50 projects in 2011-CLOSED

[rlynn]

I can't keep a journal either.  I tried it for swaps, but I end up becoming obsessive about writing out what I plan on doing over and over.  I am horrible about making lists...I just have to stay away from it.  I get all weird about it.  I avoid grocery lists for the same reason.  I have less of a problem if the list is electronic.  It has something to do with my handwriting and wanting it to be perfect and neat.  I'm weird.  

New item for the list...I need to stop adding things...the whole point was to not overwhelm myself.  Heh...but I also don't want to forget the things I do want to make.

9. Wee Waka training pants for Aria

I should probably make the training pants a priority.  Out of pure laziness and a desire not to make an issue out of something she will eventually get, I haven't made any attempt at the whole potty training other than talking to her about how I use the toilet and offering to let her use the toilet as well.  4 days ago, she suddenly told me she didn't want to wear diapers anymore, she wanted underwear.  So with the exception of bedtime she is out of diapers and so far hasn't had an accident.  But the child needs some comfy underwear (she's is suddenly super sensitive to tags, fabric bunches, etc...) and the Wee Waka pants that DizzerSpinninRound posted seem like they would do the trick.  

[SharaStar]

Oh right! I just remembered that I tried it once and it didn't work. Oh well, I'm still going to make a book.

Dont give up!! Keep trying on ur creations book, who knows u will find a solution to this? something like www.mindtools.com 's tool kit. It makes things easier

[SharaStar]

This is why I got left behind in 2010!  The pages just fill up soooooo fast!  Could that be a project on my list?  Check this board everyday?     I'm still working alot on project 1 which is my sketchbook.  I made a ton of copies today at Staples for transferring.     I'm going to experiement with acetone!  Huzzah!

I tend to check my CAL boards every other day and I read a cpl pages cause I think if I go back too far the posts almost seem irrelevant to the top posts. I want to keep up with this one more this coming year, and I think It'd be easier if I have a more browser friendly phone.   Anyone else have this problem?  I seem to be simplistic with my phone, it texts, and calls and takes decent pictures so I don't have to lug around my camera, and I like it that way. But when I can't get to the computer...my phone's browser leaves something to be desired. :/ 

Luckily I don't really have to keep up with 2010's board since I finished my 50! XD

I started having this prob at the start... and glad lapoli taught me a method indirectly... bookmarking the list and keep track of which was the last page i read. I do switch between phone and laptop when i need to, but phones are not my fav to navigate around here.

[alwaysinmyroom]

If you put the page you have your list on in your signature, you can always find it by just clicking on it no matter what thread you are on...it is also a nice way to let everyone and yourself know your progress and where to find you goodies...

I put thumbnails in my list and post the big pics in the thread...at the end of the year, I print it out and keep it in a notebook...

[rackycoo]

I think I may jump in and give this a go. Here's what I have on my list so far:

1. Finish up Sketchbook project book 1/12
2. Advent calendar for my daughter
3. Advent calendar for my other daughter
4. Scarf from thrifted sweaters 1/29
5. Day of the Dead shrine 1/10
6. Altered altoid tin w/tutorial 2/26
7. Stenciled t or hoodie
8. Little bird shrine 1/15
9. Spool art 1/17
10. Make a dotee
11. Altered matchbox 4/11
12. Halloween cat box 2/16
13. Mosaic flower pot
14. Set of inchie notecards 2/9
15. Tiny paper crown 1/20
16. Wall plaque (for a swap) 1/22
17. Wall plaque for me 1/23
18. Altered book cover 1/24
19. Floral pins 1/31
20. Set of Easter atcs for Alpha Stamps 2/7
21. Fairy garden book for AS 2/20
22. Halloween diorama 2/6
23. Recon old table 4/12
24. Forest friends clock 2/21
25. Altered tin ornament 3/2
26. Wicked Circus Altoid tin 3/14
27. Small circus tin 3/13
28. Decorate some clothespins
29. Felt box 3/15
30. Lidless Circus tin 3/18
31. Sewing themed altered tin 3/22
32. Altered tin: fairies 3/27
33. Altered tin: bitch 4/3
34. Altered tin: beach 4/17
35. Altered tin: dunce caps 4/19
36. Altered tin: Christmas 4/24
37. Altered tin: Beach 2 4/24
38. "Don't sass the cat" plaque 4/25

It's a start, anyway. I'll be adding to it. I'm not sure if I'll actually get 50 things done, but hey, you never know.

[goddessgarb]

If you put the page you have your list on in your signature, you can always find it by just clicking on it no matter what thread you are on...it is also a nice way to let everyone and yourself know your progress and where to find you goodies...

I put thumbnails in my list and post the big pics in the thread...at the end of the year, I print it out and keep it in a notebook...

Thank you!  I was trying to figure out how I was ever going to find my list again...

[kunoni]

Once I finish writing my list, I'll add it to my siggy with my progress (such as 5/50)
until then, it's bookmarked on the computer.(not this one. I have to go dig for it now.)

Look what I found:
oeuflings
They're so adorable and could be made in so many mediums. Anyone care to try with me?
We could make it like a mini "challenge" where we all make the same thing in our different ways and post them.
All I know is that making 1 or two of those is on my list. Or a hundred.

