tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70324510987820447472024-02-06T19:32:23.066-08:00Create by Es!Welcome to Create by Es! I love to make stuff. I love to DIY. I love to "wing it." I sometimes just want to share what I made with you, but sometimes I will post tutorials. Whatever I make is usually something that can be done in somewhere between five minutes and a few hours because there are just so many beautiful things to create!Estherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07780142126740826889noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032451098782044747.post-8584541628187167462018-05-09T21:38:00.000-07:002018-05-09T21:38:23.370-07:00April 2018 General Conference Cards
Someone just reminded me that I hadn't shared my General Conference Cards that I made after April 2018 conference!
I made these for my Primary kids so they aren't "professional" but then, by popular demand, I scanned them and made a digital PDF that you can buy off Etsy here:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/iliketocreatestuff
The cards come in four colors, one for each of the main four General Estherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07780142126740826889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032451098782044747.post-60891337818277843492017-11-23T21:36:00.002-08:002017-11-23T21:36:25.905-08:00
My new children's book, "My Nativity ABCs" was featured in the Deseret Book Christmas catalog as well as Utah Valley Magazine. While this is a totally awesome thing, it might have also contributed to the reason why my book is sold out in most of the the Utah local stores (Deseret Book, Seagull Book, and Costco) on Black Friday weekend!!!
The good news: My publisher ordered a second print runEstherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07780142126740826889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032451098782044747.post-48951217427914585912017-09-27T00:46:00.003-07:002017-09-27T00:46:55.992-07:00Goodreads giveaway - enter to win "My Nativity ABCs"
My publisher, Cedar Fort, is giving away ten free copies of my new children's Christmas nativity book through Goodreads. Enter to win!
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.Estherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07780142126740826889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032451098782044747.post-89922161614458508932017-09-15T10:20:00.000-07:002017-09-15T10:20:48.086-07:00My new children's book!
I have a new children's book coming out on October 10, 2017, through Cedar Fort Publishing. My Nativity ABCs is available for pre-order on Barnes and Noble, Amazon, and Wal-mart.
Estherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07780142126740826889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032451098782044747.post-64751826529167717492017-04-30T21:25:00.000-07:002017-04-30T21:25:02.222-07:00General Conference Cards
This is a project that I've been working on for the children in my church group. Every six months, leader from our church meet together from around the world and give talks at a meeting called General Conference. The talks are broadcast around the world. Each one of these cards represents one of the talks.
Estherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07780142126740826889noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032451098782044747.post-16893073393148952212017-04-18T01:01:00.003-07:002017-04-18T01:03:29.717-07:00Me: My autobiographical doodles
Sometimes my doodles turn into indignant monsters and stubborn birds. Sometimes I just draw about stuff I like to do.
And sometimes I have a really bad day and the only thing good that came of it is that apparently, I'm one of those angsty artists that creates more when I'm upset. Who knew. The source of my trouble that day was wearing a striped shirt. You can tell by the Estherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07780142126740826889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032451098782044747.post-44995179646010789042017-04-11T19:41:00.001-07:002017-04-11T19:41:18.950-07:00This is how I take notes during General Conference
I have been happily surprised by the interest in my notes from General Conference. I have been taking notes this way for years. You are welcome to download as a jpg to print.
Estherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07780142126740826889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032451098782044747.post-54189193945711919082016-07-30T23:23:00.001-07:002016-07-30T23:23:08.025-07:00Button Globe
Just one of my perpetual projects.
I fill in an empty spot whenever I run into the right button.
I could use a few more small and flat buttons in blue or white ...
Estherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07780142126740826889noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032451098782044747.post-33844935587239941052016-02-22T12:32:00.005-08:002016-02-22T12:32:53.540-08:00Shoe too big? No problem.
I bought some gorgeous Anthropologie shoes that should have been $200 for about $30. They were a a store return, brand new, but they were also two sizes too big. No problem!
Since this shoe was angled and had buckles, all I had to do was use a leather belt punch and add another hole.
Leather strap that's just a tad too big to hold my heel where it belongs:
Leather strap with one new,Estherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07780142126740826889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032451098782044747.post-33139877050038362582016-02-22T12:21:00.002-08:002016-02-22T12:21:37.585-08:00My indoor garden
I like having a little indoor garden, especially during the winter.
The plants on each end are about 14 years old now. The orchids are about a year old, but have actually bloomed three times – more than typical, at least in my experience.
Unfortunately, the orange flowers did not survive so I will give them another try this year.
These plants are all fairly low maintenance but really Estherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07780142126740826889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032451098782044747.post-64675400683832392282015-11-24T23:30:00.002-08:002015-11-24T23:30:48.588-08:00Paper Bag Puppets – Free DIY Templates
Simplifying my blogs! Here's an old post I'm moving over from an old blog.
I needed to make simple attention-getting figures for an activity with a bunch of children so I hit on the idea of puppets. The puppets at retail stores cost more than I wanted to spend on a 20-minute activity, so I started looking at cheaper options. I decided on paper bag puppets, but then I couldn’t find any Estherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07780142126740826889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032451098782044747.post-6144605744931338652015-11-15T23:41:00.002-08:002016-02-22T12:51:12.620-08:00Felt flowers for hair and wrists
I'm simplifying!
I am moving my blog content over from another site:
June 14, 2014 by esumnertime@gmail.com
I made felt flowers for my nieces last year. They loved them, especially the three-year-old. Her mom told me she would find her headband and put it on while she was playing.
