Mistakes Make ME Stronger!

As of late, I've shared a lot of wonderful new projects I've somehow managed to create. But I'm here to tell you, it's by no skill of my own...but by the Grace of God!! Since I first got this machine in October, I've messed up about as many things as I've made successfully. Tonight I was working on a new burp cloth that was going to be dynamite! I mean DYNAMITE! But just when I was nearing the end, that old familiar tragedy struck again. I shrunk my paws too small, and the machine just couldn't handle it. Burp cloth ruined. But it's okay...failure hasn't stopped me yet!

The words purple and orange are actually in purple and orange, some things just don't photograph quite right...especially in my apartment lighting. It was also going to have three precious mini tigers paws scattered around it.

If anybody wants one...I'll do it again. I know I can make it work with a big paw on top and the writing underneath. But I can't make another one recreationally...well, until I make some more money! : )

Smells Like Team Spirit

I've had some fun orders lately for collegiate and sports themed baby items. Here's a few pics of my latest creations! Tigers, more Tigers, and some Yankees too!

Real Tigers First...

For the mixed breeds out there...half gamecock, better half tiger

And for the those "other" tiger fans...

Any baby Yankees out there? I'm loving this cuddly kid-sized sweatshirt blanket:



Etsy Official!

These days we all know you aren't in a relationship unless it is "facebook official." Well the same holds true for Etsy and the arts and crafts business. Until now I've been dabbling in embroidery, but there's been no formal store or business, just making items for the friends I know and love (and who would still love me if items weren't 100% perfect). But I'm here to formally announce that I'm finally 100% Etsy Official! Last night I even made my very first sale! All the way from Laguna Niguel, California, I received an order for 4 travel mugs. Hooray! We'll see how long this lasts though, I think it may have just been beginners luck! But I'm good with that. Even if I don't sell another thing, at least I did it! Out of all the millions of items on Etsy, a complete stranger liked my suff! Whoo hoo!!

Here's the link to my store: http://www.etsy.com/shop/mecallura

Thanks for all the love and support you guys have shown me as I've traveled along this journey. 9 months ago I had never even used an embroidery machine. I'll never forget my first trip to the fabric store, staring wide-eyed around the place, not having a clue what to buy. And now a bride all the way in California has asked me to make gifts for her wedding party. Who would have ever thought?!

First order ready to ship!

Isn't She Lovely

Introducing my blog's first ever model!  Sporting her very own personalized apron, Miss Langley cooks Mother's Day dinner for her mommy. So sweet! Thanks for the pics Desiree. Makes embroidery all the more fun when I get pictures of items in action!

What a cutie!

Let's Hear it For the Boys!

It's a Boy Sippy Cup Extravaganza! I make a lot of girlie things, so it's time for the boys to get some face time! Until today I didn't have very many boyish fabrics, but a quick trip to the fabric store solved that! Let's hear it for the boys!

Up From the Grave He AROSE!

Happy Easter everyone! I hope you sang with gusto this morning as we celebrated the resurrection of our Redeemer. Jarred and I sure did! With a medley of He Lives, Up From the Grave He Arose, and Christ the Lord is Risen Today, we celebrated our Savior who defeated death so that we might live with Him. Hallelujah!

Jarred's Easter basket and pound cake:

Ev's recipe of course! Always delicious!

Happy Easter from The Calluras!

The Magic of Crayola

What child doesn't love to get their hands on a brand new box of Crayolas and go to town expressing their creativity? There's just something magical about a fresh pack of perfectly sharpened crayons. Maybe it's the teacher in me, but I can't help but love my latest find for embroidery. Big Girl Adventures, in conjuction with Crayola, presents the following Doodlebugz apron and purse:

Front:

Back:

There's also a little white pad of paper that goes in the middle of this apron, but I forgot to put it back before taking the picture:



I hope Langley enjoys her new Crayola accessories!

And in other embroidery news, here are a few boy inspired football sippy cups. The one on the left is my first time using a straw sippy, and the one on the right is for a special little App State fan.