ship. drink. moth. bling. I can’t change the direction of the wind,but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.~ Jimmy Dean ~ phone. I do not seek. I find. ~ Pablo Picasso ~ paint. Every artist was first an amateur.~ Ralph Waldo Emerson ~ play The happiest life is that which constantly exercises and educates what is best in us.~ Hamerton ~ drink. Life is a pure flame,and we live by an invisible sun within us.~ Sir Thomas Brown ~ lounge. Every day do something that willinch you closer to a better…
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Make Braided Ribbon Bangle Bracelets
Dollar Store Crafts15 May 2012 | 10:04 amI love the "stacked wrist" look, but my bracelet collection is such that I would have to wear every single one that I own in order to achieve the look. Since I need more bracelets and my jewelry budget is practically nonexistent, I've been happy to see so many wonderful, inexpensive bracelet tutorials recently! These pretty bangles were made by Jen at The Social Home, who wrapped some simple metal bangles with braided ribbon to give them a super-quick, super-cheap makeover. My wrist yearns for them! [how to make braided ribbon bangle bracelets] Project estimate: Bangle bracelets, $1… -
Pink with a Splash of Orange Quilt
Moda Bake Shop16 May 2012 | 4:25 amHi, I am Quiltjane and I am happy to be back baking for the Bake Shop. Today I am presenting a very simple baby quilt using a combination of Bella solids, one Cape Ann charm pack and yardage of Cape Ann brushed cottons to create a subtle texture and cosy feel to the quilt. The dictionary definition of 'Brushed cottons' is: "Cotton fabric that is brushed to remove all the excess lint and fibers -
On Wings
Yarn Harlot15 May 2012 | 1:33 pmYesterday's day off seems to have sort of been what I needed. I've still got a bit of a stuffy nose and cough, but I've turned a corner for sure, because it's clear that I'm going to live, and I don't mind that, which isn't something I can say about every day of the last week. I really did spend yesterday doing something close to nothing - and made excellent progress on my wingspan, though I thought for sure I would finish it, and that didn't happen. Against my will, I fell asleep on the chesterfield, and as I'm sure many of you have noticed, holding knitting is far less effective than… -
Vintage illustrations as desktop wallpaper
How About Orange15 May 2012 | 4:26 pmMaraid Design, a small firm in York, England, regularly posts scans of vintage book illustrations blown up to desktop wallpaper sizes. Pick the design that fits your monitor and add some retro goodness to your office! The blue lady gazing lovingly at her refrigerator is keeping me company today. Via the Herman Miller blog.
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clear stamps giveaway #3!
9 May 2012 | 9:00 amLet's have another giveaway! Stampers Anonymous has provided a few samples from my new stamp release to giveaway. Today we have my new Party Time Set! Check out what Cee Cee of Cee Cee Creations made with this stamp set and the wonderful tutorial video (posted below) that shows how to make the card along with my Claudine Hellmuth Studio paints and Sticky Back Canvas and lots of other goodies too! Thanks Cee Cee for the beautiful card and tutorial! Don't miss Cee Cee's blog here!GIVEAWAY DETAILS:One winner will be selected for this giveaway. Prize is one Party Time Stamp set. -
i can't believe we are moving
8 May 2012 | 6:03 pmIt's been a crazy couple of weeks around here! About 10 days ago we found out that our landlords planned to sell the condo we have rented from them for the last 4 years and so would not be renewing our lease. We had a couple of months to look until our lease was up to find a place. But we knew the DC rental market is really competitive and with summer fast approaching it will get harder and harder to find a new apartment! So we decided to start looking right away! And then we found something right in the first weekend of looking. Only a couple blocks from where we live… -
hello new jersey!
4 May 2012 | 10:00 amToday I'm heading up to the Ranger offices for a weekend of teaching art, techniques, networking and fun with Tim Holtz, Dyan Reaveley (and me!) at Ranger University! What's RangerU? Here's all the info on Ranger's web site.I'm lucky that Ranger offices are only 4 hours drive from DC! I am so happy that I don't have to deal with all the hassles of airport travel. Hop in the car and go!! I'll be checking in via phone on Twitter and Facebook and I'll try to give you a few little sneak peeks! Have a great weekend! -
back from HSN!
27 Apr 2012 | 8:00 amI'm back from another trip down the HSN. This was an exciting trip because both my chipboard kit and the pop art sticker kits have sold out! The only sad part is now they will never be made again. I am glad I bought a couple extra kits to keep as samples!I loved that little ice cream truck and the suitcase!! But the fun part is I'll get to design even more kits! I still have 4 other kits on HSN which are also limited editions. Check them out here!When I first get to the HSN studios there is always the mad dash to get tables so you can set up your displays. There never seems to be… -
HSN here I come!
23 Apr 2012 | 8:00 amI'm headed down to Tampa for another day at HSN! Here's my on-air schedule for tomorrow morning:5:20am EST - Pop Art Stickers and Rub on and Vinyl Kit8:40am EST - Sweet Treats Chipboard Kit2:10pm EST - Swellsville Card Kit and Super Swell Scrapbook Kit*** all times could change! ***All kits that I am showing are already on HSN.com, and some will be be at great one-day discounts that you'll want to check out! and take a look at these beautiful cards that Ryann Salamon created with my kits! I'll be showing these on air too! Thanks Ryann for letting me show your beautiful…
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Mom, Star in My Sky. Mothers Day Necklace--last one. FEATURED In Sunset Magazine Online Mothers Day Gift Guide '08. by hazelnutcottage
11 May 2012 | 2:44 pm$74.00 USD**FEATURED ON SUNSET'S ONLINE MAGAZINE, MOTHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDE 2008***{THE MEANING}*Mom. You are precious to me...the star in my sky. I love you.*{THE DESCRIPTION}*The perfect gift for Mother’s Day or any day! This unique necklace features a teardrop handstamped pendant (25mm x 16mm), star charm and white topaz teardrop accents, all in oxidized sterling silver.The message reads: “THE STAR IN MY SKY...MOM”. The word “MOM” is stamped in slightly larger letters than the rest of the message.Please indicate 16" or 18" 1.1mm fine cable chain preference when… -
CLEARANCE SALE hand stamped necklace. dream, leap necklace. oxidized sterling silver. regularly 84 dollars. by hazelnutcottage
11 May 2012 | 2:44 pm$50.40 USD{description}this inspirational hand stamped necklace features two 5/8" rounded square handstamped pendants. accented with a sterling silver star charm and small white topaz teardrop in sterling silver bezel setting. the entire necklace has been oxidized by hand...it is not "shiny silver"and will appear tarnished and will continue to darken over time. the sterling silver has also been given a 'brushed steel' texture. enjoy!when worn, the "DREAM" pendant on top, hides the "LEAP" pendant, beneath. the two pendants and accents move along with… -
custom hand stamped necklace. Waves, Surf, Ocean Necklace, Beach Inspired Handstamped Silver Jewelry by hazelnutcottage
11 May 2012 | 2:44 pm$114.00 USDThree thin and dainty 5/8" rounded square hand stamped pendants in oxidized sterling silver read: OCEAN, SURF, WAVES. Silver will continue to darken over time--this is a naturally occuring process. (This is not 'shiny silver' and has been oxidized by hand to give the silver an antique patina). Each hand stamped pendant is given a brushed texture and is accented with three pretty accents—a genuine creamy white freshwater pearl to remind you of the foam of the surf...a sea urchin charm, to remind you of the creatures who call the sea their home...and a feminine blue… -
personalized hand stamped mommy necklace - blossom mothers necklace - oxidized sterling silver. by hazelnutcottage
8 May 2012 | 3:21 am$88.00 USD{description}a feminine piece of mothers day jewelry, this personalized hand stamped mommy necklace features a teardrop shaped handstamped pendant, accented with a sterling silver flower charm, small sterling puffed heart and a genuine pearl. the entire necklace has been oxidized by hand...it is not "shiny silver"and will appear tarnished and will continue to darken over time. the sterling silver has also been given a 'brushed steel' texture. enjoy!**FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE**, please inquire! suspended on a fine, 1.1mm 18" sterling silver cable chain.{story}we tend… -
personalized initial necklace - starfish necklace - beach inspired necklace - oxidized sterling silver. by hazelnutcottage
8 May 2012 | 3:20 am$52.00 USD{description}this starfish necklace makes the perfect beach inspired necklace for the water woman in your life. this silver necklace is lightly oxidized by hand and accented with a teeny, tiny oval monogram initial of your choice (capital letter), a sterling silver starfish measuring approximately 3/4" in width and a genuine freshwater pearl.*CUSTOMIZABLE*suspended on an 18" 1.1mm fine sterling silver cable chain.all hazelnut cottage jewelry, unless otherwise stated, is crafted with oxidized sterling silver and is not "shiny silver". the piece has been oxidized…
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How-To: Wind-Up Paper Butterflies
16 May 2012 | 1:00 pmI am absolutely in love with this wind-up paper butterfly tutorial that Amelia from The Homebook shared on You Are My Fave. It really doesn't get much better than handmade toys that actually move—I only wish I'd seen this project in time to put a butterfly in my mom's Mother's Day card! Ready to make your own? Head over to You Are My Fave to see the complete how-to! More:Felted Monarch Butterfly @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Steel Butterfly Pendant @Craftzine.com blog HOW TO - Felt Butterfly Mobile @Craftzine.com blog -
Craft Social is Today at 2pm EST
16 May 2012 | 12:30 pmAs I posted on Monday, I'll be co-hosting this month's Craft Social twitter chat today from 2-3PM EST. We'll be chatting about about ways to fuel your creative fire—a subject near and dear to any crafter's heart—so I hope to see you there! For more information on how to join, head over to Craft Social. -
Bazaar Bizarre Preview #2
16 May 2012 | 12:00 pmRecover Your Thoughts: Recover Your Thoughts creates usuable journals from discarded library books. Meet your paper goods and book vendors. Alchemilla: Alchemilla is the craft label of west coast artist Jen Lorang. We specialize in one-of-a-kind handprinted posters, journals, prints, and bags. We also have a popular jewelry line utilizing found and vintage pieces. All of our products express the common theme of botanical imagery, alchemy, & magic. Unusual Cards: Unusual Cards sells a hilarious variety of greeting cards, magnets, and prints all based on the hand cut collage art of Francesca… -
Recipe: Chocolate Thin Mint Ice Cream
16 May 2012 | 11:00 amIf you like Girl Scout cookies, then you're going to love this chocolate thin mint ice cream recipe from Natalie at Life Made Simple! Just try not to sneak too many cookies while you're mixing them in, okay? More:How-To: Homemade Astronaut Ice Cream @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Homemade Ice Cream Drumsticks @Craftzine.com blog Red Velvet Ice Cream @Craftzine.com blog -
Digitally Designed Lace
16 May 2012 | 9:00 amArtist Cristina Suzuki created a series of illustrations called Rendas Digitais (Digital Lace) based on traditional textile techniques, which she mimics by processing her original drawings with graphic design software. Lace looks complex, but it is actually simple details that together amplify the view and bring a complexity, startling the viewer. That's how I feel when I see the work of Northeastern weavers. And I've built my work from that. The difference? I don't use thread. Yet [via Creator's Project]
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links: food
16 May 2012 | 5:54 amwhat’s cooking | bitter spring cocktail | K.I.D. Collective. The truth about caramelized onions and How to cook onions: Why recipe writers lie and lie about how long they take to caramelize. – Slate Magazine. Via The Morning News. Sprinkle Bakes: Deep Dish Berry Pie Tart. Imbibe Unfiltered: Drink of the Week: Strawberry-Basil-Gin Lemonade. Expert Advice: Non-Alcoholic Cocktails | The Kitchn. Vintage Millinery Cupcake Toppers · Edible Crafts. -
Fabulous DIYs
15 May 2012 | 6:35 amAll pulled from my Pinterest boards. DIY wrap bracelet from Honestly WTF DIY pop-up cards from Oh Happy Day Long streamer decorations from Style Me Pretty, I like that these are fairly simple and very striking Edible flower in a lollipop from Sprinkle Bakes Put a marble in balloons to keep them hanging upside down, from Bayside Balloons (Website not available as of the moment I typed this.) Hanging copper gutters as planters from Martha Stewart, we could use this one on our deck -
links: travel
10 May 2012 | 5:20 amShopping Paris in 8 hours at Oh Happy Day. hula seventy: there. If I were a better photographer these are the pictures I would have taken during our stay at the Palm Springs Ace earlier this year. Via Shutterbean. Rue Montorgueil-Les Halles | David Lebovitz. Restaurant supply stores in Paris. 100 Favorite Dishes: Meatloaf Sandwich at Bakeman’s – Seattle Restaurants and Dining – Voracious. flora and flying – You cannot make this stuff up: Paris for beginners -Part 1. -
How that whole wisdom teeth thing went
9 May 2012 | 6:09 amSo how did having my wisdom teeth taken out go? Pretty well, but it won’t count as one of the favorite weeks of my life. All of the advice and stories you shared were invaluable for keeping me from freaking out. Thank you so, so much. I’m going to share my experience and what worked for me below in the hopes that it helps a few other people. Before you read the below know that I am not a doctor and I am only talking about my own experience here. If you are going to be getting your wisdom teeth out you should listen to what your doctor tells you to do. Also, some of the details… -
links: the home
8 May 2012 | 5:27 amWhat is the difference in quality between Home Depot/Lowe’s porcelain tile and that from a specialty tile store? | Ask MetaFilter. Flushmount Lighting Fixtures | Making it Lovely. “This is my least favorite category of ceiling lighting, but often in our homes, flushmounts are the only option that will work.” As a lady with 8 foot ceilings I highly appreciate this list. The Brick House, paint dipped cord wrapped table legs. Simple and lovely. Propagating Rosemary at Juniper Moon Fiber Farm.
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Sally Jean Workshop in San Diego!
23 Apr 2012 | 2:41 pmAnnouncing Sally Jean WorkshopsinSAN DIEGO! October 15-19, 2012 Featuring: Monday ~ Soldering for Virgins Christmas GarlandTuesday ~ It's A Beary Beary ChristmasWednesday ~ Collagemas...A Christmas Tree CollageThursday ~ Hark The Herald Angels BlingFriday ~ Rudolphs Magical Mystery Tour More Info & Register Now! -
The Softer Side of Spring
23 Apr 2012 | 10:56 amship. drink. moth. bling. I can’t change the direction of the wind,but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.~ Jimmy Dean ~ phone. I do not seek. I find. ~ Pablo Picasso ~ paint. Every artist was first an amateur.~ Ralph Waldo Emerson ~ play The happiest life is that which constantly exercises and educates what is best in us.~ Hamerton ~ drink. Life is a pure flame,and we live by an invisible sun within us.~ Sir Thomas Brown ~ lounge. Every day do something that willinch you closer to a better… -
What Happens in Vegas...You Bring Home from Vegas!
20 Apr 2012 | 12:14 pmThe ART & SOUL RETREAT in Las Vegas is nearly upon us and if you haven't yet experienced this special creative gathering (or if you have), you'll surely want to look into joining this adventure in June! I'm teaching four fun Workshops including Ring Around Roulette ~ A Winning Necklace (wear it and you might win BIG!)! Come play with me or any of the other fabulous instructors for 1, 2, 3, 4 or all 5 days. One of the nicest things about this retreat in Vegas is the venue...The Green Valley Ranch Resort. It is sooo nice! How… -
Trunk Show ~ Bracelets
19 Apr 2012 | 4:08 pmJust launched....Sally Jean Trunk Show....Bracelets!Little labors of love for your wrist.TRUNK SHOW ~ Click Here -
Color My World
23 Jan 2012 | 12:33 pmNow and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy. ~ Robert Brault ~ blingaliscious bouquet Some people are always grumbling because roses have thorns; I am thankful that thorns have roses. ~ Alphonse Karr ~ bearded manviamore design Life is an endless struggle full of frustrations and challenges, but eventually you find a hair stylist you like. ~ Unknown ~ kitchen splendor Life is what we make it, always has been, always will be. ~ Grandma Moses ~…
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Punky Sprouts and Pink Paislee sneak
14 May 2012 | 5:54 pmHello Friends! I’m excited to share with you my first projects as an official Punky Sprouts Team Member. This month we teamed up with the ever fabulous Pink Paislee. I got a packet of Prairie Hill paper and embellishments along with some Punky Sprouts goodies. I created a card and a layout, here are some peeks: Check them out here: http://getpunkysprouts.blogspot.com/2012/05/joscie-leah-and-pink-paislee.html. My team mate Leah also has a super fab Mini book. Thanks for stopping by! Love Love and Blog you Later, Joscie, rhymes with bossy :) -
texture and vintage and doctors
10 May 2012 | 11:59 pmHello Friends! Here are a few pictures from the past few days. May 7: texture May 8: vintage I bought this camera on ebay to use for TTV (through-the-viewfinder) shots. I stepped outside to shoot some ttv shots in the neighborhood… May 9: Peds. went in with hip/groin pain. sent home with instructions to return if it got worse. guess what? May 10: ER swelling/bruising. ultrasound. thankfully no more pain. taking it easy for 3 weeks then follow up. Thanks for stopping by! Love Love and Blog you later, Joscie, rhymes with bossy :) -
Samantha Walker Creative Crafters May Blog Hop
9 May 2012 | 1:00 amHello Friends! It’s that happy time of the month when we hop along the blogs of Samantha Walker’s Creative Crafters! If you’re coming from Eva’s blog then you are already on the right track. If you’re not, you can start at the top of the hop right here at Samantha’s Blog. This May I have a card I created using Samantha’s Papers from Creative Imaginations. The sentiment inside is: I’m lucky to have you in my life! I cut a 4.5″x 4.5″ piece from this flocked cow print paper and a 5″x 10″ piece of Kraft Cardstock. I scored… -
Monday, Monday
7 May 2012 | 6:32 pmHello friends! It’s been a few days, but I’m glad to be back. I opened up Lightroom the other day only to find that many of my May and April pictures “could not be found” sadly I figured out they were indeed on the drive but the mac just was not recognizing them. When I first made the switch to the Mac I brought my old windows formatted EHDS from the old PC to the new Mac. I bought some software that would allow me to read and write to the win formatted drives. I suspect this is the root of my problem, but I really just don’t know. I have now copied,… -
photo a day
3 May 2012 | 11:19 pmHello friends! I’ve just recently started instagramming, now that it’s available on android. I enjoy seeing my friends’ pictures, it’s really like a photo only facebook/twitter and I enjoy it. I’ve also seen people posting other photo a day projects and because of my short attention span, I always thought it said fatmuslim and thought, wow that sounds kind of rude. ha. it’s fatmumslim. what a difference one letter makes. anyway, I thought I might play along with the instagram photo a day as well as continuing on with my regular photo a day.
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Wee Wonderfuls
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sorry, were you looking for me?
14 May 2012 | 8:12 amI was outside. Weeding, watering, planting... here and at school. Things are looking good in our garden at home. I got antsy and moved a bunch of stuff but nothing has died yet so that's good. We have a few more plants to buy to fill in and I think, at least part of the garden, might be right this year. We've dug a new bed in the front yard so we have that to screw up from scratch - exciting! And Tim built us a new path around the bed in the back. It will be so much easier to weed now. Yay! And we're going to put a tree back there. Tim's liking a pagoda dogwood. Anyone… -
pins from this week
8 May 2012 | 9:19 amI meant to post these yesterday but it was raining and I could do nothing, not even repost pins. I don't know when I became so weather sensitive. Today is sunny and I've made smoothies, picked up house, dealt with my email and am heading outside to weed, more than I accomplished all day yesterday. Not sure when I became solar powered. on to my pins... Source: 27.media.tumblr.com via Hillary on Pinterest Source: citified.blogspot.com via Hillary on Pinterest Source: 30.media.tumblr.com via Hillary on Pinterest Source: curbly.com via Hillary on Pinterest Source:… -
camp we won kee
2 May 2012 | 8:44 amThis is a crazy busy school week for me and maybe that's why I've been thinking so much about Summer. When I get some sewing time I'm going to make the 3D Kit, Chloe and Louise their Summer Camp outfits like these from the paperdolls. It'll be fun to make the little badges. Not so much all those buttons though. Hm. -
kids artwork album for mother's day
30 Apr 2012 | 1:23 pmOne of the things I picked up at Ikea as a possible mother's day project was this album with a tree embossed on cover. I thought it was a photo album, and I guess it is, but it's just plain paper not plastic inserts for photos. I thought instead of photos I'd fill it with artwork for my mother in law for mother's day. The kids dotted flowers on the tree with the Martha Stewart paint and pencil erasers and then I painted over the tree trunk and branches because they were really hard to see. We pasted kids artwork in about half the book and left other half blank so we can… -
dress with a big bow
27 Apr 2012 | 1:25 pmFor my last kcwc project I went big and made a ..... yep, smocked dress. Okay, so I didn't tackle anything challenging this year. But I did make a top, a skirt, 3 pairs of shortie shorts and a dress. Not bad. I like sewing for girl in the Summer. Quick and easy! Fast and dirty. Serged and ready to go. The idea for this dress came from this one which I spied on Pinterest. I wanted to do a big bow. So I made one, tucked it into a pleat and then cheater smocked the rest. Here are some directions on how to do the smocking. Really easy and awesome. The part I always forget is to stretch or…
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Virtual Baby Shower: Giveaway #1 Earth Mama Angel Baby
15 May 2012 | 6:00 amI haven't talked much about our birth plan, but I plan to do so during the virtual baby shower. Our... -
Virtual Baby Shower Kick-off is tomorrow! Giveaways, reviews & more!
14 May 2012 | 1:30 pmWe have some spectacular giveaways lined up for the baby shower! We'd love it if you could come. Subscribe to... -
Organic & Whole Living: Treating Poison Ivy From Your Yard!
10 May 2012 | 2:03 pmIt took my oldest son to bring bring back memories of last summer's poison ivy debacle. Although it wasn't a... -
You're Invited to a Virtual Baby Shower! May 15th - 29th! Prizes, Giveaways, Reviews & More!
9 May 2012 | 6:51 pmPlease mark your calendar for Vintage Indie's Virtual Baby Shower! Subscribe to Vintage Indie, follow us on Facebook and Twitter....
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A Little Hut - Patricia Zapata
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tulip tie dye flowers and stationery
16 May 2012 | 12:30 amWhen I was offered the opportunity to work on this Tulip Tie Dye project I jumped at the chance simply because it's something I've never done before. In the end I ended up going in my own direction and although I did use fabric I decided to apply it to my tried and true love—paper goods. As you'll see I used the materials in a non-conventional way and because of this I have more than plenty of dye left over for more projects that I have in mind.Materials- Tulip Tie Dye- Tulip Surface Cover- Fabric stiffener- Glue- Small bowls (one for each dye color)- Sandwich bags (optional)- Scraps of… -
simple (happy) monday
14 May 2012 | 2:42 pmI hope everyone had an enjoyable Mother's Day! My Sunday started with breakfast in bed. Later on the family got together to celebrate the day and my birthday (tomorrow). And I got what I asked for—I'm going to go skydiving! I'm SO excited! I'll post all about it when I do it.Today I'm just catching up on work and getting some goodies together to show you this week. I think you'll enjoy them.For now here is a simple Floral Stationery set that is very versatile. Combine different colors and shapes according to the occasion/recipient and your cards and tags will never look the same. You can… -
school days are almost over
10 May 2012 | 5:11 pmCan you believe how fast this year has gone by? I'm still in denial that summer is seriously upon us. School will be over on June 1st and the kids are counting down the days. They can hardly wait to be "free" as they put it.I've already announced that this will be a very crafty and active summer. TV and any electronic devices will be limited to a strict schedule. I'm going to be a drill sergeant in that regards. They are so "thrilled". Hahaha!My crafty to-do list is almost all of the cover designs of the Mollie Makes of the last 6 issues. My C will have it no other way—everything is just… -
mom, mum, mami, mamá
9 May 2012 | 5:56 pmNo language can express the power, and beauty, and heroism, and majesty of a mother's love. It shrinks not where man cowers, and grows stronger where man faints, and over wastes of worldly fortunes sends the radiance of its quenchless fidelity like a star. ~Edwin Hubbell ChapinMom, Mum, Mami, Mamá - you can find them all in the SVG and DXF files below. Download them for free and make the Moms in your lives something crafty and beautiful.Download SVG file.Download DXF file.After you click on these links, save to your computer.Enjoy! -
mother's day - free download
8 May 2012 | 10:29 amI haven't posted a printable in a very long time so I thought Mother's Day would be just the right occasion.Mother's Day is very special but why limit the card or note giving to just that day? You (ok we!) have no excuses with this simple design. You can send you awesome Mom a quick message any time of the year.The PDF has 8 pages (I couldn't decide between raspberry/pink and orange so I included both. I also included options in English (mom and mum) and Spanish (mami and mamá). All you need to do is cut the card out (outline included) and fold it in half (optional - I used the We R Memory…
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Make and Takes
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Cold Rice Noodle Salad with Creamy Tahini Dressing
16 May 2012 | 4:43 amYes….summer is practically here. I’ve had picnics on my mind. We had one picnic during Spring Break and it was super fun. I’m thinking of fun things we could take along besides the usual peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. This cold salad would be the perfect addition to any picnic or BBQ. It’s flavorful and full of fresh, crunchy veggies. And easy to take along. The creamy tahini dressing is outrageously good. In this salad, I’ve used radishes and carrots I got from my local CSA. Feel free to change it up with different veggies, or add more. -
Stitch Up a Beaded Caterpillar Card
15 May 2012 | 12:16 pmThis cute little caterpillar was just begging to be stitched onto a card! I love to stitch greeting cards, so I thought I’d try my hand at adding a few beads to the mix. I think this little guy turned out perfect. He’s ready to display or be gifted to someone for spring! Supplies for Stitched Caterpillar Bead Card: heavy cardstock paper piece 4 1/4 inches by 5 1/4 inches cork board pin or punching awl cross-stitch needle embroidery thread plastic pony beads, big enough to fit through a needle glue folded blank card pen or pencil **See here for the basic instructions on… -
Creating Torn Paper Landscapes
14 May 2012 | 4:21 amUsually paper and scissors go hand-in-hand, but not for this project. We’re tearing paper and layering the pieces to make colorful landscapes. Each one turns out completely unique and beautiful, and all you need is paper and a glue stick. Choose a background paper and tear a strip from your first color. Leaving some paper at the top for the sky, glue down your first piece. Work your way down the page, overlapping and gluing each piece. Experiment with your tearing – try making big mountains, rolling hills, straight plans, or wavy fields. Have lots of paper handy – some of… -
Kids in the Craft Room: Kid Friendly Adhesives
11 May 2012 | 3:11 amThe latest video of the Kids in the Craft Room series is live! This week I’m sharing the best adhesives for kids, as not all glues are created equal. In today’s video, you’ll hear a little about each of my adhesive choices and what they can be used for. This will help you get prepped for organizing your own craft room. With summer on it’s way, and kids out from school, it’s best to be prepared with a few crafty items. Make sure to watch the Basic Craft Supplies video, as today is part 2, talking all about glues and tape. Enjoy! Silly kids making silly faces,… -
Photo A Day Craze and Picture Books for Kids
10 May 2012 | 6:33 pmI wanted to share a few of the fun things I’ve been writing elsewhere lately. It’s a little of this and a little of that, but all things I’m loving right now! Instagram and the #PhotoADay Challenge: It has been so fun to be a part of this #photoaday challenge, created by Fat Mum Slim. It’s a great way to get creative with your photography. Are you on Instagram? What do you think? I’m in love with it! Here’s the #photoaday line up for May I’m sharing over at Babble. 15 Crafts Inspired by the Great Outdoors: We are dedicated as a family to do more…
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we are back from our trip
13 May 2012 | 11:50 amWe just got back from a very special wedding in Georgia, and then a roadtrip through South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virgina—ending in Williamsburg and meeting Grammie there. It was amazing. There is so much to tell. And I will soon, especially about sewing the girls' dresses and seeing all the textiles there. I am going to make a photo book of all this, including a bit of text documenting what we saw (armadillos and fireflies!) and listing all the various minor injuries. The girls have all helped take notes so we wouldn't forget. I would have never thought we'd go through… -
what a pretty salad
10 May 2012 | 8:13 amWith a lovely green goddess dressing From Little Bird here in Portland where we had a great dinner a few weeks back. Since eating this salad I have been buying more butter lettuce. And I don't feel bad about eating an entire head all myself. The self-titled salad at Grüner is also a favorite of mine. -
baking time & links
7 May 2012 | 8:30 amAbout once a week or so, I let the two big girls bake by themselves if I can keep the almost five year old preoccupied. I let them make whatever they want to and and decorate it however they want to. This is a very festive cake for no reason. They used this recipe I link to in this old post and mixed it all by hand (no butter, just oil for easy mixing) but only used half the batter to fit an 8" x 8" pan. I try to help, but not help, if you know what I mean. Which is getting easier and is great for them. These vintage candle holders are so sweet and I love the way they actually… -
learning about bridges
3 May 2012 | 8:26 amWe were learning about bridges a bit back (Portland is a mecca for bridges) and made a truss style model, which we covered with paper and turned into a covered bridge. We used the directions from a project in Bridges: Amazing Structures to Design, Build & Test. I got smart and switched to a hot glue gun halfway though so the dry time was much quicker. It's so cool when we drive across a bridge here and the girls know which one it is. I also bought and framed this amazing Portland Bridges poster which we all love. Here's a really fun video to watch on making a Popsicle stick bridge… -
vintage style dress (simplicity 2247)
30 Apr 2012 | 9:49 amI sewed this dress (Simplicity 2247) and am really happy with how it turned out. It's part of Simplicity's AmazingFit series, which provides a lot of tips about making it fit just right. It also has different cup sizes, which is pretty crucial for princess seams. This higher waist is really flattering. I was going for a 1930s day dress and it really has that look. I got the super lightweight cotton at Mill Ends here in portland and it really flows—it actually feels more like a soft rayon. I drafted a collar and added it just on the front. It is sewn into the shoulder seams so it…
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St John’s Part 4, more fog
12 May 2012 | 10:55 amI’ve just realized that my comments were broken for awhile – if you’ve tried to leave a comment in the past week or two and couldn’t, I apologize! I think I’ve fixed the problem now so please, comment away! I love to hear from you. This is the last of my photos from St John’s. I was only there for a few days, but is was so pretty and the landscape so striking that it was hard to stop taking photos. We were supposed to go on a whale and bird watching tour which I was so excited about, but then it was cancelled due to bad weather. We went out to Cape Spear… -
St John’s Part 3 – coloured houses
11 May 2012 | 7:33 amOne of the most picturesque things about St John’s is the brightly coloured houses. This was an especially nice contract against the grey fog while I was there. -
Newfoundland, Part 2 – Iceberg!
9 May 2012 | 6:40 amAn iceberg was hanging out in a little bay in St John’s and it was one of the highlights of the trip to go and see it. The colour and texture of the ice was pretty amazing. -
St John’s, Newfoundland, Part 1
7 May 2012 | 6:43 amI was in St John’s all last week for work. I’ve never been before, and it sure is a lovely place. Unfortunately, we had terrible weather – very grey and foggy. In fact, fog so thick it closed the airport down for more than a day. But we finally made it back to the mainland, as they say, and even in the fog it was awfully pretty. These are shots from a walk up Signal Hill (before things got too fogged up, luckily). -
invest poster
4 May 2012 | 11:05 amAnother treasure from my aunt that’s now hanging on my wall – this great poster by Victory Gardens of Tomorrow (Joe Wirtheim). Based on historical propaganda posters, there’s a whole series of these on the themes of organics, eating locally and community. I love ‘em all.
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jane's apron
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pie; three things
15 May 2012 | 8:16 pmI made two strawberry pies on Mother's Day. my mom said it reminded her of her mom...it is my Grandma Leta's recipe. my nephew Frank told me it was really good pie and I told him it was OK to lick the plate...he told me again that is was really good pie as he headed out the back door to walk home (Frank is 6). my boys got into a battle over the last piece and they started grabbing it and eating it with their hands...laughing like crazy. The recipe is here (please ignore my bad picture). The instagram is my branch of tissue flowers from my daughter...love. -
jane
6 May 2012 | 5:29 pmThanks Debbie (smile). Still painting those kitchen cabinets here (blank stare). Hope you are well (waving to my blog friends). -
control issues
21 Apr 2012 | 11:31 amI've shared how I feel about painting furniture. I hate it...then love it when it's done. So, of course, I have specially ordered unfnished kithen cabinets (at a higher cost) so I can paint them. In the colors I like. As I was prepping everything this morning, I was thinking how do-it-yourself is probably just a more socially acceptable form of control issues. Yes? The garage conversion is moving along. Whetstone Grey and Opal on the walls...Rattan (lower) and Glass of Milk (upper) on the cabinets...a few retired Martha Stewart colors. -
instagram
9 Apr 2012 | 12:01 pmIn case you didn't know, there's now an instagram for android...a few days old I think. So now I can take a random pic of my dream pet in a bowl in my kitchen window and it looks totally cool (even if I'm not...with a dream pet in my kitchen window and all). You can find me at janesapron (because all of the 'julie thompson" combinations were taken). -
5 x 5 {march}
5 Apr 2012 | 8:21 amIf I ever had the chance to teach an art class, I would share one very important thing...don't be afraid to make mistakes. Mistakes are your friend. Mistakes can take the piece in a better direction. At the very least, even bad mistakes can be covered up or hidden. For this 5 x 5, I used a picture of a setee from an Anthropologie catalog and a scrap of old ledger paper as the "floor". For the background, I used one of these fabric tags. It was a little too bold so I covered it in tissue paper. Still a little too bold. So I painted over it with a wash of vanilla…
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Misty Mawn
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24 Apr 2012 | 10:51 am
24 Apr 2012 | 10:51 amstill a few more layers to go... Enoughby Dorothy Walters I think it is enough,at times,to go without knowingwhere the end is,what the beginning–so long ago. Perhaps you have friendswho can whispersuch thingsin your ear,hear little bits ofmessagesin the laughter of children. But mostly we just proceed ahead,not rememberinghow it all started,where it is leading,not sureif we are the waiting animalor the animal’s passingshadowin the grass. keeping busy... painting, admiring, & making journals... with a little dancing/running in between. :) thank you for… -
16 Apr 2012 | 8:52 am
16 Apr 2012 | 8:52 amWhen I said I was taking a break I guess I meant it. April already? mid April... and over 4 months since my last post. eeek. I am wondering if there is even anyone visiting anymore? I certainly understand why, if not. I just can't seem to get a grasp on this whole time thing... after 36 years I am still trying to figure out where it all goes and why do damn fast. four months have passed..... and I am not so sure where to begin here in this space. So i'll try to start fresh, as fresh as I can... with a new blog… -
1 Jan 2012 | 1:40 pm
1 Jan 2012 | 1:40 pmTo the New Year With what stillness at lastyou appear in the valleyyour first sunlight reaching downto touch the tips of a fewhigh leaves that do not stiras though they had not noticedand did not know you at allthen the voice of a dove callsfrom far away in itselfto the hush of the morning so this is the sound of youhere and now whether or notanyone hears it this iswhere we have come with our age our knowledge such as it is and our hopes such as they areinvisible before usuntouched and still possible ~ W. S. Merwin . . . . . . -
5 Dec 2011 | 9:25 am
5 Dec 2011 | 9:25 amA big HUGE congratulations to...... Linda Fazzary! Your name was picked for the giveaway! :) {I used theTrue Random Number Generator , there is no way I could ever pick out of all of your sweet comments. thank you all so very much for commenting!} Registration for my upcoming online workshop is now open!!!! I hope you are making time for yourself during this very… -
20 Nov 2011 | 9:39 pm
20 Nov 2011 | 9:39 pmFinally... I will be offering another online workshop this January... what better way to start off a brand new year?! :) Go Here for all the details. I do hope you will join me! I can't believe it's been almost a whole year since my last online workshop. I truly enjoyed the last one so, so very much. It was an amazing experience for me, and I learned so much...even as the instructor. :) I am so excited about my upcoming workshop, OPEN STUDIO, & I plan on pouring my whole self into it,…
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Craftastrophe
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You Felt What?
16 May 2012 | 8:02 amWhen I said I wanted some jewelry that was ladylike, this wasn’t what I was thinking. Felt Vagina Vulva Brooches Here they are! These felt brooches are all one of a kind and unique, no two are alike (just like real vaginas!). Thanks to alert BlogMother Karen for this one. {Source} $5.00 Australian. Because of course they come from down under. Not the same, but still fun:TIMES UP! TIMES UP! TIMES UP! CONTEST: Win a Brother P-Touch Label Maker!TIMES UP! Giveaway! Hangman NecklaceGIVEAWAY: Fail Whale: Part Deux! TIMES UP!TIMES UP! GIVEAWAY!GIVEAWAY!: Cozies, Done Craftastrophe Style (NSFW) -
I Don’t Think That’s a Dog…
14 May 2012 | 5:30 pmUm, what? Rhodesian Ridgeback pendant made like my wife said to.No two are alike(hand made).Convo me for special requests.Roki Shoals ridgeback(sofa sluts) used for models.They will lay w/anyone. Ok, so THIS explains everything. {Source} $35 and a lifetime of explaining to do. Not the same, but still fun:TIMES UP! TIMES UP! TIMES UP! CONTEST: Win a Brother P-Touch Label Maker!TIMES UP! Giveaway! Hangman NecklaceGIVEAWAY: Fail Whale: Part Deux! TIMES UP!TIMES UP! GIVEAWAY!GIVEAWAY!: Cozies, Done Craftastrophe Style (NSFW) -
What to wear on the second date if you don’t want a third
10 May 2012 | 8:00 amBarbie shoes bracelet. In festive colors. {Source} $12 and you’ll be home in time for Game of Thrones. Not the same, but still fun:TIMES UP! TIMES UP! TIMES UP! CONTEST: Win a Brother P-Touch Label Maker!TIMES UP! Giveaway! Hangman NecklaceGIVEAWAY: Fail Whale: Part Deux! TIMES UP!TIMES UP! GIVEAWAY!GIVEAWAY!: Cozies, Done Craftastrophe Style (NSFW) -
“But you SAID…”
9 May 2012 | 10:57 amStalker invitation pantyhose. {Source} $23 plus filing costs for the restraining order. Not the same, but still fun:TIMES UP! TIMES UP! TIMES UP! CONTEST: Win a Brother P-Touch Label Maker!TIMES UP! Giveaway! Hangman NecklaceGIVEAWAY: Fail Whale: Part Deux! TIMES UP!TIMES UP! GIVEAWAY!GIVEAWAY!: Cozies, Done Craftastrophe Style (NSFW) -
Get a job. No, a better job.
