Teen Girl's Daybook (#2)

These are fun to do! I would recommend trying one on your blog or just on a piece of paper. Here's my daybook...

Starting time...8:08p.m.

Mood...happy!

Outside my window...dark.

I'm thinking...about Christmas time!

I'm reading...the words I type.

I'm listening to...the computer hum.

I'm wearing...red scarf (just made yesterday), blue shirt, jeans.

I'm excited for...Christmas!!!

I'm sad because...this doesn't apply because I can't think of anything that I'm sad about right now! :o)

I'm hungry for...nothing right now.

The song stuck inside my head is...when I'm asked this question, I actually think about it and then I can't think about it. :P

I would like...to go to sleep soon!

I ♥...my red scarf, my new haircut, and Christmas break!

I loathe...the colour "puke green".

Ending time...8:19p.m.

Terrific Thrifty Thursday #36

It's the 36th Terrific Thrifty Thursday!

Simply Handmade by Paige "simply handmade" this pretty ruffled headband!

Delia Creates "created" this nice deep pocket scarf!

I'm a little tired, so sorry for the puns!

Do you have a project to share for a Terrific Thrifty Thursday? Then you can submit it to: {mypassionsforfashions (at) yahoo (dot) ca} I would love to hear from you! Also, if you have been featured please grab one of my buttons for your blog!

Questions and Answers

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One week ago, I asked you followers, subscribers, and other readers/commenters if you had any questions for me, Ponytails. You guys came up with some great questions! Hopefully, these answers will help you know the mind behind My Passions for Fashions better.

1. How much experience do you have with sewing/crafting? Is is something you just picked up on, or were you essentially "raised" doing those things?

I have been crafting ever since I can remember. When I was 3, my Mom and older sister formed a craft group with some fellow homeschooling girls and their Moms. I would do easy things or just play if it was a little more involved. (like: sewing Barbie clothes, etc.)

My Mom let me sew on the sewing machine at about age 8. I did a few little things like: Barbie dresses,  a pillow for Barbie, and a few other things. My Mom's sewing machine broke :(, but Christmas '05 she got a new one!!! :o) Then, I made a pair of pajama pants and a skirt with her and I think I made a few other things. Then, I wasn't really interested with the sewing machine for a while after that.

In the winter of 2009, I picked up a crochet book from the library. I knew how to crochet (my Mom taught me and I took a course at a library) , but I kind of forgot. My Mom, the crochet queen, helped me brush up on my crochet skills and I ended up making a hat, scarf, and then I made a headband (my own pattern):

(Those are both old-ish pictures. Ignore the purple and red scarf, that was a birthday present for my Mom. The pink and white is what you should be looking at.)

Then, I got interested in sewing and picked that up again! That was around the time I started this blog! :o) I also got interested in design, fashion, and started taking out lots and lots of books about the fashion industry and design. I also started looking at blogs more.

2. What is your blog going to look like after the makeover? I am always anxious to see makeovers!!

Ummmmmm. It's a surprise. Sorry!

3. What is your favorite thing about the holidays?

Making things for people, the parties/gatherings with family/friends, the yummy food, and the most important reason we celebrate CHRISTmas. Also, Christmas cheer and music. Just not "Christmas Shoes". :(

4. What is your favorite print/pattern?

Houndstooth and polka dots. (not at the same time, though) :o)

5. Do you have any plans for college?

I kind of want to be in the fashion industry, but I'm not sure. I'm only 13!

6. Do you hope to have kids when you grow up? How many?

Ahhhhh! I don't want to think about it quite yet. :o)

7. Do you do all of the graphics, posts and everything on your blog yourself, or do you have someone help you?

I make my own blog designs and posts. When I first started out, my Mom helped me with a few of the settings. (she has been blogging for quite a while) Sometimes, my Dad will take some pictures of me. When I use a picture that isn't mine, I give the source of the photo, too. It's only fair!

8. What religion are you if it is not too personal?

Christian.

Great questions, everyone!

P.S. I now have 20 followers!!! Welcome to, Katrinka, PetricaC.Jack, Craftydiva, and Megan!

My Passions for Fashions *Handmade Holidays* Gift Round-Up

Here's a round-up of some tutorials I have made up here at My Passions for Fashions. I have 8 tutorials here, but you can't use some for other people because you need to take measurements, try things on halfway through making them, and other things like that.

So, without anymore hesitation, I bring you My Passions for Fashions' 2010 *Handmade Holidays* Gift Round-Up! Yay!!! :)

Barbie and Only Hearts Club Dress Pattern

If you know anyone with little girls or if you have a little sister or daughter, you could make them a cute no-sew dress from just about any fabric! Note: to stop fraying around the arm and neck holes, use Fray Stop. Also note that this dress can be adapted for just about any doll!

Crocheted Eco-Friendly Plastic Bag Cuff Bracelet

This recycled cuff is made from plastic shopping bags and is a fun change from working with regular yarn! Almost any gals on your list would surely love this eco-friendly accessory! Note: you can make all sorts of things with plastic yarn/"plarn".

Crocheted Scrunchie Pattern

Know any girls who wear ponytails, buns, or braids regularly? Crochet them this scrunchie for a fun change!

Art: How to Draw a Girl 

What's the perfect gift for anyone? A nice, personalized drawing of course! If you like trying new techniques, try my method of drawing girls.

There's a round-up! Merry Crafting!

5 Fave Monday (#6)

Here are some things I like right now...

1. High heels:

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I have never really given high heels much attention, but now I think that I might actually look nice in high heels! Just lower heels, though. I have a pair of hand-me-down high heeled sandals and I recently tried them on and thought they actually looked pretty good! :)

2. Grey-ish nail polish:

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I really like grey as a nail polish! I don't have any grey nail polish right now, but I would love to try it out!

3. Pea coats:

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(source) Do you see the denim button up peeking out from the coat? Isn't that cute? That coat is really nice, too.

 

I just love the style of pea coats! I love the two rows of buttons, the collars, and just the overall design!

 

4. This:

 

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I can see a couple right now... :)

 

5.  Camera necklaces:

 

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They're SO cool!!!

 

That's it for now!

 

What have YOU been liking?

 

Giveaway at: Life is too short not to wear red shoes

This lovely blog is having a giveaway for the cutest earrings and ring! You have GOT to check this out! It ends tonight, December 13, 2010.

http://fashionandmodesty.blogspot.com/2010/12/i-love-you-so-i-give-you-food-giveaway.html


P.S. 5 Fave Monday will be out a day late this week. :(

Giveaway at: A Few of My Favourite Things

A Few of My Favourite Things is having a giveaway event going on through December. It has been going on for a little while now, but I have been watching for a giveaway I really, really like. I LOVE this one:

http://thehillsarelivin.blogspot.com/2010/12/kerri-ann-handmade-giveaway.html

You'll just have to go see how beautiful these little bags are for yourself...