I DID a DIY...Arts and Crafts Time!!

Love me a good craft project!  When I was little, I was that kid that would rather take an extra art and crafts class that gym or a sport.  I think it was because I knew that had a better change at being good at and making a pretty craft project than excelling at an athletic endeavor.  My Nana taught me to knit at 9...it was a great way to spend alone time with her.  I used to knit all my dolls matching sweaters, scarves and hats...I had arms full or handmade friendship bracelets for me and my friends...my boys had tons of hand-knit receiving blankets when they were born.  Knitting and crafting relaxes me, quiets my head, and takes my mind off of the day.  Nothing like the satisfaction of looking at a project once finished and knowing that you made it with your own two hands.

I present to you my newest project...

I got the idea for this necklace from Honestly WTF...this amazing blog I just discovered.  I used 12 yds of microfiber faux suede and beads from one of my favorite necklaces Jack had recently destroyed.  I used a box stitch that I learned when making lanyards years ago.  Then I threaded the beads through every other stitch.  I just knotted the ends together so that I can adjust the length depending on how I want to wear it....I love it.  Total I probably spent $3.00 for the faux suede.  I plan on making a bracelet like this and maybe another necklace in a different color.  There are so many options with materials and beads...

Worn to Work Wednesday, June 22

I wanted to wear an outfit today where my necklace could be the show piece.  I thought all black base with a leopard cardi and neutral sandals for fun.  I was thinking about wearing my 3 inch espadrilles, but decided that with the shorter skirt I should keep the heel low...what do you think... Do you wear high heels with a shorter skirt?

I am currently working on a few bracelet DIY's.  My husband set me up a craft table in the corner of his office.  I recently bought all these supplies and they were just kind of hanging around in a Target bag.  But now, I have them all organized and ready to ready to be crafted. 

I was thinking maybe Wednesdays should be Arts and Crafts day here on Not Just Mom...