8 May 2012 | 5:34 pmFingernail hoarding box, topped with real fingernails. I am a man who has reached his last resort of selling fingernails on the internet. With your generosity, I am hopeful that a man armed with a heap-o-debt, a low to average level of intelligence, and no marketable skills, can achieve the American Dream armed only with a spark of creativity and a soul overflowing with weirdness. {Source} $1776. No, seriously. Not the same, but still fun:TIMES UP! TIMES UP! TIMES UP! CONTEST: Win a Brother P-Touch Label Maker!TIMES UP! Giveaway! Hangman NecklaceGIVEAWAY: Fail Whale: Part Deux! TIMES UP!TIMES…
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pamgarrison
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teaching engagement
3 May 2012 | 5:08 pmI'm teaching two classes this November at Spellbound, a new event by hosts Debbie Murray and Shea Fragoso, the mother/daughter design team behind A Gilded Life. It's going to be a a gorgeous hotel in Pasadena, California. The Gilded Life Girls are tending to every detail ensuring attendees will have a wonderful time, including a charter bus to The Rose Bowl flea market on Suday morning. I'll be there selling my wares along with others at the Dreamland Mercantile, as well as teaching two classes, The Joy Stitched Sampler and Joyeux Noel Banner. I'll be in great teaching… -
a few originals left from this collection
2 May 2012 | 11:28 amThank you so much for all the painting loving over on my etsy. The ones on the left that say coming soon have all been listed and there are a few more left if you are interested! xo -
scenes from saturday
30 Apr 2012 | 3:08 amchore-ing noticing exercising (and feeling the pain) indulging challenging returning enjoying viewing being reading working thank you-ing reflecting cleaning playing It was a lovely Saturday, for those of us that live at home, and away at college. I'm glad to have stopped to notice thanks to Ali's Week In The Life. Hope yours was lovely too! -
new original paintings over on my etsy
28 Apr 2012 | 6:00 amPainting, painting, painting, it's all I seem to want to do these days. I finally have some fully completed pieces and have listed them for sale over on my etsy shop! Here are some bits of them: Here's an instagram of them all in the works: Oh, how I love color....and pushing it around on the paintings! -
oh, it was so lovely
24 Apr 2012 | 6:30 pmAhhh, it was so fun to be at Mary Ann's casa Moss! After numerous emails back and forth: me: Sorry I am a snail today, will see if I can push the boys off an hour or 2 tonight. So what do I need to bring? her: nothing! yes, the boys need time together, push it back, it's perfect out back in early evening. me: ok, i'm bringing journals, laptop, papers for students, what am i forgetting? her: nothing, I will set up our table out back me: last chance, getting in the car... her: throw some little paint bottles .... Bright ones. In a bag. No more than 10!!! her: GET IN…
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Ma petite theiere
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Poppies, more poppies!
14 May 2012 | 1:12 pmEng/ If you follow my Art from some times now, you may have noticed my love for flowers, especially poppies. These flowers are so fragile, beautiful and have so gorgeous colors! I’ve always loved the vibrant red, but I recently discovered that they also exist in amazing orange. And I fell in love, again! I wanted to create a new illustration with them, using a more “realistic” method, and that’s how “Orange Poppies” was born. Do you like it? (: Fr/ Si vous suivez mon travail depuis quelques années, vous aurez remarqué mon goût pour les fleurs et… -
mama’s life
29 Apr 2012 | 8:51 amEng/ I’m sorry for not being really active and online, but this little thing is asking a lot of attention everyday, I’m enjoying my mama’s life! Fr/ Désolée d’être plutôt absente et inactive ces derniers temps, mais cette petite chose demande beaucoup d’attention.. Je vis à fond ma vie de maman quoi! -
Showroom Etsy – Journée presse 2012
4 Apr 2012 | 10:04 amFr/ Le 27 Mars dernier a eu lieu à Paris le “Showroom Etsy”, une sorte de journée presse qui présentait officiellement la version française d’Etsy mais aussi tout plein de créations d’artistes et créateurs français et européens. J’ai eu la chance de voir mon “Little Bear” (Petit Ourson) sélectionné pour apparaitre dans ce showroom, dans l’espace “enfant”. Voici quelques photos, une vidéo même pour les plus curieux, et puis le lien Etsy pour lire le résumé de cette super journée! Mon “Petit Ourson” est… -
Jewelry & next shop update!
16 Mar 2012 | 12:28 pmEng/ I have some new pieces for you…. and they will be available this Monday in the Etsy shop! So please save the date: Jewelry shop update Monday, March 19 @ 9pm (Paris time). You can use the clock in the left column of the blog to have an idea of what time is it in France. Please take a look at what will be available and as always, I suggest to be there on time if you want to grab your fav piece. I don’t take reservations and I don’t take special orders as well. Thank you very much for your comprehension (: Fr/ J’ai des petites nouveautés pour vous… et elles… -
“Almost Spring!” Print Sale at Etsy
15 Mar 2012 | 7:17 amEng/ Spring is almost here!! Let’s celebrate with a print sale at Etsy! All matte paper prints are marked down to $10 instead of $15. Happy Shopping! (offer runs through March 21th). Fr/ Le Printemps est bientôt là! Pour célébrer la nouvelle saison qui approche, les “Repros – Papier Mat” sont à $10 au lieu de $15 dans la boutique Etsy! Bon shopping!! (offre valable jusqu’au 21 Mars 2012).
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How About Orange
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Vintage illustrations as desktop wallpaper
15 May 2012 | 4:26 pmMaraid Design, a small firm in York, England, regularly posts scans of vintage book illustrations blown up to desktop wallpaper sizes. Pick the design that fits your monitor and add some retro goodness to your office! The blue lady gazing lovingly at her refrigerator is keeping me company today. Via the Herman Miller blog. -
Practical Origami book
14 May 2012 | 2:03 pmWhile we're on the topic of origami, the publisher of Practical Origami: Folding Your Way to Everyday Accessories sent over a review copy the other day. Take a peek at what you can make! The book is full of instructions for folding boxes, bags, envelopes, containers, coasters, flowers and more. The illustrations and written directions are clear and simple to follow, and there's a guide to the symbols and types of folds at the beginning of the book. Find it here at Amazon. -
Make an origami dress card
11 May 2012 | 5:18 pmA simple origami dress makes a sweet DIY greeting card. It's a good option for Mother's Day, bridesmaids and bridal showers, or birthday cards for fancy ladies. I made a quick chevron pattern in Illustrator and printed it on computer paper, then folded this little frock from a 4-inch square. I printed a greeting on plain cardstock and attached the dress with double-stick tape. Using a map or old book pages would be nice, too. Follow this video to learn how to fold the origami dress. -
Fabric sighting at Decaf Plush
10 May 2012 | 5:22 pmWhew. The last couple days have been a whirlwind of client revisions and crazy deadlines. My poor blog collects dust when graphic design jobs take precedent. But I did want to pop in to share something that made me happy recently. Decaf Plush, a company that makes appliqued cushions and children's clothing, is using Outside Oslo in their fall line! It's fun to see home dec fabric used for dresses. Maybe I need to make myself a skirt— minus the applique. (Or better yet, cajole Mum into making it for me...) -
Modern cross stitch patterns
8 May 2012 | 2:42 pmWhile browsing on Etsy I bumped into Tiny Modernist, a shop selling cross stitch patterns for little mid-century items. Make four-inch Barcelona chairs, Airstream campers, and more. Cute stuff! I'm not a cross stitcher, but if I were, I'd grab one of these PDF patterns for five bucks.
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The Soap Bar
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Miss Polly
14 May 2012 | 8:40 amRuby Grapefruit + Sugarcane by Miss Polly Natural Skincare I had the pleasure of using this delicious soap, made with care by Polly McNamara of Miss Polly's soap company in the UK. I was very interested in this scent because I love ruby red grapefruit already, but then adding sugarcane....? Oh please, help me...had to have it. They were adorable and compact. Almost half the size of a standard bar but beautiful all the same (as you can see in the picture). The color and design were cheerful and sweetly femine and the added dried roses on the tops… -
Soap In The Raw
28 Apr 2012 | 8:57 amSoap porn in the raw. Yes! It's true, I have a love relationship with raw soap. It is so beautiful in it's own dessert-pudding-like way. The final product is even more exciting, but when one finally takes their raw soap creation and puts in in a mold to become soap, it leads to me to a happy place of raw. ________________________ Christmas Warmth "batter" by Kinder Soaps sandalwood vanilla by Bella Fresca Carrot Buttermilk Soap By Soap Foundry (only found his blog) Calendula + Chamomile by Dragonfly Dew Triple Milk Vanilla Buttercream Luxury Shea butter Soap by My… -
Chuffed and Muffed?
27 Apr 2012 | 8:22 amOver the past year, I have formulated very specific soaps after hours upon hours of research and testing. My soaps have come a long way since I started and I am very proud of how far I have come. It is always a shot in the arm (a GOOD thing) when our products that I create get raved about. It's also amazing how hard I take a disparaging review or email from someone who hates my products. Why do I take it so personally? Because I work so hard to make them great and I am proud of my work, I guess. A few months ago one of our soaps: Thai Sticky Rice Cocoa+ Shea… -
MIA and Happy Soaps
20 Apr 2012 | 4:57 pmI just want to apologize for being M.I.A. on this blog. With reinventing my business, and trying to make enough soap to never run out of stock raising a new puppy, doing taxes/financial stuff and struggling with my body over the last week, I am pooped to say the least. I've been basically asleep for 2 whole days. I have been having wickedly detailed and horrific nightmares, also. My body has full body aches, head and neck pain and severe exhaustion, like someone took a needle and extracted my energy for 48 hours. Julia, of Cocobong, sent me a list of questions about my business so… -
Today Is All About Blue
13 Apr 2012 | 8:00 amSince I made blue soap yesterday, I thought I'd look at other blue soaps, too. Here's a crappy phone photo I took of my Palm Beach Illustrated Soap: ~~--------------------------------------~~-------------------------------------~~ The Shire Soap: Future Primitive Soaps I am loving the blue/white swirl on top. Closed lavender buds waiting to hatch, Geranium leaves tossed in Gardenia absolute and a fistful of star-shaped Ylang Ylang flowers. Coconut Cream Blue Flower Tarts: The Roche Shop Sea Salt Soap: Empire Soaps (lemon verbena and lemongrass) Blossom Goat's Milk…
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Making Mini Scrapbooks Blog
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Vintage Images
14 May 2012 | 2:49 pmFree vintage images for you to use in your mini books and altered art projects -
Triple Pocket Mini Scrapbook
11 May 2012 | 3:41 pmFree tutorial to create a triple pocket mini scrapbook -
Coptic Binding
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Coffee Filter Book
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Wine Tasting Journal
27 Feb 2012 | 5:38 pmA wine tasting journal you can make yourself
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allsorts
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Instagram, ma'am!
11 May 2012 | 3:17 pmAs I am never one to miss out on the latest thing (I hear you snickering out there) I decided to give Instagram a try! In case you aren't as up to the minute as I am (ha), Instagram is... -
Bunting winners! (and more pretty pictures)
3 May 2012 | 11:53 am1. New Flower Hair Ties in the children shop, 2. Vintage china tins and goodies, 3. Millinery Flower Wall, 4. I'm a lucky girl..., 5. Target Tuesday: Pink Glasses, 6. Tulips, 7. Mint sauce, 8. Birdy Brooches, 9. Silk ribbons,... -
A little inspirational eye candy
1 May 2012 | 12:01 pm1. The End Result, 2. Antique French Button Card, 3. Rustic Wedding Love birds, 4. #cathkidston jug with #flowers, 5. circle, 6. Vintage French Laundry Labels (FO), 7. Vintage French Floral and Ticking Fabrics, 8. Vintage French Floral and Ticking... -
Freebie Friday again! Printable "Alpha-dots"
27 Apr 2012 | 5:29 pmHiya! First off, this is my first post from my new laptop, so all bets are off. Who knows how this will turn out. Secondly, you can still leave a comment on the previous post with the bunting giveaway, I...
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oh my so cute
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Embroidered pendants inspired by life
5 May 2012 | 9:55 amCopyright © www.ohmysocute.com Check out these cute limited edition hand-embroidered country pendant necklaces made in Brisbane, Australia! Inspired by life at a beautiful tree house in the country,... © www.ohmysocute.com. If you're not reading this as a news feed, this site you're reading is a splog guilty of copyright infringement. This feed is for personal non-commercial use only. -
Colorful fun felt food for pretend play
1 Apr 2012 | 8:20 amCopyright © www.ohmysocute.com You should have noticed that this blog loves to feature food items. And you should have also noticed that all these food items are non-edible but very cute looking.... © www.ohmysocute.com. If you're not reading this as a news feed, this site you're reading is a splog guilty of copyright infringement. This feed is for personal non-commercial use only. -
Bring out the little girl in you with these cute Delia and Ollie paper dolls
13 Mar 2012 | 10:51 pmCopyright © www.ohmysocute.com Have you played with paper dolls? No? Oh, what a shame! You’ve got to give it a try. They’re really quite fun! I really like those cardboard ones I used to... © www.ohmysocute.com. If you're not reading this as a news feed, this site you're reading is a splog guilty of copyright infringement. This feed is for personal non-commercial use only. -
Cute wooden stamp sets for crafting fun
3 Mar 2012 | 7:38 amCopyright © www.ohmysocute.com I have seen some of these cute wooden stamps for order via sprees but I wonder what I can do with them since I hardly do crafts. Unlike the usual rubber stamps, these... © www.ohmysocute.com. If you're not reading this as a news feed, this site you're reading is a splog guilty of copyright infringement. This feed is for personal non-commercial use only. -
Pretty bottle cap pincushions inspired by colors of spring, summer & autumn
23 Feb 2012 | 11:35 pmCopyright © www.ohmysocute.com Do you think pincushions are insipid in the scheme of sewing? Well, certainly not these pretty ones! Inspired by nature with the beautiful colors of spring, the flowers... © www.ohmysocute.com. If you're not reading this as a news feed, this site you're reading is a splog guilty of copyright infringement. This feed is for personal non-commercial use only.
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zakka life
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Craft Book Review: Reinvention
16 May 2012 | 11:42 amWhen Wiley publishing asked if I would like to review a copy of Reinvention by Maya Donenfeld of course I said yes. I've been following Maya's blog (Maya Made) for years now and when she announced she was publishing a book, I couldn't wait to see it. I knew it would be just as inspiring and creative as her blog. Reinvention by Maya Donefeld is a sewing book filled with 28 projects made from salvaged materials. The chapters are broken down by materials, Linen, Burlap, Jersey, Wool, Denim, Mailers, and Vintage. Along with the projects, there are also two chapters dedicated to… -
Kid Craft: Mini Surfboards
13 May 2012 | 8:28 pmHere's a fun kid craft for the summer months ahead, mini surfboards. These surfboards can float on water making them perfect for the bath or pool. Plus, they are made out of items you probably already have at home. Here's the how-to. Supplies: Styrofoam meat or vegetable tray packaging - make sure to wash well if it was used for meat Scrapbook Rub-on Transfers Scissors Pencil Draw surfboard shapes on back of styrofoam. Drawing on the back will disguise any mistakes. Cut surfboards out with standard scissors. I was able to get three surfboards from one tray. -
Printable Mother's Day Cards
11 May 2012 | 8:54 amJust in case you missed this printable last year, I'm sharing it today. Inessa from Diaper Style Memoirsand Maddie from Colour Me There created this cute card for Mother's Day (May 13th). There's also a mother and daughter version of the card. Stop by Diaper Style Memoirs for the free printable. Here are a couple other cute printables from around the web: Floral Mother's Day Card by Joy Charde of Creative Mamma Watercolor Mother's Day Card by Jessica Jones of How About Orange *If you haven't entered yet, check out the Hello Kitty T-Shirt Giveaway going on. Last day to enter is May 13th. -
Hello Kitty T-Shirt Giveaway
9 May 2012 | 11:26 amWelovefine recently asked if I would like to host a giveaway and I thought that was a great idea. One, I haven't posted a giveaway in awhile. And two, I like Hello Kitty and I'm pretty sure many of you like Hello Kitty as well. Win win. Above are a few of my favorite Hello Kitty T-Shirts (all adult sizes) from the welovefine site. I especially like the Mexican inspired folk art Hello Kitty tees. You'll find a large selection of Hello Kitty t-shirts along with other brand names such as Marvel, Muppets, and Jem on welovefine. How to Enter. . . Click here to visit… -
Mother's Day Embroidery Brooch
8 May 2012 | 2:12 pmIf you've been following this blog, then these brooches might look familiar to you. They were inspired by this post I wrote a while back. Only this time I decided to skip a step making them easy to whip up for a last minute Mother's Day Gift. Instead of creating the embroidery myself, I salvaged pieces from worn out tea towels. So really, all you're doing is sewing a tiny pillow. Here's the how-to: Supplies: Tea towel already embroidered - look for these at the thrift store. Since you'll be cutting it up, it doesn't matter if it's stained. You should pay no…
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Geek Crafts
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The Sacred Order of Geeks Infographic
16 May 2012 | 12:32 pmThe Best Colleges Online has posted an infographic entitled The Sacred Order of Geeks that mentions various types of geek like Apple Geek, Star Wars Geek, Film Geek and… wait for it… Craft Geek. It describes a Craft Geek as: Calls televisions “picture boxes” Can knit from zero to bivouac in 6.8 seconds Is on a first-name basis with the staff at Jo-Ann Fabrics and Home Depot I’ve no idea what the television comment means or has to do with us crafty geeks. What do you think in general about this infographic? The Sacred Order of Geeks Infographic -
Tutorial Tuesday: Leia Headband!
15 May 2012 | 4:00 pmThe folks over at NicNacNoodle have cooked you up a scrummy Princess Leia headband tutorial. The best bit is ,you don’t have to knit or crochet or anything like that! Infact this’d be a great rainy day project to keep the kids busy (and keep them geeky!) Now you can dress up as Princess Leia without using 3 tins of hairspray, WINNING! Go to the tutorial at NicNacNoodle tutorials at Geekcrafts Star Wars crafts costumes at Geekcrafts -
Felted Darwin Bust
14 May 2012 | 2:00 amNeedle felted naturalist Spring is starting to turn into summer. Change is in the air. Squirrels are finding their autumn treasures. Some lucky acorns will grow into mighty trees. Does are throwing baby showers for one and another in the woods and birds are looking for some action. I have a feeling my favorite naturalist enjoyed this time of year. My hats off to The Greedy Crocodile for her felted busts. If you are more of a physics or literature kind of person, her shop includes some luminaries from those fields. She’s also got an amazing sculpture of my girl, Marie Curie. I… -
One Doll Painter to Rule Them All
13 May 2012 | 11:06 pmAllow me to introduce you to Noel Cruz, re-painter of dolls. He takes dolls that are mass-produced to look like celebrities/characters and refashions them to look more realistic and lifelike. While he has (re)created literally hundreds of dolls, from Bette Davis to Robert Pattinson, of particular interest to us geeks is his work on J.R.R. Tolkien‘s characters from Lord of the Rings. Behold Aragorn and Arwen, as recreated by his very precise brushstrokes. The Before and After shots are very impressive – the Before’s look so flat, and the After’s look like they belong… -
Nintendo Love – Sunday Treasury
13 May 2012 | 11:42 amThis week’s treasury is brought to you by the original NES.
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house on hill road
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Crafting a cool and a warm summer
16 May 2012 | 10:48 amI'm anticipating the end of the school year by lining up portable projects for summer crafting. The girls finish 4th and 6th grades next Thursday (I know - time flies!) and are gearing up for a busy summer. I'll be driving to and fro, as well as waiting during practices (field hockey and swimming) and taking some road trips so handwork is definitely in order. I also like to have something to work on in the evenings, in front of the TV - if I don't, my hands are busy feeding my mouth food I do not need. So really, it's a diet necessity. First up, I am super excited about… -
For the love of Liberty, the end
11 May 2012 | 5:21 pmPeople, I have been holding out on you. I finished the Liberty quilt awhile back, three weeks ago give or take a couple of days. It has been happily residing on our king sized bed since and we have been slumbering quite happily below it. I love this quilt just like I knew I would. It is backed in an aqua free spirit voile (water). I bought 7 yards and railroaded it with all the little Liberty scraps in a patchwork strip down the middle. The combination of the Tana Lawn on the front and the voile on the back is dreamy. DREAMY. It is super soft and a bit silky, with not much weight at all. To… -
KCWC: Day 7
30 Apr 2012 | 5:59 pmJane got a Tova of her own, but she didn't want a dress so I made her the top. Just like with Kate's, I sewed the bottom half of the placket closed. When she tried it on before I hemmed it, she thought it was too long so I cut 4.5" off the bottom. Once I had it hemmed up, I thought it might have been better a smidge longer. But, hey, Jane likes it and it fits so it's a win in my book. I had a TON of fun sewing for my girls this past week. Thanks, Meg, for hosting a great challenge! I look forward to the next one...I've already got some ideas! -
KCWC: Days 5 & 6
29 Apr 2012 | 9:26 amThanks for all the nice comments and suggestions on my last post. I, too, had thought to put a tank top under the Wiksten Tank dress, but it still didn't work. Drat. My bet is that it will fit next summer and until then, it's mighty cozy for sleeping. Based on a couple of comments saying that the Tova is sized smaller than the tank, I went ahead and sewed the Tova dress for Kate. I cut it out and sewed most of it on day 5. On day 6, I sewed the collar on and it was done. It fits! I did opt to make it sleeveless so it'd get some wear immediately. It was easy to do. I just bound… -
KCWC: Day 4
26 Apr 2012 | 8:18 pmI taped the pdf download of the Wiksten Tank together last night (day 3) and cut it out (size XS) and sewed up the dress version for day 4. So cute, right? It's too big for Jane. I'm bummed. I thought it looked kind of big when I cut it out, but I forged ahead because the girls were at school and I didn't have a body to try it on. The main issue is that the neckline is too low. It's also a smidge big overall, but if the neckline were ok, we could belt it and call it good. No go. Note to self: trust your gut. BUT not all is lost - Kate had not yet tried it on. And although…
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apronista
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Family Room Furniture: It’s What’s Within That Counts - Things To Search For Within An Upholstery Frame
10 May 2012 | 5:22 pmYou will find two fundamental materials utilized in upholstered furniture frames utilized in making family room furniture. They're wood and plywood. It is a fact that metal can be used in certain frame parts. Fiber board and flakeboard will also be utilized in some marketing frames, but many producers use lumber frames, plywood frames or some combination of these two materials.Solid lumber may be the traditional upholstered furniture frame material-used since it is easily labored, relatively affordable, easily available, and it is durable and lengthy lasting being used. The complex shapes… -
Beautiful Barcelona - Easy Travel Guide
10 May 2012 | 5:18 pmBeautiful town of Barcelona, capital of Catalonia (a Spain's province), is found on the shoreline from the Mediterranean And Beyond and outlined at either finish by 2 river deltas. Barcelona may be the second biggest city in The country after its capital Madrid. Barcelona includes a population of just one.5 million, over 4 million including and surrounding suburbs. The assorted, eventful good reputation for the town goes back 4,000 years towards the first pay outs by ancient maqui berry farmers. Later it grew to become a Roman colony, the Visigoth's capital, after which it received Moorish… -
Why Custom Cabinets Be More Effective Suited Than Generic Ones
10 May 2012 | 5:07 pmAn element of your house that lots of people often overlook may be the cabinets - they’re basically set up in all the rooms of your house, in the kitchen and also the bathroom towards the garage and also the sleeping rooms. Because we pay little focus on our cabinets, many people are enticed to simply buy some generic ones from the muebles baratos store if this involves remodeling or building their house. If it is your present situation, hopefully these points will assist you to convince you that custom cabinets are a far greater option:Lots of people develop a restoration or develop a home… -
Search engine optimization Services and also the Position of the Website
10 May 2012 | 4:54 pmSearch engine optimization services are recognized for having your web site to the greatest possible ranking in search engines like google. Search engine optimization, also called seo, helps you to achieve greater ratings for the website advertising media are searching on the internet search engine. The outcomes from the workings of the Search engine optimization company won't ever appear overnight however they can help keep your place and optimize your site. Whenever we make use of the term place, we're mentioning to the existence of website and it is visibility towards the customers. This… -
Ideas for intimate life
10 May 2012 | 4:46 pmIf situations are cool down inside your bed room, take a look at your nearest sex shop its the solutions. Filled with all the sexy toys, costumes, lubrication, masturbatory helps, and much more that you will need, a sexshop will help you warmth things support a lot more than you imagined.Everyone's sexual needs will vary, along with a good sex shop can offer the range to satisfy each of them. In the more prevalent toys like dildos, vibes, and male masturbation toys towards the esoteric, for example toys targeted toward kinks and fetishes, an excellent sexshop will carry all the items you are…
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Design Mom
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Olive Us Launch! Episode 1: Gardening
16 May 2012 | 8:44 amIt’s here! Olive Us has officially launched. Tiger in a Jar — the amazing video crew who put this together — has been working round the clock to finish up the edits. And I’m crazy excited about how it turned out! I hope you are too. : ) I can’t wait to hear what you think of it. Things you can do to join in the fun: - Watch our pilot episode. It’s called Garden Day. It was made with love! - Check out the new Olive Us website. You can find out more about the show there, including FAQs and bios of the kids. There’s even a video of Ben Blair talking about the… -
Design Mom Asks: Childhood Memories
16 May 2012 | 6:29 amI love being a grown-up. It’s honestly one of the greatest jobs I’ve ever had. They let me drive a car, vote, buy an expensive piece of art or shoes if I so choose, and have six children! Total bonus. But sometimes I miss the carefree days of my childhood, when responsibilities were few and I didn’t have to drive a car or wear shoes! I’m curious: What’s the one thing you miss most about being a kid? A few friends were kind enough to reach into their memories and share their favorites with us. Let the conversation begin! Kate at Explore with Twine: The lack of responsibility. I… -
Dos Family
15 May 2012 | 10:28 amAny time I want a wholly realistic dose of living with kids, I head over to Dos Family. I adore those two women and their cool broods! And they have the most genius and free ideas about designing kids’ spaces. There are IKEA rings on which to swing above beds and wallpaper to color on a whim and messes. Lots of messes. Sometimes I wish I was a little better with the lots of messes part, don’t you? P.S. — Running a lot late on this week’s Living With Kids tour, mostly due to an hour or so scrolling through past interviews! Remember this one? And this one? So many good… -
Shops in Trucks
15 May 2012 | 6:35 amAnna sent me a link to this article about Shops in Trucks and I loved it! The topic reminded me of one of the panels at Mom 2.0, where we heard from Pilar Guzman, the Editor-in-Chief of Martha Stewart Living. She mentioned the magazine loved highlighting creative entrepreneurs who had left Corporate America and were pursuing their dreams on tiny farms, in small studios and backyard workshops. And that in the long-standing tradition of entrepreneurs, they had to know everything about their business — how to make the product, but also how to program the website and handle social media too. -
Ask Design Mom: Spacing Kids
14 May 2012 | 7:30 amQuestion: Hi Gabrielle! Could you please give me some advice? My baby is turning 3 this year and I’m thinking about getting pregnant again. How did you decide to space your kids? How do you know it’s time to have another one or if you’re done? I appreciate your thoughts. — Thanks, Jeannie. Answer: Wow. That’s a big question, Jeannie! But I’m game. As far as spacing goes, in my head, I always thought I’d have babies about two years apart until I was done. But that never happened. Here’s what did happen: Ralph and Maude are 18 months apart. Maude and…
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Carrie Cahill Mulligan
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Hockey Words of Wisdom
9 May 2012 | 5:49 pmLots of you know that I’m a hockey addict. For 2/3 of the year, you can find me at the local rink nearly every day of the week (I rest on Saturdays). How is that possible? Well, there’s learn-to-play class … Continue reading → -
My 1st Television Interview Redux
4 May 2012 | 4:00 pmIn 2009, I was interviewed for the Concord Arts Telefest. For about a month afterwards, Concord TV posted the clip on their website, but eventually it went away. Thanks to the very nice folks at Concord TV, I recently received … Continue reading → -
Collaborative Art-to-Wear: CCM Felt Hat with Jane Kaufmann Raku Button
1 May 2012 | 2:53 pmOne of the things I love about being a member of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen is getting to know so many talented artists in every media: not just fiber, but wood, metal, leather, photography, paper, glass, and clay. … Continue reading → -
Clavicle Surgery Update & Our Sincere Thanks
23 Apr 2012 | 4:53 pmAt Andy’s appointment with the orthopedic doctor (following his serious bike wreck ten days ago), we learned that, while most collar bone fractures heal on their own, his was more severe. We scheduled surgery to screw a titanium plate to … Continue reading → -
The CCM hat decision
19 Apr 2012 | 9:23 amReblogged from Knitting In Flashes: Remember a few weeks ago when I finished my Carrie Cahill-Mulligan hat? Well, I finally decided what I was going to do with the brim. Paisley. I love paisley and found some generic paisley shapes to use as … Continue reading →
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Mayfly
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vistors welcome
20 Apr 2012 | 12:18 pmHello! Guess what?! N's little fairy garden has had some visitors! First Violet (the flower fairy) stopped by and gave her a note and four teeny tiny flower pots. He asked for a bed, so she quickly outfitted the house with one and some furniture from her doll house. And then the other night Daisy (the flower fairy) stopped in and left her a little mailbox so they all can exchange notes. N left a note with a drawing and Buttercup answered her back. And then Papa brought her some tiny garden gnomes to keep watch when the fairies aren't around. She is loving it! We big people have been busy… -
her fairy garden
4 Apr 2012 | 7:58 pmLast spring my mom's friend and neighbor, Gloria, and her little granddaughter made a fairy garden. It sits on a pedestal and has a little cottage and plants and moss and some itty bitty garden furniture. N has to stop and visit it often. I admit I do too- it's REALLY cute. I thought I took some photos of it before, but I can't seem to hunt them down. N began pestering me to help her make one right away. My mom and dad gave us the hypertufa mix. I was trying to think of a way to make a mold for a square house, but then a few days ago talking with my mom, we came up with a much easier idea: a… -
the new dining table
24 Mar 2012 | 1:39 pmThe table is finally done! I cleaned and waxed the base of the table and all of the wood on the chairs, and then started sanding the top. I sanded, and sanded, and sanded... all through spring break. I sanded while the children pulled each other in the wagon up and down the sidewalk. I sanded while I should be making dinner. I sanded until I sanded through the veneer in a few spots. Oops! There were (still are) funny bubbles in the surface, I suppose where water got under the veneer at some point in its past. After seeing the plywood underneath peek through in those few areas, I took it much… -
mommy's little entrepreneur
23 Mar 2012 | 5:29 pmJack, my very clever son, has started his own little business. He's making hand-carved jump ropes! If you have a minute, take a look at his etsy shop. He's really excited. His next product is in the r & d stage right now. Man, I love this boy. -
the photos say it all
19 Mar 2012 | 10:12 am
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Happy Zombie
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Winterkist: Market, Goodies and a Giveaway
15 May 2012 | 7:47 pmI’m ready to go to Market - all my Winterkist samples sewn, all my photos taken, all my lovely email answered, all my clothes packed and all my hairs dyed. I even managed to get my freebie pattern ready for the printer on the day of the deadline and not after. The earth just tilted on it’s axes a little bit. All that’s left now is to pick up Mo, and off to Kansas City we go for our Mo & Mo Go To MO adventure! My freebie pattern for Winterkist is going to be available on both Lecien websites any day now. Whew, I got it done just in the nick of time. The… -
The Traveling Quilts Bee - Round 4
13 May 2012 | 8:37 pmRound 4 of the Traveling Quilts Bee has again made it’s way to my house. I now have Alissa’s quilt-in-progress with the addition’s of Elizabeth’s quilt-werks and Heather’s quilt-werks. The QIP started with Alissa’s center block, which Elizabeth built around it, Heather built on to the right side, and then I added to the top and left side (if you view the photo in Flickr, you can mouse over the photo and internetgalaticamagicly see who did what). Bottom right is Alissa’s “starter block”. I crazy love the citron-ish yellow (Art… -
Gran Flakes
10 May 2012 | 1:21 amLast February the Portland Modern Quilt Guild had a very special visitor - Kathy Miller of Michael Miller Fabrics. It was a fun and so very interesting evening, but nothing could top the excitement when Kathy handed out color cards of Michael Miller’s dreamy new Cotton Couture solids to everyone. It was definitely an Oprah handing-out-keys-to-new-cars moment. A color card for you, and a color card for you… We also learned that Michale Miller Fabrics chose our guild to participate in a block challenge, and the winning blocks would be made into a quilt and displayed in the… -
The Traveling Quilts Bee - Round 3
24 Apr 2012 | 4:17 pmRound 3 of the Traveling Quilts Bee has made it’s way to my house. I now have Elizabeth’s quilt-in-progress (here) and the addition of the dazzling blocks Heather made in Round 2 (sorry - that flickr photo is no longer available). The beauty of this round robin bee is that the rules are really liberal - some participants are building to the quilt-in-progress (QIP) rounds, and some participants are making building materials. I’m too chicken to use someone’s building materials (ie, Heather’s beautiful blocks) for fear I’ll muck them up, so I’m… -
Progress
21 Apr 2012 | 3:03 pmI have to throw something on my blog so the first thing I see is not me with a toilet seat cover on my head. Speaking of which, my mom told a lady at her gym what I and my girlfriends did, and the lady replied that she used to do stuff like that in high school, too. Awkward. I belong to the Traveling Quilts bee, and up until recently - we were not allowed to show our round robin progress other than peeks. Not saying there was public outcry, or veils of threats (there may or may not be a table flipper in the group)… but the secrecy ban has been lifted, all who want to watch all…
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One more Moore
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Happy Mothers Day!
14 May 2012 | 12:08 amI got the largest Mother's Day card ever from Henry this year. It was so sweet. It's been busy and hectic but I think I've finally turned a corner and am ready to be back in this space. We have a lot of change coming in the next few months and we are taking one day at a time. We have a fun week ahead with a birthday and an anniversary. Can't wait to share. Happy Mother's Day to all the Mamas out there! XO -
My trip via Instagram
24 Apr 2012 | 12:11 amI went though approx. 4 tanks of gas in about 6 days, but oh, it was so great. I drove though Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut & New York. Cooking class was awesome. Day out with Emily was fantastic. We popped into the sweetest little New England town & did a little shopping. I do confess that I bought ribbon from that very ribbon tower. Emily and Ivy- my dates for the day. Then it was back to Boston for the day (I have nary a photo). It was mostly all of us driving by our old aparments and hitting some fun local hot spots. Friday we drove down to NYC. Got in line… -
The trip
19 Apr 2012 | 11:19 pmI took the red eye out on Monday night and landed here in Boston on Tuesday a.m. Eyes red and going on about 3 hours of sleep, I rented my car and headed straight up to Vermont for a cooking class. I'd been on the waiting list for a couple of weeks and the night before I flew out I received notice that a spot had opened up for the Bread 101 class and I was in (yeah!)The class was up at King Arthur Flour in Norwich and was so great. You know that I have always had problems with bread so I had big expectations for learning the tricks of the trade. The instructor was amazing and… -
Well, hello there...
16 Apr 2012 | 12:34 amI dusted off the old sewing machine on Friday. It's been a long, long time since I've sewn anything and there's a baby on the way (not mine) so I had to get cracking. I've never sewn triangles before but I decided to go for it. I've always avoided them because it's just all that many more lines you have to try to line up and it just seemed like a headache I wasn't emotionally stable or ready for. I stick to squares & stripes because they are so forgiving and easy. But, the quilting gods were with me and for the most part, they lined up okay. I called… -
Rainbows
18 Mar 2012 | 1:38 pmWe went for it- we dyed the noodles rainbow colors and took them to the get-together Saturday night. These shorter, wider noodles were easier for the kids to thread (we just used yarn) and so they made up pretty quickly. Also, completely inspired by Pinterest, we made our own little version of the rainbow & pot of gold using mini rainbow twizzlers (that we found in with the Easter candy). And now, well, I just want to sew something. I haven't sewn anything in a really long time. I'm really missing it. I'm thinking maybe a baby quilt. We shall see...
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Uncommon Grace
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1 May
1 May 2012 | 12:32 pmOK, so I failed at A Week in the Life. I don't know what happened, I just couldn't get into it! Anyway, we have been packing and packing and packing. I'll admit that pretty much all that's been accomplished is the basement (my sewing/craft room and the kids' toys, along with almost all of our books). I have been told by a reliable source that the craft space and toys are the two hardest areas in a house, because there's just so much stuff to deal with. So hopefully it's only going to get easier from here. It always seems like when you start packing,… -
26 April
26 Apr 2012 | 11:34 pmI only took one picture today. Last night, after I finished my homework at 1:00am, I discovered that the printer was out of ink. So, this morning before class, I had to rush out to get another cartridge. But somehow, I thought I needed the blue cartridge, but it was actually one of the other colors that was out. Oops. My husband had taken James with him to work today, and the girls stayed home alone (for the first time!) while I went to class. I was nervous about it, but they were fine, and my class is less than 5 minutes from our house, anyway. Class was wonderful; the lecture was on the… -
25 April
26 Apr 2012 | 12:48 amI decided to do a Week in the Life series again this year. I had forgotten that this week was the week for it until I saw a few of my Facebook friends talking about it. A few people also decided to start today and go Wednesday to Wednesday, so I committed to joining them. I enjoyed it so much when I did it last year (although I petered off at the end of the week), so I knew I really wanted to do it again. Fiona was eating chocolate chips here. These are supposed to be for my fabric and other sewing stuff. I woke up this morning feeling kind of down. Yesterday was such an objectively good day. -
21 April
21 Apr 2012 | 12:03 pmOh, my poor little neglected blog. I have a milestone birthday to write about, and will, but for now at least wanted to pop in and let you all know how I'm doing. In the last 5 weeks, I've had three visits to the hospital and two surgeries for my kidney stone. It doesn't seem like a kidney stone should be that dramatic, but this one apparently was. There was a slight complication with my second surgery and I'm still not feeling that great. Hopefully by the end of next week, when I get my stent out, things should start to look up. Also, we lost our Lucy-dog on March 24. -
30 March
30 Mar 2012 | 4:29 pm18 days ago, my baby boy turned six. (The next day I went to the hospital with kidney stones, more on that later, but it explains the lateness of his birthday post.) This boy. He lights up my life, and terrorizes it, sometimes, too. This is going to sound funny, but I think I can already notice a little change in him since his birthday. He seems bigger, more sure, a little more patient. And he learned how to ride a two-wheeler last weekend. Happy Six, buddy! You are going to have the best year, I can feel it.
