Handmade Christmas - Day 1

Every year, I rather pride myself on handmaking gifts for my family members. I don't really do it for my husband, although I've gotten into the tradition of making a photo album for them on Snapfish, which required me to dig through 1200 photos that I've taken in the past year to document my little guys life! Can you even imagine what next year will be like with a new little one on the way in May?!



Anyway, I'd like to spend this week sharing some of the homemade things I've put together for the holiday...Yes, it's January, but put them away for next year! They might help you out!

DSLR Cameras seem to be up and coming these days, no? It seems like I've had mine forever, but family members are starting to get in on the game now too! It's very cool because I can share with them what I've learned so far and encourage them to try different things. I even found myself lending out lenses on Christmas to other Canon users to try. Neat stuff!



Anyway, a few years ago, I found an interesting tutorial for turning YOUR Canon strap into a personalized one! I took the time to take my Canon strap apart to save the hardware and use it on a new one, thinking all the while, why can't I just get this stuff and make it from scratch?!

Well I did. Not without a little tweaking. I had to add a thicker interfacing in these than I did in my own to give it some stability. I also still think I need a better nylon webbing that the one I've currently got, but for now, this works! I've ordered several widths and pieces and I think I finally nailed it down.

I made these two straps for my cousins who had previously told me their favorite colors. They were both thrilled to see that I'd put this together for them. One of them was even too timid to ask me to make one! So I'm thrilled they were a hit!