BABY BLANKETS

BABY BLANKETS

I have two grandbabies. Kaylee is two and Clay is almost 3 months.  Since the kids share a room,  we had to redecorate to make it a little less girlie! My daughter made them quilts. Maybe one day I can add pictures of those. She really did a good job. But I wanted to make them some blankets that they could use when they curled up on the bed to read or take a nap that coordinated with their quilts.

This is Kaylee's. I thought it looked more girlie! I got the pattern from Lionbrand. I used "I Love This Cotton" yarn from Hobby Lobby. I must say, I really do love it! It's soft, lots of colors.

This is Clay's blanket.  I got this pattern on Pinterest. To go directly to the pattern click here! Love this and I think it's manly and sweet!

OWL HAT

OWL HAT

I made this for my sweet little grandbaby girl, Kaylee.  She will look so cute in it this winter!

I purchased this pattern from www.RAKJpatterns.com. It is a SC pattern. It runs a small. So really check your gauge and measure your subject.  I used Redheart Soft.

FOOTBALL HELMENT BEANIE

FOOTBALL HELMENT BEANIE

I purchased this pattern from www.etsy.com/shop/laurabetty727 . This was a great pattern. Very simple to follow. Loved it! She gives you sizes newborn to adult.  I just made him one in our school colors. I will try to add a photo soon of that one too. I used Lionbrand Woolease. Very nice thread.

This one I made for my grandson in our school colors. SCALP 'EM WARRIORS! SCALP 'EM!

Bathroom Towel Rack from Old Door

This is my first DIY project to post to my blog.  I am not a super creative person nor am I very handy, but hey I try. I had bought a rack at Hobby Lobby to hang my towels on in my bathroom, but it just looked lost on my wall.  So that is how I came up with this idea.

I started with this old door that had been used in a chicken coop. I brushed it really good with a stiff broom and wiped it down.

I dry brushed the door with paint. Do not overload your brush with paint. Let the wood show through. Don't cover it completely.  After painting it, I used a clear sealer.

Now I am going to mount this door to my bathroom wall.  I left all the original hardware on the door. There was no door knob, so I added a glass doorknob.  I am very happy with this project.  Now if I can get my husband to finish the project behind the door!