Projects that can be done in a weekend are the best. Here’s a simple one that brought high satisfaction for relatively little effort. Last summer I got tired of carting my yoga mat around all by its lonesome. Off to Pinterest I went (of course) to find a carrier tutorial. I wanted something more substantial than the strappy kind, and I was immediately drawn to this cute version from Design Sponge.
A trip my local Hancock Fabrics was all I needed next. The bargain section at the back led me to this shimmery green fabric. I loved it as soon as I saw it, always a good sign I’m on the right track. While passing by the elastics, a cheery turquoise one caught my eye. Thinking it might make a nice riff on the intended straps, I switched gears on the spot. Pairing it with the thinner striped-pink elastic nearby, I decided that, yeah, this new strap idea was worth a shot. In the end, the sturdy bounce of the elastic turned out to be a favorite feature of the carrier.
So, weekend craft warriors. . . what have been some of your favorite quick-but-rewarding projects?
That’s such a cute carrier. And that elastic is a great idea. Sorry to say my weekend project is to get over this sore throat! And now H wants to take me out to eat for Valentine’s Day. Every try to enjoy your meal with a sore throat? 😞. ~Elle
Aww, nice of H to want to take you out! Take care of yourself, too.
Happy Valentine’s Day 2015!
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You’re my 4th of the day…I love your smiling face!
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Cool challenge. Will do!
Cute carrier! I don’t think I have ever managed a project in a weekend. Yours looks great!
What patience it takes to make a quilt! Maybe one day I’ll manage that. 🙂
I’m all over that color combo!
This weekend: I’m making a fun cushion for my etsy shop, a kimono wrap for myself that I’ve been seeing all over Pinterest and a much needed bucket hat for my 3 yr old. Phew…not sure I’ll finish.
Well, that sounds positively dreamy! A weekend full of projects–yes! I’m intrigued by this kimono thing (Pinterest, here I come), and I’ll check out your shop, too!
My big project was a bow for my front door wreath but I did fertilize all of my outdoor plants and planted snapdragons.
Great carrier!!
Nancy, snapdragons have been my fave flower since I was a kid! Even today, I can’t resist snapping a flower every time I see one. I’ll bet your door looks cheery!
Snap Dragons remind me of my Grandma! Glad you stopped by for a happy memory!