I made various sizes and sewed them to thin strips of elastic so that the Estherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07780142126740826889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032451098782044747.post-88913468457392952802015-11-15T23:39:00.001-08:002015-11-15T23:39:12.103-08:00The reason for the season – Wooden and Watercolor Nativity
I decided to simplify so I'm moving my blog content to this site:
The reason for the season – Wooden and Watercolor Nativity
November 28, 2014
I love Nativities. I have quite a collection of them. In addition to ones made by other artisans, I love to make my own Nativity every year. I try to use a different medium every time. Last year, I used a wood-burning tool Estherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07780142126740826889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032451098782044747.post-32302190503913006932015-11-15T23:37:00.002-08:002015-11-15T23:37:18.425-08:00Fun with Kids – Paper Doll Chain
I decided to simplify my blogs so I'm moving all my posts to this one.
Fun with Kids – Paper Doll Chain
June 21, 2014
I am planning out a fun activity with children and made some paper dolls in preparation. I know several cute children that are fascinated with cutting things – it would be fun to pre-fold the paper, draw an outline, and then let the child cut and decorate the doll. Of courseEstherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07780142126740826889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032451098782044747.post-52211919818417987402014-02-13T22:48:00.002-08:002017-04-11T19:42:58.276-07:00My new blog is up!
UPDATE: I realized I'd rather make stuff than post about it so I took down a site that was costing me money. So ... back to this free blog!
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My new blog is up! I have loved blogger.com and will continue to use their tools for my other blogs. I am ready to expand to something a little more versatile though, and am thus moving this blog to a hosted site where I can have a littleEstherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07780142126740826889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032451098782044747.post-28631970330578711142014-01-24T20:00:00.001-08:002014-01-24T20:00:41.920-08:00Please excuse the dust ...
I am thrilled by how many visitors have stopped by my blog in the short time since I started it in December. I am going to move this blog to another location soon and am working on it ...
Estherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07780142126740826889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032451098782044747.post-28710802511813986912014-01-17T22:54:00.001-08:002014-01-17T22:54:11.706-08:00DIY Wire Ring and Other Wire Jewelry
Remember when button rings were making the rounds about seven years ago? Well, I made a bunch of them, and that got me into making wire jewelry in general. You can pick up the wire in craft stores, or most stores that have a craft section. I used needle-nose pliers to make this adjustable wire ring earlier this fall. I think the design speaks for itself - just keep twisting that wire untilEstherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07780142126740826889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032451098782044747.post-31252257854155988022014-01-10T23:55:00.003-08:002014-01-10T23:55:43.061-08:00Globe Tree
I couldn't quite get myself to put ALL of Christmas away ...
Estherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07780142126740826889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032451098782044747.post-63845901250694175392014-01-01T21:27:00.003-08:002014-01-01T21:27:59.164-08:00Sweet Spotted Green Shake - Recipe
When it comes to the food pyramid, fruit is my Kryptonite. So, after a couple of weeks of eating holiday sweets, meats, bread, and gourmet cheese, I had to remind my body what it feels like to eat fruit.
I threw together a what's-in-the-kitchen shake, and it was so delicious that I wanted to share the recipe. This is a mildly sweet shake. The flecks of purple from the plums' skin gives Estherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07780142126740826889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032451098782044747.post-46752988540342213092013-12-28T18:54:00.000-08:002013-12-28T18:54:58.008-08:00Indulging with Berries
This is what I do when I have berries on hand ... and time ... (rare combination, right?) ...
Estherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07780142126740826889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032451098782044747.post-62385487076640248022013-12-25T10:30:00.003-08:002013-12-25T10:30:32.540-08:00Merry Christmas Nativity
Merry Christmas! I made this little nativity scene this year to celebrate the reason for the season.
Estherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07780142126740826889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032451098782044747.post-46345093715769605802013-12-24T17:05:00.002-08:002013-12-24T17:05:43.476-08:00Signed, framed picture - a present from the primary
We gave this framed pictured, with signatures from the primary children, as a thank-you present to the departing primary president. I love how it turned out.
Estherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07780142126740826889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032451098782044747.post-83679206649283210732013-12-20T02:51:00.001-08:002013-12-20T02:51:09.019-08:00New desk
New desk - perfect height for this window. Objective was to maximize on space in an attractive way so the table was as tall as I could find, yet still fit UNDER the window sill. I use a drafting chair with it, or treat it as a standing desk.
Estherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07780142126740826889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032451098782044747.post-6795818815285700492013-12-16T19:58:00.001-08:002013-12-16T19:58:16.807-08:00How to Hem Jeans (and Other Pants)
If you can operate a sewing machine, you can easily hem your own jeans. The professionals do this a bit differently but my way should last the life of your jeans and only takes about 10 minutes for one pair of jeans and 5 minutes for each additional pair.
You will need:
- the jeans you want to hem
- your pants that are the perfect length
- scissors
- iron and ironing board
- sewing machine
- Estherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07780142126740826889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032451098782044747.post-14282782373163032362013-12-08T23:30:00.002-08:002015-11-15T23:35:17.711-08:00Look at the stars, Look how they shine for you - ( DIY necklace for the holidays )
I was gifted four vintage star brooches one Christmas. Individually, none of them are really my style, but together, they make a lovely necklace. I receive compliments whenever I wear this piece, and it only took about five minutes to put together!
How I did it
Supplies
Chain - I bought mine for about a $1 on a going-out-of-business sale at a craft store.
Brooches - Find them in vintage Estherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07780142126740826889noreply@blogger.com0