Gearing up for Training: DIY Hot/Cold Pack

What would training be like without soreness? 

While I was home for the holidays, I made some hot/cold ice packs. I found cold/hot gel at Big Lots for a buck each. I used those in two of my packs, and for my third one, I filled it with rice. 

I’ve read blog posts where folks have used beans inside. It’s a super easy and quick project to make. 

Here’s how mine turned out. 

Check out these tutorials if you want to make your own. 

http://lauralilarson.blogspot.com/2011/07/diy-wednesday-rice-filled-eye-pillow.html

http://www.brassyapple.com/2009/03/diy-therapy-sacks.html

http://www.elmstreetlife.com/2011/02/diy-heating-pad.html

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Have a great day!

Yours Sincerely,

Chasity 

Sewing my First Apron

A year ago my aunt gave me her sewing machine, and ever since then I have been wanting to learn how to sew. I took a class at Joann that was good at teaching me the basics. I tried sewing a few drawstring bags. I eventually abandoned sewing to give more time to card making and school. This Christmas break I wanted to sew something and improve my sewing skills.

My mother knows how to sew and made me a few dresses when I was a kid. She helped me pick out a McCall Simple Stitch pattern for an apron. She helped me sew my first apron.

I sewed the pocket and the tie strings. Check out the finished the product. I love my apron and can't wait to cook in it. I'm going to make a couple to give as Christmas gifts. I figure if I have a project that will motivate me to keep sewing:)

I hope you enjoyed this post. Happy Crafting.