Camera Strap for My Nikon D90

I found this cute little tutorial on Pinterest.

(CLICK HERE) for the tutorial.

It was really easy, I made it in a little under an hour.

I did it in the usual FLYLADY WAY:  15 minutes sewing, 15 minutes cleaning.

Here are some hints I would use the next time I make one.

1.  Make a pattern first.  I do NOT sew, so I do not have the fancy cutting boards, etc.  Plus, it will make the next strap so much easier.

2.  Use FUSIBLE batting.  I did not.  Mine rolled a little.  I might even sew top stitching the length of the strap to give it that quilted look.

3.  The pocket was too small for my lens.  :(  I guess I would have to measure my lens to make sure I made the strap a little wider for the lens pocket.

4.  Use contrasting fabric for the pocket.  I did NOT do this and think it

would look so much cuter.

5.  Use "attaching a camera strap the Nikon way" video on YouTube so you

don't have little strap flaps.  It really makes me look like I know what I am doing.

Thank you Little Big Girl Studio for the great tutorial!!!!

Total Project Cost = $2.00

15 Minutes (Days 35 - 46) Office/Studio Makeover

 Well, I can finally see the the light at the end of the tunnel.

I had a free day, so I spent it doing 15 minutes at a time.

I would work for 15 minutes, then I would take a 15 minute break

and either do something else like work with daughter on

her schoolwork or chat in the Flylady Chatroom.

 I had a tiny small annoying urge to paint the upper

cabinets a buttery yellow.  Most people agreed with

me and thought it would look great.

Being the budget-type, I just couldn't justify

buying another gallon of pain when I already

had the turquoise.....2 gallons to be exact.

These cabinets on took 1/2 a gallon.....WOW,

did I overestimate on that one.

Lowe's VALSPAR Gentle Wave is the color.

I still might eventually make the upper cabinet

doors into blackboards....still thinking though.

Remember that the days are really 15 minute time slots.

So,  from beginning of this project to this exact moment,

I've spent a total of 11 1/2 hours!

This would have been a bear to try to accomplish in even one

weekend.  I would have become depressed and decided to

not even touch this junk room.

By taking it in short spurts, I was able to stop and think about it

and just do SOMETHING for 15 minutes.

It is now an enjoyable room and I can still spend 15 minutes

filling the cabinets with USABLE things instead

of creating piles all over the room.

I got the table desk from Craigslist for $50.00.

I originally thought it would replace the current dining

table I have, but when I got there and saw

that it is a wee bit tiny for our dining area,

I decided it would make an awesome desk.

I've been waiting more than a year to use the grapefruit

bowls in this office....before, I couldn't even see the

top of my desk much less find ROOM on the desk

for this bowls.

Please make sure you look to the right of my blog and click the

15 Minutes link to see all my posts related to this

project.  I am not done and will continue to update as

I do more organizing and decorating.

Please let this be a motivator for you if you, too, have a JUNK ROOM.

15 Minute Office/Studio Makeover (Days 27 - 34)

I know you've probably thought I'd fallen off the Flylady wagon, didn't you???

Noooooo.....life got in the way once we got to a point where we had to have a chunk

of time to work on the office.

It started when the fall fairs started and all the livestock showing we do in the fall.

The original intention was to be done with it BEFORE we got to that busy

time of the year.

Guess what? It didn't happen.....

Then, I got sick, sick, sick.....and my NeilMed Sinus Rinse

or Vicks Vapo Rub wouldn't touch it.....

This lasted a MONTH....I kid you not....an entire 4 weeks!

But the day finally came when my two "builder" guys....aka dear husband and

dear friend, Bobby, could coordinate their schedules.

At first, I wanted to paint the upper cabinets before they were attached to the

wall....but, the more I thought about it the more I decided against it.

Then, you know what happens when one starts thinking.....

I actually started thinking I might even want to paint them

A DIFFERENT COLOR.....GASP!!!

At this point, I think I will stick with the same color....although I think a

nice buttery yellow might be a pretty accent.....

WHAT WOULD YOU DO???

This is a close up of my counter top pattern...it is a retro formica pattern.

I figured it wouldn't show all the hot glue strings on it....hee hee.

I really wanted the boomerang pattern, but couldn't get it in yellow anymore

without paying an arm and a leg for it.

Oh, by the way, if you go to Lowe's, and you don't like the pre-made

counter tops they have....you can get ANY of the formica patterns for

a little extra for a special order.

This only cost me an extra $100...then I got $50 back back because it had a teeny tiny

scratch on the end...that won't even be seen.

(Always triple check when you buy special order)

We got the counter top put on....it is just resting at this point until
I get the liquid glue.

My next step is to make a Lowe's run to get the last minute stuff to finish out

the cabinets...and then find another evening that the 2 guys can

get back together.

The good news, is I can paint without them......

Should I paint the upper ones yellow or the "gentle wave" like the bottom.

