Jedi Costume

Halloween is right around the corner and I still wanted to make Jensen's costume. I originally wanted him to be Gizmo from the movie Gremlins, but I wasn't able to get the pattern for the costume in time and the stitching looks like it would take longer than I had to finish in time.

I scoured the internet for some simple instructions on how to make a cute but easy costume for a little boy. I found this step-by-step instructions here http://www.degraeve.com/jedirobe/ on how to make a Jedi outfit. It was so simple to follow. It was originally made for an adult, but it was easy enough to make it for Jensen.

Since I wasn't really sure where to go and buy fabric in Daegu, I opted to use some brown bed sheets I already had.

I took one of Jensen's hoodie sweater and used it as a template for the main part of the robe. This was easier to do instead of actually measuring his arm span. What 19 month old child do you know who would have stood still enough for me to take measurements?

Folded it length-wise and cut the arms and body according to the instructions. 

This is what it should look like once you have finished cutting the robe.

After sewing the sides together, I measured the hod and made sure to cut the collar to attach it to the main part of the robe.

Then I took a pillow case and used it for the V collar portion of the costume. 

Here is the finished product. Unfortunately, Jensen was not in the mood to model his new Jedi outfit. Hopefully, he will be more cooperative when we go trick or treating next week.

Hand Stitched Skull Scarf

Finally had some free time to do some crafting. This is the first project I've done since Jensen was born. Just in time for Halloween, but I plan on wearing it even after the Halloween season has past.

Tutorial - Cassette Tape Mini Journal

This is a tutorial I added on Cut out and Keep website a few years back and thought I would add it here.


See Cassette Tape Mini Journal and 1000's of others - or share your own on Cut Out + Keep

Shop the Swap

I have been involved in a swap on craftster.org called Shop the Swap. I totally love it!
This month is round 17 and I joined at round 14. Basically, points are currency to "buy" items in other shops that have joined the swap. You get 3 points to start and you "price" your items accordingly. Here is my shop for round 17: Reese52's Swap Shop

A few items that I have "sold":

Floppy Disc Pen Holder

World of Warcraft Notebook

Guitar Picks made from recycled gift cards



Bookmarks made from recycled keyboard circuit


Here is what I was able to "buy" from other participating shops:

Custom carved stamp w/ my original design
(by: loves2experiment)


Glass Pendants (mine were in red and black)
by: Moonfairy


Original Artwork by PhizzyChick "Whimsy"
I love her work!


Original Artworks by the_bees_knees
printed on cards and I happen to have a frame that fit perfectly

Stamp Up Workshop

I attended a Stamp Up workshop last night and here are a few things I learned how to make. I was invited by Ashley who is a colleague's wife. We both like to scrapbook and do crafts. We finally met and I had a great time. I'm definitely going to host one of my own. My favorite is the red, black and white card. Of course, since it has my favorite colors.

Record Notebooks

I've always loved records. I still have a small collection of my own. I've seen a few record covers turned into journals and have wanted to give it a try.
I also love to thrift shop and go to garage sales. On a recent visit to a thrift store, I found an interesting cover to an Anne Murray record. I thought it would make a great recycled journal. Anyway, here is what I made. Tell me what you guys think. Any constructive criticism would also be appreciated.

Cassette Tape Wallet

Here's another crafting project I did recently that was inspired by another craftster user. You can see the original project here: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=222019.0
I drafted my own pattern since there was no tutorial for this one. I decided to hand sew this, but I think for the next one I make, I will try using the sewing machine instead. I'm pretty happy how it turned out, but will make some changes to the pattern.

Microscope Glass Slide Pendants

I finally got around to trying soldering pictures under microscope glass slides. I got the tutorial from another craftster member. You can see the tutorial here http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=39105.0
This took some getting used to and I couldn't get it as smooth as I would like it to be. I'm fairly satisfied with the outcome and hope to get better with practice. Both pieces are reversible.