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SouleMama
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a simple skirt
16 May 2012 | 6:55 amAh....with a little bit of a break from each other and a bit of stubbornness persistence, this skirt and I have found our peace! (Her horse swing, you might be wondering, is from here.) The fabric is Lotta Jansdotter's Ruta... -
treasures found
15 May 2012 | 6:05 amIt's been some time since we had a little thrifty show-and-tell, so shall we stroll through those Brimfield treasures I brought home? I was quite happy to be browsing the eye candy there, not entirely certain I would come home... -
on mother's day
14 May 2012 | 7:33 amOn Mother's Day....vases full of 'flowers' delivered throughout the day, glitter glitter and more glitter on the handmade cards, freeing butterflies from the constraints of a six year old's bedroom, eating ice cream cones, getting the heart pumping with swarming... -
SouleMama Sponsor ~ Hayfork Wine ~
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SouleMama Sponsor ~ Barefoot Books ~
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Yarn Harlot
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On Wings
15 May 2012 | 1:33 pmYesterday's day off seems to have sort of been what I needed. I've still got a bit of a stuffy nose and cough, but I've turned a corner for sure, because it's clear that I'm going to live, and I don't mind that, which isn't something I can say about every day of the last week. I really did spend yesterday doing something close to nothing - and made excellent progress on my wingspan, though I thought for sure I would finish it, and that didn't happen. Against my will, I fell asleep on the chesterfield, and as I'm sure many of you have noticed, holding knitting is far less effective than… -
Jammie Day
14 May 2012 | 3:07 pmI got up this morning and staggered downstairs, making only a minor attempt to cough up my right lung as I did so - which is a considerable improvement in my health, so I put in a load of laundry and made coffee and surveyed the disaster that we're calling a home. Joe and Sam were on their own for a week, and it shows. Sure, they do dishes, and cook and clean - Joe had fresh sheets on the bed for me when I arrived home, and I noted the freshly cleaned bathroom with as much glee as I could muster, but when I'm not here, the house just sort of comes unglued. That's the only way I know how… -
Dashing
9 May 2012 | 6:03 pmI'm finding it really hard to blog this week, but I'm going to try and do better. I'm travelling and teaching, driving my car around Lake Erie. So far it seems a lot like sleep, drive, teach, drive, sleep, drive, teach - you get the idea. I'm also struggling with what I've been trying to convince myself is a bad cold, but is seeming more and more like the plague as it refuses to give up its hold on me. I stagger into the hotel room and collapse into the closest bed each night and think about blogging for about 20 seconds before falling asleep in a nest of tissues, tea and bottles of… -
Dear Kelly
4 May 2012 | 3:36 pmI know it's hard for you, to be Auntie Kelly and to be so far away from little Lou, so that's part of the reason I wasn't really totally pissed when you dropped off a basket of baby sweater chunks (with no pattern, I'm just saying) and high-tailed it home to Madagascar, leaving behind only the admonishment to make sure Lou didn't outgrow the sweater before I sewed it up and dropped it off. Also, the Auntie's have to stick together, so I told you I would sew it up, but then I sort of didn't. I saw Lou on Saturday, and then I was going to see him again last night for a little… -
A New Retreat
3 May 2012 | 2:22 pmAs we were weaving in all the loose ends from our colour retreat last November, we started throwing around ideas for future retreats, what would be different, what would be fun. We were looking at some of the feedback we got, and noticed that many knitters had pointed out that our current class structure (a dye class, a knitting class, a spinning class) was fun, but left out those knitters who don’t (yet) spin. We sat down with the fabulous staff at Port Ludlow, and started to talk about what we could do instead of spinning, and the very first suggestion was brilliant, and we’re doing it.
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My Paper Crane
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Wednesday Working – Hand Stitching
16 May 2012 | 7:34 amWorking working, and always with some iced coffee ;) I’ve actually been making cold brew coffee for myself most nights/mornings, so good! -
How To Tuesday – Cross stitch Cat
15 May 2012 | 7:44 amToday I wanted to share with you a little cat face cross stitch pattern that I made. Even if you have never cross-stitched before, its really easy to learn! This video I found teaches you all the basics in just five minutes (it really is that easy!) You can print my pattern here. You can always change the colors to make the cat match your own cat too :) A nice little project for those days when you are feeling catty :) -
Philadelphia 2012 Art Star Craft Bazaar
14 May 2012 | 11:23 amI hope that everyone had a lovely Mother’s Day yesterday! My weekend was spent on a little road trip to Philly with one of my very best Momma friends–my sister in law Amanda. We left Friday night for a weekend in Philly, selling my goods at Art Star’s Craft Bazaar. The weather we pretty much perfect both days. Thanks so very much to everyone who came out and said hello, it was so nice to meet all of you! photo by Amanda Kenney We had a fun weekend staying up too late every night, eating cupcakes for breakfast (oh goodness red velvet cupcake with cream cheese frosting you… -
Sunday Links – Time For Tea
13 May 2012 | 7:23 amAlthough coffee will always have my heart, I’ve been taking some time each day to make myself a nice hot cup of tea. I love that it takes a few minutes to boil the water, and some time for the tea to steep. It’s perfect for a small break in the day to sit still and relax. First let’s talk about David’s Tea. Mostly found all over Canada (and it looks like NY too) I ordered my teas online and they arrived pretty quickly. I went with a few of their “cupcake teas” Ice Cream Cake & Birthday Cake. They both feature sprinkles and ice cream bits (looks like… -
The Vintage Heidi – Hansel And Gretel
12 May 2012 | 7:00 amToday’s book is a book & record from a community yardsale at the fair grounds. Walt Disney Presents the Story of Hansel and Gretel sadly there is not illustrator listed
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Apron Thrift Girl
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my birthday wish
20 Apr 2012 | 11:51 ammy wish May 28th, 2009 I wrote a blog post about a wish of mine. It included these two paragraphs below. "My goal for our next home is to create a sort of Mid Century Waldorf style. They seem to go hand in hand. I'm picturing Lazured walls, lots of mid century modern furniture, waldorf watercolor paintings mixed in with 60's art, lots of natural fibers such as wool & silk and of course a general feeling of warmth. This style represents my heart and soul and I want to display this in our home. Here is a link to some buildings Steiner designed and built. I'm really… -
Giveaway - 2 Tickets to The Apple Pushers Film
19 Apr 2012 | 1:02 pmThe Apple Pushers Film Would like a chance to see the film The Apple Pushers? Head on over to Flavorstitch for more details. “The Apple Pushers, written and directed by Mary Mazzio, narrated by Academy Award nominee Edward Norton, and underwritten by the Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund, follows immigrant street vendors who are rolling fresh fruits and vegetables into the inner cities of New York (where finding a fresh red ripe apple can be a serious challenge). These pushcart vendors, who have immigrated here from all parts of the world for different reasons, and who all have sacrificed… -
my birthday
17 Apr 2012 | 10:33 pmRaw Strawberry Cheesecake @ Cafe Gratitude in Berkeley My birthday was today. Another year older. Another year wiser? I hope so. I spend the day with my fabulous husband. We went to Berkeley where we shopped at Architectural Scrapyards, ate lunch at Cafe Gratitude, bought Modernism & Atomic Ranch Magazines (my 2 favorite) and visited shops on 4th Street. It was blissful. Tomorrow I receive the best birthday present ever. Dave asked me what I wanted way back in January. My wish was simple. For my facebook friends shhhhhhh. More details to come...... -
Thrift Share Monday - April 16
16 Apr 2012 | 8:45 amMid Century Modern Centaur Sagittarius The Thrift Season seems to have officially arrived in Sonoma County. Our paper's ad section & Craigslist was full of estate sales, yard sales, garage sales and rummage sales. Did you get out this weekend? Saturday morning Keiran and I were out the door early in search of a rummage sale. We arrived at the sale about 10 minutes later and discovered that it was much smaller than we had expected. We bought a few things and then headed back to my neighborhood where we should have stayed in to begin with. It was two blocks from my house that I found… -
Just Between Friends Consignment Sale
13 Apr 2012 | 10:19 pmThis weekend you might want to head on over to the Sonoma Fairgrounds for the Bay Area's Largest Children's Sale Event. Come to the Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Grace Pavilion for incredible bargains at the Just Between Friends Consignment Sale. My favorite areas to shop are the toys, craft areas and shoes. Cerys loves combing through the girls section in search of clothes. There are thousands and thousands of toys, exersaucers, swings, strollers and clothes, clothes, clothes for sale. This fabulous thrifting event will be open Saturday 10 a.m - 3 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. - 2…
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Hex messenger bag cover [Flickr]
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Hex messenger prism [Flickr]
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Hex Messenger Bag [Flickr]
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Hexie Hipster Bag [Flickr]
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Hexie Hipster Bag -small [Flickr]
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Drawn
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Rebecca Sugar writes some of the best songs for Adventure Time,...
14 May 2012 | 1:32 pmRebecca Sugar writes some of the best songs for Adventure Time, and she also writes some of the best stories for the show. This is an earlier work of hers that demonstrates the further depth of her brilliance. (via Cartoon Brew TV #21: Singles | Cartoon Brew) -
What a beautiful way to spend 8 minutes! This stop-motion...
14 May 2012 | 10:26 amWhat a beautiful way to spend 8 minutes! This stop-motion animation, carved out of foam and made entirely of highlights and shadows, follows the life (from pre-birth!) of a scientist obsessed with time. Gorgeous. It has a ginormous list of (well-deserved) awards. And you can see some making-of shots here. (via The Eagleman Stag: A BAFTA Winning Stop-Motion Short Film by Mikey Please | Colossal) -
Jack Davis was born in Atlanta, Georgia on December 2nd 1924. He...
14 May 2012 | 9:55 amJack Davis was born in Atlanta, Georgia on December 2nd 1924. He had his first piece of work published in Tip Top comics at the age of twelve in December 1936. In his teens he carried on working for different pubications, then in 1952 he became one of the founders of the well-known American humour magazine ‘Mad’. (via Voices Of East Anglia & hat-tip to Kevin Church!) Ah, Mad Magazine’s Jack Davis! :) And if you’re under 35 you may not know that at one time, movie posters were allowed to have word bubbles on them. According to this post, Davis was once the highest paid illustrator in… -
“I KNOW THAT VOICE” is a new documentary on...
11 May 2012 | 9:12 am“I KNOW THAT VOICE” is a new documentary on voice-over acting by John Di Maggio. While I’m generally in the “don’t show me how the magic trick work because then you ruin the magic” camp when it comes to seeing behind-the-scenes anything in animation, I admit I laughed pretty hard when I watched Billy West as Dr Zoidberg say: “Young lady, bring me a sandwich from the dumpster.” Also, June Foray is still alive?! -
explore-blog: Maurice Sendak’s unreleased drawings
9 May 2012 | 1:36 pmexplore-blog: Maurice Sendak’s unreleased drawings
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Doll
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and a lumberjack
14 May 2012 | 6:30 pmrevisiting an old friend (design). Hope everyone had a great weekend! It was gorgeous here in Boston. -
Wow and an Owl!
10 May 2012 | 5:10 pmLook, look, Look! I won this gorgeous moth when Mister Finch celebrated his 2nd blog birthday- Lucky me! I am so thrilled!!! His work is amazing and I’ve been stalking his Etsy shop for a while, looking for the perfect piece (usually what I want has just sold). This is the best though! I am going to find the right spot in my studio to hang it up. Then I can get back to his shop and start to shop again- I think my moth might need a friend. And, I finished up this owl. I was in the mood for a quick project and this owl body was already sewn and stuffed. Of course I can make any project… -
yesterday and today
8 May 2012 | 7:02 pmYesterday I went to the Antique and Vintage Textile Show in Sturbridge, MA. It is about an hour drive from my house and well worth it. There are some amazing things to see- it is like a museum but you can touch everything. Somehow I forgot to bring my camera- oops! If you want to go, there is another show in July and also September. May and September are the big shows, July is a lot quieter. I had fun looking at amazing antique toile fabrics- the originals that most of what I use is reproduced from. I bought buttons. I hadn’t planned on focusing on that, but I never seem to know until I… -
pirate #2
6 May 2012 | 3:55 pmmore of the skeleton fabric but this time in black. He has long sideburns. 2 pirate pals. This is the what my son is doing in England- so amazing! -
pirate with forked beard
5 May 2012 | 3:28 pmBig News! I will be in San Francisco at the Renegade Market on July 21 and 22. I’m so excited and I hope to see you there! I’ve had a crazy week that somehow shattered my focus. I seem to be going in all directions and am trying to force myself back on track. I need to focus on finishing all the pieces I’ve started! Isn’t this amazing skeleton toile? I thought it needed to be a pirate. I lightened up this photo so you can see the design of the fabric. It started out black and white and I over-dyed it with blue.
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PaMdora's Box
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Inspiration Fortune Cookie for PechaKucha #6
11 May 2012 | 8:30 pmIt’s great to get these little messages now and then to keep you going. Thanks Little Tokyo, our neighborhood Japanese restaurant, I needed this! All week I’ve been trying to get ready for PechuKucha #6 at the Creamery Arts Center. I’d kind of planned on presenting my 20×20 images of artists’ portraits done in iPhonegraphy, but had to widen it to just iPhone portraits in general. Finding my stuff sprinkled over the internet, between computer and phone has been a challenge, and continuity is another. Also I’ve had to be careful about my work habits so as not… -
Keep Your Head in the Game: 7 ideas for keeping your mind on creative projects
29 Apr 2012 | 8:00 amAfter hearing the phrase “Keep Your Head in the Game” at a meeting, I spent the weekend thinking about what it meant to me. I suppose it’s probably a sports term, but the phrase reminded me how I’m sure that my subconscious mind can work on creative projects, event when my body can’t. This list isn’t really about time or project management. It’s a list of some techniques that I use to try to “keep my head in the game” — to keep my brain working, thinking, and developing ideas for creative projects or problem-solving, even during… -
If you don’t have a window, at least make sure you can see the world
8 Apr 2012 | 10:24 amI’ve been working the last few weeks to clean up and organize my studio to make an area for framing and collage art. Actually, the work has spilled out the door of my one-room studio and into the warehouse. Since we don’t have any windows in the warehouse, it’s fun to look at the world map instead. And I just had a thought it would be fun on the world map to mark cities that I’m hair-ified, kind of like other people mark cities they’ve traveled to, I could mark the cities that I’ve turned into world class hair monuments. It’s been a while since… -
New iPad drawings
20 Mar 2012 | 1:09 pmFor Valentine’s Day I got a new iPad — well actually I had to wait a month before the new iPad came out, but it was definitely worth the wait! The new iPad has a great camera so I’m trying a new process where I take a photo of my sketchbooks with the iPad camera and then trace the drawing in InkPad, which is an iPad app. I’m getting better at drawing directly on the iPad using both a stylus and my finger. These angels are traces of my hand doodles, and the woman I call Louise was drawn completely on the iPad. All these different sources of drawings I combine into a… -
Portrait of an Artist: Carla’s Collections
10 Feb 2012 | 6:56 pmYou can learn a lot about a person by the things they collect, and the stories they tell about those objects. A collected object often has a history of how it was found, when and where. Or was it gifted? Then there is the story of who gave it and why. Maybe it was abandoned, and if so, there is a rescue story. Sometimes objects have been altered. Sometimes there’s a mystery — Who made it? How was it made? How old is it? What is it?? For an artist like Carla who uses found objects in the creation of art, the way objects are collected, organized, and stored is a window into their…
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Penny Sanford Designs
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Can I Stash Spray Paint?
10 May 2012 | 11:07 pmOne can build a "stash" of colorful spray paints, can one not? What started out as a "Just bring me all the spray paint cans you can find in any of the farm buildings" has turned into a spray paint quest, if you will.Remember the insulting overabundance of Q-tips? That is my family's modus operandi. We buy something. We don't have a designated place for said purchased item to sit until it is needed, so we LOSE countless items and end up buying it again. I've gritted my teeth at this all my life. So after Mama died, I began a long, long, long journey of putting like things together. -
Hand Embroidering Felt Dogs
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Easter Rick Rack & Ribbon Tree
7 Apr 2012 | 7:41 pmThis "tree" with balls of colorful rick rack and ribbon was an idea I had for Christmas 2011 for the Sewing Room. Christmas came and went. Blue January came and went. Valentine's Day came and went. St. Patrick's Day...Now, with Easter weekend, I've almost finished my EASTER Rick Rack and Ribbon Tree! You may have heard me whining and moaning the past few years over the fact that I don't have any stash of ribbons and rick rack. From all the sewing my grandmother did, one would expect a magnificient stash of rick rack and ribbon. Grandma made beautiful embellished clothes for all of… -
Gamble Plantation Brooch
22 Mar 2012 | 5:48 pmHubby Gordon here. I shot this video of Penny working on the Gamble Plantation brooch. The Gamble Plantation is the only remaining sugar plantation in the state of Florida. It is now part of the Florida State Park system which commissioned Penny along with the UDC to create this brooch. Proceeds from the sale of this brooch go towards renovation of the historic home. -
Pinterest Interest
13 Mar 2012 | 12:34 amOk, I'm hooked on yet another form of Social Networking. Pinterest. It is something of a visual palate cleanser, like a sorbet course cleanses the palate in an elaborate multi-course meal. Here's my Pinterest account. At this moment it shows that I have "Pinned" 809 photos onto the appropriate design board in my collection of 43 design boards. One design board is just for organization projects that interest me. As often as I can, I share the link from which the photo originated. This Color Palate design board is just for photos that include the Tiffany Blue or Fortnum and Mason Eau de Nil…
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Spirit Cloth
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Sustain-ance
16 May 2012 | 9:17 amThis one seems to keep going. Thus the name Sustainance. I chose the newer version of the word sustenance, which usually refers to food... newly defined: simply that which keeps something in existence. (From the Urban Dictionary) That which keeps something in existence. Like the sun. Like community. Thinking a lot about that lately. The sun here has morphed into something a little bit egg shaped with all the handling. In this case, perfect. ...continued from here... -
Gathering Stones
15 May 2012 | 1:10 pmHere we go! Thank you Deanna.... four beautiful stones. I love how they were stitched to the paper. 4. We have 4! And one from me, that makes 5! I will be recording the gathering of the stones here and have created a category, a link in the side bar that will gather the posts for viewing. You can read the post about the stones here, where you will find a tutorial. Keep them simple. Just like this. -
Capturing moment
15 May 2012 | 9:05 amSo the cloth was flung on the floor. Just to see its size. It settled, moved by it's own breeze. Remembering the small journey. And before I turned it over, (because even though this looks like the side I will work on, it is the other side) I just had to wonder. Can I capture this. This movement? Because it has a sense of carrying. sweeping. Curling into. I do this a lot. Let the moment play out. For a while. It is almost a wind keeper. Continued from here. If you are not familiar with this project, click the link in the top menu bar. -
What is she thinking?
14 May 2012 | 10:43 amYou know, when you are really busy, when you have a list of things a mile long. To Do. Oh, you think, I better get going, do those things, I need to do those things. And then, well, you don't do those things. Instead you do something else. Anything else. Pick salad. Because it is there and a salad would be delicious. Or notice a little friend just going. This seems like quite a long break, because your little friend is going really slowly, but it is so soothing to watch each step measured and sure. Even if it is a journey to eat all the leaves off the trees. And then you line up a… -
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Craftster Community
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Re: apocalypse dress ( and new feather extensions )
16 May 2012 | 1:43 pmLove it! I think the only thing about it I don't like is the animal print, because I hate animal print. But, it works well in the dress anyways. Beautiful! -
Re: Journal for a month swap Round 2 - Sign up April 11-30. Send out June 14
16 May 2012 | 1:33 pmQuote from: Alexampersandra on Today at 08:06:47 AMIt's the halfway mark! Well, somewhere between yesterday and today was the halfway mark. Still... exciting!Isnt it crazy how fast this month is going by? -
Re: Jim Henson Swap Round 2 (signup 03/25-04/15 sendout 05/21/2012
16 May 2012 | 1:32 pmWent to the thrift store at lunch today and found some awesome Muppets goodies! One I am going to make into something and the others will be just a treat for my partner since I suck and failed to get it out on time. -
Re: Sock Monkey/ Sock Critter Swap Round 5: SU 05/01-05/15
16 May 2012 | 1:29 pmThink I'm going to make a couple Monkey's and see which one wants to play dress up!~ I'm really excited to get started! -
Re: Hair Accessories Swap Round 2 (Sign Ups 4/26/12 to 5/5/12 Send Outs 6/1/12)
16 May 2012 | 1:25 pmOOh three more things completed today I'm really enjoying myself making lots of little things for Spectrumsparksies daughter. I hope she will like them
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blankanvas
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intel & the flying laptops
16 May 2012 | 2:00 amSue the translator for the terrible translation but otherwise, it’s a refreshing commercial for Ultrabooks™. Well done, Venables Bell & Partners. QUICKIES 1. Adverblog (source) SHARE THE LOVE • Facebook • Twitter • LinkedIn • Pinterest • Google Plus • Email • RSS -
tidy ruler
16 May 2012 | 2:00 amRuler, pencil, and sharpener all rolled into one heck of a 1950s replica. Available at EURO12.00. QUICKIES 1. Buy a Tidy Ruler SHARE THE LOVE • Facebook • Twitter • LinkedIn • Pinterest • Google Plus • Email • RSS -
iphone wall mount
15 May 2012 | 10:00 pmStick your iPhone to the wall at USD15.00. QUICKIES 1. Buy a Dockem iPhone Wall Mount SHARE THE LOVE • Facebook • Twitter • LinkedIn • Pinterest • Google Plus • Email • RSS -
letterpress tray
14 May 2012 | 10:00 pmVintage letterpress tray made by Hamilton. Perfect for your rings, watches, necklaces and whatnot. Comes with ink smears of its previous life. Available at USD62.00. QUICKIES 1. Buy this letterpress tray SHARE THE LOVE • Facebook • Twitter • LinkedIn • Pinterest • Google Plus • Email • RSS -
ad people are not normal
14 May 2012 | 3:00 amI agree. QUICKIES 1. Co.Create (source) SHARE THE LOVE • Facebook • Twitter • LinkedIn • Pinterest • Google Plus • Email • RSS
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Wooster Collective
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Wooster in Sheboygan
11 May 2012 | 4:48 pmIf you are in Sheboygan join us for a presentation and salon at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center on Saturday May 19th from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. We will be presenting an overview of what is so inspriring about street art and discussing how the city could embrace street art in a major project to be realized in 2013. -
New Work from JORGE RODRÍGUEZ-GERADA
10 May 2012 | 11:08 amSoon after returning to Spain I was invited to go the Middle East. I went to the city of Manama in Bahrain to make a mural as part of the Alwan 338 festival put together by the Al Riwaq Art Space. Knowing the current situation there, I was a little apprehensive but a good friend working with the gallery explained the special nature of what the Al Riwaq Art Space was doing. I met some truly extraordinary people who believe in the role of contemporary art in their country's future. Against all odds they strive to change the barren artistic landscape that exists in Bahrain today. -
New Work From Specter
10 May 2012 | 10:46 amFrom Specter: I recently finished a wall in baltimore for Open Walls Baltimore it's a faux billboard that tells a story of a changing neighborhood through the adds. Hand painted as always. Its named "Confessions of a Billboard" -
One Not To Miss: Prune’s Holy River
10 May 2012 | 10:40 amWe're big fan's of Prune's work and this is one of her first be expositions in New York City. At Invisible Dog, opening night includes not-to-miss performances. -
Bella Gaia: Beautiful Earth an Experience by Kenji Williams
8 May 2012 | 3:13 pmMany of you know that we are supporter of EYEBEAM Art + Technology, a not-for-profit organization that combines technology and the arts to do amazing things which are mainly open source. Wonderful members of the street art community have been part of EYEBEAM such as Graffiti Research Lab and Steve Lambert. We would like to invite you to a special performance of BELLA GAIA: Beautiful Earth an Experience by Kenji Williams and supports EYEBEAM. This is a rare and unprecedented opportunity to see the award winning show which combines large-scale NASA imagery of the earth with live…
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mnartists.org: Articles
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A Twist of Intellect
14 May 2012 | 12:00 amWriter and artist Jennifer Nevitt profiles David Lefkowitz, a prolific, award-winning artist who conjures whole worlds with the simplest materials, behind whose work the driving idea, the novel view is primary.image: David Lefkowitz, "Elongated Stringy Schmutz". Oil on panel 2 x ½ inchesimage: David Lefkowitz, "Terrain Vague" series. 2011image: David Lefkowitz, "New Carterdale Holler," "Terrain Vague" series. 22 x 34 inches. 2011.image: David Lefkowitz, "Greater Cedarburg Valley," "Terrain Vague" series. 20 x 36 inches. 2011image: David Lefkowitz, "San Emmettwood Bay," "Terrain Vague"… -
Reads Dylan Hicks
10 May 2012 | 12:00 amWriter Jay Orff reviews Dylan Hicks's new novel, "Boarded Windows," an engaging tangle of competing stories and unreliable narrators with its own soundtrack (the accompanying new album "Sings Bolling Greene"), written by musician and writer Dylan Hicks.image: "Boarded Windows" by Dylan Hicks (May 2012, Coffee House Press)image: "Sings Bolling Greene" - the 'soundtrack' of original songs for "Boarded Windows" -
The Undance
8 May 2012 | 12:00 am"Dance," says our critic Lightsey Darst, "is not merely specialized movement, but also a way of seeing. Dance is a lens." She takes that dance lens outside the theater to the work-a-day world beyond, offering a guided tour through "the undance." -
The View from Crystal Bridges
3 May 2012 | 12:00 amWriter Camille LeFevre offers a dispatch from her recent trip down South to Bentonville, Arkansas, reporting back on the recently opened and oft critically dismissed "Walmart art museum," Crystal Bridges.image: Crystal Bridgesimage: One of the museum's building-linking "bridges"image: A view across the pondimage: On the "Art Trail" outside the museumimage: Photo by Camille LeFevreimage: Photo by Camille LeFevreimage: The "bridges" and galleries, seen from aboveimage: Looking through the window in one of Crystal Bridges' "reflection rooms" -
The Eternal Moment
30 Apr 2012 | 12:00 amCarl Atiya Swanson digs into the film "Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait" - screening for the MIA's "The Sports Show" through May 13 - and unearths death-defying creativity in the soccer-player's game and in the power of the right shared moment in time.image: Still from "Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait," directed by Douglas Gordon & Philippe Parrenoimage: Still from "Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait," directed by Douglas Gordon & Philippe Parreno
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Janet Bell
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Tiny originals
15 May 2012 | 12:57 pmAnyone blogging from an iPad, can you tell me how to make my pictures appear larger. I have tried adjusting settings and resizing but they become blurred, even though the original size is huge. Help? Answers on a postcard please xHere are another couple of originals I have done this week. I'm enjoying using softer colours. I'm in the studio all day tomorrow so will show you around. i can smell butternut squash and chorizo risotto cooking and my mouth is watering so a glass of wine is about to be poured and I wish you a good evening. Xx -
14 May 2012 | 11:45 am
14 May 2012 | 11:45 amSo, Lovely Lucy from over at attic 24 has asked me to show some more of my house, but I think I'll start with the garden, because if I'm honest my kitchen is a tip after guests this weekend and my sudden urge to paint six chairs yesterday. The aftermath now living on the kitchen table. I must say I'm not the tidiest of people, I dnt enjoy housework and I do love things,stuff,tat,treasure whatever you like to call it, so the house gets a bit full sometimes. I think that's how I would describe it at the moment, full..... A cull is in order but I just can't bear to part with any of it.And here… -
SUNDay painting
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Chair painting
13 May 2012 | 6:56 amThere is a funny shiny thing in the sky again, rare these days so I'm gonna take the opportunity to paint some chairs outside, ready for our new look kitchen/garden room(sounds posh doesn't it). We currently have a blue painted handmade kitchen which I love but we have dark brown floor tiles, which I hate so having just ordered 50 sqm of reclaimed Victorian floorboards to paint White this is the look I'm going for. Check back to watch the progress.All the book photos are from Selina Lakes Homespun style and the rest are from my kitchen. -
17 months old
12 May 2012 | 2:48 amTime flies doesn't it, nearly 17 months old. The sun IS shining so it's a Betty Flo (our camper van) kindofaday........- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad
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teesha's circus
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2 journal spreads in detail
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another drawing journal
14 May 2012 | 5:14 pmFound this Moleskine Calendar Journal that I started 4 years ago and did roughly a dozen pages in before it got shelved. Found it the other day and it's been a great little size to carry around with me. well...that was that. after one day of recording what I did, it was all over until 4 years later... -
stuff I love in los angeles
8 May 2012 | 12:45 pmWell...this isn't LA...it's a coffee shop in San Luis Obispo that we went to. This is EXACTLY what I would want my coffee shop to look like if I had one of my own. I think the name of it is Kreuzberg. There was only this little sign in front. Just a display that I was drawn to in a garden store. those crazy graffiti artists... ya gotta love 'em! This was a window display in a nail salon in the silver lake area of LA. Doesn't it make you want to get a set yourself?!! LOVE this business name. could be used for all types of… -
Pismo Beach, CA.
8 May 2012 | 11:56 amMy parents moved from WA. state a couple years ago to Pismo Beach (about 4 hours up the coast from Los Angeles) and we finally were able to get down to see them. This is their house. My mom has made several trips to Sweden in search of antiques to bring back and sell over the years. These are some of the carvings my dad has made. a lifesize mermaid my dad carved that sits in the hallway. a basket of ducks that we made as kids for my mom.We had a great couple of days with them. and will never forget the lemon butter BBQ'd oysters in Morro bay! One of… -
med city
8 May 2012 | 11:25 amNeed I say more as to where I have been lately? Yes...la la land...but not the fun kind of la la land. For the last few weeks now I have had excruciating pain in my forearm. It's taken 5 doctors now to determine what it is. They keep saying "well, this really isn't my department, you need to see so-and-so". Apparently it's a pinched nerve in my neck plus a fracture in my index finger plus maybe a couple other things on top of that. anyway... I'm SO over it...but the pain continues (even with the heavy meds) and so do the doctor's visits.In the midst of…
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Anahata Katkin
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14 May 2012 | 3:19 pm
14 May 2012 | 3:19 pmI've been having a special fascination with happiness as of late. Looking for the deeper meaning of it all ya know. These amazing illustrated graphics where spotted on "The Book of Face" (as Victoria calls it) and came from right... -
Painted Egg!
14 May 2012 | 9:49 amBeen loving Geninne lately and all the great sightings there! She's a seasoned collector and photographer and her blog is always amazing! Love this beautiful image and idea. Geninne Zlatkis painted a wooden egg for her fantasy nest. -
Art...Is: The Family
12 May 2012 | 7:36 pmOne of the true highlights of our North Shore experience was stumbling into the Art...Is family. With 11 children and two famous parents with a deep musical and artistic talent, this renegade family blows your mind! Literally we walked into... -
Oahu: North Shore Magic!
12 May 2012 | 7:00 pmI've seen a lot of beautiful places but the North Shore of Oahu is now in my top three favorites! There's something about this place that will keep me coming back as long as possible. This was my first time... -
First Stop: Honolulu
12 May 2012 | 5:40 pmWe've just returned from a wonderful adventure to Oahu, Hawaii. For some reason the people I've known have always said, "Nah you don't need to do Oahu". Maybe because of the hyped up touristy-vegas aspects of Waikiki, (umm like these...
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Judy Wise
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Adios Can Serrat
14 May 2012 | 5:54 amOne last, quick post before I begin packing my gear and preparing myself for re-entry. I leave tomorrow morning and after 21 hours and 23 minutes travel time I'll be home. So far away. Then it exists only in my memory and in my journal. But there is evidence I was here.Two nights ago we put on our glad rags and had a Blues Concert here along with an art exhibit by the residents. Can Serrat was full of people, music, lovers of the arts.Of course I positioned myself in the middle of the fun. Taking my cue from Miles Davis I titled my works "Sketches of Spain".We set up the exhibit in the… -
Barcelona and Can Serrat 6
12 May 2012 | 4:53 amPrecious hours. Filled with gratitude. Surrounded by beauty. "A poet is a nightingale who sits in darkness and sings to cheer its own solitude with sweet sounds; his auditors are as men entranced by the melody of an unseen musician, who feel that they are moved and softened, yet know not whence or why." Shelley Yes. I have heard the nightingale singing at Can Serrat.We are joined at Can Serrat by the latest resident, a painter from Denmark named Grethe Mariann Maurseth. Yesterday Grethe, Melissa and I went by bus into Barcelona and had a day relaxing in the… -
Can Serrat 5
9 May 2012 | 3:08 pmThis morning bright and early the Norwegian artists packed their bags, their big canvases (rolled up in ski bags), ate their breakfasts and headed back to Oslo. They will be missed.Skol my dear friends and tuk tuk tuk!On our last evening together Marcel showed us how to judge the age of wine. If you're a Catalonian you must know wine. It is so good here and so well suited to the food.We had strawberries, whipped cream with mint and bubbly for dessert. Marcel is an amazing cook and even accommodated a raw food vegan one time. He and Karine have worked diligently to see to everyone's comfort… -
Can Serrat 4
6 May 2012 | 4:21 pmToday, being Sunday, our group of hungry artists struck out on an energetic walkabout in search of a good restaurant where we could while away the hours over good Spanish food.The restaurant is about 45 minutes from Can Serrat over rocky ground and through brushy trails where we had to walk single file. It sure felt good to get outdoors.This is all inside the National Park of the Mountain; Can Serrat included. That would explain the presence of so many birds, I believe.Finally we arrive at the large restaurant which is located out in the middle of nowhere, El Bruc being a very tiny village of… -
Can Serrat 3
5 May 2012 | 7:09 amMy head is spinning with the stimulation and expectations I have for myself. I paint, go through every emotion from disgust to mild acceptance, and then remind myself that this is supposed to be fun; not a race or competition. I remember and then I forget. My art training has made me stern.All of us here are working hard I believe. From different backgrounds with different reasons for being here. Every age; it's tremendous.I've completed 11 sketches so far. Spoke to my special friend here about how hard it's been to work and she kindly assures me that it's harder to work small than to work…
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sweetpeas & snapshots
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Life Lessons...
20 Apr 2012 | 9:46 pmWell, another day not able to figure out how to post pics to a blog I have had for 7 years. Just as well. MY life, my business and so much about me has changed as well. That I can figure out..at last. My beautiful dog of 16 years, Miss Pearl, pictured in my banner passed this week. A Life Lesson...Don't dwell on a completely negative story that you think is yours. You waste precious time. It took me 3 years to learn this? Wow... Concentrate on who loves you and is there everyday. My story is I'm finally content and I'm not sad about my history...It ( he) was not worth it… -
"Girl Resurrected" presented by Sweetpeas
1 Mar 2012 | 11:53 amFurniture, Whimsies...I'm back! I'm having a bit of trouble posting pics this morning to my blog. I will most certainly have that worked out by tonight... Here's the skinny girls.... "Girl Resurrected" *1716 Ocean Park Blvd.* Santa Monica *90405..*11:00am-6:00pm New girl, new attitude, new memories to be made ! I can't wait to see what we can do together this time. My soul is free.....So much to fill you in on , keep reading everyday...I promise, you will be excited, shocked, laugh and cry along with me. Total honesty and great vintage finds are in store for you... -
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31 Jul 2011 | 11:28 pmwatch out. cruise 2012 at fred segal, santa monica, december. i'm back. new company. new name. kisses. xo mary
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Cut Out + Keep
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Victorian Esque Re Vamp Lamp And Leviticus
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Diana Camera Necklace
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Mini Polaroid Magnet
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Race Car Cupcakes
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Diy Camera Wrist Strap
16 May 2012 | 12:11 pmMade With Paracord
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Chica and Jo
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Girl Scout cookie cupcake recipe – Peanut Butter Patties
14 May 2012 | 5:20 pmGet your sweet tooth ready, because I’m here with my third and final recipe for cupcakes inspired by Girl Scout cookies! I’ve already shared recipes for Thin Mint Girl Scout cookie cupcakes and Lemonades Girl Scout cookie cupcakes, and I’m rounding the collection out with my all-time favorite, the Peanut Butter Patties. As a kid, I savored each and every Peanut Butter Patty cookie from that familiar red box, although where I grew up, we called them Tagalongs. It’s interesting how the same cookies have different names in different areas of the U.S., and I’m really… -
Decorative ceiling medallion
9 May 2012 | 8:18 pmI love the decorative ceiling medallions you can buy at Home Depot or Lowe’s, and I thought it was about time I jazzed up the ceiling over my kitchen table. The particular design I wanted was a sky filled with puffy white clouds and a message that we try to always keep in mind. Let’s gather the supplies and get started! I found a ceiling medallion (it’s plastic) and some letters that were the wrong color but right size for what I wanted. The paint I used is Americana Gloss Enamels, in Indian Turquoise and White. Brushes and sponge applicators rounded out what I needed. My… -
Custom seat cushions
7 May 2012 | 5:59 amA friend of mine just moved her photography business into a new office space and bought a half dozen gorgeous chairs for her clients to use while meeting with her. As pretty as they were, they were also a bit uncomfortable because they were solid wood. I offered to make her some new cushions, and she happily accepted. I’d never done this before, but it seemed like a fun challenge. It was also a way to finally use this sage green upholstery fabric I’ve had socked away forever… it matched her decor perfectly! The first thing I did was go foam shopping. I thought I would get… -
Kentucky Derby 2012 betting spreadsheet
3 May 2012 | 9:52 pmOur Kentucky Derby betting spreadsheet has been updated for 2012. Download it now! If you liked this, check out these similar projects: Kentucky Derby rose cake -
Chocolate cake brownie surprise
3 May 2012 | 8:52 pmOkay, most of you will probably think this whole idea I am about to share is just plain weird and slightly neurotic, but that’s okay. To each his own, right? I love brownies. In particular, I love the brownies in the middle of the pan. Chica would not agree; she loves that weird brownie pan that only makes edges. I also like cake, but with cake, I only like the outside pieces, because they offer a larger icing-to-cake ratio. McGeeky and a friend suggested I create the best of both worlds. Challenge accepted! Introducing, THE CAROWNIE! First, get your pans ready. I used a loaf pan and a…
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Etsy Shop for shopgraciemack
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Ice Water Industrial Earrings by shopgraciemack
29 Apr 2012 | 10:09 pm$24.00 USDDimpled, clear sparkling glass beads dangle from oxidized paddle headpins and matching leverback earwires. The glass beads are lightweight and won't weigh you down. Subtle, sparkly industrial dangles. -
Czech Glass Orange AB Cat Beads - Destash by shopgraciemack
23 Apr 2012 | 11:17 pm$4.00 USDPretty kitty beads in a very vivid orange color. One side has an AB finish, they in excellent condition. Great stash for upcoming fall or Halloween projects. -
Plastic Amber Chunky Beads - Destash by shopgraciemack
23 Apr 2012 | 11:13 pm$3.00 USDFun, larger, chunky amber beads with a slight tortoiseshell hue. These are top drilled and plastic, not vintage but they have a vintage Lucite look to them. Would look great as a bracelet or necklace. Have fun! -
AB Twisted Pillow Beads - Destash by shopgraciemack
23 Apr 2012 | 11:10 pm$3.00 USDA pretty string of pillow beads with a slight twist to them. Not vintage, but vintage looking. One side of the bead has an AB finish and the other does not. The color is deep and gorgeous! -
Junk Drawer Key Safety Pin Pendant Destash by shopgraciemack
23 Apr 2012 | 11:03 pm$3.00 USDGreat mix of reproduction keys and odds/ends for jewelry making, scrapbooking or mixed media collage. Have fun!
