Week 16: Craft Buster

I am happy to report my stash of left over crafts and yarn has dwindled.  I have even had to restock a few things!  This was my goal.  So, with that being said, this might be my last craft buster post.  I'm working on a couple other ideas of things to keep me motivated but I just don't know yet.  I'm happy to report I have some orders to fill still for crocheting.  Hopefully the boys will take naps today so I can get my hook going this afternoon.

I did really want to try this project I found on pinterest though.  That dang pinterest.  Too many ideas, not enough time!  This would be a great craft for kids (if yours like to color, mine really don't yet).  This could turn into simple easy Christmas presents or at least something to keep the kids occupied during holiday break.  Enough about the kids though, I thought this was really fun!

Sandpaper Iron ons!


Yes, find some fine grit sandpaper and some of the good quality crayons and get to coloring on the sandpaper.  Remember, your image will be reversed when you do the transfer.  Here are the instructions from Alpha Mom.

I used an old tea towel just to test it out on.  Some of my tea towels never make it to the embroidery phase.  The results are pretty fun!  I think my kids will like this once they get the hang of coloring more.

update:  I washed my towel in warm water and the colors faded a little.  I would suggest washing on cold.  I will not be drying my towel because I'm worried the colors will fade even more.  I had another suggestion!  After ironing the sandpaper transfer on take the piece of parchment paper and do a quick iron, on the actual design with the parchment paper to protect the iron.  This might set the color better.  Good luck!

I'm linkin' up with Sarahndipities this week!