Let the crafts begin!

I'm always envious of crafty people and their abilities to make something unique and cool. Now you would think because I'm envious that I'm not a crafty person, but au contraire! I actually have so many ideas swirling in my head that I could forever keep myself busy! My problem is lack of knowing where to begin...and maybe some laziness. I keep thinking, oh when I get married I'll create so many things! I guess my thinking is that I don't have my own home to create fun and fantastic things for. But you see right there I'm setting myself up. What makes me think I'll create big awesome things for my house when I'm not even doing small projects now?? Well that way of thinking is no more! I will start making unique and exciting things now!

Goal 1: paper mache bracelet. I went to New York like 5 years ago and had a brilliant idea that I was going to take the subway maps and make a cool paper mache bracelet...well I still have the maps and no bracelet. Plus I recently had an idea of making peacock feather bracelets for my future bridesmaids (no I'm not announcing anything). Needs the same supplies I believe. So I may as well do them both!

Goal 2: make a quilt. I've always wanted a patch work quilt and what better way to get one then by making it myself. Now I don't quite know how to do that, but I figure I can at least start collecting the different fabrics.

Goal 3: bedazzle picture frames. Ok not really bedazzled picture frames, but I want to buy some cool looking old frames and superglue items onto it to make it more artsy and unique. Such as, old keys, peacock feathers, lace, owl pendants, broaches, ect.

I have many other projects that I want to do, like making an apron, a cardigan, a necklace holder, clips for my hair, some Christmas decorations, and more...but I need to start small so I don't overwhelm myself. Plus I need a sewing machine for some of them, that's on my list of items to search out and buy. I will begin collecting items for the 3 projects above this week! I'm so excited! Also, if anyone is looking for inspiration my friend Nicole is a craft style genius! Seriously blog stalk her! She's amazing and has an eye for awesomeness! I hope to post pictures of some completed crafts in the near future. If anyone wants to have an awesome afternoon craft session let me know and I will let you join in!