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whip up
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Guest series :: Healing through craft
16 May 2012 | 7:26 amGuest series 2012: I asked fellow bloggers, makers and creators to write on their creativity and focus their essay on one of four topics: creativity and health, creativity and business, creativity and parenting or creativity and process. I am very excited to have a wonderful lot of fellow creative folk guest posting here at whipup.net over the next couple of months. Please welcome…Maize Hutton lives in a cottage in the woods with her Westie Violet Blossom. She’s the President of MommyTags.com and MaizeHutton.com. You can visit her blog at maizehutton where she shares numerous DIYs… -
Guest series :: The stream of inspiration runs both ways
15 May 2012 | 7:10 amGuest series 2012: I asked fellow bloggers, makers and creators to write on their creativity and focus their essay on one of four topics: creativity and health, creativity and business, creativity and parenting or creativity and process. I am very excited to have a wonderful lot of fellow creative folk guest posting here at whipup.net over the next couple of months. Please welcome…Lorraine is a retired Physics teacher, married to a software engineer, and mother of three girls Emily (7), Jenna (5) and Kate(4). She blogs at ikatbag, where she shares sewing and cardboard projects. She… -
Guest series :: Crafting brings the joy
14 May 2012 | 6:03 amGuest series 2012: I asked fellow bloggers, makers and creators to write on their creativity and focus their essay on one of four topics: creativity and health, creativity and business, creativity and parenting or creativity and process. I am very excited to have a wonderful lot of fellow creative folk guest posting here at whipup.net over the next couple of months. Please welcome…Sayraphim Lothian is a craft and visual artist interested in exploring playful and participatory experiences. She co-runs Pop Up Playground, a Melbourne pervasive and social games collective; recently… -
Guest series :: I’m a mostly self taught creative type
12 May 2012 | 6:17 amGuest series 2012: I asked fellow bloggers, makers and creators to write on their creativity and focus their essay on one of four topics: creativity and health, creativity and business, creativity and parenting or creativity and process. I am very excited to have a wonderful lot of fellow creative folk guest posting here at whipup.net over the next couple of months. Please welcome…Cam is a crafter, illustrator, textile designer, maker, blogger, and obsessed op shopper. She adores rioutous colour, and vintage style. She lives in Melbourne, Australia with her trusty sidekick Mr Limpy… -
Keeping it real and staying on track
11 May 2012 | 6:44 amMy life in this very moment is just all about quilts, quilting, fabric, stitches, threads, rotary cutter, sweeping the mess, scrap bags of fabric piling up, making space for more quilts…In between I am trying to keep the sanity by staying real. Real life keeps butting its head into my sewing realm. Kids. Dinner. Dishes. Responsibilities. Friends. Health. … so to stay real I have to stop procrastinating, need to use my time wisely. Need to be organised. Have to stay on track. Stay focussed. …How to stay on track … Keep lists. Use the blackboard planner. Not in fact plan…
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Craftster Blog
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Mr X Stitch Presents: Beefranck’s Emporium – mina.s.m.
16 May 2012 | 6:00 amI’m Beefranck, Queen of Ironic Stitching and Editor-in-Chief at Mr X Stitch. I know a thing or two about cool stitchery and it’s my pleasure to share my finds with you. So let’s do it! —– Hi everybody! This week I want to show you some work from my new craft crush, mina.s.m. I’m not [...] -
Epic Crafting: Five Projects That Amaze Me
15 May 2012 | 9:13 amSometimes a craft project can be completed in record time, but what happens when someone sets aside a hours, days, or even weeks to work on a single project? You know, those projects that obviously took just about forever, and are mind-blowingly awesome. Here are five labors of love that you should definitely see. First, [...] -
May 9, 2012 Featured Projects
9 May 2012 | 3:39 pmEvery two weeks we pick our favorite 15 projects that Craftster readers have voted for with the “This Rocks!” button. Here are our latest picks which were lovingly and painstakingly chosen (so many amazing projects to choose from!), this time by sweet4ever. We hope you enjoy them! Needle Felted Fox in the Woods pillow on [...] -
Mr X Stitch Presents: The Cutting (& Stitching) Edge – Harriet Maxwell
9 May 2012 | 6:00 amWelcome to the Cutting (& Stitching) Edge! I’m Mr X Stitch and I’ll be your guide to the best in contemporary embroidery. Each week I’ll showcase someone who is rocking the world of embroidery and textiles. Harriet Maxwell is an embroidery artist from London, England. She creates machine embroidered portraits. “My current work is focussed [...] -
Craftster MeetUp in VA
8 May 2012 | 10:35 amI love meeting people through Craftster. Last weekend, I loaded Mr. ‘Coo up in the car and headed up to Virginia to meet some new friends. cackle and I have organized several swaps together, and we always chat on the phone both when we plan the swap and then again when we partner people up. [...]
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Art Bead Scene Blog
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Featured Designer: Cece Cormier
15 May 2012 | 9:18 amEach Monday Oops! This week on Tuesday(Sorry about that. Was wrapped up in a baseball game for my son. We won! 20-1!) the Art Bead Scene features a Designer of the Week.One of our editors picks her favorite from the Monthly Challenge entries.This week's featured designer is....Cece Cormier, The Beading YoginiHere is what ABS editor, Erin Prais-Hintz said about Cece's pretty necklace:"I am just in love with the little house that Miss Cece made. She repurposed some found objects like an old metal tin, lampwork glass head pin and teeny tiny nuts and bolts! Cece says 'my own ordinary home is my… -
Link Library with Melanie
13 May 2012 | 10:30 amIn this free project post from the archives, Heather shows how to make these colorful and inexpensive earrings.Here are some of the things our beady friends are working on this week:A Bead A DaySummertime fun projects abound! Lisa shares a little kumbaya to welcome the new season.About.com Jewelry MakingSummer time is the perfect time to consider making Bohemian style jewelry, and Tammy gives you her take on a new book recently released that is full of Bohemian style jewelry techniques and designs.Art Bead SceneTari shows off her colorful garden, a clear source of pride and inspiration… -
Studio Saturday with Erin Prais-Hintz
12 May 2012 | 4:00 amWelcome to Studio Saturday! Each week one of our contributors gives you a sneak peek into their studio, creative process or inspirations. We ask a related question of our readers and hope you'll leave comments! As an incentive we offer a free prize each week to bribe you to use that keyboard. The following week we choose a random winner.This week's winner is Jill aka The Beading Mommy Congratulations! You have won a ceramic house button from Tari Sasser of Creative Impressions in Clay. Send Tari an e-mail with your address and she will get it out to you as soon as… -
Lucky Mom Bracelet - Free Project
11 May 2012 | 6:54 amI love the saying, "There is one perfect child. Every mother has one." I am pretty sure I have two. When my little ones ask "What was it like when you were my age?", It just melts my heart and I feel so lucky to be able to answer them. My grandmother had a charm bracelet that would mesmerize me. When I asked, sometimes the charm had a special story "We were on vacation in Mexico..." or "Your mother picked that out with grandpa for my birthday." Other times the memory was not so clear...The memory of that bracelet made me think how lucky I am as a mom. The little sweet thing our children say… -
Our Theme Song
10 May 2012 | 10:36 amBecause today, I think we all need a good laugh. I love you guys - thanks for stopping by and reading the ABS everyday!
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Naughty Secretary Club
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My First Food Allergy Awareness Week
14 May 2012 | 8:42 pmBefore your own kid is diagnosed with a life threatening food allergy there are a lot of things you don’t really pay attention to. I know because before my 15 month old son Baxter had a reaction to peanut butter a few days after he turned one I didn’t pay attention or think twice about food allergies. When I went to the bounce houses and the sign said “please no food or drink” inside the -
I Love to Create - Magazine Holder for Mom
11 May 2012 | 4:12 pmMoms and magazines go together like Sunbutter and jelly. Even though I adore Pinterest and faithfully follow my blog roll, nothing beats curling up on the couch with a new magazine. What mom would not like a subscription to her fave mag and a spiffy magazine holder this Mother's Day. SUPPLIES Cardboard Magazine Holder (mine is from Ikea) Crafty Chica Paint White Scissors Collage Pauge -
I Love to Create - Cinco de Mayo Pinata Shirts
3 May 2012 | 8:32 pmNothing says Cinco de Mayo like a pinata. You know how I love to dress my kids in theme (weenie dogs anyone?) so I thought why not make them matching pinata shirts to wear this weekend. Not to mention they will be great for birthday parties. Earlier this week I featured an embroidery pattern by Mollie Johanson of Wild Olive on BlogHer. The pattern was for the March stitch-a-long at -
Don't Hate Me Because I'm a Multitasker
2 May 2012 | 7:00 amI recently read a blog post that ruffled my feathers. Maybe I was taking something personally that was not at all directed at me. However, I walked away from the post disgruntled and feeling as if the whole thing had been a stab against me and other mom crafters like me. I wrote a whole diatribe on it over on BlogHer called Don't Hate Me Because I'm a Multitasker. -
10 Cheap and Fun Summer Activities for Kids
1 May 2012 | 7:30 amLooking for some summertime fun for the kiddos that won't break the bank? Well you are in luck, I wrote a whole article about it for Learn Vest. Love for you to go and leave a comment about what you do to entertain your kids on the cheap.
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Dabbled
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Make Mint Julep Gelato for the Derby!
4 May 2012 | 7:26 amFor the Kentucky Derby, you need Mint Juleps, right? Well for the Derby, or any time, this is a fabulous ice cream recipe for those Summer (or almost summer) days… This gelato was inspired by our neighbors, Sara & Paul, and their wonderful mint juleps that they make for the Derby. Their recipe is a little nontraditional, as it calls for lemon, but I like their version even better than then typical Mint Julep drink. Gelato is healthier than ice cream because it has less fat in it, and it’s texture is just wonderful. And while I don’t have a real gelato maker, I fake… -
Mother’s Day brunch ideas
1 May 2012 | 7:09 amSome Mother’s Day indulgent brunch ideas from the always fab Just Jenn: For some reason Mother’s Day is always about a *light* brunch, yeesh -what if your mom likes super-heavy fried chicken+mashed potatoes+biscuits like me?? Hm. Whatever – tradition says dainty, light ‘brunch, brunch, brunch’ so here are a few of my fave sweet brunch recipes. (You can always serve it with a side of fried chicken.) Go get them all here: Mother’s Day Brunch I love this idea – which would be perfect for a brunch, especially if mom is a fan of bacon: At Can You Stay For… -
Filled “Carrot” for Easter Bunny brunch
2 Apr 2012 | 11:45 amThis is a fabulous idea! Check out this adorable ‘carrot’ filled with egg salad from Hungry Happenings- a fun addition to an easter brunch, maybe? From the site: There is only one spring day that starts off with your family running around the yard in search of decorated eggs. Easter Sunday is quite unique in that respect. After our Easter egg hunts we have always gathered up our decorated eggs and whisked them off to the kitchen to add some Miracle Whip before turning them into deviled eggs or egg salad. It’s a simple recipe, just two ingredients, but one I still… -
Jello Easter Eggs
25 Mar 2012 | 8:35 amLove this idea from Duhlicious! Jello Easter Eggs made in the shell… and plus the idea of making them into Jello shots? Awesomeness. Will have to try these! Go read the whole thing and get the instructions: Jello Easter Eggs Possibly Related (if you believe computers) posts:Easter Egg Prep – How to blow eggs! Easter wrapup, and Share your easter eggs! Chocolate Filled Eggshells from not martha! -
Peeps in Formal Wear!
15 Mar 2012 | 8:57 amCheck out these jazzed up Peep bunnies in tuxedos! These would be perfect for Easter, or maybe even a fun treat for a spring wedding! Love this idea… Should definitely come up with some variations using other types of Peeps :) From Babble: Until this Sunday, when the kids and I dressed them in little tuxedoes of white and dark chocolate. Suddenly, I couldn’t get enough of them. I’m not embarrassed to admit I let each of the kids eat one, while I bit the crunchy little tuxedos off of a handful of Peeps all by my lonesome. Turns out, plain old Peeps are kinda cute to look at,…
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CraftStylish - All featured posts
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And the Winner of Spellbinders Die Templates is...
16 May 2012 | 9:36 amPosted by mgiroux Find out if you are the lucky winner in our giveaway. -
Make a Picnic Basket Cover from a Double Wedding Ring Quilt Pattern
10 May 2012 | 12:05 amPosted by MaryRay Here’s a way to simplify a traditional quilt pattern to fit a small project—and a hectic schedule. -
Giveaway: Spellbinders Die Templates
9 May 2012 | 3:32 pmPosted by VictoriaNorth Find out how you could win these great die sets from Spellbinders. -
The "Times" They Are A-Changing: How to Make a Basket from a Newspaper
3 May 2012 | 12:05 amPosted by Jeff_Rudell A plump issue of the Sunday New York Times, a gray and rainy day, and perhaps one too many cups of coffee turned out to be the perfect combination of ingredients for a fast and fashionable recycling project. Pour yourself a cup of joe, finish the crossword puzzle, and get busy weaving. -
How to Turn Old Sheets into Shopping Totes
25 Apr 2012 | 12:00 pmPosted by erika_kern Vintage linens are a great source for fun fabrics! Here's a project to turn them into great reusable shopping bags for your next grocery outing.
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Tip Junkie ~ All Sites
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Red Angry Bird Lunch
16 May 2012 | 7:00 amView this TutorialRed Angry Bird Lunch A Red Angry Bird Lunch. Easy and fun to make, this one require minimal cutting and even has a great tutorial for coloring your cheese which will come in handy for lots of future lunches. -
Brownie Bridging Necklace {Easy Craft}
16 May 2012 | 5:00 amView this TutorialBrownie Bridging Necklace {Easy Craft} Your little Daisies will be delighted to get this pretty necklace as a bridging gift from their sister troop or their leader! This easy craft is simple and inexpensive to make, perfect for making a large quantity for a big group. -
Printable Vintage Images
16 May 2012 | 3:00 amView this TutorialPrintable Vintage Images Whether it’s a card to a friend, decor for your fabulous spaces, or a nice shot of color for your desk at work, these free vintage printables are too fun to pass up. Images include a record player, a fan, and a rotary telephone. -
8 How To Create A Kids Book Nook Tutorials
16 May 2012 | 2:00 amHave you always wanted a book nook for your children? Here are several creative tutorials on how to make a kids book nook complete with pictured instructions. You’ll learn how to turn a kids closet into a cool book nook as well as other do-it-yourself book nook tutorials. DIY Kids Book Closets 1. How to Create a Book Nook {before and after} ~If you have a closet that isn’t getting much use, then why not transform it into a reading nook for your kiddo? This step by step tutorial will show you how to build your own! 2. Closet Reading Nook ~ All it took was a weekend for Pretty… -
$400 Father’s Day Tie {giveaway}
16 May 2012 | 2:00 amNow that Mother’s Day is behind us, it’s time to start thinking of Father’s Day! I’m totally hooking a few Tip Junkie readers up with amazing Jack Franklin ties for the Father’s in your lives. These aren’t just any ties though, these are fabulous, high quality, brand name, silk ties that’ll knock his socks off. {score}! Plus, they have really fun names and are hand sewn with just the right amout of “heft”. I’m giving away $400 worth of Jack Franklin ties. That’s quite a few ties! {wink} FOUR Tip Junkie readers will get a…
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best things in life
13 May 2012 | 10:54 pmThe fact that these two amazing human beings call me mom is the best thing that ever happened to me. A lobster dinner is just icing on the cake. Happy Mother's day to my mom, my sister, and all the dedicated, loving, hard-working women out there. And thanks to the men that gave us the gift of motherhood. Best gift ever. -
over the rainbow
2 May 2012 | 8:34 pmA belated birthday gift for Jessie, a 65" long rainbow scarf, less than 3" wide. I used all scrap acrylic yarn, garter stitch, and size 10(?) needles. The fringe was made just by cutting the yarn extra long after every row and leaving a long tail before beginning the next row. But if I ever make another, I won't do it that way, I'll make white fringe afterwards so that the white could signify clouds. That would be cute. -
treasures from the sea
25 Apr 2012 | 11:23 pmWe went camping for Spring Break (for five days in a tent!) and came home with buckets and boxes full of treasures from the sea. The beach we were at has tide pools, interesting and varied rocks polished smooth by the waves, and shells and sea glass of all different sizes and colors. But what to do with all the goodies, aside from putting them in jars and bowls and/or leaving them to gather dust in the garage? I used some crochet cotton and the Klutz Hemp Bracelets book to create some wearable memories of our great week. This was... -
seven
19 Apr 2012 | 8:45 pmThe little one turned seven yesterday, and we celebrated at Farrell's. I remember going there for my tenth birthday with my aunt and cousins, and there was a great big drum, sirens, and a whole lot of ice cream. They closed down for a while, and recently re-opened. There's always a line outside, regardless of the day of week and time of day. We had to wait for about 20 minutes to get a table, which worried me at first, but it was totally worth it. There was loud singing of unique birthday songs, amazing balloon sculptures fashioned into headwear,... -
heartstrings tutorial (finally)
28 Mar 2012 | 6:18 pmOh my gosh, I can't believe it's been over a month since I last posted! I am a terrible blogger. Life just never slows down, does it? I guess you can make these fast and easy little hearts for Mother's Day, though, or do you really need a holiday to say I love you, or pass on a little love? They would be very cute as pins and small enough to stick in the mail, too, just because. For most of the hearts I made for the girls, I used a B hook (2.25 mm). The yarn was sport weight...
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Tiny Talk | The Tiny Prints Card & Stationery Blog
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Chalkboard Birthday Party Inspiration Board
15 May 2012 | 11:45 amChalkboard elements and neon hues are two summer trends that will work together perfectly for a playful birthday party theme. Even better, chalk can serve as your party activity that everyone will enjoy! L to R: Tiny Prints Party with Us invitation, Punch Bowl, Cake, Chalk Favors, Decor, Chalk Games, Cupcakes, Party Hats a -
Adorable Babies
14 May 2012 | 5:00 pmMeet our adorable babies of the week! Top Row: Cooper . Dominic Bottom Row: Gregory . Tabitha a -
DIY: Graduation Party Inspiration
9 May 2012 | 7:13 pmGraduation season is upon us and celebrations are in the works. If you’re looking for some cute ideas to spice up your grad’s soiree, take these cute (and completely budget-friendly) crafts into consideration. All you need is the perfect graduation party invitation to inspire your DIY prowess. Here’s how easy it is… Let your design inspire your decor. We started with our Contemporary Class graduation party invite and used the design elements and colors to make cupcake flags and napkin rings. Aren’t they fun? For the cupcake flags, you need wooden skewers and…
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Diary of a Crafty Chica
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CHUBBY GIRL DELIGHT: Avocado Ceviche Soup! #amolosaguacates
16 May 2012 | 1:21 pmOur recipe entry: Avocado Ceviche Soup! Avocados From Mexico is having a recipe contest to see who can make the tastiest dish. Patrick is the chef in our house and I worked with him to come up with this easy recipe that is perfect as a party appetizer! First - about the “Aguacate Lindo y Querido Recipe Contest” Enter an original avocado recipe and you'll be entered to win: One (1) grand prize winner will get a private cooking class in September with Mexico´s renowned Celebrity Chef Aquiles Chávez, at his new critically acclaimed restaurant in Houston, La Fisheria. Aquiles is… -
TUESDAY TIE DYE: Ice Painting!
15 May 2012 | 6:10 pmI've heard of people painting with ice cubes and have always wanted to try it - so I thought why not use Tulip One-Step Dye?I haven't exactly started on clothing yet, first I wanted to experiment with the technique. That's what this tutorial is about! I LOVED the process and am excited to do more! Video tutorial after jump: For all things tie dye, visit: http://www.ilovetocreate.com/Tie-Dye Drawing with ice. Love this one, I used crumbled ice on this one. Watch the tutorial! LINK Go be shiny, Kathy :-) Check out my new novel! MISS SCARLET'S SCHOOL OF PATTERNLESS SEWINGSubscribe… -
2 GIVEAWAYS: Crafty Chica Cruise Swag Bag!
15 May 2012 | 1:34 amClick to see enlarged photo. The time has come to give away TWO of our fabulous swag totes from last month's 6th Annual Crafty Chica Cruise! See more after jump: NOTE: I'll be opening up reservations for the 7th Annual Crafty Chica Cruise very, very soon! There are a LOT of great items in this bag, so I'm requiring a little bit of effort in order to win. I'm super grateful to all the companies and artists who donated the supplies for our cruise. Without them, I couldn't pull it together and make it happen. Up to FOUR ways to enter: Leave a comment with your name, number of entries and… -
I'm speaking at BlogHer '12 in NYC this August!
14 May 2012 | 2:00 amI just about shot up in my chair and hit the ceiling when I received the invite to speak at BlogHer 12 in NYC. This is will be my second presentation for this amazing event (the first was in 2007) and I'm counting down the days! More details to come very soon! Go be shiny, Kathy :-) Check out my new novel! MISS SCARLET'S SCHOOL OF PATTERNLESS SEWINGSubscribe in a reader -
RESIN TUTORIAL: Open-Back Pendant Using Duct Tape
12 May 2012 | 6:03 pmLINK Thank you to Jen Cushman from ICEResin for suggesting this technique for our 6th Annual Crafty Chica Cruise. If you like resin, stay tuned, soon I'll show another project we did on the cruise! Go be shiny, Kathy :-) Check out my new novel! MISS SCARLET'S SCHOOL OF PATTERNLESS SEWINGSubscribe in a reader
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Todays Creative Blog
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Fabulous DIY Home Decor
15 May 2012 | 6:49 pmThere is nothing more satisfying than creating your own home decor. Do it Yourself projects are popping up all over the blog world and we love seeing home projects we can re-create. My Sister’s Suitcase is an adorable blog with the cutest sisters. I thought they looked familiar…..I am hoping I met them at SNAP, but if I didn’t, I know I at least saw them. I’m not in any of their SNAP photos though……….I’m not one of their blog crushes either……..and I’m not holding it against them. I”ll forgive them. This time. DIY… -
Get Your Craft On ~ {My top 5 Picks}
14 May 2012 | 7:11 pmIt’s time to get crafty and link up! But first here are my top 5 picks from last weeks Get Your Craft On craft projects! Craft Blogs- Craft blogs are where it’s at! Always fun to read, no drama………..we’re just happy to show the world what we’ve created. Craft Blogs are one of the most supportive communities online……….wouldn’t you agree? Time and time again, Sibylle with FunkyTime catches my eye! I am instantly drawn to her spectacular photography and originality. I’m so lucky to have her as one of my Crafty Printable… -
Starting a Blog- 5 things I wish I would have known
13 May 2012 | 6:15 pmRead below on how to enter to win 3 years free hosting from Go Daddy.com I am often asked for advice for starting a blog, or website. I guess since I’ve been doing this for a little over 5 years, someone may think I know what I’m doing. HA! I wish I could say TCB was the result of a master plan, but honestly, like many things in my life, I jumped in with both feet without a plan. Blogs weren’t want they are “now days”. Most had a simple template via Blogger or Typepad. I didn’t even know how to link to someone without placing their entire web address. Oh…
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Vanilla Joy
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Cabochon Earrings
15 May 2012 | 8:00 amResin flower cabochon earrings have been my favorite thing for a while now. I wear a pair every day and never get tired of them. I get my resin flowers here – they’re cheap, shipping is free, and so many sizes, colors, and styles to choose from! You need just a few basic supplies: [...] -
Diaper Duty – Huggies Snug & Dry
14 May 2012 | 11:30 pmI had tried every diaper brand known to mom, except this one (not sure why…), so I jumped on the opportunity to participate in this Huggies campaign with Mom Central Consulting. Linus is a tummy sleeper and I was getting so exasperated with the diapers I was using because he would wake up with his [...] -
Mom You Rock
9 May 2012 | 11:57 pmWould you rather text or talk? Email or instant message? Hang out or blog stalk? With so many ways to communicate and keep in touch with our friends and families, do you have one method you use more than any other? My mode of choice is Skype all the way. I have become so accustomed [...] -
Splashy Splashy!
8 May 2012 | 12:44 amWe are swinging into summer early this year with one of Step2′s new spring products! We received the very splashy Big Splash Waterpark toy to review and it is a shame the blistering hot summer is not really here yet because Gus and Elliot want to play in the water every day! This water toy [...] -
Lounge Sack Pattern Sew-Along: McCalls M6427
5 May 2012 | 10:45 pmI promised this tutorial months ago when I did my first pattern sew-along (remember the wool bias skirt?) and here it finally is! I’ve been wanting to make a light-weight knit lounge sack for Linus so he has some cozy but not too hot jammies. He’s crawling so we can’t do a sleep sack anymore, [...]
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bliss and calamity
15 May 2012 | 10:06 amMother's Day is my favorite day of the year. These darling girls always create an inventive celebration that outdoes the one before. From the days when they were little girls and their dad stage-managed their wobbly breakfast trays and handmade... -
sunbonnet girl needle keeper
10 May 2012 | 10:27 amYesterday I stopped by the church to help with sorting in the linens room. The spring sale is tomorrow and Saturday. A little late to show up and help really, but you know, I've been trying to stay away. Can't... -
monday, monday
7 May 2012 | 4:07 pmHonestly I should have more to show for my weekend. I did have a few hours working on the sampler and am happy with this little tree in one of the grids. I outlined it in running stitch and then... -
the cedar ridge sampler
3 May 2012 | 10:27 amJust posted the new sampler in the shop. It's called Cedar Ridge after the neighborhood we live in. There is one lane around the corner where we walk and admire the cottages built around 1920, each a charming little village... -
the season of the stitch
1 May 2012 | 3:32 pmStill stitching (and listening to Donovan). As you know from past posts about this remarkable spring, everywhere I go I find something pretty to inspire design ideas and stitch plans. This new sampler came about after one of those village...
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Southern California Potters
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Please Support The Tile House in Wonder Valley California
24 Apr 2012 | 3:24 pmIn the Mohave Desert outside Joshua Tree, in Wonder Valley is a magical place called the Tile House. The Tile House is an art project/home by artist Perry Hoffman. Perry's goal is to cover the entire house in mosaic. To achieve that goal he has set up aKickstarter to raise the funds needed to complete the project. Below are some words from Perry about the project and be sure t follow the links for more info and to donate!"My name is Perry Hoffman, a mosaic artist who has been creating an art installation, roadside attraction, beacon and portal now known as the Tile House. The Tile House is… -
Cool Stuff
22 Feb 2012 | 10:58 pmSo I have continued to neglect So Cal Potters, and I do hope to get back to regular posting soon but I had something to share!Last year I had to pack up my studio and put it into storage. In cleaning up I had gathered a couple boxes of odds and ends from some projects as well as some failed ideas. I hated to throw it all away and thought I should find someone to give them to so that it could have a new life and hopefully inspre. Then I remembered one of the interviews here at So Cal Potters was with Mosaic Artist Perry Hoffman and sent him an messsage.Today I saw this photo… -
A Day in Clay at Ceramic Services
6 Nov 2011 | 4:28 pmI went out to Ceramic Services in Ontario California for "A Day In Clay" Ceramics FestivalAlan Mendoza demonstrated using Sodium Silicate, Rich Lopez demonstrated his techniques for lifelike thrown animals and thats Marc Hoar in the background doing his whistel demoAbove, Marc Hoar demonstrating the finer points of whistle makingCeleste Iida, President of the American Ceramic Society demonstrating throwing off the hump with porcelain and Lynn Hendricks demonstrated stamping on slabs, coils and thrown vessels The kiln shop at Ceramic Services, raku kiln in foreground Another shot of… -
A Day in the Clay Ceramics Festival
31 Oct 2011 | 9:24 pmThis coming saturday, if you are in the Los Angeles area, get on out to Ceramic Services for the big open house! Great demo's and raffles. Check out the flier above for more info. -
Playing With Fire...With The Covert Potters
13 May 2011 | 9:19 pmThe Covert Potters will be hosting their first gallery exhibit at the Burbank Creative Arts Center in Burbank California. The show opens Friday June 10th from 7 to 9 and runs thru June 30th. Covert Potters Sally Anne Stahl, Celeste Iida, Evan Vieser, T Robert, Junzo Mori and John Pacini will be participating. The show titled "Playing With Fire" is focused on wood fired ceramics. Stop by the Covert Potters web site for updated info. And if you are in the area in June, check out the show!
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Crafters Craft
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Jo-Ann National Craft Month Photo Contest Winners Revealed
8 May 2012 | 5:00 pmJo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores has revealed the winners of its 2012 National Craft Month Photo Contest. Crafters were encouraged to submit photos through Jo-Ann's Facebook page of their favorite handcrafted items throughout the month of March. Over 1,000 entries were submitted. The winner of the popular vote, cast by Jo-Ann Facebook fans, is Kim Butler of Newburyport, Mass. who submitted a river rock hand-painted to look like a bunny. She won a $250 Jo-Ann gift card. The second grand prize winner, chosen by a panel of judges from Jo-Ann, is Allison Hoffman of Austin, Texas. Hoffman, who also… -
How to Build Tiny World Terrariums
2 May 2012 | 9:00 pmMichelle Inciarrano and Katy Maslow, owners of Twig Terrariums, introduce the concept behind their tiny world terrariums in this short clips from The Daily. They have also written a how-to book about the process, called Tiny World Terrariums: A Step-by-Step Guide to Easily Contained Life. Some of the materials you need include a clear glass bowl, moss, rock, twigs and little plastic figures. Take a look: Photo: Abrams Permalink | Our News Feeds -
Crafters Craft Joins Pinterest
12 Apr 2012 | 3:00 pmCrafters Craft is now on Pinterest. Pinterest is a virtual pinboard that lets users create pinboards for their favorite topics, such as "Dinosaur Crafts" or "Yarn." You can find us on Pinterest here. You can also find Crafters Craft on Facebook, Google+ and Twitter. Permalink | Our News Feeds -
Artist Transforms Old Books Into Landscapes
21 Mar 2012 | 8:14 pmCanadian artist Guy Laramee turn old books into landscapes. The transformation from old books into amazing landscapes, such as mountains, caves and valleys, is pretty amazing. CBS This Morning special correspondent Jeff Glor reports on the unique artwork. Take a look: Permalink | Our News Feeds -
Deadline to Enter 2012 Scotch Off The Roll Tape Sculpture Contest is March 24
14 Mar 2012 | 3:00 pmThe deadline to enter the 2012 Scotch Off The Roll Tape Sculpture Contest is rapidly approaching. The entry deadline is March 24. You can find the rules here and the entry form here. The top prize is $5,000. Last year's winner created a life-sized sculpture of a brother and sister on a fishing trip. You can see all of this year's entryies so far here. Take a look: Permalink | Our News Feeds
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A figure a day
16 May 2012 | 8:27 amI´ve been tired lately, in the mood for some small-step regularities, and for some unchatty company - soI decided to do a figure drawing a day, for a while.Here are the first four of them... -
Painted and stitched
14 May 2012 | 2:01 pmStill red threading.Minimal fabric experiments, these two...I like them. -
Saturday snapshots
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Collecting...
2 May 2012 | 6:14 amSeems I´m having quite a red thread personsproduction going...I´m collecting them here...... and hereI´m using the etsy store as a kind of gallery for thetime being, for wares of a similar making...
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On a Silver Platter
16 May 2012 | 4:15 pmIt’s no secret that I have an obscene love of food. What most people don’t know however, is how much that love extends to the utensils and dishes with which food is prepared, served and enjoyed. I would wager, in fact, even my own family is in the dark as to how deep my fondness for all things food-service related runs. They know how I adore a fitted apron, a wooden spoon, a vintage mason jar collection, a well-set table at dinner time. When it comes down to... → Read the rest of this article -
Washington, DC, USA
15 May 2012 | 4:04 pmMegan Nolton, of Art Shark Designs, created this awesome print representing her hometown – but her shop also includes many prints representing other cities, including Philly, Venice, and Portland. Trained in graphic design, Megan also fancies printmaking and painting. Her “city love” prints are created using a Gocco printer and the red umbrellas are delicately added with watercolor. Hands down, this has got to be one of the most clever... → Read the rest of this article -
Sweet Dixie Designs
14 May 2012 | 3:48 pmJane of Sweet Dixie Designs began painting furniture as a creative outlet after graduating college 25 years ago. With a degree in Textile Design, painting furniture began as a fun outlet. She painted rocking chairs and stools to give friends as baby gifts and then it just grew into a business. Her experience ranges from painting large items such as armoires to smaller home accessories and she has sold them through craft shows and stores. After taking some time off from... → Read the rest of this article -
Whip it!
13 May 2012 | 3:42 pmNecklace above is from Wing and Wendy Talk to me – who’s seen Whip It? It’s out on DVD now and I highly recommend it. I really didn’t expect to enjoy it as much as I did. Of course it inspired me to find a Roller Derby league to join. Though I gotta say while I’m into the racing around the rink – I am NOT into the bodychecking. So I’ll have to see if I can find a league that’s non-contact. More than... → Read the rest of this article -
Blue Bud Earrings
12 May 2012 | 3:26 pmIcy blue and hinting at Winter. Dangle these drops and bundle up. $8 from Mei Mei’s Jewels. → Read the rest of this article
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Jeweler-esque Jobs
16 May 2012 | 8:23 amJewelry and metalsmithing might seem like they have nothing in common with other jobs. You might be surprised to learn some of the same techniques are used in seemingly unrelated industries. The easiest comparison would be with farriers. These days … Continue reading → -
Work In Progress: Ring & Earrings
14 May 2012 | 9:07 amWow, it feels like a really long time since I showed some new work that wasn’t teapot related! Today i got back into the studio after a break and then a block. I wanted to keep it simple and just … Continue reading → -
Avenge This – Hammer Links
11 May 2012 | 2:59 pmSome more crazy hammer links – this time in honor of the Avengers (featuring Thor and his hammer) I’m focusing on the big screen. Hammers in Movies on Ugo – look someone else had my idea! Too bad so many … Continue reading → -
Gemstones I Use in my Work
9 May 2012 | 5:16 pmI don’t often use gemstones, though lately I’ve been using some to add a little sparkle to some of my jewelry. Here are some of my favorites. Garnet – These stones come in a wide variety of colors. Reds, greens, … Continue reading → -
Cuteness in a Tough Time
7 May 2012 | 11:46 amThis past week has not been the best for me for a variety of reasons. Pretty much all the bad news for this year was jam packed into one week. At least, I hope it’s all the bad news for … Continue reading →
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Fidgety Fingers
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FIG IS ACTUALLY A FLOWER, NOT A FRUIT. AND A REAL DELICIOUS FLOWER INDEED
10 May 2012 | 10:22 pmDid you know? Although fig is considered a fruit, it is actually a flower that is inverted into itself. The seeds are the real fruit! -
HAPPINESS 090512
9 May 2012 | 8:09 amMIDDLE OF THE WEEK AND THE WEEKEND IS ROUND THE CORNER AGAIN. GAME OF THRONES, OUR SERIES AND MORE. TILL IS LIKE GODSEND. A RESTFUL EVENING OF ME TIME. BOOKING OUR HOLIDAYS AND LOOKING FORWARD TO MUCH GOOD TIMES AHEAD. FEELING LOVED AND CARED FOR. TIME, WAITING FOR THE TIME TO ACT. -
HAPPINESS 270412
26 Apr 2012 | 10:13 pmDUSUN IS TOMORROW. A HAIR TRIM. A WEEKEND OF RELAXATION. MEETING AN OLD FRIEND THIS EVENING. CONVERSATION WITH OUR SISTER. FEELING ZEN. ROAD TRIP, FINALLY. -
THE DUSUN IN SEREMBAN : OUTDOOR RETREAT COOKING INSPIRATIONS FROM JAMIE OLIVER
25 Apr 2012 | 1:21 amINSPIRATIONS Our Dusun retreat is coming up this weekend. We will be spending 3 nights there with barbecue, celebrating an anniversary with T. This is going to be a very special occasion and we have been watching some of Jamie O's show to gather inspirations for our meals at the Dusun. You can read more about our trip to the Dusun here: THE DUSUN IN SEREMBAN : OUR JAMIE OLIVER SEAFOOD -
HAVE WE FULFILLED OUR NEW YEAR RESOLUTION SO FAR?
25 Apr 2012 | 1:04 amHalf of the year is almost gone and we are wondering what we have done from our resolution list. We do not have our list in front of us but lets see how much of these we have stuck to. To eat healthier. To bring lunchboxes to work sometimes. We have not had too much time nor luck to make our own lunchboxes. Though, we have been including a lot more greens in our diet which is a good thing
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Knitting Naturally Blog
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Apr 30, I Am Soo Tired and About To Give Up...