Yes! That is a LEG LAMP.....and it fit!!!

~~~~SIGH~~~~

15 MINUTES (Day 22, 23, 24, 25, 26) Office/Studio Makeover

I am still making progress....slowly.

1 hour and 15 min. to paint the bottom cabinets.

Now that these are done, I get to go get the upper cabinets and

start all over again.....can I get a YEE HAW???

Painting has definitely been the most time consuming part....but it also has

the most BANG effect.

I plan to have the cabinets done BEFORE the countertop comes in....

yes, I can do it!! 15 minutes at a time!

Do you have any idea on neat drawer/cabinet pulls?

15 MINUTES (Day 19, 20, 21) Office/Studio Makeover

It is all in the details baby......

I love how the small things really are starting to come together!!!

I had to put the drawers in so I can see the light at the end of the tunnel....WHEEE, I love the color!!

Oh, also note the 3 new plug-ins on the wall.....there used to be only ONE on this wall and it is

now behind the cabinet.

The corner where my vintage table desk will be is starting to get some PIZAZZ!

I thought these cute canisters would be great storage since they are pretty close to the wonderful color I am using on the cabinets.

This canister was missing it's lid....so, what to do, what to do?

Yah...head on over to the local Cracker Barrel restaurant and get some giant

lollipops!! It is SUGAR...get it???


Here is the beginning of the corner.....

The wonderful starburst clock will eventually be on the wall.

15 MINUTES: (Day 16, 17, 18) Office/Studio Makeover

I got the bottom cabinets!

We just got the pre-made ones at Lowe's to save on time and money!

We didn't have room for the upper cabinets...we will get them soon.

I did find out that our special order counter top....classic laminate is going

to take 3 weeks...sooooo, the painting can take it's time I guess...LOL.

I am painting the cabinets this lovely color....Gentle Wave by Valspar.

15 MINUTES (Day 13, 14, 15) Office/Studio FLYLADY MAKEOVER

YAY!! Walls are painted......I am sighing a very BIG relief here!

Since staring at white walls is pretty boring, I thought I would show you the light switch plate I mod podged...

My dear sweet hubby had to trim it because the door trim ran into the plate....when he did...he had the bright idea of using a table saw to trim it....

well, after it shot it completely over the top of the old house...he

found out he cut it too short.

So, for almost 3 years, I've stared at a light switch plate that had a big gap in it.

Instead of getting a new one and worrying about if it would be shot over the top of

the barn, I just fixed it by adding extra paper to the edge to make it

look bigger.

IT WORKED!!

It is just about the only color in the office/studio right now.....

I am hoping to get the cabinets painted this weekend....gah...MORE PAINT???

I sure hope spray paint gadgets are cheap...... :)

In case this is your first time here, I will fill you in...

If you scroll down, you will see that I am doing an office/studio makover in 15 minutes a day. With the exception of painting, I am only working Monday thru Friday....just 15 minutes a day. I am a fan of The Flylady cleaning routine. Her link is on my right sidebar.

Thanks for stopping by and feel free to stay and roam the rest of the blog if you choose!!!

15 Minutes (Day 7-12) Studio/Office Makeover

Soooo, painting has not been as easy and carefree as it was supposed to have been...OH WELL, I'm going with it.

1. I had NO idea that paint when unopened EXPIRES.

2. I also did NOT know that one should not store unopened paint in the ATTIC.

3. I did NOT have the exact measurement of the paint mixture which resulted in the paint not matching my trim. I wanted a country white and got more of a bright white.

4. Current problem: Should I take the 2nd gallon of paint and have them add a little more COUNTRY white to it or just keep it this white....HELP???

It doesn't show up as well in the pictures....and it really isn't THAT noticeable.

It sure has made my ceilings look a lot higher.....

It took 1 1/2 hours to paint what I did, which means it would have been 6 days doing only 15 minutes at a time. That is why I put Days 7-12 on the heading.

Hopefully, I should finish the other coat of paint in the next few days....

Total Time = 3 hours of time. (Not including running amok trying to find new paint)

15 Minutes (Day 6) Studio/Office FLYLADY WORKS

Well, I do believe that the 15 minutes has done wonders for me!

I am now going to head out and get the painting stuff so I can get started on that on Friday.

I feel soooo free....

Goodbye dumb shelves.....

Goodbye tan walls.....

Goodbye cheap plastic desk and bar stool.....

Now I get to MOVE FORWARD....

I will do the painting as much as possible but count it in 15 minute increments so I can see how many "days" it would have taken me to complete. I hope to have a painted room to show you on Monday!

How come nobody is joining in with the 15 minutes and sharing what they are doing???

15 Minutes (Day 5) Studio/Office Ready to PAINT!

Wow! I am at the point where I am beginning to see the light at the end of the clutter tunnel! I knew from the past 45 minutes, that I would be able to conquer this entire wall in 15 minutes.

I will have to leave my desk in place because of the computer hook up.

I should be ready to paint after tomorrow!

TAH DAH!!!

Here are a few of the things I've collected to decorate this space with....

My vision is very "kitschy". I have 2 of the shelves....only one has been painted and stressed. The shelves have 5 coffee cup hooks on them....I will hang clipboards from them to use like a bulletin board. The metal trays will be magnet boards and done in a collage.

I've saved pop bottle lids to make magnets with.

I originally bought this old scrabble board to mod podge onto an old card table.

Now, I am not sure what I want to do with it....any ideas?

I love ME stuff....I love her use of color. I got this at a flea market for $7.00.

Here is another metal tray.

Love Love Love the vintage bed sheet I am using for the curtain....see all the colors? Yep, I am a color freak....never been afraid of using color.

If I like it, I use it....so, my tastes don't always work for everyone....OH WELL!

I love felt pennants too!!!

Thanks for stopping by to see my progress!

Please continue to come back and see how long it actually takes to whip this office/studio into shape!