Projects, projects, projects

Nesting is an interesting instinct that kicks in when one is pregnant. Even more interesting is the urge to nest when one isn't anywhere near the nesting ground (home). Even though I have been in Salt Lake these past 6 weeks, I have still felt the real desire (urge) to make my home cozy and ready for baby Sorenson. So, I began little projects. I have to laugh, because Mike's cousin and her little girl live downstairs and often walk through the living room when I have all my junk spread across the floor. His cousin's little girl always seems rather amused by it and wants to know what project I am working on now. I'm starting to run out of ideas, but I'm sure I'll conjure up a few more by looking through some of the amazing craft blogs out there - that is where I get most of my ideas. The majority of them are NOT my original ideas, but fun nonetheless.

Project #1: Sewing Machine Cover

My sewing machine came with the sorriest excuse for a cover that I have ever seen. So I took it apart, used it as a template, and threw together some scraps of fabric. I padded it with batting to make it more protective. This was my very first sewing project and although a little rough around the edges, I am very happy with the results.

Project #2: Padded guitar strap

I play the guitar, not very much recently, but still, I do play. On the occasion that I have worn the strap, it's always rather uncomfortable. I found this project online, and was excited to put this together. Again, it's a little rough around the edges. I learned a few things while doing this one and if I ever make another, I will definitely do some things differently. But I am proud of it. I am excited to get home and play my guitar and sing songs to my ever expanding belly. I think Jr. likes it when I strum in his face.

Project #3: Fabric Hoop wall hangings.

I saw this on a blog as well. Our house has many rooms with potential for awesomeness. Our downstairs bathroom is one that I've been trying to figure out how to decorate. Mike and I found a sweet picture the other day that he put in there, and I made these fabric hoop decorations with coordinating colors. I love them, and I can't wait to see how they look on the wall.

Project #4: Treble Clef picture.

Mike and I have a room downstairs that we affectionately refer to as our "Music Room". Right now it has an electric piano propped up on two wooden stools. But one day - one day, it will be a real true blue music room. We've started thinking of things we could put in there, and one thing that I have been wanting to do from the start is put up some wall decor that is music themed. I want to frame some sheet music, but I also had an idea to do something with music notes and such. I got out my exacto knife and voila! We have a cool picture to put on the wall with the sheet music. This room will look really cool when it is done. We have a vision, as I said before, and if that vision becomes a reality I can see it becoming one of my favorite rooms in the whole house!

I also made a canopy cover for the carseat, but I sent that home with Mike already. The quiet book was also finished last week. I bound it by inserting eyelets on each page and then using 3 inch binder rings. I'll have to post a picture of that one as well. I am currently working on some wall decor for the nursery. I'm hoping it all looks good when we put it all together!

Life is good, people. Truly it is :)