30 Apr 2012 | 7:29 amI have worked very hard to build a site that offered value to my visitors. Up until last October I was beginning to reap the benefits of all that hard work as my number of visitors per day was edging up to around 2,000 a day. Then I got hit by Panda 2.5.2 and those traffic numbers immediately fell to around 600 a day. Last year was tough, as many of you know I lost my Dad around 18 months ago and the move interstate to support my Mother through her grieving period meant that I had to leave my children and grandchildren in our home state, live in someone else's house for an indefinite period… -
Apr 8, Mrs Jill Powell
7 Apr 2012 | 8:37 pmI am knitting a front of a babies jacket, the sleeve is incorporated in it,the pattern says inc 1 st at edge of next and every following alt row does -
Apr 8, Trying to determine what a pattern means
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Feb 11, types of wool
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Feb 11, Chart Key
10 Feb 2012 | 10:31 pmIn the new issue of creative Kknitting Magazine (Sept 2010), the diamond twist chart shows boxes that indicate No St. I don't quite understand what that
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ChristyNelson.net
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Mother’s Day
14 May 2012 | 2:25 pmI’ve never been the biggest fan of Mother’s Day. Infertility has always made me super sensitive to the subject and it just hasn’t been my favorite holiday. This year I didn’t feel as much anxiety as I usually do. The kids and Carl made me feel super special, the talks at church were really great, and I didn’t take anything too personally. I was chill and had a fun day with the family. About a week before Mother’s Day, Caleb told me he was getting me a present. He said it was a surprise but that it goes in a flower pot! Isn’t that sweet? Imagine my… -
Looking Back
10 May 2012 | 2:50 pmI’ve been going back in the archives of my blog and formatting it into book form using Blurb.com (affiliate link–you can get 15% off). It’s been such a joy to go back and read those posts that it has been motivating me to use this blog more for personal posts so I can remember the things that are happening in my life right now. The posts I’m formatting right now are from 2006 (you can read them yourself in the archives in the sidebar). That was the year we found out Caleb had autism. I had a 3 year old and a 1 year old at home and I was going a bit crazy. I also was… -
Mrs. CrankyPants
3 May 2012 | 2:17 pmFor some reason I’ve got some rants to get out today. I’m too lazy to check the archives but I’m sure I’ve blogged about this before. 1. To the mayor of Lincoln, NE–are we that poor that we can’t have stop signs at intersections? Seriously. Please? 2. To the people of Lincoln, NE–until we get the mayor on board, can you learn how to drive through an intersection with no stop signs? This is the law: the first person to arrive has the right of way. If you arrive at the same time as someone else, the person on the right has the right of way. I’ve… -
Interpretation of Dreams
18 Apr 2012 | 4:34 pmI had a very vivid dream the other night and it came up during my therapy session today. Things are going really well for me right now and my therapist was asking me about whether or not I think my dreams mean something. I told her I sure hope so because the other night this is what I remember from my dream: Ellen was my mentor/life coach. She was helping me get to the next level (from what, I don’t know) and part of her strategy was for me to go to Magic Mountain and ride the roller coasters with Ryan Gosling. Oh, let’s make that come true. -
Kansas City LDS Temple Open House
16 Apr 2012 | 8:38 amOn Saturday, our family made the trip down to Kansas City to visit the new Kansas City LDS temple. They are having an open house right now and the public is allowed to go inside and see it. The kids were super excited to go inside. They were a bit rambunctious but were mostly under control inside. It could have been so much worse! Caleb had a few outbursts of inappropriate speaking–like when he asked our tour guide what was in his big belly or when he told everyone in our group that I’m 37 and the oldest one in our family because daddy is only 35. The kids’ favorite room was…
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tops, tanks & tees knit along - binding off
16 May 2012 | 12:31 pmpattern: gemini by jane richmond yarn: knit picks cotlin in colorway clementine we've got sleeves! finally - yay! i felt like i wasn't going to get there but i pushed through and managed to get the sleeves separated at knit night on the weekend. i've gotten a bit more done since then and am planning on knitting my brains out on this bad boy over the long weekend. i've got some serious mileage to still put in on this top and i'm dying to wear it! i'm happy to say it fits too! i got to try it on after i separated the sleeves and even though i was really scared it was going to… -
a little indulgence & quilting 911
15 May 2012 | 1:27 pmamy butler gypsy caravan in print 1) cat eye - windflower and 2) cat eye - stainless from stitchsimple.com i spent a nice chunk of time last night taping this bad boy together. i decided it was time to spoil myself and make 2 new items for my closet. i'm excited to get tracing and to finally get sewing! i'm also excited to show you guys the process over the next few weeks :) i do have to sadly admit this part of the process is why i don't sew from patterns very often. i find it so tedious to do these steps that i would almost rather draft it myself or drape a… -
moments in the mommyhood - time for twos
14 May 2012 | 12:12 pmmy little baby girl is 2 today. i can't believe my curly haired angel isn't going to be a wee baby anymore. i'll prolly be crying sporadically all throughout the day today knowing that the hubs and i are closing the chapter of babydom in our home. no more breastfeeding, late night wake ups, new baby smells, constant diaper changes and first smiles. but there will be more firsts and more fun changes during our adventure in parenthood but i'm still sad to leave all things baby behind. i fought to keep harper (i was on bed rest with her when i first got pregnant) and i… -
weekend wishes
11 May 2012 | 12:19 pmto create in the stillness... img src: helt enkelt to drink some sangria with the hubs relaxing on our balcony... Source: marthastewart.com via Justina on Pinterest that i find the time to recover my nasty ironing board... ironing board cover from city chic country mouse that are tomatoes grow big and delicious this year... image src: two tarts and that my bathing suit fits that i ordered. img src: euguenmales it's friday chickas!!!!! yahoo! i love friday. in fact i love friday even more today because i got my free drink coupon in the mail from starbucks yesterday! man i… -
finding inspiration in weird places
10 May 2012 | 12:04 pmecojot journals and workbooks "Always do what you are afraid to do". Ralph Waldo Emerson lately i've been thinking a lot about creativity and making it a priority in my everyday life. i've been trying to find a way to make it a part of my daily routine and have it fit in without even thinking about it. i want it to flow. in doing so i've been noticing that i've been finding inspiration a lot more lately. i think my eyes have always seen things in a fun way but i feel like they are opening even wider lately. i'm not always sure what/where the things that have…
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About.com Beadwork
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A New Place to Buy and Sell Beading Patterns
14 May 2012 | 6:32 amCraftsy, the online craft course site, has added a platform for buying and selling beading patterns and tutorials. Currently in beta, the new pattern marketplace allows anyone to post PDF patterns for sale. There currently is no fee to list and Craftsy does not take a commission; sellers do, however, need a business (or similar) level PayPal account....Read Full Post -
New Monthly Design Contest From Artbeads
11 May 2012 | 9:30 amArtbeads.com has begun a new series of design contests. To become their next Jewelry Design Star, just upload a photo of your best original jewelry design, and explain its inspiration, here ....Read Full Post -
Correction: Beadwork Magazine Beaded Bead Contest
10 May 2012 | 3:52 amI have an update this week to correct my description of the Beaded Bead Contest, and I can't believe you guys let me get away with this one for so long! To enter, your design needs to include at least five beaded beads: at minimum, one each of all five beads that appear in Beadwork throughout the year....Read Full Post -
A New Pledge Drive for the Bead-It-Up
8 May 2012 | 9:59 amAs you may recall from my previous post, Ilene Baranowitz (beader and inventor of Faux Dichro) has created a new tool that makes bead stringing and jewelry design easier. Ilene has found a manufacturer and hammered out the details of production, but she needs to invest $6,000 for an initial run....Read Full Post -
Beady Happenings 5/6/12
6 May 2012 | 7:57 amThe monthly online magazine Soda Lime Times is giving away a free download of its Greatest Hits...so far issue. Get it on CraftGossip. (Even if you don't make glass beads, you'll drool over the gorgeous photos.) ...Read Full Post
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Creating Keepsakes Blog
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Weekly Warm-Up: Scrapbooking Your Faith
14 May 2012 | 10:40 amWe scrapbookers are fabulous at documenting all the events in our lives. We scrapbook birthdays, holidays, sporting events…we do annual round-ups and first days of school. We preserve our memories with gusto. But there’s one side of our lives we often fail to scrapbook…our faith. What I Believe, by Courtney Walsh for Creating Keepsakes magazine No matter what your spiritual beliefs are, they are a part of you. And if you fail to document them, you leave behind an incomplete picture of your life’s journey. It’s easy to get started with a documentation of your faith. Simply create a… -
A Very Happy Mother’s Day (Card)
13 May 2012 | 9:42 amHappy Mother’s Day! I’m Nicole Larkin, Creating Keepsakes’ online editor, and today I want to share with you the (IMHO stunning, gorgeous, amazing, wonderful) Mother’s Day card I made based on a free class taught in Club CK. Happy Mother’s Day Card by Nicole Larkin for Creating Keepsakes magazine You can create a card like this by using scrapbook stuff from your stash, and you can adapt it to any occasion just by changing the sentiment and embellishments. I never would have dreamed of making this card on my own, but the “Mother’s Day Card”… -
Scrapbooking Delight: Open Your Eyes to Today
11 May 2012 | 9:00 amScrapbooking often serves as a way to capture moments from the past, but it is also a wonderful way to remind ourselves to embrace now, to take pleasure in what is. It allows us revel in our feelings of joy and excitement, encapsulate them, and be able to use them to carry us through difficult moments. How often do you take time to look at life around you and notice the here and now, rather than focusing on the future? In our fast-moving culture, we tend to get distracted from today and spend a lot of our energy on what’s next. But delight is often in the details…and almost always in the… -
The Perfect Handmade Mother’s Day Gift in 10 Easy Steps for Busy Scrapbookers
10 May 2012 | 9:13 amFor those of us with a knack for paper crafting, it can be stressful when holidays hit. For instance, Mother’s Day is Sunday, and in order to feel like a good daughter, I need to create something for my mom using my own two hands. The problem? I’m not sure I have time. Luckily for us scrapbookers, Webster’s Pages designer Stacey Michaud has created this adorable matchbook-style coupon book as a gift for her mother-in-law, She’s broken everything down into simple steps, so even the busiest scrapper can recreate it in a snap! Our Heart Coupon Book by Stacey Michaud for Webster’s… -
Thanks Living Challenge: The Principle of Odd Numbers
9 May 2012 | 9:09 amHello, scrapbookers, this is Erika Hayes from Club CK. This month I would like to discuss something a bit “odd.” Many scrapbookers know about the principle of odd numbers in design, but may not know why it works. I want to review this principle because it is vital to understanding good composition in scrapbooking and in any artwork. Mind Control in Scrapbooking I return to my favorite aspect of scrapbooking, mind control! The human brain loves order. The amazing super computer known as your brain loves to pair items together. You have probably heard the advice to use odd…
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FaveCrafts.com Articles
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21 Crafty Ways to Use Paper Plates
16 May 2012 | 9:23 amWho would have thought that you could do so many things with paper plates? With this great guide of 21 Crafty Ways to Use Paper Plates, you'll learn how to make storage boxes, kids games, instruments, decor, and more...all with paper plates! -
Imaginisce
15 May 2012 | 4:50 pmIMAGINE + REMINISCE = IMAGINISCE. Were folks who absolutely love coming to work each day to play with paper, ribbon, brads, and rub-ons, just as much as you! -
Maya Road
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How to Crochet a Cluster Stitch
15 May 2012 | 3:09 pmHave you been wondering How to Crochet a Cluster Stitch? Well, you're in luck. With this easy to follow tutorial, you can create a fun crochet stitches design with ease! This stitch is great for adding texture and dimension to your project. -
Upcycled CD Cupcake Stand
14 May 2012 | 3:36 pmDon't throw away those old CDs! Instead, create an Upcycled Cupcake Stand that you can display on your kitchen table. Upcycled crafts ideas are great for saving money and repurposing items you already have. This is the perfect project for a party!
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FaveCrafts
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FaveQuilts Giveaway: American Tribute Fat Quarter Bundle
16 May 2012 | 11:57 amThe American Tribute fabric collection from Windham Fabrics features 30 fabrics that you’ll love to use in your patriotic quilts. Whether you’re making a quilt to honor a service member for Memorial Day or a decoration for the 4th of July, you’ll find the fabrics you need in this collection. From small prints featuring stars and stripes to large prints with national symbols like eagles, American flags, and U.S. badges, this collection has every fabric you could want for a patriotic project. As you might expect, the American Tribute collection comes only in shades of red,… -
Geek Crafts: Avengers Superhero Craft Roundup
16 May 2012 | 9:28 amI’m Haley Pierson-Cox from The Zen of Making, and this is your weekly dose of geeky goodness! Are you Avengers obsessed? Here’s a roundup of my favorite superhero-tastic projects from around the crafty internet! For even more action-packed ideas, check out my Geek Crafts: Nerdy Nail Art and Geek Crafts: Star Wars Craft Roundup articles right here on FaveCrafts! 1. Subtle Superhero Shirt from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar 2. The Hulk Amigurumi Finger Puppet from Crochetbot 3000 3. Cross Stitch Pattern Fun With The Avengers from Dork Stitch 4. Flying Captain America Shield from seamster on… -
Step into the Designer’s Shoes with FaveCrafts Giveaway!
15 May 2012 | 12:05 pmYou have the perfect outfit almost set. Your clothes look great, the jewelry looks awesome, and the only thing missing is an awesome pair of shoes. Sound familiar? Well then you need Altered Shoes, the newest book giveaway from FaveCrafts.com! In this book, author Marty Stevens-Heebner teaches you how to revamp shoes you already own with materials you most likely already have. From worn out cowboy boots to those cute strappy sandals you got at the thrift store, this book covers all the basics…and leaves no scuff uncovered! When it comes to designer shoes, sometimes it’s just too… -
Subscribe to Cool2Craft & Join a Growing Creative Community
14 May 2012 | 4:47 pmYou’ve probably seen it – that little gold bottle with the white lettering. I first encountered Aleene’s Tacky Glue when I was in Girl Scouts. I would create great projects using craft foam, cotton balls, Popsicle sticks and more. While the projects changed each week, one thing remained constant – my mom and the other troop leaders would set out bottles of Aleene’s Tacky Glue for us to use. Little did I know back then just how influential this product is in the world of crafting. Aleene’s Tacky Glue is part of a huge line of crafting products which… -
FaveCrafts Radio Winner!
14 May 2012 | 1:37 pmThanks for all that participated and went back to listen to the radio show for that super secret password! Unfortunately there can only be one winner… Come on down Sharon Cameron! I know it’s a little past your birthday, but hopefully this will make a great belated birthday gift. Sharon said, “It would make a wonderful birthday present (May 12th) Fashion Forward!” Be sure to join us next month, June 12th at 11 am EST for more fun guests and more prizes!
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Dude Craft
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The Wire Mesh Portraits of Seung Mo Park
16 May 2012 | 7:13 amMeticulous doesn't even begin to describe the sculpturally subtractive process of Korean artist, Seung Mo Park. Layers and layers of wire mesh are snipped and then backlit to reveal these delicate portraits. Beautiful, beautiful work. More at Colossal -
Gull Lake Boatworks
15 May 2012 | 6:49 amA wonderful profile of Mark, an ex-camp director turned canoe maker. Makes me want to go spend a summer with this guy. Amazing craftsmanship. via NotCot -
CMYK Stitch Poster
14 May 2012 | 6:40 amTalk about a marriage between craft and design! I'm loving this stitched CMYK poster by Custhom. via Swiss Miss -
VioBass Drum
11 May 2012 | 7:15 amYou can file this under "weird instruments that I desperately want to own". I could do without the fiddle bit, but a bass made from a floor tom? Sign me up. BTW, you can see a video of the VioBass in action over at Recyclart. Pretty neat. -
Moo Cards
10 May 2012 | 2:23 pmRecently, I got tapped by Moo Cards to do a short review of their printing service. From the looks of their site, I was pretty excited to get to test drive their system and see if their service lived up to how cool everything looked online. I'm happy to say that it did...and then some. The product that I chose is, I think, one of the coolest they offer...the minicard. Moo let's you do up to 100 different images on 100 different cards, so these things are great for presenting the variety in your work, and some folks have even riveted a bunch of them together and used them as a Pantone-style…
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Make It Do
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Q-tip Tip for Leaky Batteries
15 May 2012 | 6:00 amToday I’m sharing a video for how to clean that corrosive chalky white power from a leaky battery using Q-tips. I used it to save one of my girl’s favorite toys a few months ago. It worked so well that I couldn’t wait to share it here on Make it Do. Be sure to check [...] -
Books on my Mind
14 May 2012 | 10:08 amMy Mom left early this morning for the long drive from Salt Lake City to Kansas City for Quilt Market. She is helping her dear friends, Norma and Joyce of Geoff’s Mom’s Pattern Co. with their booth at the show. In preparation for the hours in the car, she called last week to get some [...] -
For Mother’s Day
11 May 2012 | 10:49 amThere is no way to be a perfect mother, and a million ways to be a good one. – Jill Churchill This might just be my favorite quote on motherhood. It’s liberating to ponder it. How many nights have I laid in bed at night, before falling asleep, and thought about my kids? Worried about [...] -
Links for 2011-04-04 [Digg]
5 Apr 2011 | 2:00 amLovely Lemon Bar Recipe Fantastic recipe for Lemon Bars. Great step-by-step tutorial as well! -
Links for 2011-01-31 [Digg]
1 Feb 2011 | 2:00 amTen Laundry Tips Here are some great tips on how to get your laundry in control and save money while doing it.
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Merriment Design
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Tiered ruffle baby dress free sewing pattern
14 May 2012 | 10:30 amThis free tiered baby dress sewing pattern has subtle gathered ruffled tiers and a classic pillowcase-dress-inspired neckline with ribbon ties that’s perfect for late spring and summer. And it’s super easy to sew. This sewing pattern was totally inspired by a piece of fabric; specifically, the Texas Modern Strips Coral fabric at Spoonflower by Jacinda from Prudent Baby. When the fabric arrived in the mail I swooned, dreaming up in my head a free sewing pattern with elegant, subtly gathered tiers that would showcase Jacinda’s hand painted watercolor coral stripes in a classic… -
DIY Garden Seed Markers from Recycled Plastic Salad Containers
10 May 2012 | 8:38 amThese free DIY printable garden seed markers are made from recycled plastic salad containers. The packrat in me always kinda feel bad about throwing these plastic salad containers away so thought I’d try to make something useful from them. And I thought that the salad container plastic could make a great waterproof outer case for garden seed markers. This year we decided to 86 buying flowers for our deck and instead just grow vegetables and other edibles. So far Elise and I have planted tomato seeds, lettuce and basil. These seed markers not only help you keep track of which seeds are… -
WINNER: ‘This Is Your Book’ Fill-In Baby Journal
8 May 2012 | 2:22 pmThanks to everyone who entered to win a copy of This Is Your Book: a fun, modern spin on the traditional baby book. Many of you liked the idea of gifting (or having!) this fill-in baby journal with a pop culture twist: not only do you record standard newborn info like height, weight, birth hospital and hair color but also current events, fun statistics, and other pop culture, everything from Academy Award winners to countries at war to the cost of a Starbucks coffee to musicians your parents liked. To enter this giveaway, I asked you to tell me who this book would be for in your life: Rebecca… -
WINNERS: Minted Stationery and Journals Giveaway {plus 10% off code for all}
1 May 2012 | 2:52 pmThree readers have each won a personalized stationery set printed on luxe paper and a complementary gift box and personalized 40-page journal for notes and sketches worth $51 plus free ground shipping, from the talented indie designers at minted. And everyone can use the minted promotion code MOTHERS for 10% off minted personalized stationery sets or journals. Plan to place your order by May 7th for items to arrive by Mother’s Day for your mom. Or maybe, uh, for yourself. Don’t worry. I won’t tell. To enter this giveaway, I asked you to tell me your Mother’s Day plans. -
Milestone birthday idea: Birthday postcards for 80th, 75th, 70th, 65th, 60th
30 Apr 2012 | 9:00 amMy dad’s 80th birthday was approaching and we wanted a milestone birthday idea that was memorable and fun. And what’s better than a mailbox stuffed with personalized postcards sending well wishes from your family and friends? I designed these 80th birthday postcards in four colors with super cute matching custom stamps from Zazzle. The postcards and stamps printed up perfectly. Then we gathered addresses for friends and family and mailed them each one a blank pre-addressed, pre-stamped postcard inside an envelope that also contained a little note explaining that it was dad’s…
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Handmade Charlotte
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A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood
15 May 2012 | 10:46 pmCheck out this amazing series of LEGO British Birds by Thomas Poulsom.. -
Children’s Exhibit at Mondo Cane
11 May 2012 | 9:05 amHere are a few favorites from this month's children's exhibition at Mondo Cane, the go-to shop for vintage modern finds. -
Simple DIY Wooden Toy Cars
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Amazing DIY Cardboard Learning Toys
3 May 2012 | 8:41 amPlay and Grow is an amazing blog by a Russian architect that has a passion for making handmade cardboard toys for his little girl. The site is filled with great diy tutorials for upcycling cardboard into early learning toys. A few favorites: DIY Geometric Sorting Board view tutorial A cardboard version of the classic geometric sorting [...] -
DIY Pinata Cookies
2 May 2012 | 8:18 pmSugar cookies with a surprise inside–how cool is that?
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Flower Girl Designs Collection
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Wyatt & Colby
13 May 2012 | 4:55 pmWe have a new family member and little friend for Wyatt, his name is Colby. Here are a few pictures of them having some fun together. Colby has a little crinkle in his tail, he is so cute and also, a half-brother to Wyatt. They are so much alike, and a little clone of each other. -
Skylar
24 Feb 2012 | 3:37 pmMe and Skylar, my great protector, she is little but fierce and my best friend. It seems like yesterday she was just a little pup. -
Little One!
16 Jan 2012 | 6:32 pmThis is a picture of my first baby this year, Parisian Frill Canary, the small little fuzz in nest, with mom right by it. -
Organizer- Sew News Magazine!
7 Jan 2012 | 5:57 pmNow that the New Year is here it is time for many people, including me, to start organizing our home. My Organizer on page 36 of Sew News Magazine is very easy to make and has many uses. -
Happy New Year!
7 Jan 2012 | 5:45 pmHappy New Year, I hope this year brings joy and happiness to all. I guess it is time for me, to get back to work and I’m happy about that, I love the holidays but I’m happy to see them go too. This year I’m trying out something new. I got a MacBook Pro the 13 inch 750GB, I love my iPad so much that I’m going to be using my MacBook Pro often. I also, checked out the MacBook Air, which I love, but there is no DVD drive. So for now, I purchased the MacBook Pro. I also, got the Time Capsule, to back up my Mac, but I haven’t set that up yet, I’m sure I will love it too.
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Aileen's Musings
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Grapefruit Curd...and a printable Label.
3 May 2012 | 1:01 pmA few weeks back I made some grapefruit curd I was a little hesitant because, well because... its grapefruit! I actually liked it better then the lemon curd I made. I also absolve some of my guilt for letting so many of our grapefruit go to waste. I mean really just how many grapefruit can one eat when you have TWO huge grapefruit trees that produce twice a year!! I followed this recipe HERE except I did not add the ginger or lemon juice I did however double my recipe Above is a picture of it cooking down... ...and here it is brought to a boil. And here they are all canned and… -
Revitalizing...Upcycling or Recycling..You decide?
2 May 2012 | 2:00 amI just had to share this vintage CocaCola Cooler hubby has revitalized by cleaning it up then building a wooden to for it so that it doubles as a table and a cooler.He also put rolling castors on it so it can be moved around. Then he sealed it withPYM II to keep out anymore deterioration. -
Spring has Sprung!
30 Apr 2012 | 5:47 pmAll my flowers and roses are in full bloom and looking just beautiful!. This is one of my favorite times of year spring and fall! 2 years ago we transplanted this climbing rose and this year it's happy as can be! -
Happy Birthday Mr Kevin!
28 Apr 2012 | 2:00 amIts so hard to believe Mr. Kevin is a year old today!! Happy Birthday beautiful boy! -
Finished Projects
27 Apr 2012 | 7:25 pmBusy day today! I finished Mr Kevin's mini monkey birthday cake! Its a little funky looking but I like it better then the first one I made You can see it HERE I also finished painting a stool for Mr Kevin. This particular stool his daddy had made in shop class in Junior high for me, so Ithought it was only fitting to pass it down to Mr Kevin :-)
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Stained glass and art glass patterns, designs, supplies and classes
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Wellesley College’s Newest Stained Glass
30 Apr 2012 | 5:10 pmWellesley College’s Newest Stained Glass Painstakingly assembled from more than 600 tiny pieces of hand-painted glass, “Veritas,’’ the newest stained-glass window at Wellesley College’s Houghton Memorial Chapel, shows the Goddess of Truth holding a glowing yellow lantern, her face serene and bright against the deep blues and reds that surround her. Read more here. -
Queen's diamond jubilee stained glass window unveiled
20 Mar 2012 | 10:22 amQueen's diamond jubilee stained glass window unveiled A new stained glass window, paid for by subscriptions from members of Parliament and members of the House of Lords to celebrate the Queen's diamond jubilee, has been unveiled in the medieval Westminster Hall, the oldest part of the Palace of Westminster. Read more here. -
St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York will undergo a $175 million renovation
16 Mar 2012 | 3:06 pmSt. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York will undergo a $175 million renovation The stained-glass windows of the Lady Chapel, located in the rear of the Cathedral, also will be restored, as will 34 French stained-glass windows from the 1870s. Read more here. -
The first New York exhibition of works by Lois Comfort Tiffany in decades
12 Jan 2012 | 9:26 amThe first New York exhibition of works by Lois Comfort Tiffany in decades. "The Paintings of Louis Comfort Tiffany: Works from a Long Island Collection" are on display through March 18th at the Nassau County Museum of Art in Roslyn. Read more here. -
Louis Comfort Tiffany: A master of the Gilded Age
21 Nov 2011 | 12:53 pmLouis Comfort Tiffany: A master of the Gilded Age The Huntsville Museum of Art is currently exhibiting a stunning set of rediscovered Tiffany windows, so it is a perfect time to consider the life and work of this gifted American master. Read more here.
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Moda Bake Shop
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Pink with a Splash of Orange Quilt
16 May 2012 | 4:25 amHi, I am Quiltjane and I am happy to be back baking for the Bake Shop. Today I am presenting a very simple baby quilt using a combination of Bella solids, one Cape Ann charm pack and yardage of Cape Ann brushed cottons to create a subtle texture and cosy feel to the quilt. The dictionary definition of 'Brushed cottons' is: "Cotton fabric that is brushed to remove all the excess lint and fibers -
Dashes in the Woods
14 May 2012 | 1:25 amI'm Michelle Marr and I blog at Michelle's Romantic Tangle. Little Red Riding Hood has always been one of my favorite fairy tales, so as soon as I saw A Walk in the Woods, I wanted to play with it. It's such a fun collection, and it makes a wonderful big girl quilt -- which was supposed to be mine, but was stolen by my teenage daughter as soon as I got the binding on! 1 "A Walk in the -
Salt Water Taffy Boy and Girl Quilts
12 May 2012 | 12:00 amHello Everyone! It's Crystal Hendrix from Hendrixville again! Being from Utah and home of the Great Salt Lake, what do we have a lot of? Salt Water Taffy! So when I saw that there was a line that was called, Salt Air and was full of bright colors, what else could I think of, Salt Water Taffy! I'm pleased to bring you not just one, but TWO twin-size quilts! Amazing what you can get from a single -
Take It All Tote
10 May 2012 | 12:00 amHi everyone!! It's Melissa from Happy Quilting and I am so excited to get to share another fun-filled tutorial with all of you MBS Fans :) Some of you may know that I have a large family (7 of us). Every time we go swimming, to the beach, on a picnic, or whatever . . . I end up taking so many tote bags to carry all of our stuff. With summer coming up and lots of outings planned, I -
Salt Air Crossings Quilt
8 May 2012 | 12:00 amHi again, it's Andrea from Millions of Thoughts. I'm happy to share this quilt tutorial with you, using Cosmo Cricket's Salt Air. I love the coastal feel of the fabrics paired up with the light blue solid. The debate - West Coast or East Coast? If you have any questions, please feel free to email me via my blog! 1 jelly roll - Cosmo Cricket Salt Air2 1/2 yards - Bella Solid Ruby Ice
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How Does She...
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Old Fashioned Vinegar Taffy and Strong Man Competition
16 May 2012 | 6:25 amSpending quality family time is pretty high up on my totem pole, and now that I live a mere 4-hour drive from my parents and siblings, instead of a 36-hour drive, I appreciate our time together even more. After our last visit for Easter, when we were well on our drive back to Boise, I [...] -
Summer Reading Star! FREE EXCLUSIVE PRINTABLE
15 May 2012 | 12:20 pmThe kids are almost out of school, and the dreaded ‘Summer-Mush-Mind‘ is about to set in. {It’s contagious you know} Well NOT if we have anything to do with it! HowDoesShe to the rescue. I was literally giddy when I saw what chickabug had designed as our next exclusive printable kit. What is it?! The [...] -
Secret “INSIDE INFO” on ALL Paper Coterie Deals!
15 May 2012 | 11:10 amWe have insider information on all the upcoming Paper Coterie deals which means now – so do YOU! I hate it when I find a good deal on a photo creation but don’t have time to make what I want in order to take advantage of the deal. No more! We will keep you in [...] -
Brown Sugar Rubbed Pork Chops with Balsamic, Basil Rhuby-sauce
14 May 2012 | 6:50 amHappy Monday, everyone! I am thrilled to be welcoming Carlee back with us for another amazing recipe that will have your friends BEGGING for the secret! Are you up for trying this amazing pork chop recipe? I know you are! Take it away, Carlee! With Memorial day near and the sunny heat of the summer [...] -
Giveaway – Fish Soap
12 May 2012 | 10:29 amMaybe you’ve heard of a product called Fish Foam. Maybe you have not heard of this product and think it is something used to clean fish. Good news: there is no fish-cleaning involved with this product. Also, no fish were harmed in the writing of this post. Fish Foam has been around forever and has [...]
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Crochet Baby Patterns...
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My Crochet Girl Patterns – A Cowl with Flowers | Crochetology.net
15 May 2012 | 9:22 pmThe art, pattern and language of crochet . Detail of the crochet flowers. Search … At the moment, I have two large crochet projects, The Summer Dress in Flower Motifs and The Skirt in Baby Camel Yarn. I have just wrapped … View original post here: My Crochet Girl Patterns – A Cowl with Flowers | Crochetology.net Related posts: Crochet Pattern Hat No. 212… BUTTON BAND HAT and Cowl … Crochet Pattern Hat No. 212... BUTTON BAND HAT and... Crochet Pattern Hat No. 212… BUTTON BAND HAT and Cowl … Crochet Pattern Hat No. 212... BUTTON BAND HAT and... -
Free Baby Afghan Crochet Patterns – She Told Me
14 May 2012 | 6:50 pmClick here to visit CrochetNCrafts's website. CrochetNCrafts published an article titled Free Baby Afghan Crochet Patterns on 5/14/2012 at SheToldMe.com with the tag afghan crochet patterns . See more here: Free Baby Afghan Crochet Patterns – She Told Me Related posts: 22 Free Crochet Patterns: Afghan Patterns, Crochet Hats, and More … "22 Free Crochet Patterns : Afghan Patterns , Crochet Hats,... Baby's First Blanket Afghan Pattern | Free Crochet Patterns & Free … Roseanna Beck has come out with this adorable baby's first... 22 Free Crochet Patterns:… -
Baby Crochet Patterns: Welcome
14 May 2012 | 6:50 pmBeautifully designed and easy to follow baby crochet patterns , written in UK and USA formats. Sizes range from Premature to 6-12mths for babies or reborn dolls, there are also baby crochet patterns for shawls, pram covers, … Go here to read the rest: Baby Crochet Patterns: Welcome Related posts: Baby Crochet Patterns: Darling Baby Crochet Pattern JC23A Beautifully designed and easy to follow baby crochet patterns ,... Baby Crochet Patterns: Afghan Baby Crochet Pattern JC25A Beautifully designed and easy to follow baby crochet patterns ,... Prem Baby Crochet Pattern JC21P – Baby… -
Crochet Pattern, Baby Bib, Daisy Flower, Sunflower, number 456 …
13 May 2012 | 4:40 pmUSDMAKE IT YOURSELF!THIS IS A CROCHET PATTERN , for a bib, as well as for the flower!I have separate tutorials on youtube for these 2 items (the b… Read more: Crochet Pattern, Baby Bib, Daisy Flower, Sunflower, number 456 … No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. -
Basic Baby Hat in 3 sizes ~ FREE Crochet Patterns
13 May 2012 | 4:40 pmFree Crochet Patterns , a collection of the cutest most adorable crochet patterns , ideal for beginners, and the more experienced. Continued here: Basic Baby Hat in 3 sizes ~ FREE Crochet Patterns No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.
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talk2myShirt
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Tactile visualization with the Touch Glove
28 Apr 2012 | 4:29 amThe Touch Glove created by Ally Seeley is not only a cool eTextile design concept, it does address a rare but occurring problem effecting unfortunate people who loose their tactile feel. Feeling with the fingers is a essential part of our life. Most of the time we are not even aware how much we rely on our tactile sensing capability. We touch many things we see to aid and confirm our visual impression of an object. Fire accidents can lead to a prolonged, temporary or even permanent loss of the tactile feel sense. Damaged nerves responsible for tactile feel is another cause for loosing this… -
Human Dynamo Jacket
27 Apr 2012 | 2:22 amWearable Power, the all time favorite of the wearable technology community, keeps on inspiring people to find ways of making use of the many Watt’s a human body produces at any time of the day. Estimates go as high as about 130 Watt’s potentially usable to transform from kinetic energy into electrical energy. The highest kinetic power sources on a human body are the footfalls clocking in about 67W followed by arm motion at about 60W. At the end of the scale is lifting a finger that generates only about 10mW. While searching about parasitic power harvesting from body motion I cam… -
Fashionable Technology Report
25 Apr 2012 | 7:50 amSabine Seymour, Chief Creative Officer of her company Moondial, Assistant Professor of Fashionable Technology and the director of Fashionable Technology Lab at Parsons The New School for Design in New York and author of two inspiring books, ‘Fashionable Technology: The Intersection of Design, Fashion, Science and Technology’ and ‘Functional Aesthetics: Visions in Fashionable Technology’, has released the Fashionable Technology Report Spring 2012 edition. Titled ‘The Super Human’ this first edition of a bi-yearly series of reports focuses on the desire to… -
IM Blanky, blanket with personality
24 Apr 2012 | 12:34 amA team at Studio NMinusOne at the University of Toronto’s RAD (Responsive Architecture at Daniels) developed an amazing smart textile object, the IM Blanky a blanket that knows its state in time and position in space. Being able to know ones position in time and space represents one of the most primitive forms of cognition, the awareness of one’s own body. The IM Blanky comes very close to being aware of its ‘self’, making it a truly smart textile. Using traditional embroidery techniques and figurative designs typical for embroidery like animal, floral or other natural… -
Liquid iridescence – Structural Color fashion by Amy Winters
23 Apr 2012 | 2:18 amIt is always fascinating to see Amy Winter’s new collection of color shifting designs. The third year in a row, Amy has been hard working to come up with a new fiber technology to create amazing color changes of her fashion pieces not by battery power but by the dynamic movement of the body. A collaboration between Amy and researchers at the NanoPhotonics Centre at the Cavendish laboratories (University of Cambridge) resulted in a new type of fabric, the ‘Polymer Opal’ Lycra. The rubber-like properties of the fibers result in color changes when bended, stretched or twisted. Using…
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idea chic
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Rustic + Chic Colorado Invitation
10 May 2012 | 8:21 pmThis adorable invitation design has a fun mix of materials and style all rolled into one. We designed this unique piece for a rustic Colorado barn style wedding with vintage touches. The front of the invitation features a die cut heart out of kraft brown paper with the couple’s initials. A walnut wood veneer band and a golden yellow satin ribbon complete the front of the design. When opened the invitation card is on the right of the design with a tree illustration along with the invitation wording. The left hand side features a pocket which holds the Colorful Colorado custom map /… -
Beach Island Wedding Invitation
2 Feb 2012 | 7:50 pmMy clients Sallie and Garrett were married last summer in a little beach camp style resort called The Bitter End Yacht Club - it is hailed as one of the top resorts in the world. From seeing the photographs – it truly feels like a summer camp nestled in the middle of the British Virgin Islands. Not a bad location for a wedding – huh? We had a ton of fun designing this invitation and pulling in all of the various beach details into the design. Sallie wanted the design to encompass a mix of these elements: Camp style, beach flair with traditional east coast inspiration from… -
Puzzle Invitation
19 Jan 2012 | 5:36 pmWe love when we have the opportunity to create amazing and unique invitation designs for our clients. Last summer one of our wedding clients, Meagan wanted to create a super unique invitation for her Bridal Luncheon. Meagan is a true paper lover and she adores unique paper details and design as much as we do. We discussed the idea of a puzzle invitation with the overall concept being fun, bubbly, cute, unique and interactive. We went with a modern circle design with a tangerine orange and bubble gum pink palette. Each puzzle invitation was packaged inside of a cellophane bag with a… -
It’s a Girl! Name Our Letterpress
16 Jan 2012 | 5:39 pmWe have been using our beautiful and amazing Chandler and Price Letterpress for over a year now and are committing a no-no in the industry along the way. We are yet to decide on a name! We fell in love with the craft from the beginning and have been busy creating. As we enter year two we realize we need your help! Our letterpress needs a name and we want to offer a reward for the best name. To help you help us, let us take a moment to describe her. That is your first data point, she is a she. She: is 15oo lbs of solid steel at the core was born during the great depression and… -
Love Takes Flight
4 Jan 2012 | 7:35 pmIt is a rare occasion when you meet a couple that has the same life passion. This past fall we had the opportunity to work with an amazing couple who are both pilots! When we met to discuss their design vision they wanted their story of being pilots and flying to be an integral part of their wedding design and overall vision. We had a blast creating their “Love Takes Flight” book style invitation with ‘up in clouds’ swirl style graphics which incorporated their engagement photographs taken in an airplane hanger. The day of wedding stationery pieces were also beyond…
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Inner Child Fun
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10 Simple Ideas for Summer Fun with Your Kids
14 May 2012 | 10:51 pmSummer is quickly approaching, and with the kids off from school you may need some ideas to keep them busy. Here are some of our favorite kid crafts, activities, and ideas for Summer fun with the kids: 1. DIY Sponge Bombs – perfect for an impromptu sponge bomb bucket toss game! 2. Make Your Own Solar Powered Oven – Heat up some pizza, s’mores for dessert, and some homemade sun tea for a solar powered lunch. 3. Sprinklers! – Looking for other ways to stay cool this Summer? Be sure to check out 10 Cheap Ways to Beat the Heat. 4. Play Sand… -
Guest Post by Mark – Hand Painted Cards
12 May 2012 | 9:37 pmMark here (Val’s husband). The girls wanted to surprise Val with some handmade cards for Mother’s Day, and they were so pleased with how these turned out, that they couldn’t resist giving them to her a bit early. Val loved them so much, that she later sat down to paint more cards together with the girls. Here’s how you can make your own hand painted cards for Mother’s Day, or any other special occasion: 1. Fold a sheet of watercolor paper in half, and invite your child over to scribble on it with pencil. 2. Trace over your child’s designs with a waterproof… -
50 Inspiring Ideas for Rainy Day Fun with Your Kids
8 May 2012 | 11:19 pm“I know it is wet And the sun is not sunny. But we can have Lots of good fun that is funny!” –The Cat in the Hat Looking for some boredom-busting ideas to get you through a rainy day with the kids?? Here are 50 of our favorite ways to spend a rainy day: Painting! Building forts. Reading books… in forts. Snuggling. Grilled cheese sandwiches with tomato soup. Baking sweet treats. Calling faraway friends to chat. Tea. Soul-searching. Doodling. Puddle jumping! Finding money in the pocket of your raincoat from last Spring. None there? Hide a few dollars to… -
Connect with Your Kids: 50 Screen-Free Activities
7 May 2012 | 8:44 amThis week, Joyce from Childhood Beckons and I thought it would be fun to share 50 of our best ideas for connecting with your kids through unplugged play, and we’ve even included a free printable list! To download the list, head over to Joyce’s blog to check out our latest post in the Connect with Your Kids series! -
Quick Craft: Silly Moustache Straws
3 May 2012 | 5:09 pmThese are pretty self-explanatory… ….but they made Emily and me giggle! Straws + black construction paper moustaches = Fun!! And just in time for Cinco de Mayo.
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Knitting for Charity: Easy, Fun and Gratifying
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Whip Up a Bunch of Headbands with These Free Knitting Patterns
15 May 2012 | 4:46 pmWhy use free knitting patterns for headbands? Headbands are fun and frugal knitting projects. They don't require much yarn, knit-up in a flash, can be used with nearly any kind of yarn, and are great for all ages and genders. Wide, thick headbands can be used in cold weather to cover the ears; thinner, more narrow headbands can be used to dress up your hair or cover a bad hair day. You can even make headbands that are great for working out! -
You Can Make Yourself a Shawl with One of These Free Knitting Patterns
8 May 2012 | 4:41 pmThe Internet is filled with beautiful free knitting patterns for shawls. I am sure I have seen at least half of them, and I have often assumed they are out of reach for me, especially since I am not very experienced at knitting lace. -
Contribute to the Eastern European Russian Orphanages Project Knitting Charity and Touch the Lives of Needy Orphans
1 May 2012 | 4:36 pmEastern European Russian Orphanages Project started life as a knitting charity formed via Ravelry in 2010. Now, it continues to send hand-knitted items to orphans living in the coldest and most destitute areas of Eastern Europe and Russia, but it now accepts items made from other crafting efforts. The group is also working on connections to help facilitate adoptions and provide counseling to adoptive families and children. -
Want Proof Knitting Is Hip? Check out These Celebrity Knitters
24 Apr 2012 | 4:30 pmAside from the occasional "knitting is hip again" article in the lifestyle sections of newspapers and in women's magazines, I think knitting tends to get a bad rap as a hobby. People who knit are often seen as fuddy-duddies with a lot of time on our hands. Have you ever heard people say "gosh, I wish I had the time to knit" or "I don't have the patience to knit"? Have you seen TV shows that portray knitters as dull, or worse, as a joke? -
Afghans for Wounded Soldiers Takes Your Charity Knitting to Returning Troops
17 Apr 2012 | 4:24 pmKnitting squares is such a wonderful charity knitting project. They're quick, easy, and don't use up much yarn (unless you knit a lot of them!). Squares for afghans are used for so many different knitting charities, for many different purposes. One charity I recently discovered is dedicated to helping wounded soldiers returning home to the United States. It is unfortunate how much difficulty these soldiers often have when they return home from war. Our dedication, love, and support mean so much to these soldiers who have made such great sacrifices.
