Camera Purse

I got this little beauty for Christmas

I started looking for something stylin' to carry it and keep it protected.

All the cute camera purses are dang expensive. I got on Pinterest and started finding lots of tutorials on DIY camera purses. 

I knew that was the route I needed to take

 I went to target and found this purse that I'm in love with!

It was more than I wanted it to be.... $ 30.

But...it had all the features I wanted

1. Long strap

2. Lots of room in side

3. Pockets

4. Just plain cute

Supplies:

Foam

fabric

( I used flannel so it would be extra soft)

thread- of course

I measured the inside of the bag, then cut the foam pieces to size. 

Then, cut the fabric to the right measurements and sewed them up. 

I felt like I was making little pillow cases :)

All of the tutorials I read used velcro to secure everything.

I didn't do this because I wanted to use it as more than a camera purse.

To compensate, I made sure that my foam pieces were a little bit bigger so that they fit together securely. 

It seems to be working well, not much movement at all.

Here's the inside....

The best part are all of the pockets.

Everything has a home and is easy to reach when I'm on the go.

 

Pinterest Sminterest

I'm sure you've all heard about the whole etiquette of pinning on Pinterest talk that's been going on lately.

I'm guilty of just pinning away unaware of what I'm doing.

I had no idea that we had to have permission to pin.

I am very new to blogging and was surprised that someone actually wanted to pin anything of mine.

I was flattered...thank-you.

Like everyone else, I want to be given credit for my ideas.

I always make sure to give credit where credit it due,

you know the "golden rule".

I ran across a site today that explains the process.

Do you have permission to Pin?

 

 On that note, I wanted you all to know that I would love for you to pin anything you find on my blog, but please make sure it is linked back here.

Thanks for being here!

Have fun pinning!
I know I will:)

Make-Up Case

I finally decided to buy some Bare Minerals make-up. I have been hearing about it for so long. When my skin decided to throw a temper tantrum on me, I decided it was time.

I was so excited about all my nice, new brushes and the cute little cases. 

I needed somewhere safe and sound to keep my new treasures. 

Here's what I came up with

I am a beginning seamstress.
Seriously, I don't even know if I am allowed to use that word.

So, this is a very basic project.

Supplies:

fabric
thread to match
elastic
velcro- I bought pre-cut velcro squares from Hobby Lobby

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I didn't take pictures when I made the case.
It was on a whim one day, and I didn't know if it would work out.
I will just show you the process with a similar piece of fabric- kapeesh!

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I started with a 22x18 piece of fabric
it came in a package of fabric and ended up being perfect

Fold in half hot dog style with right sides together
I know this picture shows the opposite, but you get the idea
 Sew up the long sides and bottom

 Turn right side out

Fold the bottom up until you have the size of pocket you want
Mine was a little less than half way

Before you sew the top edges together, sew a piece of velcro at the top.
I didn't do this, so on the front of my case you can see a small square. It's not very noticeable, but it's still there. See.....

Not so cute. All you professionals would know to not make this mistake.
I'm learning and impatient:)

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Now time for the elastic.
I placed my brushes where I wanted them to sit and measured around them.
I placed pins where I wanted to sew. 

I again had already sewed the top edges, so you can see stitching on the front. However, I'm glad for this little mistake because it added a cool bunching effect to the front, that frankly I like.
You can make whatever decision you would like.

Now sew up the top edge.

Onto the bottom half.
Sew a piece of velcro on the bottom part of the pocket.
I also added a decorative stitch to the top edge.

Last I made some fabric rosettes to spice it up at bit

There you have it!