So, I've been busy with a few projects this month. I've really been trying to practice with my new sewing machine when I can, but it's really hard with two kids needing my attention off and on. I decided to try making some Valentine's Day shirts for my nephews, Hudson & Hayes. My Silhouette (my electronic cutting machine) cuts fabric, so I was able to cut out these cute shapes with that and then applique them onto the shirts with a zig-zag stitch on my sewing machine. This was my first attempt at it, so they are by no means perfect, but I was pretty happy with how they turned out (just don't look too close!). Hudson loves dinosaurs, so the first one is his. The second was was for Hayes. I thought he would look like a little ladies man in this shirt. :-) Courtney sent me a picture of him modeling it as well. What a cutie!
One of my other projects this month was repainting this armoire that we keep our tv in. Seriously, I have had this since college. Those of you that have known me since then are probably shaking your heads in disbelief that after about 13 years, I have still held onto this! ha! Josh was just ready to toss it out on the curb, but I convinced him that I think it would really change the looks if we painted it black. Boy, was I happy with how it turned out. I worked on it for about 5 hours. Josh got home and was so impressed that he decided that we should definitely keep it. :-)
Before....it was almost a purplish color....
After!....ahh....much better. :-)
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