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IndieSpotting
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{make} DIY Pinwheel Earrings
15 May 2012 | 9:00 amSpring is well under way, so I decided to pull this cute little project out of the archives. These pinwheel earrings are easy and inexpensive to make and they’re simply perfect for spring! All you need is some scrapbook paper in a pattern and colors you like, along with some jewelry findings and Mod Podge, and you’re well on your way to the cutest pair of handmade earrings! What you’ll need ~ Scrapbook paper Scissors Ruler Tiny buttons Mod Podge Small paint brush 6mm jump rings (silver) 1″ fish hook earrings (silver) 1-1/2″ eye pins (silver) Czech glass beads in… -
{win} QuiltyTherapy Giveaway
1 May 2012 | 10:47 amQuiltyTherapy creates handmade quilted accessories for the home, including oven mitts, potholders and children’s quilts. This set of large potholders and oven mitts is made from Joel Dewberry’s Modern Meadow fabric line, featuring shades of brown, green and orange. The backing of the quilted potholder set is an upcycled vintage sheet. Special Savings! For the month of May, save 10% on your purchase at QuiltyTherapy with coupon code: INDIE. Perfect for a last-minute Mother’s Day gift! QuiltyTherapy has generously offered one of our lucky readers the chance to win a set of… -
{meet} {dani keith designs}
23 Apr 2012 | 10:33 amMeet {dani keith designs} ~ {dani keith designs} is a modern metalsmith studio based in North Carolina. Dani creates edgy, geometric jewelry for women ~ designs that are dynamic and truly striking! Personally, I’m really loving the copper designs that have been lacquered, textured and patinated in various vibrant colors! Spotted & Loved rockstar III ring | $45 bestfriend pendant. modern two peas in a pod. silver necklace | $80 surface of the moon shield earrings in sterling silver | $40 stackable fine silver heart ring set | $50 {shop now at dani keith designs} © IndieSpotting,… -
{win} KSPdesigns Giveaway (Closed)
15 Apr 2012 | 11:00 pmKSPdesigns specializes in wire wrapped jewelry, particularly delicate bangle bracelets featuring beads and pearls! This is a fabulous set of three gold wire wrapped bangle bracelets with 4mm garnet, pearl and navy beads. These styles are so feminine and classic ~ the perfect addition to any outfit. They’re especially great layered or stacked together! They come in three sizes: Small 7″, Medium 7-1/2″ and Large 8″. KSPdesigns has generously offered one of our lucky readers the chance to win this set of bangles (a $38 value)! a Rafflecopter giveaway You need… -
{meet} Laura Plenzik
14 Apr 2012 | 3:50 pmMeet Laura Plenzik ~ Laura Plenzik is a fashion designer living in Venezuela. She specializes in handbags, clutches and cocktail wear ~ all handmade and glamorous! She describes her style as retro with punk attitude (a concept reflected in her pinned heart logo), and she uses bold colors, fun prints and retro silhouettes in her designs. Laura sent me one of her edgy and fun Asymmetric Clutches in silver, and I love it! It’s an envelope-style clutch (perfect for a night out) in black synthetic canvas and metallic leather trim. If gold is more your style, she makes the clutch in metallic…
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Out of Office Blog by FedEx Office
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Saying Thanks with Style
15 May 2012 | 8:49 amThe end of the school year is near and thank you cards come in handy to include with teachers’ gifts. I’ve designed a set that features four different colors and lined pages for younger children that still need guidelines. Get the downloadable template here and get your cards ready before the last day of school arrives! read more -
Thinking Creatively and Engaging Employees with a Poster-Size Puzzle
8 May 2012 | 9:55 amIf you own a small business, you have probably put some thought into the different ways you can engage and motivate your employees. Many small businesses do this by hosting annual events like retreats, conferences or parties that boost employee morale and give the team time for socializing. read more -
Giving Thanks for a Successful School Year (plus, a special discount!)
2 May 2012 | 9:05 amTeacher Appreciation Week is coming, and we here at Out of Office are grateful for the teachers we had and those who are inspiring young minds now. To that end, we’ve pulled together some of our favorite projects for teacher appreciation gifts. We hope one of these ideas will be the perfect fit to honor your child’s special teacher for a year of fun and learning. And keep a look out for another great project coming your way next week from guest blogger Patricia! read more -
Stamp your Way from a Plain Pillar to a Customized Candle
24 Apr 2012 | 9:53 amIf you’re tired of using the same candles for decorating, entertaining and gift giving,I have a fresh take on customizing candles. These candles make a great gift for special occasions such as a bridal shower or birthday. read more -
Art Makes the Perfect Mother’s Day Present!
17 Apr 2012 | 9:32 amFinding a Mother’s Day gift should be simple – all you really want is to show your Mother how much you care about her. But somehow it seems many of us fall back on the standard choices each year – a beautiful bouquet of flowers or sweet box of chocolates. This year, why not celebrate her by giving a beautiful work of art for Mother's Day? read more
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Make It Do
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Q-tip Tip for Leaky Batteries
15 May 2012 | 6:00 amToday I’m sharing a video for how to clean that corrosive chalky white power from a leaky battery using Q-tips. I used it to save one of my girl’s favorite toys a few months ago. It worked so well that I couldn’t wait to share it here on Make it Do. Be sure to check [...] -
Books on my Mind
14 May 2012 | 10:08 amMy Mom left early this morning for the long drive from Salt Lake City to Kansas City for Quilt Market. She is helping her dear friends, Norma and Joyce of Geoff’s Mom’s Pattern Co. with their booth at the show. In preparation for the hours in the car, she called last week to get some [...] -
For Mother’s Day
11 May 2012 | 10:49 amThere is no way to be a perfect mother, and a million ways to be a good one. – Jill Churchill This might just be my favorite quote on motherhood. It’s liberating to ponder it. How many nights have I laid in bed at night, before falling asleep, and thought about my kids? Worried about [...] -
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5 Apr 2011 | 2:00 amLovely Lemon Bar Recipe Fantastic recipe for Lemon Bars. Great step-by-step tutorial as well! -
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1 Feb 2011 | 2:00 amTen Laundry Tips Here are some great tips on how to get your laundry in control and save money while doing it.
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CRAFTS IDEAS FOR KIDS
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TEACH KIDS WEAVING TECHNIQUE AND MAKE GREETING CARD
9 May 2012 | 4:27 pmIf you work with children 4 to 6 years old, then you should give them opportunity to learn the technique of weaving. Since these are small children, the technique will most easily be done using paper. It is important that children learn and enjoy in principles of weaving. For beginning, it is enough to make Read more ... -
ORIGAMI BUTTERFLY AND FLOWER
27 Apr 2012 | 3:14 pmAs already mentioned, children love origami, and we are representing you a simple craft origami idea for kids. Today we will make butterflies and flowerets using origami technique. For this craft for kids, we will need colored paper in different colors. Paper for gifts or colorful paper can serve too. Material for work: Paper dimensions: Read more ... -
SPRING 3D GREETING CARD
20 Apr 2012 | 4:31 pmHere’s a very beautiful and simple spring 3D greeting card. Motif of this 3D spring greeting card will be white spring flower. This craft can make children aged 5 years or more, and will give them great satisfaction. Material for work: Cardstock paper for greeting card Paper ribbons (4 inch * 0.2 inch) Glue Scissors Read more ... -
HOW TO PAINT RAINBOW FOR THE EXHIBITION
12 Apr 2012 | 4:38 pmToday, we are introducing a creative idea for the art work of children aged 5 years and older. This activity can be organized when you are explaining to children how rainbow is made. Of course, drawing rainbow, you can connect with the story about St. Patrick, if forthcoming celebration of this holiday. How to Read more ... -
PAINT EASTER EGG USING WET-IN-WET TECHNIQUE
6 Apr 2012 | 11:46 amToday, we will introduce an interesting activity to meet the Easter holidays. That will be picture of Easter egg which will be performed using an unusual kind of watercolor technique – “wet in wet“. Wet-in-wet technique includes any application of paint to an area of the painting that is already wet with water color. Material Read more ...
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Dollar Store Crafts
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Tutorial: Tie Dyed Fabric Jewlery
16 May 2012 | 10:00 amWe're happy to have our friend Shannon from Madigan Made here today to share a wonderful jewelry tutorial! You know we love recycled t-shirt crafts, so this project is right up our alley! Thank for the great project, Shannon! ~Rhonda Have you ever tie dyed anything? I dyed a t-shirt when I was a kid and I remember that it was an involved process. When Tulip sent me a tie dye kit recently, I was excited to see that their dye was simple and easy to use. Instead of multiple steps with vinegar and soda ash, you just mix their color-fast dyes with water and apply them! I wanted to create a… -
Make Braided Ribbon Bangle Bracelets
15 May 2012 | 10:04 amI love the "stacked wrist" look, but my bracelet collection is such that I would have to wear every single one that I own in order to achieve the look. Since I need more bracelets and my jewelry budget is practically nonexistent, I've been happy to see so many wonderful, inexpensive bracelet tutorials recently! These pretty bangles were made by Jen at The Social Home, who wrapped some simple metal bangles with braided ribbon to give them a super-quick, super-cheap makeover. My wrist yearns for them! [how to make braided ribbon bangle bracelets] Project estimate: Bangle bracelets, $1… -
Sponsored: FREE Sewing Machine 911 Class
14 May 2012 | 11:11 pmHow are you with your sewing machine? Could your skills be better? Well, here's a free solution from Craftsy: an online class that won't cost you a dime! Sewing Machine 911. Become a Sewing Machine Master for Free! Learn how to handle your sewing machine with the brand new, free, online Craftsy class, Sewing Machine 911, taught by Claudia Miller, sewing machine MD. In this class, learn how to diagnose your machine’s symptoms and how to easily fix the most common issues, including jammed machines, top thread breaks, needle breaks, and more. Claudia also explains the basic parts and functions… -
Make a Designer-Inspired Square Knot Bracelet
14 May 2012 | 10:00 amHere is another easy rope bracelet inspired by the designs of Miansai. Dollar store jump rope can substitute for utility rope and offers a wide range of colors. This particular bracelet combines bright rope with neutral cord tied in a series of square knots. Project estimate: Jump rope, $1 Carabiner key chain, $1 String or light cord, on hand or $1 Glue, on hand Total: $2 and up For this project you will need about 20 inches of rope and about 12 feet of light weight cord. (For the length of rope, consider how long you want your finished bracelet to be, double that and add another half… -
Make a Recycled Credit Card Name Necklace
13 May 2012 | 2:00 pmWhether it is expired or you're just no longer using it, the generally accepted way to dispose of an old credit card it to chop it up into small pieces before throwing it away. When it came time for Yuka from Clossette to cut up one of her old cards she did some strategic trimming, leaving a portion perfect for creating simple, personalized jewelry. And putting your credit card on a necklace is a far cry more economical than putting necklace on your credit card! [how to make a recycled credit card name necklace] Project estimate: Old credit card, on hand Jump rings, on hand Chain, on…
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phyllisdobbs.info
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Showing Friendship with a Quilt!
14 May 2012 | 8:24 pmQuilts are so comforting, both with the cuddling factor and the warmth of their beauty. Rita Clarke made a special quilt for a friend’s daughter who’s dog Shug had died. Pets are so important to us and are a part of our families so the loss of a pet is heartbreaking. Rita designed and made [...] -
Think Snow with this Free Quilt Pattern!
7 May 2012 | 5:42 pmI know its May and the weather is getting hot, but its not too early to start thinking about your Christmas quilting with this free quilt pattern that I designed! Think “Let it Snow” to cool down with this adorable fabric collection from Quilting Treasures based on the art of Debra Jordan Bryan. It was a [...] -
Upcycle – Create a Decorative Pillow from Pants or Other Clothing!
30 Apr 2012 | 1:29 pmIf you are like me, you have a lot of clothing hanging in your closet that you no longer wear. But there is something you still love about these pieces – the color, fabric design, etc. Repurpose or upcycle it to give it a new life. I repurposed a pair of capri pants made with [...] -
Sneak Peak – New Fabric Collection “Celebrate”
24 Apr 2012 | 6:46 pmI’m excited to give you a sneak peak at my newest fabric collection “Celebrate” from Quilting Treasures, filled with cakes and cupcakes. It will be available for shipping to stores in June 2012. As you can see, the colors are bright primary colors that are perfect for both boys and girls. The designs are also [...] -
Asymmetrical Quilts – Book Photography in an Amazing Studio!
17 Apr 2012 | 1:34 amDuring the photography session for my new quilt book Asymmetrical Quilts, I also took pictures of the session, photographing the photographer. Sometimes a photography session can be a little boring during the actual photography, but not with Becky Stayner of Sunny House Studio. She is a fantastic photographer and has an amazing studio in the [...]
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Gabriela Delworth Designs
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Preserving my beloved geranium flowers. Do you know the name?
14 May 2012 | 8:37 pmGeraniums are my most favorite indoor garden plants. They bloom all year round! And the more you pick the blooms more appear. Isn't that awesome? They are low maintenance and of course need... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
My main Moodboard...the bare bones. Ready for fresh ideas.
14 May 2012 | 6:00 amMy main mood board...the bare bones. Now that my studio is freshly painted {yes, the painting is done!} I thought about replacing it with a new one. But...after realizing that it would cost me more... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Happy Mother's Day! A special celebration of memories.
11 May 2012 | 6:00 amHAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! "I remember my mother's prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life". ~Abraham... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Mother's Day gift wrapping ideas. Easy and so unique.
10 May 2012 | 1:30 pmYou got Mom a special gift. It's time now to wrap it! Here are three easy and unique ideas for you using plastic bows and cupcake baking cups/liners. Find my Cupcake Liner Tutorial here. HAPPY... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Make Mom flower jewelry! Three beautiful and easy project ideas.
10 May 2012 | 6:00 amMom loves flowers but what about making her something with flowers as well? Make Mom flower jewelry! Three beautiful and easy project ideas. FLOWER WATER TUBE NECKLACE... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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The Crafty Mummy
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Dreaming of Quilt Books
15 May 2012 | 3:13 pmI’m dreaming of buying quilt books… …online, of course, at Fishpond{Click on the picture to shop with me} You just finished reading Dreaming of Quilt Books! Consider leaving a comment! Content in this feed is copyright to The Crafty Mummy and may not be republished without written permission. Sign up to My Weekly Newsletter -
Busy at And Sew We Craft
14 May 2012 | 3:05 pmI’ve been regularly sharing posts over at And Sew We Craft recently. Those who follow me over on Facebook or Twitter would have seen the links but I haven’t shared here on the blog for a little while so here’s a summary for you. Last week was Yellow Week so I shared a tutorial to make a simple yellow pencil case. In Red Week I made a new necklace from buttons. I shared printables to go with my Mother’s Day bookmarks. You will find my tutorial to make a doll size baby sling. Also find the Top 5 kids holiday activities at our house. I only share twice a week on And Sew… -
Clover Cutter Case
13 May 2012 | 3:05 pmA few years ago when the items allowed on flights were heavily restricted I discovered the Clover cutter pendant. It is a small pendant with a blade enclosed completely in metal. You can cut threads with it, but not much else, so it is safe to take on board during a flight when you can’t take scissors. So with a couple of flights coming up, I went searching for my cutter and had some trouble finding it again. I decided to make a little case for it so I’d find it easier next time and protect it when I’m travelling. Here’s the tutorial if you’d like to make… -
Sharing Sunday
12 May 2012 | 3:00 pmHappy Mother’s Day to all you Mothers out there! Reading… Kelly at Be A Fun Mum has made a huge list of ways to enjoy nature with your kids. Join B and Team Friday as they encourage each other on their fitness journey – she’s giving up sugar! Narelle is talking about looking after herself better at Cook Clean Craft - nice to read you again, Narelle! Crafting… Bec made gorgeous roses from chocolate for Mother’s Day but they’d also be great for Valentine’s Day or a surprise bunch of flowers for a friend. I love how Mel is storing her needle… -
Top 10 Posts in April
11 May 2012 | 3:12 pmIn case you missed any of them, these were the Top 10 Posts here at The Crafty Mummy blog in April. {Easter Egg Hunt with printable clues} {Origami Bag Tutorial} {Joining Crochet} {10 Quilting Blogs I Love} {Easy Baby Strip Quilt Tutorial} {Special Stars} {Finished Crochet Ripple Blanket} {French Knitting} {Things I want to Crochet Next Winter} {Crochet Flower Garland Tutorial} You just finished reading Top 10 Posts in April! Consider leaving a comment! Content in this feed is copyright to The Crafty Mummy and may not be republished without written permission. Sign up to My Weekly Newsletter
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Creative Mamma
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Free Printable: Mother’s Day Card
4 May 2012 | 11:36 amWhat a wonderful time of the year! Moms, you know how awesome you are… I hope your day is filled with cupcakes and ice cream. Happy Mother’s Day to you! Special note: To my super awesome, Mom – thank you for everything! You rock! PS. I can’t believe how fast time is flying! My [...] -
Surtex is almost here!
1 May 2012 | 9:28 amI am so excited about showing my work at Surtex this year! The picture above is the flyer that I created for my awesome agent Mary Beth of Pink Light Design. If you will also be at Surtex, come by and say hello… I’ll be around on Monday the 21st. Ok, just in [...] -
Kokeshi 7 and 8
24 Apr 2012 | 12:07 pmHere they are… Kokeshi dolls 7 and 8 Things have been crazy around here! Right now, I’m working on a huge design project and trying to get ready for Surtex at the same time! So thanks so much for your patience as I try to find my way around the family, job and my new [...] -
What I’m Reading Right Now…
9 Apr 2012 | 7:00 pmBooks, books and more books – I can’t seem to get enough! I wanted to share with you some of my recent and current reads/listens: Making Ideas Happen by Scott Belsky (audiobook): Such a great book and it’s one that I have to listen to again, because it’s that good. On Writing by Stephen King [...] -
Free Printable: Kawaii Easter Card and Egg Holders
1 Apr 2012 | 10:19 pmWhere did March go? I can’t believe that it’s April already and Easter is just around the corner! April is going to be a super busy month in our home since we are in the midst of potty training and my Surtex preparation – lots of long nights and super early mornings! Last year, I [...]
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Scoutie Girl
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Piece by piece
16 May 2012 | 6:16 amMaking art and making a living. Lots of folks here on Scoutie Girl and elsewhere have plenty of goodness to share on the topic. My angle: I agree with Lewis Hyde – author of The Gift: Creativity and the Artist in the Modern World – that artists (and other folks with gifts to give to the world) have always put food on the table in a few different ways. Looking at this historically can help us creatives remember that we are part of a long lineage of those who have gone before. Hyde writes: [T]here are three primary ways in which modern artists have resolved the problem of their… -
is interior design really a creative art?
15 May 2012 | 6:26 amThis is a guest post from Mike Gracia. What do artistic graffiti, photography, and interior design have in common? They are all divisive when referred to as art forms; while some consider them creative, others do not. Those against graffiti have the fact that it is a criminal act on their side; photographs are already an essential part of life for many for documenting their children’s development, recording special occasions, and more. But what about interior design? Can a well planned and stylishly decorated living area ever be as evocative as a painting or sculpture? Can your kitchen… -
art to inspire: sometimes it just takes one
14 May 2012 | 6:26 amLast week, I was catching up on a friend’s blog and she mentioned that a buddy of hers, Megan Gilger, had just opened up a new print shop. So of course, I headed over to check it out and immediately feel in love with darn near every print in Megan’s shop. Those are a few of her designs above. To see more of her work, visit Hitch Print Shop. Thoughts to lead you into the rest of your week… There are more bloggers and Etsy sellers these days than you can shake a stick at. So it is easy to fall into the “Little ole me. I’m not as popular as ________ and what I… -
book review: Emotional Currency
11 May 2012 | 6:22 amEditor’s note: This is the first post from our new contributor, Sara Blackthorne. Welcome to Scoutie Girl, Sara! Hi there, Scoutie Girls (and Guys)! It’s so exciting for me to be sharing this, my first review, here on Scoutie Girl. As a long-time reader, I know the importance of sharing valuable information, stuff I might not read other places, so I hope to bring that uniquity to my posts. First, a bit about me: I keep a blog and teach writing workshops based at my site, A Forest of Stories. Through my own storytelling and evolution, I have discovered my passion for personal… -
acute how-to: summer cocktails
10 May 2012 | 6:17 amI am a big fruity cocktail fan – especially in the summer. There’s nothing better than lounging in the sun with a tasty drink in hand. The one thing that often turns me off fruity drinks, though, is the excessive syrupy sweetness. To cure this little issue, I created three simple and naturally sweetened fruity drinks. Each of these drinks clocks in at just about 150 calories and would be the perfect accompaniment for a warm summer evening. Pineapple-Mango Frozen Margarita {makes four drinks} Ingredients: 1 cup of frozen, chopped pineapple 1 cup of frozen, chopped mango 6 ounces of…
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Papaver Designs
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Wednesday's Wonder - No. 20 - How to make a paper Windmill free template
16 May 2012 | 12:30 amA great Summer Wednesday's Wonder for you, if only it would stop raining. Hope this cheers you up a little.This would be a great make for a summer wedding, it is also a great wedding favour or just something fun to do with the Kids as you can decorate them yourselves.I got this idea while i was away this weekend at the seaside with some friends. We had a lovely weekend saw some seals on a boat trip! Built sandcastles found shells and played in the arcades. Amongst other things. This is my photo of the seals and Longstone Lighthouse, Seahouses.What you will need:- Card- A Stick- Download… -
Papaver Loves....Rock n Roll wedding inspiration moodboard
11 May 2012 | 5:01 amThought I would share with you this lovely mood board inspired by rock n roll. I wanted it to have the feel of rock n roll rather than go for the obvious. Hope you like. I love the pink tinted wedding dress so unusual, and the idea of a tattoo parlor is so cool (temporary tattoos for guests is such a unique idea).Papaver loves...links.blushprintables.blogspot.co.uk , hitchedsalon.typepad.com , www.clairepettibone.com , wrappedcouture.blogspot.co.uk , lianemccombs.blogspot.co.uk , blog.brittanyschlamp.com , weheartit.com , bestsoylatte.blogspot.co.ukDont forget you can still enter… -
Wednesday's Wonder - No.19 - Origami Wishing Stars in a Jar Giveaway.
9 May 2012 | 12:40 amvvvvvvv Giveaway Rules at the bottom of this post. vvvvvvvTodays Wednesday's Wonder is a really tiny cute origami star. This is really easy to do and makes a great wedding favour espically if on a low budget. Traditionally wishing stars are given in jars to loved ones. The story goes that you write your wish on 1000 strips of paper fold them into stars and give them to loved ones. However a modern version of this is to make enough stars to fill a jar.What you will need:- sheets of coloured paper- pencil- metal ruler-small glass jar- compass- craft knife- ribbon.Step One: Draw strips 1cm… -
Papaver Designs on Pinterest
7 May 2012 | 2:24 pmFor those who have not heard of Pinterest, here is a little introduction on how to get started. And enjoy. Pinterest is a online mood board, picture sharing site. It is where you can find a great picture and save it to a mood board you have created online this is great for designing your wedding, decorating a room or just somewhere to save pretty things you find online in one place, which you can link back to the original source. I am slowly getting addicted to Pinterest, it is a lovely site where you can share your finds with friends and other followers. You can also download a pin it… -
Wednesday's Wonder - No.18 - Paper Doily Pom Poms
1 May 2012 | 11:30 pmI know I have done loads of styles of pom poms lately but this is turning into a big wedding trend this year simple and easy to make pom poms of all different designs have been turning up all over the internet. So here is another one for you. Paper doily pom poms. (Sorry about the dark photo).What you will need:- paper doilies- needle- threadStep One:Fold your doilies in half and place one of top of the other making sure the fold line is in the centreStep Two:Clip the doilies together using bulldog clips or paper clips.Thread your needle with any coloured thread making sure it is the length…
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Wee Folk Art
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Family Leave
7 May 2012 | 2:27 pmI'm sitting here right now trying to decide how much of our personal life I want to share online, but I feel like I need to give some explanation for our actions. Our family is going through a difficult time right now, and it is impossible trying to keep a quality online presence while we are entrenched in a family crisis. Had we known what the near future had in store for us, we would never have opened our shop right now. My father has Alzheimer and this week we are transitioning him into a… -
Introducting our Spring Big Gnomes for Wee Hands
6 May 2012 | 7:40 amIf we seemed to have been rather elusive this week, its because we've been hard at work creating our Spring Gnomes for Wee Hands. Look for the tutorial in the next day or two. Plus, these mega sized gnomes will be available in Wee Folk Art Market Place in sets of two in the next couple of days. I always feel like I'm bragging, but I love the colors and designs on these little... I mean BIG guys! They were also very cooperative for the photo shoot :) Watch for them soon! Green… -
Shop :: Hours Update
3 May 2012 | 10:23 pmDue to many requests, Wee Folk Art Market Place in now open all day, everyday. That way, you can place orders whenever you like. To keep our lives from spinning out of control, we will only ship twice a week. We are now accepting international orders. For everyone outside of the US, please make sure to read about our SHIPPING POLICY before you place an order. If you have any questions concerning the shop please contact us: weefolkart@yahoo.com. Remember, we are still in "beta… -
Shop :: Bags and Fair Trade
3 May 2012 | 3:57 pmDo you have any idea how much fun it is collecting things for the shop? It's AWESOME! As we are putting together the shop and making it our own, we think about the things we like and use, and those things we think our readers will like, which not amazingly, is very similar :) Having said that... Michelle and I try to be conscientious consumers. We like to buy local, organic and sustainable products. We like to support cottage industries and small shops. We also like to buy Fair Trade products. Although there… -
Blog Worthy
1 May 2012 | 5:39 amIf you are a little kid growing up in a household that blogs you learn 2 things very early: First, how to ignore cameras, and second, to assess the "blog worthiness" of everything you do. It isn't necessarily a standard you want your children to adopt, but it kinda goes with the territory. So often, they hear the adults in their life say, "This is blog worthy" when they've made a yummy dessert, crafted an impromptu project, or observe the wee ones doing something remarkable.
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udandi
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My Sunless Tan
15 May 2012 | 10:20 amSome people have commented about my tanned legs and then talked in general about how tanning is terrible. I just smile because while I can appreciate it, my tan comes from a bottle. The best thing? L’oreal’s Sublime Bronze does not stink like other self-tanners. I has a slight scent that dissipates quickly but nothing like what you are thinking if you have used other lotions for tanning. It comes in several applications, but I chose the spray so I don’t have to use my hands and can just hose myself down and wait a few minutes to dry then go on with my day. Note: I bought… -
Review: Cincinnati 2012 International Quilt Festival
30 Apr 2012 | 1:00 pmWhen most people who aren’t crafters think about quilts, they seem to think of ones that look like this but the also look like the following, fun designs with bright colors! The other half of the International Quilt Festival was vendors and my two favorite booths were those that were selling wool and brightly colored products, Handbehg Felts and Wooly Lady. I met up with Tara of Tara Being Tara who posed with one of my favorite ideas, felt and spool garland! It isn’t on the project page, but check out those they have posted. The International Quilt Festival travels to Cincinnati,… -
Cincinnati-area Antique Shows
26 Apr 2012 | 3:00 pmlapel pins from an April 22 outing It’s that time of year when weekends can be spent going to flea markets and antique shows. Some are better than others, but really it just depends on what you are looking for and what you are willing to spend. Covington Mainstrasse Antiques hosts vendors on the 4th Sunday of the month from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the following dates: April 22 May 27 June 24 July 22 August 26 September 23 October 28 Tri-State Antique Market is held at the Lawrenceburg Indiana Fairgrounds on the first Sunday of the month beginning in May and runs through October. I… -
Cincinnati: 2012 International Quilt Festival
10 Apr 2012 | 1:00 pmPhoto credit: Woman With Two Gents (59” x76.8”) by Leslie Gabrielse. From the special exhibit “SAQA: Masters 2”. Isn’t that quilt beautiful? To think it was created out of fabric, not paint, is simply amazing! I did not make it to the International Quilt Festival last year, but this year I am going! While I’m not a quilter, I do enjoy admiring them and have fortunate to work in libraries that are decorated with quilts from local artisans. To give a little perspective, the April 13-15 show in Cincinnati is one of three shows (others in Houston and Long Beach) that features… -
Make It: Spring Wreath
1 Apr 2012 | 1:00 pmMy maternal grandmother had a wall of wreaths in her spare bedroom. There was a wreath for each holiday and then some for in between. If you would have asked me a couple of years ago if I was headed in that direction, I would have said no way! There is something happy and lovely about spacing out after my workouts and shower and wrapping styrofoam with yarn and cutting one long spiral out of a circle of felt to roll back into a rosette. I haven’t been blogging much because I sit at a computer all day and the last thing I want to do when I come home is blog. Plus, with the nice weather…
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Mixed Media Artist
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Book review: Making Mini Books
16 May 2012 | 7:00 amHave you noticed how popular all things little and cute are recently? Lark Books is right on target with Kathleen McCafferty's newest book, Making Mini Books: Big Ideas for 30+ Little Projects. You'll learn great techniques for binding all different types of materials together, and even though these are pint-sized projects, you'll be able to apply the techniques to other projects of your own choosing too. I love that this book promotes the use of recycled or upcycled materials more than store-bought supplies. I also love the emphasis on learning many stitched binding… -
More Venice...the food
15 May 2012 | 7:00 amGorgonzolla especk (smoked prosciutto) The food in Venice was phenomenal…the pizza, the handmade pasta, the wine! Mushrooms and ham Handmade vermicelli carbonara Verdure alla griglia (grilled vegetables) Insalata mozzarella The feast! Spritz Additional information about the spritz, including a recipe! Copyright 2012 Cyndi Lavin. All rights reserved. Not to be reprinted, resold, or redistributed for profit. May be printed out for personal use or distributed electronically provided that entire file, including this notice, remains intact. Technorati Tags:mixed media,collage,assemblage,digital… -
Digital line art experiments
14 May 2012 | 7:00 amI enjoy working with black and white printouts of various photos that I've taken, using parts of them as graphic elements for other projects. Recently I decided to work through several different methods of creating digital line art versions of a photo in order to be able to look at the results side by side. There is no one method of creating a digital black and white drawing that will be perfect for every situation. In fact, I found that as I moved forward with several future quilt projects, I had to try applying each of the methods in turn until I found which one would work… -
More artsy links
12 May 2012 | 7:00 amBeading Arts Here's a great way to stretch out your more expensive beads to get greater impact! Eileen - The Artful Crafter Eileen has been at sea with creativity while making mementos of the trip of a lifetime. Feel Patriotic Cherie is obsessed with the stars and stripes this week. Technorati Tags:mixed media,collage,assemblage,digital art,photography,altered books,art journals -
Artsy blogging round-up!
11 May 2012 | 8:09 amThe Card Album How to make a MOM tattoo style Mother's Day Card. About Family Crafts Play along with the current Make-It-Over craft challenge! Submit your shrink plastic crafts or links! Carmi's Art/Life World A styrofome head must be made into an auction worthy art peice....Carmi's results are now online. Crafty Princess Diaries Tammy is catching up on listening to podcasts and explains why she decided not to start one herself, even though she'd like to see more craft related ones available. Eileen - The Artful Crafter The Artful Crafter shares free clip art…
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DIY Tye Dyed Lace Strap Tunic
14 May 2012 | 2:44 amDescription: I found this wonderful DIY Tye Dyed Lace Strap Tunic at one of my favorite sites, Studs And Pearls. Believe it or not, this top originally started out as a plain white, tank top! Detailed instructions and photos are included so that you can duplicate this fabulous project for your own wardrobe. Craft Link : DIY Tye Dyed Lace Strap Tunic Read More : Sewing or Home -
Spicy Indian-Style Tomato Sauce
10 May 2012 | 4:09 amThis Spicy Indian-Style Tomato Sauce makes a nice change of pace from my usual Italian sauces. There are a lot of things you can do with this versatile sauce. It can be served with omelets or scrambled eggs, poured over rice, mixed with peas, and spooned onto cooked potatoes. Ingredients 14 oz crushed tomatoes 3 oz tomato paste 1 cup water 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp turmeric salt to taste Directions Combine all ingredients but salt, in a large pot. Bring sauce to boil, lower flame, and cook, stirring occasionally till until desired thickness is reached. Add additional water if… -
20 Free Summer Top Patterns
9 May 2012 | 6:41 amSource: Anthropologie I took a long, hard look at my bookmark files this week, and I realized it’s time for a collection of Free Summer Top Patterns. This collection is quite a mix. Some of the Free Summer Top Patterns are completely pattern-free. Others, give instructions so that you can draft your own pattern. None require you to make a purchase. Important: I’ve avoided tops that I’ve linked to in previous posts, so you’ll find a completely new selection of tops here. Time to get started! 20 Free Summer Top Patterns Fabulous Anthro-Inspired Shirt Cute Blue Smock… -
Old-Fashioned Bread Omelet
25 Apr 2012 | 7:02 amAs part of my ongoing commitment to cook at least three recipes from each of my cookbooks, I just tried out my first recipe from the More-With-Less Cookbook, by Doris Janzen Longacre. I first read about this cookbook in The Complete Tightwad Gazette, my bible for frugal living. Amy Dacyczyn touted the More-With-Less Cookbook as a guilt-free splurge. And, oh boy, is she right! Doris Janzen Longacre is a Mennonite, and the More With Less Cookbook, was commissioned by the Central Committee to help “Christians respond in a caring-sharing way in a world with limited food resources”. … -
Pattern-Free Sundress Tutorial
25 Apr 2012 | 5:38 amDescription: The Pattern-Free Sundress Tutorialfrom iCandy is actually a combination of three tutorials Jen found on the internet. Besides being a gorgeous garment, what really strikes me about this dress, is how Jen used the web to stretch her own creative bounderies. I have been reading a lot lately of how the internet is a wonderful vehicle for collaboration, and this tutorial really exemplifies the whole concept. Go Jen! Craft Link : Pattern-Free Sundress Tutorial Read More : Sewing or Home
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Prima Bead online shop: Home of discount jewelry making supplies and beads
13 May 2012 | 3:20 amPrima Bead online craft store website Introduction Calling all fellow jewelry makers and designers! I’d like to introduce you to Prima Bead, your ultimate online destination for quality, hand-picked jewelry making and beading supplies. And yes, you guessed correctly… this blog post is yet another entry in my “showcased craft store” blog series, found exclusively on the Knitting & Purling blog! Why shop online at the Prima Bead store? Believe it or not, Prima Bead has been offering customers with the largest assortment of unique, show-stopping handmade bead and… -
Dick Blick art supplies store online: Home of fine artist materials AND craft products!
11 May 2012 | 5:26 amDick Blick Art Materials online store website Introduction Guess what? That’s right, it’s once again time for another “showcased arts and crafts store” blog post! And as always, it’s part of an exclusive series found only on the Knitting & Purling blog. Before I go any further with this art store spotlight post, let me just start off by admitting to all of the following: I don’t currently reside in the States (That’s right, folks. I’m a Canuck!) I’m not a professional artist of any kind… …nor am I a fine arts student… -
Kitchen Collection outlet store online: Home of refurbished KitchenAid mixers and appliances
10 May 2012 | 4:39 amKitchen Collection outlet store online website Introduction Welcome to yet another “showcased cookware store” blog post, part of the cooking, baking and all things food section of the Knitting & Purling blog. Yesterday’s featured kitchenware store was Le Gourmet Chef… so I thought it would be fitting to feature its sister store, Kitchen Collection in today’s kitchen supply store showcase! Just like with Le Gourmet Chef, The Kitchen Collection brand encompasses both the online Web store in addition to its 200+ outlet store locations across the United States. -
Le Gourmet Chef online store: Home of Cat Cora cookware
8 May 2012 | 4:44 amLe Gourmet Chef online store website Introduction Welcome to the very first “showcased cookware store” blog post, part of the cooking, baking and all things food section of the Knitting & Purling blog. Today’s featured kitchenware store is Le Gourmet Chef, which encompasses both the online Web store at LeGourmetChef.com in addition to their 80 store locations across the US. Le Gourmet Chef store locator Looking for an outlet or regular retail store location for Le Gourmet Chef, one situated nearby either within your neighborhood or in close proximity to your current… -
Free-CardMaking.com online craft store: Home of free greeting card making ideas & projects
7 May 2012 | 8:31 pmFree-CardMaking.com online store website Introduction Welcome to another “showcased craft store” blog post, part of the Arts and Crafts section of the Knitting & Purling blog. A few days ago I had already blogged about Free-Crochet.com as a featured craft store. Today I’ll be showcasing its sister site, Free-CardMaking.com… your ultimate Internet resource for free card making projects! If you’re looking for free Christmas or birthday card making ideas to inspire or spark your creativity? Then you’re at the right place. That’s right, scrapbookers…
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Lazy Day DIY: how to make custom wrapping paper with stamps
16 May 2012 | 12:23 pmYesterday I opened a few birthday presents and loved the wrapping paper. I was so impressed with the way Jeff wrapped my presents this year. So I thought today would be the perfect time to share a project I put together for Glo.com as part of their hottest trends in DIY this year. This is a great way to customize gifts for friends, family, and special occasions. I only shared an image of the finished piece on Glo. So it’s time for the full monty. Here’s how you can create your own custom wrapping paper… Supplies List: 1. plain wrapping paper (Paper Source has a great… -
An interview with Jonathan Adler. Yep, that Jonathan Adler.
15 May 2012 | 11:59 amI was recently contacted by the winner of Cottonelle’s blogger contest, Stacy Wichelhaus of Hello Cupcake, and asked if I might be interested in featuring an interview. But not just any interview – an interview with designer Jonathan Adler. Yes – THE Jonathan Adler. Stacy asked Jonathan some really juicy questions about overcoming fears, living a creative life, and a whole lot more. He even references The Real Housewives of Atlanta. Love that. I’ll let the two of them take it away… Fear of failure is a paralyzing emotion that oftentimes holds one back from… -
It’s my birthday and I have a gift for you.
