Bettina Lynn

Bubble Chandelier

2012-01-29T19:15:00.000-05:00

I just adore the look of these "new" Bubble Chandeliers! They're all over the internet and HGTV programs!

eclectic dining room design by san francisco architect Mark English Architects, AIA

I'm saving this idea for my "Dream House"!
After doing some internet surfing I was able to find both pricey and less pricey options.
Premiere Luminaire http://premiereltg.com/ had similar styles that ranged from $380-$3,400. Other sites had them up to $12,000!!!
Then I found this great DIY link! http://froufroufashionista.blogspot.com/2010/05/bubble-chandelier-diy.html

Definitely drool worthy!!!

Gifts for Macy

2012-01-22T01:16:00.000-05:00

Another vinyl lined tote and embroidered cup.

Welcome Simon!

2012-01-07T17:39:00.008-05:00

One of my colleagues was blessed with a new addition to their family this past Christmas Eve!
I decided to do some internet searching to see if there was a pattern out there to make another bag similar to the leopard bag I made and lo and behold I found one on Little Lizard King. The pattern was similar to the one I whipped up on my own, but hers only had the one handle and I really like that so I used it on this bag. I also chose to line this one with HeatnBond Vinyl to make it leak proof! I bought several rolls of this when it was on clearance at JoAnn's a while back. Now I've got the perfect use for it! I see many more bags in my future!
The applique patterns for the burp and bib are from Planet Applique.
The Elephant is holding a minky style blanket that I embroidered with his name and date of birth.

I Massage!

2012-01-05T05:30:00.003-05:00

Another embroidered T-shirt gift for my fave massage therapist! :)

Bus Driver T-Shirt

2012-01-03T05:27:00.000-05:00

Isn't this a funny saying? I couldn't resist making this for my sister who starts her debut as a school bus driver today!

Leopard Bag

2012-01-02T06:11:00.002-05:00

I thought it was time to post something besides embroidery projects! But don't worry they'll be back tomorrow! :)
I made this little bag out of two fat quarters and some ribbon. Nothing fancy, just a little gift bag to fill with goodies. The hardest part was the box pleat corners and if you've made them you know they are super simple! Of course I could always add a monogram or something before I give the gift. ;)

Happy NEW YEAR!!!

2012-01-01T05:21:00.002-05:00

Wishing everyone a blessing filled 2012!

Two new Great Nieces

2011-12-31T06:19:00.000-05:00

We had two new Great-Nieces born this year!
I'd been seeing HomeGoods store advertisements on TV for quite some time now and was finally able to shop at one! When I was on a business trip last month I looked up a HomeGoods and convinced one of my co-workers that we HAD to go! And boy did we have a good time! I found these great banks and baby blankets there (as well as several other fun things).
I used a paint pen to put the babies names on their piggy banks (simple dimple).

Brooklyn Headband

2011-12-30T06:17:00.001-05:00

I found this headband in the dollar spot at Target and decided to personalize it for my great niece.

Live Love Laugh Blankets

2011-12-29T05:12:00.003-05:00

These blankets were my "go to" gifts for Christmas this year. They were super simple to stitch out, but turned out looking quite nice!

Neveah's Christmas Gifts

2011-12-28T06:06:00.000-05:00

I love having nieces to make girly gifts for! These were two of the gifts I made for my niece Neveah. I love the raggy flower on the jacket and these were two of the first items made on my new embroidery machine which I LOVE LOVE LOVE!!

Christmas Towels

2011-12-27T05:59:00.000-05:00

I found some really fun Christmas designs this year. These two made really cute towels. Unfortunately, the burgundy one, which says "I'm dreaming of a white Christmas" didn't photograph well...it looks great in person though!

