tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58847769429484304582011-04-21T13:59:23.532-07:00the crafty sitterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05133438389368956772noreply@blogger.comBlogger131100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884776942948430458.post-73509729950967422032008-09-24T19:13:00.000-07:002008-09-24T19:16:40.703-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BaJdMk-X8qo/SNrz8oTbTXI/AAAAAAAAACU/UgBw5js2YII/s1600-h/1326ebay.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BaJdMk-X8qo/SNrz8oTbTXI/AAAAAAAAACU/UgBw5js2YII/s400/1326ebay.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249776538590334322" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div>Hello!</div><div><br /></div><div>I just got home from CPR/First Aid training, provided by the Red Cross. It was very informative and I learned a lot. So now on to some crafting...</div><div><br /></div><div>Safety First! Happy Crafting,</div><div><br /></div><div>~the Crafty Sitter,</div><div>Melissa</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5884776942948430458-7350972995096742203?l=thecraftysitter.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>the crafty sitterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05133438389368956772noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884776942948430458.post-62361569936687296152008-09-23T17:47:00.000-07:002008-09-23T17:58:58.688-07:00<div>Hello Crafty Peeps,</div><div><br /></div><div>Its been a while, hope you are all doing well after the hurricane! I have been busy crafting and have a new project to post. It is a super fun easy way to make something colorful and fun for your wall. For this project you can choose to make a family tree, or simply choose your favorite animal silhouette and add your own lettering. I will bring a frame and several fabrics to chose from. </div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BaJdMk-X8qo/SNmORJIXAzI/AAAAAAAAACE/i1yZnutZgTE/s1600-h/107_0828.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BaJdMk-X8qo/SNmORJIXAzI/AAAAAAAAACE/i1yZnutZgTE/s400/107_0828.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249383265836925746" /></a><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BaJdMk-X8qo/SNmORhLuE0I/AAAAAAAAACM/fKTHL6_YvLM/s1600-h/107_0848.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BaJdMk-X8qo/SNmORhLuE0I/AAAAAAAAACM/fKTHL6_YvLM/s400/107_0848.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249383272293471042" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Project #21 Silhouette Frame</div><div>Approximately 3 hours</div><div>Materials Fee $ 20</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Crafting!</div><div>~the Crafty Sitter</div><div><br /></div><div>*If you love these frames, check out my store: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5810978">Tanto</a>!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5884776942948430458-6236156993668729615?l=thecraftysitter.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>the crafty sitterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05133438389368956772noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884776942948430458.post-3479103862895062312008-08-13T19:11:00.000-07:002008-08-13T19:15:28.345-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BaJdMk-X8qo/SKOUcuGab9I/AAAAAAAAAB8/e4Y_YUzRgyo/s1600-h/photo.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BaJdMk-X8qo/SKOUcuGab9I/AAAAAAAAAB8/e4Y_YUzRgyo/s400/photo.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234190413066825682" /></a><br /><div>At Sew Crafty during White Linen Night, with two of my favorite crafty ladies, Sofia and Sarah. </div><div><br /></div><div>Check out the new <a href="http://sewcraftyhouston.com/index.php/classes/">Kids Can Sew</a> classes at Sew Crafty! </div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Crafting!</div><div>~the Crafty Sitter</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5884776942948430458-347910386289506231?l=thecraftysitter.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>the crafty sitterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05133438389368956772noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884776942948430458.post-20641212182821754052008-08-06T22:16:00.000-07:002008-08-09T16:04:54.698-07:00<div>Hello!</div><div>I have been getting a lot of questions about how the Crafty Sitter process happens. So to clarify, heres how it works:</div><div><br /></div><div>1. Pick a time and date for the Crafty Sitter to come to your house.</div><div>2. Pick a project. It can be a project that is your own unique idea, or a project from my list of projects. </div><div>3. Additionally, given the right time frame, pick a destination. Possibilities: the park, museum, library (my favorite!). </div><div>4. Keep in mind that I also love to read, dance, go for walks, picnics, sing, make music and answer lots of questions! </div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Crafting!</div><div>~the Crafty Sitter</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5884776942948430458-2064121218282175405?l=thecraftysitter.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>the crafty sitterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05133438389368956772noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884776942948430458.post-90479688381195179472008-07-30T20:57:00.000-07:002008-07-30T21:00:34.773-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BaJdMk-X8qo/SJE4daq8HPI/AAAAAAAAAB0/aeztCPxTm9U/s1600-h/main_feature.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BaJdMk-X8qo/SJE4daq8HPI/AAAAAAAAAB0/aeztCPxTm9U/s400/main_feature.