Createology

With the long Summer days I am still outside more than inside.  Maximizing the chores to be done such as weeding and watering.  We continue to finish the outside fascia boards of the deck.  Power washed all the wasps/hornets/yellow jacket nests down from under the deck railing.  Its the details that make for delightful days.
The photo above is one of the bags made from a simple square of fabric.  I have self lined this one with some cushy fleece in between the fabric layers.  I added a grosgrain ribbon hanger with a larger heart button as this was for a friend's birthday.  Easy to mail.  She has received it and likes it.

I admit I am in love with these little fabric triangle pouches.  I learned to make them as "thread catchers" but have since thought of many more uses.  I will be sharing as many as I can in the near future.  After all I am making many of these as I adore them and they are fabulous little gifts to mail.  One of these accompanied the little bag above to the special birthday lady.  

Here are a couple more little lovelies.  Did I mention I am addicted to making these?  This is a healthy addiction.  It is also sew much fun to select fabrics that coordinate or shockingly pop against one another.  

Here is how I package them for mailing.  Sometimes I leave off the tie as it adds a lump to the envelope.  Simply use a 12" x 12" piece of scrapbooking paper or wrapping paper.  Fold it in thirds and then in thirds again.  Open up the paper and place the little flat pouch in the center square.  Then re-fold and slip one end into the other open end and voila...a little gift all contained in pretty paper.  Then embellish with stickers or whatever strikes your fancy.  Slip this into a card you are mailing or merely an envelope for mailing.  Fast and  easy and a wonderful gift.
Thank you again to Tami at Lemon Tree Tales for this wonderful little fabric pouch idea.  I love making them!
This year I am actually praying for some good soaking rain for our area.  Everything is so dry and we are in great danger of forest fire.  This week we are having a heat wave and people become careless when they are hot and grouchy.  Some rain would be most welcome.
Dear Daughter celebrated her birthday yesterday and loved her bracelet I shared here.  Maybe I shall make myself one of these bracelets...after all it is August and my favorite month!
Summer Sunshine Smiles for all...