Fun Stuff

2011-12-26T22:55:00.000-05:00

I had so many Christmas gifts and baby gifts to make this month that it became a blur! This was a fun "gift" that I made for a white elephant game. The embroidery was done on an actual roll of regular toilet paper!! I'd been wanting to try this and this seemed like the perfect time! :)

Laundryroom Art

2011-12-07T18:48:00.006-05:00

I've seen numerous similar hand-created art work all over blogland. I purchased the frames at a local thrift store for $.99 each the rest of the materials I had on hand. I may have to redo the definition picture as I'm not thrilled with the end result...but I'm gonna live with it for a few days first. The clothes pin graphic came from graphicsfairy.com and the laundry definition was "lifted" from Pottery Barn.

Monogramed Hand Towel

2011-12-04T05:30:00.002-05:00

I love the look of embossed towels. I decided to try a couple different files one free one and one purchased. I'm much happier with the purchased one from embroiderydesigns.com

Practice Christmas Towel

2011-12-03T14:19:00.000-05:00

I downloaded this great free embroidery file from sewforum.com and wanted to try it out on a "practice" towel prior to investing in better quality towels. This is a dollar store towel I picked up quite some time ago. I really like the quality of the file and can't wait to try it on better towels!

Where has time gone?!

2011-11-26T01:15:00.000-05:00

Wow! I can not believe that November is almost over! Where has the time gone?! My class is done (until the new one starts in January), Thanksgiving is over, and our year long remodel is coming to an end (thank goodness)! I FINALLY had a couple of hours to do some crafty stuff (pics coming soon)!!!! Now that the remodel is wrapping up I can finally spend some time decorating the house...only in time to realize it's time to decorate for Christmas! :) I'm anxious to get pics back on the walls, knickknacks on the shelves, curtains hung and throw rugs back on the floor!!

Now the biggest decision of all....are we going to list the house for sale or stay put? We have such conflicting feelings. We've found the house we'd love to buy...but with the housing market in the dumps we've been faced with the reality that buying a home is great right now, but not so much for selling. Which is kinda obvious, but disappointing when faced with the reality of what we can put on ours as an asking price. Decisions, decisions!

Welcoming baby Zenith!

2011-10-15T20:14:00.000-04:00

Gifts for our newest neighbor!!

What to do with old barn wood?

2011-09-04T16:28:00.000-04:00

Make signs of course!!
A friend of mine gave me a piece of the siding off one her family's old barns that was torn down. I debated forever on what to make with it! I knew it had to be a sign.... my original plans were to make a "welcome" sign. Then I saw the Paris sign in the Ballard Designs catalog and thought "A-Ha"! Wouldn't directional signs be a cool use?
The signs are 24" in length and approximately 7" high. I used the CraftRobo to cut out the stencil (I used shelf liner) and painted with acrylic white craft paint. I put two sawtooth hangers on the back and a piece of felt (to protect the wall). The first name is the town we live in, Casnovia, and the other two are the nearest cities.

Ballard Knock Off Components

2011-08-22T05:18:00.004-04:00

Materials to make cube:
Stool ($1.00 from local thrift store)
Drop Cloth (under $10.00 from Home Depot)
Foam (left over from other project)
Batting (left overs)
Staple gun & staples
Acrylic paint & fabric medium
Craft Robo
Vinyl
2 yards of cording ($0.58 from Joann's)
Thread
Sewing Machine

Ballard Cube Knock Off

2011-08-21T21:13:00.001-04:00

I completed my Ballard Designs "knock off"! Mine is not an exact replica as I wanted something I could throw in the washer if when it got dirty. Living with three males and two dogs....well, it's bound to happen! :)

A sewer I am not

2011-08-21T02:08:00.000-04:00

I have always admired those who have the ability to look at a garment or project and recreate it. My sewing skills are not so refined. Don't get me wrong I can get by, but it's at a very slow pace and with my seam ripper nearby!
Well I am proud to say that I learned a new technique today. I made piping! I found an awesome video on You Tube that showed exactly how to do it. The video was about 9 minutes long and she made it look easy, so I decided to give it a whirl.
It wasn't too bad, and I am quite satisfied with my first attempt. I only had to rip out one short seam!!! I didn't take a pic of the piping by itself, but I will"show off" my newest project tomorrow featuring my piping.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Cy82Ga64Ys&feature=youtube_gdata_player