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229022720380640498" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div>Awesome <a href="http://sewingideas.com/downloadables/OwlHoodie.pdf">tutorial</a> from Sewingideas.com, for an appliqued hoodie! The tutorial includes the pattern for the adorable owl, but you can also get creative and make your own!</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Crafting!</div><div>~theCraftySitter</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5884776942948430458-9047968838119517947?l=thecraftysitter.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>the crafty sitterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05133438389368956772noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884776942948430458.post-85121945381321019062008-07-26T06:50:00.000-07:002008-07-26T17:40:14.302-07:00<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/9fciD_II7NI&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/9fciD_II7NI&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>I have loved Sesame Street since I was little. I also love Feist!<div><br /></div><div>Enjoy!</div><div>~the Crafty Sitter</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5884776942948430458-8512194538132101906?l=thecraftysitter.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>the crafty sitterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05133438389368956772noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884776942948430458.post-68929677709937961102008-07-22T08:20:00.000-07:002008-07-22T08:22:46.850-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BaJdMk-X8qo/SIX6-wNUudI/AAAAAAAAABs/0RBkPqiapXU/s1600-h/img_7380.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BaJdMk-X8qo/SIX6-wNUudI/AAAAAAAAABs/0RBkPqiapXU/s400/img_7380.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225858898632948178" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div>Make this little house where dolls can live. Also a great little house for jewelry and treasures. </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://mollychicken.blogs.com/my_weblog/2008/05/mothers-day-gif.html">Tutorial.</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Crafting!</div><div>~the Crafty Sitter</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5884776942948430458-6892967770993796110?l=thecraftysitter.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>the crafty sitterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05133438389368956772noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884776942948430458.post-42388984409384523922008-07-22T08:01:00.000-07:002008-07-22T08:18:50.426-07:00<div>I love buttons! This is an easy way to add some color to match your new back to school clothes. What's best is that they are fun to make, so play with color and sizes and make a few different styles.  </div><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BaJdMk-X8qo/SIX2ucK-puI/AAAAAAAAABM/_6cwiJ2h2As/s400/1873_f1_IMGP2562.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225854220329985762" /></div><div>Button Bracelet "<a href="http://www.craftbits.com/viewProject.do?projectID=1873">how-to</a>" on craftbits.</div><div><br /></div><div> <img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BaJdMk-X8qo/SIX4Ia2qbSI/AAAAAAAAABU/XW5xPZkwerM/s400/182105187_5e69491dab.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225855766164565282" /></div><div>A <a href="http://blog.creativekismet.com/2006/07/03/button-bracelet-tutorial/">red and white</a> version by Creative Kismet. </div><div><br /></div><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BaJdMk-X8qo/SIX4v1RQM_I/AAAAAAAAABc/byHWMc2FMIw/s400/buttonbracelet4w.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225856443270312946" /><br /></div><div><a href="http://speckled-egg.blogspot.com/2007/08/vintage-button-bracelet-tutorial.html">Vintage button bracelet</a> by Speckled Egg. </div><div><br /></div><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BaJdMk-X8qo/SIX6ElJBSmI/AAAAAAAAABk/_IFFvz0k_kw/s400/img_0232.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225857899229694562" /><br /></div><div>A <a href="http://mollychicken.blogs.com/my_weblog/2006/03/bracelet_tutori.html">fabric button bracelet</a> by Molly Chicken. </div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Crafting!</div><div>~the Crafty Sitter</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5884776942948430458-4238898440938452392?l=thecraftysitter.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>the crafty sitterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05133438389368956772noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884776942948430458.post-28668376384024623512008-07-21T09:22:00.000-07:002008-07-21T09:27:42.815-07:00<div>A great way to recycle old wool sweaters and just in time to clean out your closet for back-to school shopping! </div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BaJdMk-X8qo/SIS4hEdbTWI/AAAAAAAAABE/-7Bc_hBs8GY/s1600-h/Eco-pillows.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BaJdMk-X8qo/SIS4hEdbTWI/AAAAAAAAABE/-7Bc_hBs8GY/s400/Eco-pillows.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225504345928977762" /></a><br /><div>Recycle Knits by <a href="http://vickiehowell.blogspot.com/">Vickie Howell</a></div><div><br /></div>"Walk into any Goodwill, Salvation Army or local hospital secondhand shop, and you’d be hard-pressed not to come across oodles of neglected wool knits. Thanks to a process called felting, those woven cast-offs can now be transformed into scarves, blankets, bags or cozy cushions. So dig out your old oversized sweaters from the ‘80s, organize a few sewing supplies, and get ready to make a throw pillow (or three) that will have your eco-friends green with envy!" <div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.kiwimagonline.com/ecocrafts/eco-crafts_recycleknit.php">Tutorial</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Crafting</div><div>~ the Crafty Sitter</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5884776942948430458-2866837638402462351?l=thecraftysitter.