holds some extra craft supplies and some


It is so nice to have all of my craft stuff in one spot. And close to my finger tips when I need them.

The down fall of this room is that it has the tendency to be a storage cram spot when people come over to visit. I spent several hours the other day reorganizing and cleaning it up. I don't want this space to get into the cluttered state that it has in the past.

Here's to useful, clean craft spaces!!

Do you have a craft room, closet, cabinet? If so I would love to hear how you have yours set up!

Amy


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