15 May 2012 | 9:01 amGood morning! Today is my 28th birthday and it is already shaping up to be a good one. But that’s not the focus of my post this morning. I want to switch things up this year and say thanks for being so awesome – give you something and spread the b-day love. So today, I am offering Track This, at a “pay what you can” price. ANY price you want $1 or more. Just change the regular retail price ($27) at checkout to whatever you’d like and click “update cart” before paying. I hope this will inspire you to take action and get a leg up for the rest of… -
5 Faves: shops to bookmark for handmade + homemade gifts
14 May 2012 | 9:00 amI know yesterday was Mother’s Day, so you may be gifted out right now. BUT tomorrow is my birthday, so I can’t help but celebrate with a few gift ideas from 5 shops in handmade + homemade that I think you’ll love… 1. Miki.o: For paper goods, this shop is one of my favorites. Modern, colorful DIY printable invitations, labels, notepads and more. (above) Chevron printed paper for those birthday gifts you’ve been meaning to wrap. Notepads are my favorite, practical gift to give (and receive). Colorful wrapping paper for those spring gifts. I like this one for… -
From the inside out: 19 DIY home projects for indoors + outdoors
11 May 2012 | 9:15 amNow that we are living in an apartment again, we have a new set of challenges when it comes to decorating. Our old house was too small, and our new apartment is almost twice the size of our old space, BUT we don’t own this one. So it feels very temporary and it doesn’t feel like we can lay down roots. Do you know what I mean? Luckily, I am obsessed with DIY projects and have found a bunch of handmade touches that I can whip up in no time to make our new(ish) space feel like home. Here are 16 DIY projects for the indoors and out… Small Housewares 1. DIY Succulent Wraps from…
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Lace Clothespins
15 May 2012 | 2:30 pmA touch of lace can add a little beauty and elegance to almost anything, right down to the humble clothespin. Click here for the how to {{ This is only a small sample and summary of my blogs post. Please visit my site for pictures, full links and content! }} -
Baker’s Twine Pom Pom
14 May 2012 | 2:30 pmMake these simple little pom poms with bakers twine, perfect for wrapping packages and making all things cute! Click here for the how-to {{ This is only a small sample and summary of my blogs post. Please visit my site for pictures, full links and content! }} -
Teacher Appreciation Teacher Cups
11 May 2012 | 2:30 pmGive your teachers something they can use on a daily basis this year for Teacher Appreciation Week with a personalized beverage cup. Click here for the how-to {{ This is only a small sample and summary of my blogs post. Please visit my site for pictures, full links and content! }} -
Teacher Appreciation Crayon Vase
10 May 2012 | 2:30 pmAll you need is a box or two of crayons and a little hot glue to turn a basic glass vase into something teacherific! Click here for the tutorial {{ This is only a small sample and summary of my blogs post. Please visit my site for pictures, full links and content! }} -
Teacher Appreciation Sharpie Cup Gift
9 May 2012 | 2:30 pmMarkers that are for TEACHERS ONLY are always in short supply so stock up for the teacher in your life in a fun way that also thanks them for all they do. {{ This is only a small sample and summary of my blogs post. Please visit my site for pictures, full links and content! }}
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Light Inspiration
14 May 2012 | 8:09 pmHope you all had a wonderful weekend. I had a fantastic weekend hanging out with my parents and celebrating Mother’s Day by going from meal to meal with a few lazy walks and silly TV shows in between. It was probably the last lazy weekend for a while since it’s now less than two weeks until I move to Chicago for the summer! AHHHHH (Clockwise from top left: Room, outfit, room #2, street style, woods, water, words) You just finished reading Light Inspiration! Consider leaving a comment!(c) 2011 dismount creative llc In the Houston, TX area? Sign up for a class and come craft with me! -
T Minus 14 Days and The Week That Was–May 11, 2012
11 May 2012 | 4:51 pmAnother week has flown by and now I’ve just 14 days until it’s time to head off to Chicago for the summer. I can hardly believe it! Team Whimseybox is working hard, hard, hard but I’m happy that this Mother’s Day weekend I’ll be able to set work aside for a bit and spend time with my parents who are visiting. Have a wonderful weekend, and Happy Mother’s Day to all of you moms! - Love the est collection. Look at the yellow detail on the shoes! Also, there must be a way to do that to my hair for the day, just for fun right? How? - Bear ears! Bear ears! Too cool. I love bears and… -
Online Mags: An Update
9 May 2012 | 10:16 amA while back I wrote about some of my favorite online publications. Here’s a little update in case your as magazine obsessed as I am: - My newest favorite is Show Pony which just released it’s first issue. Beautiful editorial about creative entrepreneurship is a guaranteed home run for me. Plus, the first article I read was about some rock climbers (a favorite old hobby of mine) who opened a business at Red River Gorge, one of the best places I’ve climbed. - Llamas’ Valley- perfect places, imperfect people What Liberty Ate – food with love - New issues of “old” favorites… -
Home Décor Wishlist
8 May 2012 | 8:06 amA few things I’d like for the house: Jan Chair, Steele Laundry Cart $185, Reproduction 1960’s IBM Clock $235 You just finished reading Home Décor Wishlist! Consider leaving a comment!(c) 2011 dismount creative llc In the Houston, TX area? Sign up for a class and come craft with me! Related posts:Jewelry Organization InspirationInspiration Is EverywhereDIY Carpet? FLORShopping At: Fab.com -
Event Tonight! + Deals Filming
3 May 2012 | 8:36 amYesterday I had such a fun morning demonstrating three DIY bracelet projects for Deals, a program on the Live Well Network. No idea when the show will air, but I’ll let you know when I can. (Maybe… Jk, but don’t I look Oompa Loompa colored in the picture above?!! Don’t answer that.) Thanks to Andrea, Raul and Kat for coming out to craft with me, it was such a great time! But if you’re up for some DIY bracelets and you’re in Houston, come to Langford Market on University tonight (Thursday 5/2) from 6-8 where we’ll be making one of the bracelets I did for the show. Hope to…
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Paper Tape & Stickers: Free WorldLabel.com Printable
16 May 2012 | 9:53 amYou know I love paper tape. And everyone loves stickers. So, in partnership with WorldLabel.com I designed some “cheater” paper tape and coordinating sticker designs for making printing your own. There are four different design styles in several color combinations for both tape and stickers available to you as one free PDF file download. Print the tape designs to full sheet label stock and the sticker designs to 3/4″ round label sheets. The free tape and sticker file and corresponding label sheets are all available through WorldLabel.com. Once the tape graphics are printed, use a… -
Barn Studio Progress: Containers
14 May 2012 | 5:12 pmBehold: My driveway with two 8′ x 20′ storage containers. Lovely, no? These two beasts will be housing my craft stash for the next few months during the making of the barn studio. I’ve only begun to move shelves and bins into the units, doing my best to keep things somewhat in order so I can access materials and supplies as easily as possible during the transition. Some bins need their contents organized, but I’ll wait until I’m ready to move them into the barn for good, no need to organize twice. Here are a few of my drawer units already in. Over the next week I hope to get… -
Vintage Graduate Silhouettes
9 May 2012 | 1:00 pmI can hardly believe the school year is almost over. Next year our oldest will be a senior in high school, which is impossible because he was just born! I can hardly believe how fast time goes, it’s truly bittersweet. Maybe you know someone who is about to graduate. Here is some free clip art- sweet silhouettes and a bit of lovely script- for creating a special card or gift (think photo jewelry!) -
Mother’s Day Top Ten Memory Box
3 May 2012 | 3:30 amIt’s so convenient to live just 15 minutes from a Michaels craft store. I’m convinced that our Petaluma store has the best employees and staff a shopper/crafter could ask for. I’m even getting to know the staff by name- John, the manager is always busy on the floor stocking and organizing but never too busy for a kind hello and product update, and I’ve grown quite fond of several other employees there, especially Claire, my favorite cashier. For a big store, it sure has a small town vibe. Gotta love that.I went to Michaels yesterday to brainstorm an idea for crafting Mother’s day… -
Bees and Beehives: Free Digital Downloads and Clip Art
28 Apr 2012 | 11:50 amI found another old scrapbook recently, this one filled with clippings from the early 1920s with a beautiful cover designed with a beehive, bees and blossoms. It’s worn, yellowed and fabulous. I couldn’t resist but scan and share. Click on the cover for a larger image to keep and use. I also scanned several other beehives and bees from one of my printers’ clip art books dated around the same time. I just know you’ll create something wonderful with them. If you do, I would love to see it. Enjoy!
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Cotton and Cloud
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Inspiration Story: Little More Than Yellow
15 May 2012 | 8:43 amHowdy! It’s been a while. I have been knitting and charting and calculating forever. I love every moment of it, but it means that I am not blogging so much. I want to share some of the... It's all about knitting, sewing and spreading the happiness! -
New C&C Design Work: Artesano Vintage Handknits – Wilma
20 Apr 2012 | 10:29 amMy new work, Wilma for Artesano Vintage Handknits patterns is now available on Ravelry! The above 2 images by courtesy of Artesano. They just released the first edition of their newsletter. Check... It's all about knitting, sewing and spreading the happiness! -
Translating Knitting Patterns from Japanese to English: A Beautiful Design by Mitsuharu Hirose
24 Mar 2012 | 6:09 amBeing a part of knitting community is wonderful because everyone is always kind and we help each other. It is very similar to my own personal experience living in the UK because without the help of... It's all about knitting, sewing and spreading the happiness! -
Stitch & Craft Show 2012 at Olympia Report
19 Mar 2012 | 5:58 amI spent a day with The Knitter team at The Knitter & Simply Knitting stand last Sunday at Stitch & Craft Show 2012 in Olympia! My job was to work along with The Knitter team (Rosee Woodland,... It's all about knitting, sewing and spreading the happiness! -
Just found this amazing site! Create Your Own Icelandic Lopi Patterns.
15 Mar 2012 | 11:06 amIf you love custom knitwear like me, you will love this site. Basically it is an online knitting pattern creator for Icelandic Lopi sweaters. I was so amazed and impressed about this site so I... It's all about knitting, sewing and spreading the happiness!
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Creative Crafting with Household Items
15 May 2012 | 2:21 pmAfter my boyfriend and I split the signature Mondo Margarita on our vacation, we knew we had to keep the ridiculous plastic novelty glass. But it sat on a shelf with Christmas decorations for years, until we moved and went on a utility-based cleaning spree. I was set on keeping my sentimental items, so I grabbed a little potting soil and picked up a small rosemary plant and voila! My silly keepsake became a planter for my kitchen — and a conversation starter. This success had me turning all sorts of junk around the house into new projects, for example… A DIY Airbrusher. An old air… -
Upcycling Furniture: Step by Step to Success
9 May 2012 | 12:52 pmJump in on the huge upcycling trend that is sweeping the home décor industry by learning how you can upcycle furniture in your own home. The new Craftsy course Drab To Fab Furniture Upcycling will teach you how to revamp and repurpose your own furniture, or thrift store finds. Scenic artist and decorative painting expert Ann Marie Auricchio lends her expertise as the instructor of this innovative and instructional class. Upcycling furniture is the best way to take inexpensive furniture items and make them look like the gorgeous furniture pieces that grace the pages of top design magazines. -
DIY Coasters for Your Home
7 May 2012 | 12:41 pmWhether you are looking for a great gift idea or a fun project for the kids, making your own coasters is a sure crowd pleaser. It is inexpensive project with tons of versatility and lots of fun! Take some tiles from your local home improvement store and pretty scrapbook paper or family photos and get to work! All you need to get started is below, check out your local craft and home improvement store for supplies if you already don’t have them. This project runs under $10.00-$15.00. Square White Tiles Sponge Brush Mod Podge Photos Sticky Felt Pad Scissors Check out your local home… -
Sugar Flower Classes
2 May 2012 | 12:41 pmDid you know that it’s easier than ever to learn a new skill like becoming a sugar artist using Craftsy’s new class offerings? With Jacqueline Butler’s Handcrafted Sugar Flowers class on Craftsy, you can easily become a sugar artist and create delicate, beautiful sugar flowers with just a few hours of instruction. Craftsy classes are designed to bring expert techniques and tips for a variety of crafts and home projects right into your home. It’s never been easier to get personalized, up-close instruction from award-winning sugar artist and owner of Petalsweet Jacqueline Butler. The… -
Art of Crafts Interview: Alice Palace
29 Apr 2012 | 12:28 pmFor today’s interview please welcome Alice from Alice Palace. 1. Firstly, please introduce yourself and tell us a little about where you are based, for example in which country and part of that country? My name is Alice and I run my own company called Alice Palace. I do all the design work and my sister Liz is the runs the studio, which is based in Evesham in Worcestershire, UK. 2. Please tell us a little about the nature of your craft/design based business. I do lots and lots of illustration to create greeting cards, wrapping paper, art for walls (mounted prints…
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Mother's Work Is Never Done, a Tribute to Moms by Richard Scarry
11 May 2012 | 7:00 amI went looking for a gift the other day, and in doing so found a new copy of What Do People Do All Day? by Richard Scarry. It was one of my absolute favorite books in the world as a young child. The artwork is fun, bright, cheery and amazingly detailed as Scarry gave children a peek at the work-a-day world of making clothes, growing food, baking bread, building roads, and more. You can see how beat up well-loved my copy is compared to a brand-spanking new book: I noticed that the newer edition is much shorter. I was surprised to find that four five of the chapters have been… -
Madison Avenue Monday: Spring Treat
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Ladybug Needle Case Tutorial
4 May 2012 | 5:54 pmFinally, the spring tutorial is here! Thanks for waiting so patiently. I'm sorry for the less-than-stellar photos. My camera suddenly seems to be on its last legs and colors and exposure seem to be a little off even with corrections. I dreamed up this ladybug-inspired needle case after creating a similar project in sewing class: This little guy makes an excellent travel sewing kit if you pre-load some hand needles with different color threads and sew in a couple of buttons (see the picture at the bottom of the post for the a few of the notions I tucked into mine). Feel free to… -
Madison Avenue Monday: Streamline Buttons
30 Apr 2012 | 7:00 amThis ad for Streamline buttons just says "Spring", doesn't it? I wish some of these cute buttons and bright trims were still made today. -
Still Sewing: an Upcoming Tutorial + a Sale
28 Apr 2012 | 2:19 pmI haven't fallen off the face of the planet this week if you're wondering what I've been up to. I've just been working really hard on a spring-themed sewing tutorial for you and I thought I'd have it done and posted today. I'm just not happy with the materials I used, so I'm starting over. I'll give you a little hint about it: I hope to have it completed and posted by Wednesday of next week. In other sewing news, I took Simplicity 2936, the puff-sleeved blouse to sewing class with me last week and had to rip the sleeves out. I put in two small bust darts in the…
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THE BABIES
16 May 2012 | 11:00 amI want these moments to freeze. To keep them little just a while longer, but time moves on. Things keep changing and they keep growing. It is sweet and sad because they will never be the teeny babies they once were, but we're full of excitement as they continue to grow into themselves. I think I am especially feeling this time much more because, as far as our plans, we are done with four. I try to cuddle Glow longer, hug her tighter because she will be the last of babies in this house. Soul's funny. She is finally starting to use sentences, but she sounds like a little ewok and she is… -
OUT TO SCHOOL: 28
15 May 2012 | 12:27 pm{shirt: gifted from karen; skirt: little bean; shoes: livie and luca; backpack: made by mom.}We got about three weeks left of school. We'll continue homeschooling through the summer because does learning ever really stop? Nope. Next year when True's goes to her one day a week enrichment classes she'll be taking Brave along with her. I think that will be fun for them and for me because 2 kids at home is so much easier than 4! Can you believe Summer is almost here?p.s. don't forget this, this, and this giveaway! ends tomorrow morning!!! -
I'M THEIR MOTHER
14 May 2012 | 7:11 pmAfter breakfast in bed, the rest of the day was spent taking care of flooring stuff. It wasn't how we had originally planned to spend Mother's Day, but we went with it. The day before, I did get the vintage porch swing I have been eyeing (just gotta get it up now), so there really isn't much to complain about. Plus, we were able to go out to have dinner with my mom (and dad and baby sister) at our favorite chinese restaurant. All in all, it was a day spent with my favorite people, so this mama is especially happy!on me: top, c/o modcloth. jeans, urban outfitters. shoes, anthropologie (last… -
MY MOM'S DAY MORNING
14 May 2012 | 1:18 pmEvery birthday and Mother's Day I pretend I am surprised to get breakfast in bed, but it really isn't a surprise since this tradition goes back to when I lived at home and did this for my parents or they did it for me (my sister did it for my mom yesterday). Nevertheless, for my little ones, I stay in bed because they tell me they have a surprise. They even send one of them to in to my room to make sure I don't get up. I love this tradition of ours.This time around, I got fresh made waffles. That was a surprise because we didn't have a waffle maker, so I thought I was just getting pancakes. -
SO THANKFUL
13 May 2012 | 10:58 pmBen and I are so fortunate to have grown under the care and love of self-less and loving mothers. They helped shape (and continue to shape) who we are today and we are so thankful. I like Stephanie's post about Mother's Day. I would definitely prefer it to be called Mothering Day because there are definitely a ton women out there who aren't officially mothers, but still do a lot of mothering. My girls have definitely more than one mother in their life and I am so thankful for the other influences they have. I hope your Mothering Day was full of joy and love!
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$200 Cricut Cake Mini {Giveaway}
16 May 2012 | 7:00 amHave you ever wanted to give the Cricut Cake a try? This is your chance! Leave a comment for a chance to win one for yourself! Look at all these beautiful cakes and sweet treats! Exclusive Skip to my Lou Reader Giveaway Win a Cricut Cake Mini Simply comment below on this post to enter to win. For extra entries: Please make sure to come back and leave a separate comment for each entry. Seven entries max. Totally optional. 2. Tweet about the contest! Feel free to use this sample tweet, Win $200 Cricut Cake mini @OfficialCricut @cindyhopper. Comment to enter! http://bit.ly/HHAKEQ Pls RT or… -
Kiwi Crate
15 May 2012 | 7:00 amKiwi Crate sent my little crafting buddy one of their kits in mail. It is always fun to receive stuff in the mail! I was super impressed with the packaging, the quality of the items and how well the instructions were laid out. I especially loved that they included name brand quality scissors. My first grader loved reading the instructions. This made me think that these kits would provide great extended reading practice through the summer! First up she crafted a stained glass window. It was super fun to put on colored glasses to see how the colors changed. She was totally taken with the wooden… -
Made by you Monday
14 May 2012 | 7:00 amDon’t forget Silhouette is running a promotion May 9th-16th.! You can get 40% off all Vinyl. Just enter code ‘Skip’ at check out. For this limited time the Silhouette CAMEO and a Vinyl package is just $269.99 (MSRP $350)! Go to this link and enter the code “skip” at check out. Now show us what you’ve got. It is time to link up your crafty goodness! Please don’t forget to link back! — a text link at the bottom of your post, or link somewhere on your blog is okay! Please link up only your own projects that YOU have made ( just a couple projects… -
They Have My Number!
13 May 2012 | 6:31 pmI was recently asked to give a sleep number bed a test drive. This couldn’t have been a more wonderful opportunity because I was not sleeping well at night. Each day I would wake up with a horrible back ache. So I couldn’t have been happier. The bed was delivered and the delivery men took care of the set up and made sure we knew how everything worked before they left. The bed was right at home! Trouble in Paradise We woke up from our first night sleep miserable. It had been the worst night’s sleep. I was worried because I knew I couldn’t possibly review this bed. -
Made by you Monday {Wrap Up}
13 May 2012 | 7:00 amHappy Mother’s Day. Each week I enjoy looking through your links. Thank so much for sharing with us. Here are a few that caught my eye this week. These beautiful daisy cookies caught my eye. They are beautiful. I love that she said thank you to the office staff at her kids school. Don’t forget them! This car seat cover tutorial is adorable! What a great way to refresh a car seat. Looking to refresh a room? How about recovering a pillow with this tutorial. How about a monogrammed door mat? What a simple and easy idea. This DIY porch make over is full of great ideas and accessories.
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iHanna's Blog
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Let’s play with Found Poetry
16 May 2012 | 5:30 amHere is another spread with lots of circle fascination, where I’ve also played with cut out words and created my own (Swedish) Found Poetry. I love these little poems! They make me smile because the language is old fashioned and the don’t make (much) sense. Perfect found poetry, right? My found poetry is funny, but it will probably not make much sense at all to most of you because the words are in Swedish. :-) But it’s rather pretty to look at too. And maybe they will inspire you to cut out your own words and start playing with them? In my (now almost vintage) post How to… -
Photo project | Documenting today for tomorrow
15 May 2012 | 3:23 pmToday is A Day in Life Photo Project, and I’m participating. I’m so excited! This is what its about: It’s called Aday.org, and this project was initiated by the Swedish foundation Expressions of Humankind (which supports scientific research and education centered around the photographic image and the written word). They’re asking the world’s inhabitants (you!) to grab their cameras and start snapping to capture daily life and preserve moments for future generations. They write: Photograph on May 15th! You have one day to join thousands around the world in using the… -
Taking time for what you love
14 May 2012 | 3:09 pmI fell in love with painting on fabric when first tried it on fabric patches three years ago. I later used those patches to sew my Magic Mixed Media Bag, a bag I still use almost every day. Recently I got a compliment about it at a Knitting Café event. Only those who embrace creativity mention it, and I think that is interesting. This piece of fabric is measured to fit one of my handmade journals once it’s finished, but it also serves as a reminder how much I love doing this! I love painting with acrylic paint on sturdy fabric. I need to experiment and play with it a lot more. And I… -
The happiness bus
12 May 2012 | 2:43 pmWanna join the happiness bus with me today? I’ve got a few photos from my recent walk to share. Photos of things that makes me happy! I was out walking and brought my pink Ixus camera. I didn’t hop on the flower power bus but I snapped a photo so I could share it with you. Doesn’t it look like a happiness buss to you too? It’s a regular buss covered in flowers, a commercial for a paint store brand. I wish all buses would look like this, it sure would brighten my commute hours. A boring, closed off window – or a globe with a hidden map? I see what I see. Just… -
Bookreview | The Pulse of mixed media
9 May 2012 | 3:55 pmThe successful artist finds a way to mine their inner emotions and reveal these through their art in a way that is compelling. I believe the force behind this process is passion. /Seth Apter The Pulse of Mixed Media – secrets and passions of 100 artists revealed, a book by Seth Apter. I bet you’ve seen this around everywhere with a quote or a picture or a “I’m in it” statement? At least if you read any mixed media blogs from the US you will have noticed this book cover, I’m sure. It’s because the curator Seth Apter has invited everyone and their aunt to be in this book.
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Featured Blog Posts on CreatingTheHive
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Heartfelt Creations - Best Wishes
16 May 2012 | 10:41 amToday I want to share my card for Heartfelt Creations using their fabulous new Old English Garden Collection. click to enlarge I used one of the swirl stamps from the Tattered Blossom Swirls stamp set to create the background. I colored the flowers with copic markers and then stamped over the whole panel with the crackle stamp from Broken Cinder Blocks using Tea Dye ink. I used that same ink to sponge along the edges.The card is very feminine and to continue along those lines, I added a little lace trim to bottom edge of my panel before mounting it my card base. You can find the full… -
Flower Pot Card Video Tutorial
16 May 2012 | 3:45 amI had originally planned to share this card on Mother's Day, but things didn't go as I planned this weekend. This card is so fun and springy, it's perfect for any occasion, not just Mother's Day. Check out my video tutorial to learn how to make this card, including all of the cardstock measurements. I used lots of retiring product on this card, so make sure to snap up these products before they are discontinued on May 31! Click here to shop for Retired Products now.Stampin' Up! Supplies: Flower Fest, Versamark ink, Whisper White Embossing Powder, Poppy Parade cardstock, Peach Parfait… -
Recycled Silverware Brooch
15 May 2012 | 9:57 pmI'm on such a roll with the recycled projects, although this was originally going to be linked to in time for Mothers Day this is super cute anytime of the year and it started life as a Silverplate knife!Great blog with an awesome mix of projects, do check it out.Can't Stop Making Things - Recycled Silverware Brooch Tutorial Comment on this post at CreatingTheHive.com -
CRAFTY CHICA: Ice Painting with Fabric Dye!
15 May 2012 | 8:00 pmI've heard of people painting with ice cubes and have always wanted to try it - so I thought why not use Tulip One-Step Dye?I haven't exactly started on clothing yet, first I wanted to experiment with the technique. That's what this tutorial is about! I LOVED the process and am excited to do more! For all things tie dye, visit: http://www.ilovetocreate.com/Tie-Dye Drawing with ice. Love this one, I used crumbled ice on this one. Watch the tutorial!LINK Visit us on Facebook!Craft on!Comment on this post at CreatingTheHive.com -
'Dance in the Rain' by Joella Notte
15 May 2012 | 7:52 pmTitle: Dance in the RainMedium: Acrylic CharcoalArtist: Joella NotteArt Therapy Page #11'When it rains is pours, maybe the art of life is to convert tough times to great experiences; we can choose to hate the rain or dance in it.' ~Joan MarquesSo much has been going on in our lives lately, this quote is just what I need right now. One Artsy Chick-Jewellery-Arts-Crafts-Ontario,Canada-Winnipeg-Thunder Bay-Naked North Gallery-Gifts-Handmade-one of a kind-mixed media-fiber art-Wilderness City-Free…
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Happybird's Crafting Haven
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Make A Gorgeous Stretch Bracelet Set With Your Left-Over Beads (That Actually Hold Up!)
21 Apr 2012 | 7:15 amI have posted below the two different sized cords and crimp beads that I use the most when making stretch bracelets. I gave the item numbers next to each one so you can look them up on the Fire Mountain Gems website. I’m not affiliated with FireMountainGems.com in any way, shape or form. This is strictly for your information on where I order my materials because I have so many people ask me. I use this when stringing the light weight or average beads: *0.8mm Power Cord with 3x2 crimp tubes: Item numbers H20-1695BS and H20-2600FY I usually use this for the beads that have a little more… -
FREE Printable Mom and Grandma Matching Labels and Tags~Fits Quart Size Mason Jar
20 Apr 2012 | 6:30 pmI hope you enjoy these matching labels and tags! I made two sets...one for Mom and one for Grandma. The labels fit perfectly on a wide mouth, quart size Mason jar. This project is also adaptable for Birthdays and other occasions, since I didn't add "Happy Mother's Day" to the label. I used "I Love You Mom" and "I Love You Grandma" in its place. Print on label paper and attach to the jar. I would take a piece of peel and stick laminating plastic and adhere it over the label for added protection. I did add a few little sticky back rhinestones to the jar's label. I thought it was a nice touch! -
Free Printable Daughter Label & Tag Set~Fits Quart Size Mason Jar
20 Apr 2012 | 6:00 amJust like the Mom and Grandma labels that I made, here is one for your Daughter! This label and tag set fit perfectly on a quart size, wide mouth Mason jar. You can also use this label for Mother's day, a birthday gift, etc! Fill the jar with whatever you'd like and enjoy! Click on the link below to download your copy in Adobe PDF format: http://www.4shared.com/file/104254197/73ff6db1/Daughter_Quart_Mason_Label_and_Tag_in_PDF_format.html -
FREE Printable Mother's Day Memorial Seed Packets~Can Also Be Used Year Round
19 Apr 2012 | 7:00 pmAs I was making Mother's Day printables, I started thinking of the ladies who have lost their mother and how heartbreaking it must be for them on Mother's Day. Therefore, I came up with the idea of a "Mother's Day Memorial Flower Seed Packet." You may want to pass these packets out to people in church/family/friends who have lost their mother. Actually, you could use these packets all year round by adding them to a sympathy card. Wildflower or forget-me-not seeds would be very nice. Click on the purple link below to download Mother's Day Memorial Seed Packet #1 in Adobe PDF format:… -
Homemade Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter Eggs~A Great Easter Treat!
3 Apr 2012 | 10:16 amThis is a wonderful, no-fuss recipe that everyone will love! People appreciate the homemade yummy-ness (Is that a word? LOL!) and thoughtfulness. Enjoy this easy recipe! In a large mixing bowl, mix the following ingredients together until well blended. Shape the "dough" into palm-sized egg shapes. You may want to use a plastic egg to help "mold" the dough into egg shapes. Place dough into the freezer for about an hour, or until nice and firm. Right before taking your eggs out of the freezer, make the chocolate coating recipe below. Peanut Butter Eggs: 16 Oz. Package of Powdered Sugar 1 Cup…
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Handmadeology
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Daily Etsy Tip – Amazing Product Photos Will Increase Traffic and Sales
16 May 2012 | 10:01 amBy having amazing product photos you will bring in more traffic and increase your sales. The better your photos are the more likely people will like, share, tweet, pin, and add to Etsy treasuries. Be sure to check out the rest of the story! -
Painted Burlap Wall Art DIY Project
15 May 2012 | 11:38 pmHere is a DIY art project you can tackle this upcoming weekend! Be sure to check out the rest of the story! -
4 Ways to Grow Your Creative Business
15 May 2012 | 9:02 pmIn less than six months, my sales more than tripled. These are the key changes I made in order to promote my shop and be more present: Be sure to check out the rest of the story! -
Do You Have an Etsy Contingency Plan?
15 May 2012 | 6:42 pmIt occurred to me that, for many of us, your Etsy shop isn't just a hobby, it is a small business, and small businesses should have plans for unforeseeable circumstances. Be sure to check out the rest of the story! -
Contribute To The Handmade Community
14 May 2012 | 11:37 amThe Handmadeology Team is looking for guest writers that are ready to grow their network and gain more recognition for their brand. Be sure to check out the rest of the story!
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Epheriell Designs
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Today I Like {16/5/12} Turquoise & Beige Bowls by Fringe & Fettle
16 May 2012 | 8:28 amI know, I never thought I’d be putting that I liked something beige in the title of a blog post, either. But I simply couldn’t go past these gorgeous handmade bowls by Fringe & Fettle. The beige base (though I prefer to think of it as cream) just provides the perfect backdrop for that lovely pool of light turquoise glazing inside. And they’re not only pretty, they’re completely functional. I would like to eat my noodles out of these in future, please. Want more Epheriell-y goodness? Subscribe to Epheriell Designs! Also, you can follow me on Twitter! -
My Favourite Materials ~ Metal
15 May 2012 | 4:13 pmThis is the second post by this month’s Special Guest Blogger Julie Gibbons. She’s sharing 4 of her fave creative materials, and why she loves them! Today’s post is particularly close to both of our hearts, both of us being jewellers by training/trade! Following on from my post on the beautiful medium of Paper, is another of my loves – Metal. I studied Jewellery & Silversmithing at uni, and so it will always hold a special fascination for me. What do I love about metal? It is fluid, in that it is capable of enormous transformations depending on how it is treated. It can be… -
Today I Like {15/5/12} The Odette Dress
15 May 2012 | 5:52 amI would like to don this frock, put my hair in ringlets, and swan around a party with a martini in my hand. There would be lots of dapper gents in suits, with impeccable manners and silver tie-pins. There would be other ladies in equally lovely 50s dresses and beautiful hair. There would be a live band with a crooner belting out old tunes in a mellow voice. There would be dancing. There would be hors d’oeuvres. Especially devilled eggs (not cool, I know, but man they’re tasty). We would talk and laugh into the wee hours, and the stars would shine above us in the balmy night. -
Plushka’s Craft ~ Cute Things Giveaway
14 May 2012 | 6:10 pmHappy Tuesday, all! I’ve got another sweet giveaway for you this week, thanks to May advertiser Plushka’s Craft! Katia is a blogger and the maker of cute softies and other cross-stitched pretties… but I’ll let her tell you more about who she is and what she does… I’m Katia, the designer behind a handmade brand Plushka’s Craft. My blog is an important part of my creative life as it gives me the opportunity to share the creative process behind my handmade business – what inspires me and share everyday life in the studio. I write about being… -
Today I Like {14/5/12} Cross-Stitch Pained Wall by Eline Pellinkhof
14 May 2012 | 8:59 amHow amazing is this painted cross-stitch design by Dutch designer Eline Pellinkhof? I saw this on Pinterest today, and after a little Googling, I found this interview/home tour with Eline on Bloesem. Her sweet and quirky style is gorgeous – and this ‘fake’ cross-stitch is such a clever and pretty thing, don’t you think? Want more Epheriell-y goodness? Subscribe to Epheriell Designs! Also, you can follow me on Twitter!
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Expect Moore
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Quick Purse Made Two Ways
9 May 2012 | 2:38 pmArt Gallery Fabrics has an ongoing contest on their blog. Each month, they have a new fun challenge. I've done their hot-pack challenge with my lavender eye mask, I won their headband challenge with my no-sew headband, and last month I did the table runner challenge as well. I started with a simple prototype to make sure that the project would work. I made this bag using the basic instructions for my reversible clutch. This is such a super-easy (and super-quick) way to make a bag! And, because I waited until the last minute to work on my entry, I needed something that was simple and quick! -
Dinosaur Nursery Decor Reveal!
4 May 2012 | 8:00 amBaby Moore is a week old today! We love him completely. His big brother keeps thanking me for giving him a baby brother... it is so sweet! There is a lot to get used to - sleepless nights, lots of time-out while nursing, and a belly button that is no longer an "outie"! All this change is good, because it means we have little Baby Moore as part of our family. For the last week, I've been sharing with you the various projects I did in the creation of a Dinosaur themed nursery for Baby Moore. There was the Scrappy Dinosaur Baby Quilt, Rectangular Log Cabin Pillow, Dinosaur Rug, Bulletin Board,… -
Scrappy Rectangular Log Cabin Pillow
4 May 2012 | 12:31 amI loved the scrappy quilt I made, and wanted to make a big, comfy pillow for the couch on the opposite side of the room. I cut 2" strips of the leftover fabric for the log cabin, and 4" strips for the border. A traditional Log Cabin block is square. I wanted to use a standard-size pillow in mine, so I started with a rectangular strip in the middle, instead of the traditional square. Other Log Cabin traditions are to use red in the middle (this symbolizes the heart or hearth of the home), and to have light colors on one side, and dark on the other. I kept red in the middle, and somewhat kept… -
My Big Messy Art Class at Kidville Las Vegas
2 May 2012 | 2:03 amLittle Moore is not into crafting. I have high hopes for Baby Moore, but I'm also doing what I can to help Little Moore discover all the fun of crafts. So far, he has developed an addiction to googly eyes. This is a good start. I'm always looking for ways to expand on this, of course, so I was very excited when Kidville offered the Vegas Bloggers an opportunity to come play! Kidville's "Mayor Melissa" let me bring LM in for a Big Messy Art Class a few weeks ago. Kidville is in the beautiful new Tivoli Village shopping center in Summerlin. We took a mommy-and-me style class, but 3 and up… -
Scrappy Dinosaur Baby Quilt
2 May 2012 | 12:15 amI made this quilt using a quilt-as-you-go method, which is much faster than traditional quilting. I did add a little bit of traditional quilting at the end, which I'll explain, but really the majority of the quilting was done while the quilt was being pieced, so that saved a lot of time. I knew I wanted this quilt to be super scrappy. I went through my fabric scraps and picked out all kinds of fabrics that were in the same color-theme as the focus fabric. I cut these into chunks, and sewed the chunks into strips. I also cut some plain strips of the fabric from the Babysaurus line that I used…
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KnitHacker
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Those crazy Finns and their knitted cop cars!
16 May 2012 | 1:18 pmMade by Novita Oy. Hat tip: @liisakivela Rating: 10.0/10 (1 vote cast)Share this awesomesauce: -
Nick Cave doll
16 May 2012 | 10:08 amMade by Zendarenn who says, “I made this doll to look like Nick Cave circa 2010. I based his body shape on a Crafty is Cool pattern, but made a few changes.” Rating: 9.5/10 (2 votes cast)Share this awesomesauce: -
fish to sushi amigurumi
16 May 2012 | 6:00 amThis is brilliant! Made by sukigirl74 who says, “the one on the right is the middle stage between the transformation from fish to sushi.” Details here and free pattern link: sukigirl74.blogspot.com/2012/03/fish-to-sushi-amigurumi Rating: 9.5/10 (2 votes cast)Share this awesomesauce: -
tire warmers spotted in Hamburg, Germany
16 May 2012 | 5:48 amSpotted by Susanne of hamburgerliebe.blogspot.com – thanks Susanne! Rating: 10.0/10 (2 votes cast)Share this awesomesauce: -
Jokke’s lovely covered stool
16 May 2012 | 5:40 amSubmitted by Jokke in Finland. Rating: 10.0/10 (3 votes cast)Share this awesomesauce:
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AllCrafts.net Free Crafts Update Blog
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Ruffled Throw Sewing Tutorial
11 May 2012 | 7:16 amSometimes one item in a room is just the perfect touch and makes you happy everytime you see it. I bet you’ll feel that way about this Ruffled Throw Sewing Pattern. It’s sew simple but so lovely. Added to Free Sewing Patterns -
Fun Nesting Dolls
5 May 2012 | 12:11 pmWe’ve been very lucky to have sponsors on our site whose sites and products I enjoy personally. So, I’m happy to spotlight Great Russian Gifts. It’s a great site to browse since they have so many different styles and types of nesting dolls including Christmas and celebrity collections at up to 40% off retail prices. And all US orders over $50 ship FREE via Priority mail. They have great customer service with 24/7 phone support and a 30-day no questions asked return policy. Enjoy! -
Hugs and Kisses in a Box Kids Craft
2 May 2012 | 3:12 pmShow mama some love this Mother’s Day by making Hugs and Kisses in a Box. This adorable kids craft can be gussied up with any crafts supplies on hand. Added to Mother’s Day Crafts and Kids Crafts -
Mini Bunting Birthday Card Tutorial
29 Apr 2012 | 5:55 amSend a cheery Happy Birthday with this Mini Bunting Birthday Card Tutorial. Perfect for scraps of paper leftover from other projects. Added to Card-Making and Bunting Patterns -
12 Days of Christmas Folding Picture Cube
25 Apr 2012 | 6:10 pmI make Christmas crafts throughout the year since the holiday season comes up so quickly and goes by so fast. I’ve added this 12 Days of Christmas Folding Picture Cube to my crafts-to-do list. I’ll be humming Christmas carols while I get to fiddle with paper and glue. Added to Christmas Crafts
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CraftStylish - Sewing category featured posts
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Make a Picnic Basket Cover from a Double Wedding Ring Quilt Pattern
10 May 2012 | 12:05 amPosted by MaryRay Here’s a way to simplify a traditional quilt pattern to fit a small project—and a hectic schedule. -
How to Turn Old Sheets into Shopping Totes
25 Apr 2012 | 12:00 pmPosted by erika_kern Vintage linens are a great source for fun fabrics! Here's a project to turn them into great reusable shopping bags for your next grocery outing. -
Last Chance to Win in the BERNINA Like It Contest!
23 Apr 2012 | 7:50 amPosted by VictoriaNorth This week Threads magazine is partnering with BERNINA to give away two great prizes in our Facebook LIke It Contest. -
How to Make a One-Pattern-Piece Reversible Sunhat
20 Apr 2012 | 12:00 pmPosted by CalPatch Don't let patternmaking intimidate you! It's simply drafting shapes based on your measurements. This simple sunhat project is a good introduction to the wonderful world of flat patterns. -
Enter the Threads Quilt Your Stash Contest
17 Apr 2012 | 12:07 pmPosted by VictoriaNorth You could win a Juki sewing machine worth over $2,000. Share your quilted projects in the Threads contest gallery!
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Handmade journals, photo albums and guest books | Blue Roof Designs
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Custom Bone and Steel Tools for Book Working with Shanna Leino – Day 1
14 May 2012 | 10:00 pmIn the afternoon I took Shanna Leino‘s toolmaking workshop. We met in the metals studio, which was wall-free – it’s a bit like a shelter you might find in a park. Thankfully, it was a beautiful day. Oh, if you’re wondering, Ox-Bow doesn’t have a bone studio. We were introduced to the various tools that we’d be using on our bone folders – it’s primarily hand work. She said that she’s often asked why she doesn’t teach the workshop using power tools and she had a wonderful response: There’s nothing like lavishing a lot of attention on… -
Album Alternatives with Betsy Palmer Eldridge – Day 1
14 May 2012 | 5:10 pmMy morning session was Betsy Palmer Eldridge’s album workshop. We met in the ceramics studio. Betsy told us about her history in the book arts, which is extensive. Seriously extensive. She explained that there are three issues in dealing with collections: How do you attach material to the page? How do you compensate for the addition of materials to an album? How do you put the album together? She then explained that there are three categories of binding albums: Stab bindings Sewn bindings (through a fold) Adhesive (ex. perfect binding) Photo album samples Something new I learned today… -
Countdown to Open Studio Weekend…
13 May 2012 | 1:35 pmTwo weeks until Vermont Open Studio Weekend! Yesterday I took a stroll down to Postcard Town. Ugh. Ugh aside, I love love love my postcard this year and it is big – 8.5″ x 6″. Check it out: Once again, I received help from my hubby on the design. Did I mention that I love them? Here’s the back for you curious folk: Once again, I used a QR code in the bottom right-hand corner of the postcard. If you’re on my mailing list, you’ll just have to scan that dealie with your smart phone to find out what it says. Here’s a closeup of the QR code: It’s got… -
Book Arts Guild of Vermont exhibit: Shaping Pages, take 2
11 May 2012 | 9:46 amThe Book Arts Guild of Vermont‘s spring exhibit, Shaping Pages has a new venue! The Creative Space Gallery, a great friend to the Guild, is hosting us through late June. My book Little Known Facts About Crap is in the exhibit. If you didn’t get to see it at the S.P.A.C.E Gallery, you have a second chance! Get thee to the gallery and see some great crap! You can view images from the exhibit on the Guild website. Be sure to check out our review in Seven Days, where the author granted my book a “Funny Award”. If you’d like to check out the show, here’s the… -
Worktable Wednesday
9 May 2012 | 9:00 pmI started the day by working on an Etsy order for five small Yellow Calendula photo albums. I already had two albums in stock, so I only had to make three more. 10:56 a.m. 11:14 a.m. 11:44 a.m. 12:12 p.m. The covers are now safely tucked away in the press. I spent a chunk of the afternoon packing a box to send ahead to PBI (Paper and Book Intensive) – I fly out on Sunday! My next project was to make a sample for my upcoming Travel Companion Journal workshop at Studio Place Arts. I started by carving the word “Go” into the cover. 7:39 p.m. The journal includes pockets both…
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Weekend Kits Blog
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Hand Embroidery Kits – Easy Fabric Applique!