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>the crafty sitterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05133438389368956772noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884776942948430458.post-28363368985881335322008-07-14T11:38:00.000-07:002008-07-14T11:44:26.969-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BaJdMk-X8qo/SHueI4dvrwI/AAAAAAAAAA8/YuWsCYCjeyA/s1600-h/50198477_8932212b6b.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BaJdMk-X8qo/SHueI4dvrwI/AAAAAAAAAA8/YuWsCYCjeyA/s400/50198477_8932212b6b.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5222942068299509506" /></a><div>How-to make a<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ninacuneo/50198477/in/set-1089577/"> felt softie</a>!</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BaJdMk-X8qo/SHud2580rFI/AAAAAAAAAA0/NpGKhxnvdqM/s1600-h/347145460_314146b74e.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BaJdMk-X8qo/SHud2580rFI/AAAAAAAAAA0/NpGKhxnvdqM/s400/347145460_314146b74e.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5222941759460650066" /></a><div>How-to <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yarn_and_coffee/sets/72157594461793833/">design your own softie</a>!</div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/3JQRyFU7yJc&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/3JQRyFU7yJc&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></div><div>"To make a monster a softie, it needs hugs!"</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Crafting!<br /></div><div>~the Crafty Sitter</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5884776942948430458-2836336898588133532?l=thecraftysitter.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>the crafty sitterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05133438389368956772noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884776942948430458.post-26421341928626542792008-07-14T11:25:00.001-07:002008-07-14T11:28:47.305-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BaJdMk-X8qo/SHuaMf98tAI/AAAAAAAAAAs/7KPRMwaR1yA/s1600-h/coinpurse_trio2.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BaJdMk-X8qo/SHuaMf98tAI/AAAAAAAAAAs/7KPRMwaR1yA/s400/coinpurse_trio2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5222937732396659714" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div>Upcycled art has an easy <a href="http://www.andrew.cmu.edu/user/tetani/upcycleart/htmls/coinpurse.html">how-to make a coin purse</a> from a milk carton! </div><div><br /></div><div>*Crafty Tip: Paint you carton before you being to cut, to add some color. When finished you can decorate your coin purse with fabric scraps, pom poms, pipe cleaners, sequins, and more!</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Crafting!</div><div>~the Crafty Sitter</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5884776942948430458-2642134192862654279?l=thecraftysitter.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>the crafty sitterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05133438389368956772noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884776942948430458.post-61859875265522099302008-07-14T11:17:00.000-07:002008-07-14T11:23:39.421-07:00<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/bBf957XC-4k&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/bBf957XC-4k&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br />Make paper boxes to house your jewelry, snack, treasures!<br /><br /><br /><div><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/iJzkhfWwrXM&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/iJzkhfWwrXM&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></div><div>Make cards with gocco  for your mom, best friends, yourself! </div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Crafting!</div><div>~the Crafty Sitter</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5884776942948430458-6185987526552209930?l=thecraftysitter.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>the crafty sitterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05133438389368956772noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884776942948430458.post-63810563265773608322008-07-10T20:20:00.000-07:002008-07-10T20:47:20.748-07:00I was lucky enough to grow up with a very crafty mom. She taught me to use found materials and to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/contest.php">upcycle</a> (long before that was a word!). She made my sisters and I curtains, matching easter dresses with hats (a little sound of music), halloween costumes (for our friends too!), scarfs and blankets (the woman can knit at unusually fast speeds!) and always added a little crafty to our school projects. My mom also taught me to sew, make paper, crochet and decoupage (among other things!). I am always learning new crafts and adding to my craft library. I love books, especially craft ones!  <div><br /></div><div>I have also been sitting for little ones since I was 12 years old. My little sister (now 17!) is 8 years younger than me. I had plenty of opportunity to practice my sitting and sistering skills with her. We are still very close. I recently taught her to sew. She made an awesome tote with octopus applique. I have experience working with children ages 6 months and older. I have met many families that I still keep in contact with. I look forward to meeting and crafting with you!</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Crafting! </div><div>~ the Crafty Sitter</div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5884776942948430458-6381056326577360832?l=thecraftysitter.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>the crafty sitterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05133438389368956772noreply@blogger.com2