I got a new toy

I got a new toy on Friday.  I'm so excited!  I've been wanting one for a long time.  I really didn't mean to buy it this time, but apparently my 1-click shopping is set up on my Amazon app.  I clicked expecting it to be added to my cart and it was purchased.  I guess it was fate!  What is it you ask?



A pretty new lens!  It's a Nikon 50mm 1.8.  I decided to opt for the 1.8 instead of the 1.4 for a couple of reasons.  One, the price.  The 1.8 is quite a bit cheaper.  Two, I'm new to photography and still trying to figure stuff out.  I decided if I eventually need the functionality of the 1.4, I can trade up.  I'm hoping I'll get to share some of my pictures with my new lens on the blog in the future.

Made by Me Monday - On Tuesday

I'm trying a new thing on my blog.  Maybe it will make me post more.  Probably not, but I can try anyway right!

On Mondays, I'm going to feature something that I made.  Hopefully I can make something every week so I can keep this going.  I guess it could end up being a recipe since I would make food.  Ha, we will see.

Today I'm featuring this Christmas headband that I made for Miss Priss.



It was so easy to make and I think it turned out great.  There is one problem, though.  I didn't measure her head when I cut the elastic so it is too big.  I'm really upset because I really like it.  I guess she will have to grow into it or I might just wear it!  It does fit me.

I used the tutorial from this blog.  It was so easy to follow and she shows lots of pictures so that you make sure to get it right.  This was the first rolled flower that I made.



I made the red flower on the Christmas headband second.  I really like how the first one turned out a lot better than the red and green one on the headband.  Turns out I forgot to fold my fabric in half before I started rolling.  This means that a lot of the back side of the fabric shows instead of just the front side.  Oh well, you live and learn.  I guess I'll just make Miss Priss a new one since this one doesn't fit anyway.  I really enjoyed making this headband and I hope to make some more.  I have some fabric scraps that I need to use up!