Yes, I celebrated another birthday!  My youngest brother's family sent me this huge tin of Popcornopolis popcorn.  I just barely finished the Popcornopolis cones that I received from the office Christmas party.  Yum, yum, yummy Zebra mix, peanut butter mix and kettle corn.  So much goodness all at once.  I am so spoiled.

I was feeling the sewing buzz and revamped this Skechers bag into a Star Trek bag.  When you purchase Skechers shoes they give you these cool nylon bags instead of plastic shopping bags.  It's the perfect size for my knitting/crochet and it's so now.  Browsing through JoAnn Fabrics, I spotted this Star Trek fabric and could not pass without buying it.

I simply made a slip cover and attached it over the original Skechers bag which is now the lining of my new Star Trek bag. Love, love, love...

Since I was already on a roll with the sewing I quickly cut out and put together this sundress. New Look pattern 6888   This is the second time I used this pattern and I love the carefree nature of the style, although it is basically a muumuu or house dress.  This time I added contrasting pockets and because of the bold flower print, I had to add a smaller breast pocket to cover up a potentially embarrassing flower right over my boob.

To sum up my burst of creativity, I crocheted this Shawl which has an inspiring name...Have Faith.

Steelers and Superman rubberband bracelets.

My mother discovered how easy and fun it was to knit ruffle scarves. She’s been churning them out at an astronomical rate.  My daughter and I were given these two scarves at Christmas.  I’m not quite sure that they are my style but I know how it is to knit/crochet something for someone and not have it appreciated.

These are two separate scarves. I just photographed them together on the mannequin.

I will attempt to find the right outfit and occasion to wear one. The giver must be present to view the item in use.  There will be photographic evidence.

More Minion Beanies!

My son’s new car needed a custom sewn trash bag.  We looked at whatever was available at the local auto stores, etc and couldn’t find one that fit his specifications.  So I sewed one for him.  The outer layer is from upholstery fabric samples and the inner lining is cut from a UCLA tablecloth.  I added a parachute clip and strap from the US Airforce and velcro for the closure.

I kind of wanted to insert a spring closure instead but opted for the velcro because I just didn’t want to invest that much time and money into a car trash bag.

Oh yes, that’s right…I’m procrastinating by playing with the Rainbow Loom. My nieces and I had a two day friendship bracelet marathon. So much fun. So what that it’s a “children’s toy”, I think it’s awesome.

One of my Christmas presents…Stuart Weitzman Zipkinmid, Black Napa. Love, love, love! I do not care that I live in paradise and the weather is normally 70º – 80º. I love boots. Yes, people are wearing shorts and T shirts. It’s Dec. oops…. Jan. and that means Boots.

So long 2013…I’m looking ahead.

Here’s a toast to your health, wealth and love. May all the good things come to you in 2014.

Finished!

These were made from fabric samples. Tote bag love!