Ten Tutorials I WILL Conquer

I am not a crafty person. 

This is not for lack of exposure in my childhood; my mother and aunt are extremely crafty.

My mom is an awesome seamstress.  

She was always encouraging us to craft.  I simply thought Michael's was boring.

I never took to it and I'm sure she thought all her attempts to get me to be crafty were in 

vain.

She was wrong.

I'm just a late bloomer.

My eyes have been opened to the world of tutorials and I will never be the same.  

I've been bitten by the craft bug and I've got plans.

Here are ten tutorials that I will conquer:

{At some point, but hopefully sooner rather than later--summer is coming!}

1.  Pompom Bib Necklace

I like how I can make whatever color I want and I like how I can use my glue gun a lot.

Plus, can't you just imagine sitting around with your girlfriends, cutting circles out, maybe drinking some coffee, chatting and crafting?  My idea of a good time, and I'm being honest.

2.  Flutter Flower T-shirt

I picked this because it seems very daunting and I really want to challenge myself.  I am thinking I will do two alternating colors for my t-shirt, maybe a red tshirt with pink petals--what do you think?

3.  Children's Subway Art

As soon as I saw this I knew I would do it for Toph's room.  I make up songs for him all the time and one has stuck; a little ditty called "Where is Topher?" sung to the tune of "Frere Jacques."

4.  Vinyl Canvas Wall Art

This just seems too easy to NOT do. 

5.  Paper Pendants

I practically squealed with delight with this tutorial; so easy and so cute!  Plus, the sky is the limit; you could put your initials, your family's picture and it was be a cute little accessory.  I am SO excited to make these.

6.  Modge Podge Magnets

I am SO doing this with my students.  Too fun.

7.  Victorian Pearl Lace Headband

This is so pretty and feminine.  

Hey Mollye, when I get to Colorado this summer you want to do this? 

(Mollye is my sister.  Funny story; when we were growing up, my aunt had a craft day with us where we decorated t-shirts with puff paint.  While I can't remember what I made, I remember very clearly Mollye making a swamp on her shirt using copious amounts of green, brown and black, complete with alligator.  She proceeded to wear that t-shirt frequently throughout the next couple of years.)

8.  Distressed Alphabet Art

This is another one of those daunting tasks that will look so precious when it's completed.

9.  Please Remove Your Shoes Sign

I am so excited to do this; Matt and I are creating a "mud room" in our entryway and this will go perfectly.

10.Curtain Rod Picture Hanger

I've been looking for something to personalize our kitchen with our name.  I am going to hang the words
"Kelsey Kitchen" from it above our kitchen window.

I better get busy!

Get ready to see my first "Can Gin Follow Directions?" tutorial completion soon!!


Extra special thanks to all those linked for the inspiration!  Click their links and follow them; continue to be inspired!!