Lazy weekend

Getting crafty

A few weeks ago, a friend of mine wanted to practice making headbands for a craft lesson she was leading through the North Park Craft Mafia. I decided to make some with her. It was pretty simple for this Basque girl with zero sewing machine skills. We basically followed the directions on this Altered Cloth link. The link explains how to make a headband using ribbon and two ponytail holders (elastic bands could also be used). The only sewing required is some hand stitching to secure the ponytail holders in place. Easy!

We took it one step further from the ribbon and made some out of fabric as well. After figuring out your desired length and width of headband, cut the fabric to those measurements but cut out about double the width you want when the headband is completed. Then fold in the edges of your fabric and create two creases to achieve your desired width. Next, glue the fabric in place with fabric glue. It might help to iron the edge creases into place before gluing the fabric. Then sew the elastic on just like the ribbon headbands. You can also add embellishments of crystals or fake flowers if you are feeling fancy. It really is easy!

Comfort station

I've probably lost all three of my readers due to the fact that I haven't posted in several weeks. Don't worry - I know you are beside yourself with concern - I am going to try to keep this blog going.

A couple of weeks ago Dave and I finally participated in a Volunteer San Diego project. I believe we signed up with them over a year ago but never made it a priority until now. An opportunity came up to paint the comfort station, a.k.a. public restrooms, at our local Kate Sessions Park. I realized that morning that I've never painted a wall before. Supposedly, my rolling was too quick and I was spraying myself and anyone near me. I think I figured it out, eventually, but I did come home with paint on my glasses and clothes. Here's hoping nobody ruins our hard work by tagging up the building any time soon. Overall, it was a fun morning and we will definitely volunteer some more.