[2005]

I've seen 'I'm so glad I found this project' left as a comment on many older purses, bags, and wallets, so I figured, as the new year approaches (and apparently, the end of the world doesn't), I thought it'd be fun to look back on some popular projects from years past.  My criteria were threefold:

1. It wasn't a tutorial.
2. It had pictures.
3. I also didn't want to choose projects that were featured previously (though not sure how successful I was with this - not all projects were tagged!).

So I went to the This Rocks list and spent some time perusing.   It was a ton of fun, and here are our first round of Blasts from the Past.  

2005 - My new Big Fat Knitting Tote by maize





2006 - Tie Reconstruction by tiph_thompson





2007 - Yummy vinyl goodness wallets by doxieart





2008 - Paradise Bag by cyncontemporary





2009 - Inchie Wallet by RhymeswOrange





2010 - Messenger Bag Made From Two Jackets by AriadnesThread

I hope you find some inspiration for 2013.  If you have any favorite projects from before 2011, feel free to PM me for our next Blast!   

Remember - old projects need feedback love, too! 

I claimed the delightful ehinders for felt food for her daughter in the Ongoing Holiday Wishlist Swap.  I got some machine embroidery patterns from swakembroidery.com and went to town!



Here's the sandwich and chips.  The sandwich includes 2 pieces of bread, a slice of cheese, a slice of meat (mystery meat, perhaps!), lettuce, and a slice of tomato.  However, I think the chips and the chip bag were my favorite to do!


And now some yarn spaghetti with marinara.  (The marinara is the same file as the lettuce from the sandwich, just in red.)




(Sorry for the rotten pictures.  I need to buy myself a camera ...)

After seeing something similar on Pinterest, I knew I had to try it!  I used patterned red paper, plain black ribbon, gold paper, white paper, yarn, a gift tag punch, a scalloped edger punch (bunched both sides of a strip) and one of the awesome stamps that jexxican made me in the Stocking swap to make this festive wine bottle decoration.  I'm giving it as a gift, so it's all ready for the holiday party tonight!

With some help from the This Rocks! button and my own personal preferences, here are the fabulous new featured projects on the Bath and Beauty Board for Oct-Dec 2012!

Pure olive oil soap with poppy seeds by SewEnthusiastic




Half Sugar Skull Face/Pin Up by ViolentJayne




Synthetic and wool yarn dreadlocks/falls by appleshannon





The Peppermint Twist by Mandyhello

CONGRATULATIONS!

With some help from the This Rocks button and my own personal preference, here are the latest Featured Projects in the Home Sweet Home board!

Different Pillows for Different Pals by Calabaza




Reupholstered computer chair by Lody




Jewelry covered mirror by bookstorebabe





Window Chalkboard Message Center by ehinders






Guest Bedroom Makeover by edelC





Faux Bois Faux Etched Glass Cabinets by TheMistressT





Terra Cotta pot wreath with succulents and moss by PerfectlyBohemian





Cement Orb by Balatong





Baby Clothes into Doxie Clothes by witchybelle4u2




Upcycled Kitty Bed by blupaisan

CONGRATULATIONS!

I received my last ATC ornament from jennifer680!  Isn't it fabulous?

With some help from the This Rocks! button and my own personal favorites, here are the August-December 2012 Featured Projects for the Pottery, Ceramics and Polymer Clay board!

Pratchett Tableware by maxxev






Haybale Mosaic by Spidersweb






Mechanical Owls by monsterkookies






Polymer Clay on Canvas: Large Pet Portrait by WingsofClay








The Little Mermaid by zooooom






Glazed Ceramic Buttons in Creeping Blue by jillybeans





For the Love of Food! by beautifulpirate

CONGRATULATIONS!

Here are some of the fabulous projects posted to the Purses, Bags and Wallets boards from October 2012-early December 2012, as determined by the 'This Rocks' button and my own personal preference.  They are in no particular order.  



Plarn Gingham Purse by RecycleCindy



Upcycled Tote by WideEyedLife



Wallet from Leather Pants by zilamonster



Peg bag from a tea towel by ebygomm




Tardis Long Wallet by lilusa




Quilted Slytherin Backpack by TheBrokenButterfly



CONGRATULATIONS!

One of my themes for the ATC ornament swap was nativity.  LOOK WHAT ThriftyLiving4U made me!



Stained glass nativity!  It's beautiful!  (Also thank you, TL4U for taking the awesome pic because my phone would not have done it justice!)

Okay people, seriously, jexxican is an amazing amazing person.  Also, I hope you've warmed up your pinning finger because it's going to get a workout!

The purchased goodies:



The little purple package is mousse (it's called heavenly and I don't think they're wrong), some yummy looking spices are in the little green and white jars, and amazing 2013 bunny calendar, bunny treats and a salt lick, some heavy duty Elmer's glue (I didn't even know heavy duty was an option!), some Roswell cards in front, a little notepad behind that, some adorable mini cookie cutters - there's a bunny one!, stickers (there are some with PENGUINS WEARING ANTLERS - where has this BEEN all my life?), and three rolls of fabric.  


And a pic of my Gus enjoying his alfalfa carrot treat (not that you can tell but he refused to listen as I tried to pose him.)




Some adorable salt-dough (I think) ornaments.  These are already on my tree, but there's another set, too, for me to put ribbons on, too!



A pretty little snowflake:




A yoga mat bag (I don't know why I didn't take an action shot - but it fits my yoga mat perfectly!) and some fiber and a drop spindle.  SPINNING HERE I COME!




Crocheted slippers!  I refused to take them off so you get an action shot.




Dryer balls, some yummy smelling lavender sachets, 2 beautiful burgundy napkins (they were used as giftwrap!), two absolutely fabulous monster book marks, a crocheted scarf (broomstick lace - I tried and failed miserably at this and it is BEAUTIFUL), and the little white things are stamps.  Hand-carved stamps!  There are keys and a Santa hat and an ornament,
a snowman, a Christmas tree, and two size gifts.  I'm doing my holiday cards this week so this was perfect timing.




Yarn.  Yummy yummy yarn and a star garland that is going to look perfect hanging from my counter near my tree.




And finally - are you ready? - the stocking.  OMG the stocking ...




jexxican, seriously, you spoiled me (and my buns) sooo much.  Thank you so very very much!!!  I adore it all!

OH - and there was candy in the box, too.  But no pics of that because I'm not sharing!