{ties, ties and more ties ~ teachers gifts}

The 3 ties that are pictures below (with my handsome headless husband as my model- honestly he made me show him that I wasn't photographing his face) were for teachers this year.    

These 2 {the bright green and the purple zebra} were for Cammi's (she was a junior this year) and Miranda's (she was a freshman this year) Seminary Teacher.  They had the same teacher this year and my older daughter, Korryne had him as well.  He is leaving to go to another school next year and they wanted to give him something special.  

This teal tie was for my 4th daughter, Makyla's, choir teacher.  She gave all of her female teachers these zipper pouches, so we needed to come up with something more masculine for her male choir teacher.  Two of my older daughters had this same teacher, one for choir and one for band.

I made these ties with the leftover fabrics that I had from my girls formal dresses, that I've made over the last year.  The fabric for the teal ties were from the most recent dress, Cammi's prom dress.  The purple zebra was from Cammi's homecoming dress.  The bright green was from Korryne's prom dress from last year.  The royal blue is from Cammi's Spring Formal dress from last year.

If you would like me to made a custom made tie for you like these they are $15 + shipping.  There are several colors to choose from (and a few prints), just message me with what you are looking for and I will try to find fabric as close to what you request as possible.  Contact me at: chelscraps (@) yahoo.com.  

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{patchwork cross body bag ~ for StanleeAnn}

This bag was quite the challenge.  StanleeAnn wanted me to create another cross body bag with several chenille fabrics she had, so we sat down together and she showed me how she wanted the fabrics laid out.  The fabric was very difficult to sew through, my needles didn't like this fabric.

If you would like to purchase a wallet like this they are $18 + shipping. You can choose the colors/prints/fabrics and I will try to find fabric as close to what you request as possible.  Contact me at: chelscraps (@) yahoo.com.  

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{darla deer, felicity frog & bella bear felt miniature dolls}

Darla Deer, Felicity Frog and Bella Bear are all completely hand-stitched. They are available in my Etsy shop, come see more details there.

If you would like to purchase a doll like one of these visit my Etsy Shop!  You can customize your doll with the colors you'd like.

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{cash envelope wallet}

We decided at the beginning of the year to try out Dave Ramsey's Envelope System!  So, I decided to make this wallet to help keep my "envelopes" organized.  

I used this pattern from WalterandVeronica's Etsy shop for my wallet, however I changed things around a little.  I didn't use the oilcloth that they suggested, but rather I just used regular cotton fabric.  I also wanted to try my hand at patchwork, so I played around with that a little for the outside design. I used a magnetic snap for my closure instead of velcro (mostly because I really don't like velcro).

I didn't add the clear ID pocket because I'm not planning to use this as my main wallet.  I put all of my loyalty cards in the pockets in the front.  And my checkbook goes in the back pocket.  We still pay most of our regular bills online, because most of them are directly taken out of our account every month.  Anything extra, like groceries, household items, entertainment, etc. I have an "envelope" for.  The only thing I would change if I made another one of these wallets is to line the "envelopes", they are a bit too flimsy for my taste.  

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{zipper pouches ~ teachers gifts}

This year I decided to make something special for my children's teachers, so I whipped out 11 of these zipper pouches yesterday.    My two youngest are still in elementary school, so they just don't get a choice in giving the teacher a gift or not, but when you have children in jr. high and high school it gets a little tricky.  My 7th grader has some amazing teachers and she loves.  She still loves giving gifts, but my high schoolers... not so much!

My daughter who is a freshman just wanted to give something to her science teacher, so this one is for her.  Her favorite colors are hot pink and black.

My daughter who is a junior wanted one for one of her regular teachers and one for her Seminary teacher.  Her Seminary teacher is leaving at the end of this year to go to a different school, and she has had him the last 3 years, so she wanted me to make something special for him.  Well, obviously I'm not giving him a zipper pouch, so he'll be getting something a little more appropriate for him... come back soon to see what that'll be. 

If you would like to purchase a pouch like one of these they are $12 + shipping.  These pictured are approximately 8-3/4" (w) x 5.5" (h). You can choose the colors/prints and I will try to find fabric as close to what you request as possible.  Contact me at: chelscraps (@) yahoo.com.  

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{teal and lavender pennant banner ~ custom order or chalice}

If you would like to purchase a pennant banner like this they are $20 + shipping for a 6 ft. banner. You can choose the colors/prints/fabrics and I will try to find fabric as close to what you request as possible.  Contact me at: chelscraps (@) yahoo.com.

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{olida & olivia felt owl miniature dolls}

These sweet little Owl Dolls are up in my Etsy Shop! They are completely hand stitched.  Come see more details there.

If you would like to purchase a doll like this come visit my Etsy Shop, you can customize your doll there.

This doll is made from a NoiaLand pattern! 

 
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