[redflags]

If you put the page you have your list on in your signature, you can always find it by just clicking on it no matter what thread you are on...it is also a nice way to let everyone and yourself know your progress and where to find you goodies...

I put thumbnails in my list and post the big pics in the thread...at the end of the year, I print it out and keep it in a notebook...

That is a great idea, thank you!! 

[alwaysinmyroom]

I am waiting for my wool roving to arrive for Christmas...I have so many small projects I want to do, including felted acorns!!

That oeufling is so cute!

[redflags]

Ok, I think I've finally settled on my preliminary list. There's plenty of "Ooh Shiny New!" room left on it  

** Means I need it sooner rather than later

Finished items:
1. Pillow for youngest son (https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=369560.msg4343911#msg4343911)
2. Finish basketweave scarf (https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=369562.0)
3. More wooden buttons
4. Pillow for my daughter out of her favorite (outgrown) shirt (https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=369560.msg4343911#msg4343911)
5. Yellow polka-dot clip-in hair bow
6. Beaded necklace
7. Finish weaving my scarf https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=368536.0
8. Add coins to chainmail bellydance belt
9. Make necklace for the Anthropologie swap "fake swap" craftalong https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=369682.msg4345668#msg4345668
10. Zippered pouch for knitting accessories
11. Princess Bride embroidery https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=370782.msg4361168#msg4361168
12. Tron stitchery https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=370783.msg4361185#msg4361185
13. Knit pouch to hold swap item #2
14. Pillowcase https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=370919.0
15. Tarot bag https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=371166.0
16. Altar cloth https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=371162.0
17. Bookmarks https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=371341.0

17/50!

The List:
- Embroidered silhouettes of the family (all five of us)
- Frame loom (this will probably end up falling more to my husband) **
- Woven place mats (4) **
- Needle book**
- Gift for Nani's birthday
- Gift for grandma's birthday (June)
- Mother's day gift
- Rag rug (woven on a loom or this one: http://pinterest.com/pin/2138307/)
- Journal/altered journal
- Birthday cards (a dozen or so, to have on hand) **
- Project organizer/caddy (http://pinterest.com/pin/1753476/, or this https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=367746.0 sans holiday theme)
- Holiday decorations and ornaments (including several Christmas wreaths)
- Shadow puppet theater (http://pinterest.com/pin/1980420/)
- T-shirt yarn (http://pinterest.com/pin/2138370/)
- Boots from an old sweater (http://pinterest.com/pin/2135495/)
- Woven scrap yarn monster (https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=313652.0)
- Grow a pair and knit something in the round, finally
- Pom pom scarf for daughter (http://pinterest.com/pin/2201792/)
- Make more paper, with different textures/colors
- Finish Marilyn embroidery
- Finish kraken embroidery
- Embroider David a Viking flag
- Potholders/oven mitt
- Sew an apron
- Felt fishing game (inspired by rlynn https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=368060.0)
- 5-minute skirt
- V is for Venom art for K's baby
- Embroidered spider for K's baby
- Christmas stockings (5) (love these elf ones http://pinterest.com/pin/2416930/)
- T-shirt scarf (http://pinterest.com/pin/1766815/)
- Some sort of organization for my knitting needles
- Matroyshka pincushion (http://pinterest.com/pin/2412908/)
- Finish weaving the bookmark
- Hoop circus fabric for wall art
- Learn to crochet, for the third time
- get out the spindle and roving and learn to spin
- Toaster cover
- Bread bag (embroidered)
- Backpack from old pants for oldest son (http://pinterest.com/pin/2415894/)
- Learn to make fabric prints with tape (http://pinterest.com/pin/2413091/)
- Produce bag (http://pinterest.com/pin/2416139/)
- Sandals (http://pinterest.com/pin/2415921/)
- Scrappy fabric scarf (http://pinterest.com/pin/2413498/)
- Quilted nesting zippered bags (http://pinterest.com/pin/2412955/)
- Soda bottle oil & vinegar dispensers (http://pinterest.com/pin/2337323/)
- Cuff bracelets (pom pom-type, and http://pinterest.com/pin/2412004/)
- Shirt/sweater recons (such as http://pinterest.com/pin/2412490/, http://pinterest.com/pin/2412535/)
- Ruffled fabric scarf (http://pinterest.com/pin/2387329/)
- Rosette hairband (http://pinterest.com/pin/2224495/)
- Sparkly shoes (http://pinterest.com/pin/2201895/)
- Crafting journal (because I can never remember all the projects I want to start)
- Frankie Stein doll
- Cloth napkins
- More hair bows (large, puffy, etc.)
- Travel knitting bag (sling-type, hip area)
- Knit sampler squares afghan
- Knit washcloth
- Jute rug
- Tile coasters (http://pinterest.com/pin/2771742/)
- Eyeglass case (inspired by http://bit.ly/fniagc)
- DDPQE cross stitch
- Embroidered children's book cover (http://pinterest.com/pin/2879228/)
- Zune sleeve
- Kitchen towels
- JtHM embroidery
- Knit and sewn fingerless gloves for me
- Tarot spread cloth
- Knit throw pillow
- Beaded eyeglass chain