4 May 2012 | 7:14 pmThe new Fabric Applique Kits from Dimensions feature colorful designs and happy expressions. They're easy embroidery kits for beginners and fun for experienced stitchers too. These kits include everything you need to create a beautiful embroidered picture to enjoy in your home or give as a special handmade gift to a friend.You'll find them in the Hand Embroidery Kits section of the store!Live HappilyThese hand embroidery kits includes preprinted 100% cotton fabric, presorted cotton thread, needle, and easy instructions.The foundation fabric is preprinted with the background image… -
Klutz Kits for Crafty Kids & Teens
14 Apr 2012 | 3:40 pmLooking for creative outlets for kids & teens? Here are three popular Klutz Kits for Crafty Kids & Teens you won't want to miss. Filled with everything kids need to start learning & creating, Klutz craft kits are perfect for weekend & summer craft time. You'll find them in the Klutz Craft Kits section of the store!The Klutz Paper Beads Kit is a fun jewelry making kit for kids & teens to learn how to make beautiful beads from strips of paper.The paper beads book makes it easy with step-by-step instructions & diagrams showing how to make… -
Get Started Knitting with How to Knit DVD Kit!
28 Mar 2012 | 11:36 amWe've added a new How to Knit DVD Kit to the store. It's a complete kit with everything a beginner needs to get started knitting. You'll find it in the Knitting Kits section of the store!The How to Knit DVD & Kit combines the popular I Can't Believe I'm Knitting! DVD from Leisure Arts with quality knitting supplies from Lion Brand and Susan Bates.The DVD provides comprehensive knitting instruction with step-by-step lessons for beginners. It's easy to set your own pace with the DVD's convenient auto-pause feature. There's also a topic index, knitting… -
Crewel Embroidery Card Kits - Easy for Beginners!
23 Mar 2012 | 7:15 pmWool & Hoop Crewel Embroidery Kits feature contemporary crewel designs by artist Katherine Shaughnessy. These charming little kits are easy for beginners and fun for experienced stitchers too. You'll find them in the Crewel Embroidery Kits section of the store!Hip SquaresWool & Hoop kits are filled with excellent quality crewel embroidery materials, including 100% linen twill and 100% wool threads.Crewel embroidery kit includes linen fabric printed with 3x3 inch design, wool thread, needles, one blank greeting card with matching envelope, and instructions.The… -
Easy & Fun! Apron Kit with Sewing Pattern & Fabric
15 Mar 2012 | 5:06 pmHere's an Easy & Fun Apron Kit with sewing pattern & fabric for you to make your own designer hostess apron. This apron sewing kit combines the Peaceful Paisley Apron pattern with coordinating fabrics from Fabric Palette's Chill collection.You'll find it in the Sewing Project Kits section of the store!The Peaceful Paisley Apron Kit includes pattern & fabric to make one women's full-size apron. This is an easy apron sewing project for adults and older teens to make their own cute apron. Aprons are fun to make & wear. They're also…
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LoopKnits
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Phone Lines Down
15 May 2012 | 3:11 pmWe’re having a problem with our phone lines and can’t receive calls or check email.If you need us, please send an email to knit@loopyarn.com. Thanks! -
Kidsilk Creation Stripe
9 May 2012 | 2:55 pmLast Fall Rowan introduced two new variations of their classic yarn, Kidsilk Haze: Kidsilk Creation and Kidsilk Haze Stripe. Kidsilk Creation Scarf in dewberryKidsilk Creation is a length of pre-knit Kidsilk Haze that quickly and easily knits or crochets into a beautiful ruffled scarf. It’s available in 6 of the most-loved shades of Kidsilk Haze.Kidsilk Haze Stripe is the same magnificent blend of kid mohair and silk, but with soft, self-striping colors coordinated by the color master himself, Kaffe Fassett. Kidsilk Creation Stripe Scarf in frostThis season, Rowan combined these yarns… -
Julie Weisenberger and Takako Ukei Return to Loop!
3 May 2012 | 11:04 amJulie Weisenberger of Cocoknits and Takako Ukei of Habu Textiles return to Loop on Saturday, June 9 for more fun classes and beautiful yarn. Julie is the designer of some of our favorite designs like Gisela and Liesl. She frequently designs with Takako’s wonderful, exotic yarns.On this visit, Julie will be teaching us how to seamlessly knit patterns written to be made in pieces. Takako will teach us how to read Japanese knitting patterns.JULIE WEISENBERGER SEAMLESS SWEATER CONSTRUCTION $75, 1 to 4pmDo you hate seaming sweaters? This class will teach you how to transform a seamed sweater… -
More Baby Hats!
30 Apr 2012 | 10:22 amSuddenly I’m in the midst of a baby boom. Not only are three friends pregnant – all three are expecting twins!I’m determined to have a knitted gift for each one before they’re born, so I’ve decided to knit hats. Hats are useful all year-round. In summer, air conditioning gets cold, and in the winter, well, it’s even colder. And although hats are a popular baby gift, babies wear hats so often that it’s good to have a lot of them. Worsted Weight Baby Hat in Blue Sky Worsted CottonI’m using one of my favorite yarns for baby gifts, Blue Sky Alpacas… -
Madelinetosh Prairie Yarn
10 Apr 2012 | 1:33 pmMadelinetosh Prairie is a lace weight, single-ply, 100% merino wool yarn. Like Tosh Merino DK and Tosh Merino Light, the yarn is hand-dyed in small batches in Madelinetosh’s gorgeous glazed colors. The yarn is luminescent and brings any project to life. Prairie in colors Mulled Wine, Candlewick, Antler, Well Water, and BadlandsBecause each hank of Prairie has 840 yards, you can make a lot with a surprisingly small number of skeins. Here are some shawls you can make with just one!Homin Shawl by Gudrun JohnstonCrashing Waves Shawl by Grace AkhremCitron Shawl by Hilary Smith CallisYou can…
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Cook Clean Craft
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Lucky Ladybird
16 May 2012 | 2:29 amI picked up a pile of random fabric on Freecycle before Christmas. Hidden amongst the piles of fleece and knit boy fabrics was this panel: I remember seeing panels like this in sewing shops when I was a kid, but hadn’t seen one in ages (and funnily enough, my Mum gave me a similar panel for an apron for Christmas). All the instructions, including a few schematics are printed on the panel. It was so nice to quickly cut out the pieces and stitch together – no fiddling around with paper patterns, no measuring or worrying about the fabric grain etc. Before I knew it, I had a cute ladybird… -
Six Pillars of Self-Nurturing
10 May 2012 | 4:20 amLast year, May was Me Me Me month. I was going to do the same this year, but it just didn’t feel right. Me is the last thing I’ve been thinking of, and my head just wasn’t in the right space. It’s the usual story – two small kids, a husband and a home to look after – where is the time for me? Is it really that bad? I have a great life, great home, great family, so I don’t want to complain. BUT… I haven’t exercised since my son was born more than 3 years ago!). I’ve only had one haircut since my daughter was born (more than 18 months ago!). Since I stopped nursing, my… -
Seriously lacking motivation
26 Apr 2012 | 12:01 amI’m struggling to get back in the swing of things after the big move. Maybe the rooms full of boxes are getting to me: I’ve totally lost my routines and am struggling to work out how to get back on track. I’m pottering along without much of a plan. I’m doing a little bit of cleaning, a little bit of laundry, a little bit of blogging, but it feels like I’m in a bit of a fog. I miss my sewing machine. I know which box it’s in, but all my notions and fabric are in boxes marked “Craft”, and I don’t want to open all the boxes just to find my thread and sewing scissors are in the… -
Settling In
1 Apr 2012 | 10:21 pmWe made it to Perth safely, and were lucky to find a house to rent quickly (the second house we looked at!). We moved in last week, and are living amongst stacks of boxes, but are settling in. House-hunting for a place to buy is also looking positive, so everything with this move is falling into place. The kids are also loving playing with Granny, Pops and Uncle Richie, which really does make the pain of moving worth it! Our house in Brisbane is on the market: We hired furniture to dress it up for sale, and it looks fabulous (although the playroom doesn’t look the same without toys… -
On the eve of the big move
13 Mar 2012 | 6:45 amWe’re getting into the final stages of organising for the move. Most of the home repairs and maintenance tasks are done. We’ve sorted and purged, and clean and tidied. The kids had their last swimming lessons and one final play-date is scheduled. Tomorrow, the house will be packed and the big truck will come the day after. We’ll have a couple of nights in a hotel before boarding a plane for Perth. Things are starting to feel rushed and crazy, but we’re on the home stretch (well, for the Brisbane side of the move). When we get to Perth, first we’ll be hunting for a house to rent,…
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Sew4Home
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Kitchen Confections in Moda's Vintage Modern: Patchwork Napkins
16 May 2012 | 5:00 amPaper napkins are... well... paper! Cloth napkins are more beautiful, more absorbent, and more green. Today is the second project in our Kitchen Confections series for Moda Fabrics, featuring the new Vintage Modern collection by Bonnie & Camille. On Monday, during our debut placemats tutorial, we showed you a technique for building patchwork strips called a 'strata.' Today you get to practice the technique again to make a set of coordinating napkins. Then, hold on to your honey buns.... we have four more projects on tap as well as two super cute downloads of matching recipe cards and gift… -
How To Make A Box Pleat Or Inverted Box Pleat
15 May 2012 | 5:00 amPleats are the origami of the sewing world. And although you don't usually need to fold one into the shape of a swan, there are a wide variety of pretty pleats that add distinct visual and textural embellishments for both home décor as well as garment sewing. Each type provides a different look based on how it's formed. You can make: knife pleats, knife pleats in two directions, box pleats, inverted box pleats, inverted box pleats with a separate underlay, accordion pleats, sunray pleats, and wave pleats. In this tutorial, we're focusing on a box pleat and its identical yet opposite cousin,… -
Kitchen Confections in Moda's Vintage Modern: Patchwork Placemats
14 May 2012 | 5:00 amToday we start a brand new series of beautiful kitchen tutorials in Bonnie & Camille's Vintage Modern collection for Moda Fabrics, which is hitting the fabric shelves right now, both in store and online! We call the series Kitchen Confections because each one is a delicious bite size project with plenty of sweet style. "But, aren't 'Vintage' and 'Modern' mutually exclusive?" You ask. (I always listen when you ask questions.) Not at all! It's a delightful blend of old and new. You get the prettiest patterns, reminiscent of old-fashioned goodness, but with a new twist that makes it all fresh… -
Great Gifts To RECEIVE: Enter To Win One Of TWO $50 Gift Certificates From Fashionable Fabrics
11 May 2012 | 5:00 amIt's a Shopping Day at Sew4Home. Our friends, Dennis and Tonia of Fashionable Fabrics have provided us with TWO $50 gift certificates. And, because Fashionable Fabrics is already set-up to ship both within the US as well as internationally, this drawing is open to all our Sew4Home visitors. WOW! I can hear those screams of delight from all around the globe. -
Great Gifts To Give: Top 5 Bridal Shower Winners
10 May 2012 | 5:00 amWedding bells peal throughout the year, but spring and summer are the true busy seasons. If invitations to showers and weddings are already covering your refrigerator, we have five ideas that are sure to be gift table stand-outs without breaking the bank. Each starts with one or more of our classic S4H projects, then we take it to the next level by adding clever suggestions for personalizing and stylizing. That sounds like "happily ever after" for everyone!
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Craft Gossip
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Fresh Fabulous Saturday Glass from Bullseye
16 May 2012 | 12:48 pmThere are some new colors of special production “Saturday Glass” available over at Bullseye’s web site. These are internet order only so get them while they last. There’s one that’s got my eye…it’s the turquoise and french vanilla reactive streaky. So good. And it’ll probably react more once fired. Each sheet is completely one of a kind. Love that. … -
Gumdrop Roses
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Pina Colada Cupcakes with Dried Fruit Flowers
16 May 2012 | 12:04 pmFirst, the super yummy-sounding cupcakes… Pina Colada with Kiwi frosting? A resounding “Yes, please.” Find the recipe HERE at A Spicy Perspective. But wait, there’s more. Those gorgeous dried pineapple and kiwi flower cupcake toppers? Crafted and for sale HERE at April’s Edible Art.… -
How to make decorative recycled map tape
16 May 2012 | 9:53 amOver at the blog Ruby Murrays Musings there is a fun tutorial on how to make recycled map tape perfect for dressing up gifts.… -
Tutorial: Vintage-inspired lace headband with twisted fabric flowers
16 May 2012 | 9:28 amDebbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to make a beautiful vintage-inspired lace headband with rolled fabric flowers. The flowers are made from strips of scrap fabric that she twists and rolls into a rosette. No sewing is required, but you could replace some of the gluing with handstitching if you wanted. Get the tutorial. [photo from Squiggly Twigs Designs]…
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Craft Gossip
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Fresh Fabulous Saturday Glass from Bullseye
16 May 2012 | 12:48 pmThere are some new colors of special production “Saturday Glass” available over at Bullseye’s web site. These are internet order only so get them while they last. There’s one that’s got my eye…it’s the turquoise and french vanilla reactive streaky. So good. And it’ll probably react more once fired. Each sheet is completely one of a kind. Love that. … -
Gumdrop Roses
16 May 2012 | 12:09 pmNeed some quick, last minute cake or cupcake decorations? Make gumdrop roses. Find the how-tos HERE at Real Simple.… -
Pina Colada Cupcakes with Dried Fruit Flowers
16 May 2012 | 12:04 pmFirst, the super yummy-sounding cupcakes… Pina Colada with Kiwi frosting? A resounding “Yes, please.” Find the recipe HERE at A Spicy Perspective. But wait, there’s more. Those gorgeous dried pineapple and kiwi flower cupcake toppers? Crafted and for sale HERE at April’s Edible Art.… -
How to make decorative recycled map tape
16 May 2012 | 9:53 amOver at the blog Ruby Murrays Musings there is a fun tutorial on how to make recycled map tape perfect for dressing up gifts.… -
Tutorial: Vintage-inspired lace headband with twisted fabric flowers
16 May 2012 | 9:28 amDebbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to make a beautiful vintage-inspired lace headband with rolled fabric flowers. The flowers are made from strips of scrap fabric that she twists and rolls into a rosette. No sewing is required, but you could replace some of the gluing with handstitching if you wanted. Get the tutorial. [photo from Squiggly Twigs Designs]…
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iknitty.com
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Baby Patterns from Knitting Daily: 9 Free Baby Knitting Patterns
16 May 2012 | 11:59 amFree download from Knitting Daily! Check out these 9 free baby patterns … for free! ============================================================================= Here, we’ve chosen nine designs for the babies in your life. Select a preemie hat for the littlest one, three baby sock patterns, a baby bootie pattern, a blanket full of stars, a lace cap, a tiny jacket, a [...] -
Giveaway – Knitting Around The Edge
16 May 2012 | 7:34 amYAY FOR GIVEAWAYS on a Wednesday morning! Go to Craft Gossip and enter! NOW! Good luck! :) ==================================================================== Nancie Wiseman’s DVD – Knitting Around the Edge would LOVE to help you with your edges, whether cast ons, or bind offs, buttons or button bands, ribbings, eyelets and i-cord. Learn different types of cast-ons and bind [...] -
Whit’s Knits: Whisper Wrap
16 May 2012 | 2:56 amHow gorgeous is this wrap? Over at the Purl Bee, you can read about the shawl and the pattern. Love, love, love! ============================================================================= Summer’s parties demand some tricky layering strategies. As the moon rises… View the original article here -
Thoughts on Organizing Yarn
15 May 2012 | 10:24 pmFrom Sarah E. White at about.com… =========================== You probably shouldn’t follow any advice I have to give on organizing yarn. I’m not very good at it. I’ll think that I have a pretty good system going, and then all of a sudden I’ll find a box of random single skeins I’d forgotten I had and [...] -
Giveaway – Attention All Spinners!
15 May 2012 | 5:30 pmA giveaway from Craft Gossip!!! YES!!! ====================================================================== So I got hold of this awesome DVD, and in all my spare time, I watched it! It’s great. View the original article here
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The alm Project - Diary of a Crafty Insomniac
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Back Patio Furniture Makeover
9 May 2012 | 1:32 pmAbout 10 years ago I purchased my first ‘grown up’ patio set. About two years ago they started showing their age. I was going to replace them, but I was having a hard time finding something affordable that fits my true personality – something bursting with color. I decided to make them over. Before The paint on my chairs were chipped and unattractive – plus the chairs were brown:( A little elbow geese will take care of that issue. I used a wire brush remove the old finish, then I sanded the chairs with my Sander Next I primed the chairs, then spray painted them with… -
Blooms from my garden
26 Apr 2012 | 12:19 pmI wanted to add some color to my patio garden so I went to my favorite nursery to pick up some inexpensive foliage. The Alcea Rosea Chaters Double Yellow immediately caught my eyes. Alcea rosea I hope that I can keep this plant alive – at least until the end of summer. They are inexpensive, so if it falls victim to my brown thumb, I will just pick up another. Maybe next time I will get the pink. Mezoo plant I am a bit more confident about my Mezoo plant – at least, I think that’s what it is. I got it yellow and pink. I have had great success with the variegated variety, so I… -
Not so Wordless Wednesday.
11 Apr 2012 | 3:14 pmFace Clay Pot I call this clay pot my lucky clay pot. This is the 3rd plant that has flourished in this clay pot. Once this plant out grows the ‘face pot’ I think I am going to try my luck with a Donkey’s Tail Cactus. Back of My Face Clay Pot I do not know the name of the plant – Do you? -
DIY Outdoor Monogrammed Drop Cloth Pillow Project
5 Apr 2012 | 12:26 pmI am in the process of doing a mini make over on my back patio. I am planning to spending a lot more time out there doing hand embroidery – I have a few unfinished projects that I would like to complete. I wanted to add some pillows to my patio chairs – the plan is the more comfortable I am, the more I will get done:) Outdoor canvass drop cloth pillow The Pillow Process Out door pillows are relatively inexpensive – you can pick them up at any big box store for between $13 and $20.00. However, if you prefer not to have the same pillows as your neighbors, then you can… -
My Container Garden Project(s)
14 Mar 2012 | 11:00 amGardening is one of my passions, but when you live in a light deprived townhouse (like I do), gardening can become challenging. Initially, I had several tiny planters crammed into the only corner of the house that gets natural light, but then it got a bit over crowded and I had rethink my gardening strategy. I have a small patio that needed attention. It was neglected because of the racoons and cats that hang out in my neighborhood and they seem to love my back patio. But, I decided to reclaim my out door living space. I will tell you more about how I handled the critter situation my next…
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Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom
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Racer Tunic Pattern by Lil Blue Boo
14 May 2012 | 10:19 amI picked up the Racer Tunic Pattern from Lil Blue Boo a few weeks ago and have been itching to sew it up! I also own the LBB Sienna Dress Pattern, but never made a dress from it. (Only pajama tops). Once I saw that the pre-made dresses she sold had a flounce/circle skirt bottom, I wanted to make my dresses like those. They were so much cuter than the straight ruffle bottom that came with the pattern. I had always planned on figuring out the measurements to add the flounce/circle skirt bottom, but never quite got to it. When I saw her new racer tunic pattern already had… -
Menu Plan Monday - 5/14/12
14 May 2012 | 7:08 amHappy Monday Everyone! I hope you had a great Mother's Day. It was a great day, so nice to be treated special for a day! Here is our menu for this week: Monday: Crock Pot Chicken Teriyaki Tuesday: Boca Burgers. We had these last week too, they were great! Wednesday: Breakfast for dinner - Egg Tacos Thursday: Penne with Chicken, Spinach and Tomatoes Friday: Crock Pot Barbecue Chicken Saturday: Goin' out! Sunday: Barbecue Chicken Pizza's and salad I will be linking up to Menu Plan Monday over at orgjunkie.com.Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom,… -
Crock Pot Chicken Teriyaki
13 May 2012 | 4:37 pmI have been wanting to try a different Chicken Teriyaki recipe since the 1st one I tried did not turn out so well. This recipe was excellent and got the thumbs up from the whole family. I also liked that I was able to prepare it in the crock pot. Crock Pot Teriyaki Ingredients: 3 to 4 lbs of boneless skinless chicken thighs 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup soy sauce 6 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger 3/4 teaspoon minced garlic 1/4 teaspoon pepper 4 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch 4 1/2 teaspoons cold water Cooked rice Directions: Place chicken in the slow cooker. In… -
Teacher Appreciation Gift: Picnic Quilt
11 May 2012 | 11:32 amAs a teacher appreciation gift for my son's 1st grade teacher, I decided to make a quick picnic quilt using her favorite colors. I originally had planned on making it out of fat quarters the same way I made my 1st picnic quilt, but when I spotted this fabric at Hancock Fabrics and thought it would be an even better choice. It is a "cheater's quilt". Possibly not the best choice for a teacher, but what's life without a little irony? It's awfully hard to get good pictures at 6:45 on a cloudy morning. I had intended on finishing this up early, and… -
New Winner for the Picnic Quilt Giveaway
11 May 2012 | 10:31 amHi Everyone! I had to re-draw for the picnic quilt giveaway. The new winner is Laura J.. Laura, I have already emailed you, so be sure to check your spam folder and get back to me by Sunday Night!Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom, Copyright© 2012
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ponderings
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Classes this weekend at The Occasional Artist...
15 May 2012 | 11:47 amI tell ya, life is crazy. Just got back from my 2nd trip to Los Angeles in the past week (getting my visa for Brazil). I realized I forgot to post about the classes I'm teaching this weekend at The Occasional Artist! Here are the details: Surface Experiments Two One session: Friday, May 18th, 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm (several spots left, call the store to check) Saturday, May 19th, 11 am to 2 pm (if you're interested, call the store...if it's full, you can get on a waiting list and we'll let you know when we repeat the class...probably in July) Cost: $50 Come and play with me… -
New stamps from Stampington..."Garden Grunge"
11 May 2012 | 3:02 pmA sweet gal (hi, Muriel) emailed me & mentioned my new stamps. She reminded me that I haven't posted about them on my blog. Well...I have some more stamps coming out from Stampington: "Garden Grunge."They've already been hitting local stores. Exciting! I have to say, working with Stampington is a delight. They're wonderful and supportive. Follow the link to see all the images, here is a little peek: -
Join me for Artistic Journey 2012
10 May 2012 | 12:36 pmI'm so happy & honored to be teaching again at Artistic Journey, sponsored by Maya Road and The Crafty Scrapper. This year I'm going to be teaching art journaling...woo hoo! Time to get super inky and messy. Artistic Journey is a top-notch event. Lots of fun! I know it sells out fast. Remember that unfinished journal page from the stencil hop blog post? I just made it into a journal cover. I folded it in half and stitched in some watercolor paper. I put gesso on some of the inside pages, and it's drying right now...but when it's dry I'll post a pic. Here are… -
Funky Tags Stencil Blog Hop -- Julie Fei-Fan Balzer's Crafter's Workshop Stencils
3 May 2012 | 5:00 amOh, how I love stencils! I'm honored to participate in the blog hop for Julie's awesome stencil, "Funky Tags." I made a scrapbook page... And a funky art journal page: I started this art journal page but got pulled away before I could add imagery and journaling. I like what's going on so far, though.... Be sure to click through the other blogs on the hop...lots of inspiration to be found! Julie Fei-Fan Balzer Catherine Matthews-Scanlon Lisa Truesdell -
Coming up for air...
27 Apr 2012 | 12:54 pmToday is the big day. I'm still tweaking the manuscript, but I feel energized. My box of 120 new journal pages is in the mail. I have to say, I loooooove some of them. I'm so excited for you to see them! I know my "Dying for Dylusions" class on Saturday at The Occasional Artist is full. We talked about repeating it on Saturday, May 12th in the morning. If you're interested, call them. 623.847.2215.
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AllFreeSewing.com Articles
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6 Sewing Patterns for Women's Dresses
15 May 2012 | 4:24 pmThere's nothing we love more than delivering free clothing patterns for women. We've rounded up 7 sewing patterns for women's dresses, all of which can be found inside our 11 Sewing Patterns for Women's Dresses eBook. -
Maureen Wilson
14 May 2012 | 3:44 pmMaureen Wilson is the creator of MadeByMarzipan.com, a sewing and craft tutorial site. She makes simplicity a priority when designing her sewing patterns, and enjoys demonstrating how easy sewing can be with step-by-step video tutorials. -
Sewing Reviews and Giveaways
14 May 2012 | 12:49 pmRead sewing book reviews and enter to win each book. We feature a new sewing giveaway every other Monday. You can enter once daily! -
Bath Towel Apron
14 May 2012 | 12:44 pmIf you have a little one that like to splash in the bathtub, you need a bath towel apron. The top naturally folds down, creating a convenient flap for drying your hands. Use this towel apron pattern to keep yourself dry during bath time. -
13 Free Mug Rug Patterns and Placemat Patterns
14 May 2012 | 8:39 amIf you love quilting or working with fabric scraps, it's time to familiarize yourself with the mug rug. We've put together this collection of free mug rug patterns for you to try. Find free mug rug patterns, placemat patterns and napkins.
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Yarnage Knitting
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Finished Projects.
4 May 2012 | 12:55 amIt’s been so long since my last blog posts and so many things have happened since. I must first apologize for failing to keep up with the destktop calender I had going. April was such a wacky month for me. But what I have managed to do is finish many knitted projects. It’s such a [...] -
Less is more month.
2 Mar 2012 | 1:21 amI played and played with brushes, and my pen, and nothing looked right. It’s March, lets keep it simple. Simple like a knit and purl stitch for if it wasn’t for these two simple stitches we wouldn’t have anything to do with our hands and sharp pointy sticks. Knitting update. I have finished quite [...] -
I heart you, Yarn.
1 Feb 2012 | 12:00 amI wish I could quit you yarn. But I can’t I love yarn, it all started about seven years ago. We had moved out the country and all my arts and craft things had been packed away. We were in transition, between houses. We would be in the rental house to short a time for [...] -
Happy New Yarn …..Yearn…… Year!!
2 Jan 2012 | 11:05 pmI want to thank my friends and family for your great support. We had a lovely evening New Years Eve here at the yarnage house. I hope that you did as well. Here is a quick post. This week I hope to post a few new things I have been working on. Enjoy and Happy [...] -
I made the pledge have you?
7 Dec 2011 | 1:48 pmI made the pledge to that this Christmas at least half of the gifts I give will be handmade. Either made from me or purchased from an artisan. I swore I wouldn’t do any Christmas knits this year but I caved. Although one of the knits isn’t really a Christmas gift, but it is December [...]
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Art Platter
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Sikku Border Kolams
15 May 2012 | 2:05 amThis is a collection of border kolams in sikku designs (using continuous lines). All these kolam can be drawn with two rows of straight dots. The number of dots in each row depends on the length of the border kolam. Kolam 1 Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Kolam 2 Step 1: Step 2: Step [...] -
Oyster Shell Wedding Ring Holder
15 May 2012 | 12:18 amA friend of mine brought a small oyster shell when she had been to the beach some time back. Here is the oyster shell transformed into something else which is suitable for a DIY wedding… ‘Beach theme’ maybe?! How To: Step 1: We will start with a small oyster shell. Step 2: I was initially [...] -
Pretty Pink Princess Crown – Foam Craft
14 May 2012 | 2:09 amCraft foam can be used for multiple craft projects for kids. Here is one such craft which you could make along with your kids and they will have fun too. How To: Step 1: Draw the outline of the crown on a craft foam sheet and cut it out. Step 2: Glue on plastic jewels or [...] -
Origami Heart Wreath – Tutorial
14 May 2012 | 1:59 amThe art of making origami models using triangular units is one of the most addictive techniques! The triangular paper units can be used to make different models ranging from simple to complex. The model shown here is a simple one and is perfect for Valentine’s Day decor. How To: We will start by making triangular [...] -
Paper Roses Quilling
14 May 2012 | 1:38 amThis is a simple tutorial on how you could quill paper roses. How To: Step 1: We will start by inserting the quilling strip in the slotted quilling needle. Step 2: Make a couple of wraps around the needle. Step 3: Fold the strip downwards are shown. Step 4: Now roll the strip around the [...]
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Budget Wise Home
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Favorite Things
15 May 2012 | 2:23 amPersonalized Address Labels Today’s favorite things comes from Miranda Jae Designs & Supply. Her shop is full of customized labels and tags. I fell in love with her cute return address labels. I just love a personal touch on anything. It’s so much fun to send and receive a letter with a cute label, I think. It’s extra special. Miranda sent me these monogram circle address labels. They are oh so cute! I keep trying to think up reasons to send someone a card just so I can use these. They come on a sheet with 30 labels for just $5.50. Here are… -
5 Things I’m Loving Today
14 May 2012 | 4:00 amThis weekend was super busy for us, so I didn’t have time to do a video. But I will have one for you on Wednesday instead. Today I thought I’d share 5 things that I’m loving right now. 1. My Family! My family is simply the best and I love them to pieces. They gave me such a great Mother’s Day–complete with sleeping in, a new CD, and handmade craft flowers and cards. What more could I ask for?! 2. Carrie Underwood Album This CD was part of my Mother’s Day gift and it is just awesome. I’m a HUGE country music fan and she is one of… -
Hanging Art Planter Giveaway
10 May 2012 | 11:26 pmI’m ending the week with a fun giveaway from MadAboutGardening.com. They are giving one lucky reader a lovely hanging art planter. They sent me this Spring Fuchsia Planter to try out and I have been enjoying it all week. There are a bunch of great features that make this planter stand out from the rest. It is completely collapsible! This makes storage a snap. It has a durable inner lining that warms the roots, growing healthier plants. There is a built in drainage system. I’ve been testing this out all week and it works beautifully. Water goes right through the… -
Lucky Me!
10 May 2012 | 4:00 amGuess what I scored yesterday in my local classifieds? Oh, just a beautiful tufted chesterfield loveseat! I’ve been on the look out for one of these babies for a LONG time and I finally struck gold. I know it looks a little rough and it definitely needs some TLC. Some of the nail heads have fallen off and the cushions could use a bit more fluff. But it’s nothing that a good re-upholstery job can’t fix. I don’t have any room for this in my house right now, but I convinced my husband to let me store it in the garage until we move (this… -
More Fun Pillows
9 May 2012 | 12:09 pmI’ve been sewing like crazy the past few days trying to get caught up on orders and adding more pillows to my shop. I have a lot of new colorful patterns that I just added. Here are a few of my fav’s. Yellow and White Moroccan Tile Coral Pink Cats Cradle Blue and White Damask Red Floral Yellow and White Trellis Navy Blue Trellis Coral and Orange Trellis I’ve got a lot more fun new patterns so hop on over and check them out. A bunch of these are indoor/outdoor fabrics which hold up beautifully outdoors for the summertime. Share…
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craftywoodcutouts.com
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More Summer Wood Crafts – Bugs and Insects
11 May 2012 | 1:54 pmThese Summer wood crafts are quite popular. We had to come out with more because everyone is suggesting it. Last week we came out with a big Summer wood craft that had popsicles as the “m’s”. This week we have this smaller Summer wood craft coming out with a beautiful watermelon as the “u”. This small Summer wood craft is about 26″x6″. This Bee wood craft is so cute. We have glitter on the two outside letters and a bow on the middle letter. Those two little bees on the top are held in place by wire. This craft is about 14″ wide and 11″… -
Summer Unfinished Wood Crafts – Watermelons
4 May 2012 | 2:35 pmIt’s time to get ready for Summer!!! For the next few weeks we will be coming out with Summer wood crafts every week. Here is the first line of our new Summer unfinished wood crafts To start it off, we made this Summer letters with awesome popsicles as the “m’s”. This whole craft set is about 33″ wide by 8″ tall. Looking at these juicy watermelons just makes me so excited for Summer. I LOVE eating watermelons. The big watermelon is about 7″x8″ and the smaller one is about 4.5″x5.5″. This Summertime wood craft is about 14″ wide… -
Hanging Watermelon Adult Wood Craft Class – May 9
28 Apr 2012 | 11:49 amIt is just about time for our next craft class. Since Summer is coming up fast on us, we’ve decided to help you get ready for it. We will be making a wonderful “Hanging Watermelon” craft. If you haven’t already signed up for the class make sure you take some time to go into the store or call 801-228-1698 to sign up. You can also sign up by clicking the link at the bottom of this blog post. Where: Crafty Wood Cutouts Store in Orem Date: Wednesday, May 9 Time: 6:30-9:00pm Cost: $20 per person for Everything (craft, supplies, and class) Class Size Limit: 20 (Only for… -
Mothers Day Ideas – Wood Craft Home Decorations
28 Apr 2012 | 11:39 amMothers Day is just around the corner and we want to help you get ready for it. For those that don’t remember, it is on Sunday, May 13. We have come out with a handful of Mothers Day ideas to help you get the perfect gift for your mother. What mother doesn’t LOVE wood craft home decorations? When you come into our store, look at the perfect setup we have of Mothers Day ideas. And don’t worry, there are a lot of other wood crafts in the store that you can choose for you mom. We have a whole booklet of great vinyl ideas for the family. A ton of them are about mothers and… -
Prayer Blocks – Monthly – Mothers Day Wood Crafts
27 Apr 2012 | 10:04 amWe have a handful of new wonderful wood crafts coming out today. These stacking prayer blocks are another great religious wood craft that you can use for home decor. They have also come out just in time to be a great Mothers Day present. These Spring blocks that go into this Welcome Frame came out a couple weeks ago but I forgot to put them on the website. So here is a picture of these interchangeable blocks that can be used in the Welcome Frame. These Summer blocks are the next line of inserts for the Welcome Frame. Go ahead and get the Spring blocks to use for a while and then switch them…
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Eyebombing
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Eyebucks.
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So what’s wrong with red shiny teeth? Nothing I say, and...
13 May 2012 | 11:31 amSo what’s wrong with red shiny teeth? Nothing I say, and charge you 3$. -
My old Vespa is very happy!
12 May 2012 | 11:31 amMy old Vespa is very happy! -
Don’t step on me!
10 May 2012 | 11:17 amDon’t step on me! -
Peek-a-boo! You’ve got mail!
9 May 2012 | 11:21 amPeek-a-boo! You’ve got mail!
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Stars for Streetlights
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How to Make a Fendi-Inspired Flower Dress
14 May 2012 | 7:27 am*This is another project from a couple summers ago where I never posted the entire tutorial on my blog.When I was in high school and middle school, I sometimes thought to myself that I was born in the wrong generation. I would sit on the floor of my local library and read the fashion history books, drooling over the cuts and shapes of fashion in the 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s. When I checked out CDs, somehow I always ended up with those "Top 10 Billboard Hits" of the same eras. As I've gotten a bit older, I've grown very thankful that fate plopped me down in 1988 as opposed to those other times… -
Holga Post: A Poetic Barn
13 May 2012 | 2:11 pmSome Holga photos from the rolls I developed from this post. These photos are of a barn in Greencastle, Indiana-- where I went to college. As someone who grew up in a farming community with sheep and baby kittens, this poem really gets to me. I love how the plain language and simplicity of the poem mirror the outward appearances of the area's landscape and people. But the more you reread the poem, the more you get to know people in these Indiana towns, and the more you explore these farmlands, you realize there's a beauty in simplicity and an admirable intricacy in things that at first appear… -
Project 365: Week 19
11 May 2012 | 6:11 amThis post is part of my Project 365 where I am taking one photo every day for a year. Click here to see all of my photos in the series-- and if you want to join, feel free to do so anytime! :) (All photos taken with a Nikon D7000.) 125/365: 5-4-12 A little visit with the kittens after work on Friday. :) 126/365: 5-5-12 Rise of the "Supermoon."127/365: 5-6-12 Playing around with the shadows me color slide lampshade makes. 128/365: 5-7-12 Some supplies I received for some upcoming projects... :) 129/365: 5-8-12 We have astroturf in one of our rooms in the new office. (YEAH.) And an open letter… -
How to Make a Lamp from Vintage Cameras
8 May 2012 | 6:04 amYou know those people that have obscene collections of lifelike dolls or stuffed animals that they cling to and hoard because they think they have personalities or something? Yeah, I am that way with cameras. I take my digital SLR pretty much everywhere and I feel completely naked without it-- God forbid anything interesting should ever happen to me without a way to document it. ;) But most people only take their cameras with them on the most special occasions-- birthdays, graduations, weddings, bat mitzvahs, first bike rides, homecoming dances, adventurous vacations. Because of this, I think… -
Supermoon
5 May 2012 | 10:36 pmI was so excited all day to take pictures of the Supermoon tonight-- I've been a space dork for as long as I can remember-- from Space Camp and beyond. :) (And this is my astronaut cousin.) While I love taking photos in low light, I had a bit of trouble capturing the Supermoon because my go-to lens is a wide-angle lens. While this lens is perfect for landscapes and indoor room photography, it isn't exactly what I needed to capture the details of moon tonight. I saw this post on free-lensing the other day on A Beautiful Mess, so I decided to try free-lensing with an old telephoto lens that my…
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Craft Project Updates from Craftbits.com
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New Comment on Tea Cup Candle
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New Comment on Across The Miles Tea Poem
15 May 2012 | 7:03 amI can't wait to do this project. I have a lot of friends that need a pick me up. where do I get a template for the teapot? -
New Comment on Plant Pot - Family Windchime
14 May 2012 | 11:57 pmtoo cute! very clever! -
New Comment on Big Easy Red Bag
13 May 2012 | 11:10 pmI can't wait to do this project. -
New Comment on Very Special Box
13 May 2012 | 2:30 pmGreat, i think i will try it.
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My Decoupaged Life
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Tulle Pom Poms
15 May 2012 | 7:18 amWe're slowly getting our nursery put together (yes my baby is 4 months old…what?). We finally painted the other week. I promise I'll be doing a full reveal soon.I decided I really wanted something above her crib, but instead of a traditional mobile I wanted something that would look good in a big girl room too. So I decided to make some tulle pom poms in the colors of her room, purple and blue. ( -
Show Off Saturday {Mother’s Day}
12 May 2012 | 7:31 amMother’s Day may be tomorrow, but there is still time to make a last minute gift. In years past I have definitely been a last minute gifter. But I’ve rounded up some great—and easy—gift ideas. 1. I think all moms and grandma’s would love these bird’s nest necklaces from Crafting With My Cubs. They feature the kids’ birthstones to make them extra special. 2. A Pumpkin and A Princess put together -
S’Mores Cups
10 May 2012 | 7:10 amSummer is almost upon us. And even though I love a good s’more as much as the next person, here in Texas it is way too hot to be sitting around a campfire roasting marshmallows. So I came up with these s’mores cups, no fire required. Ingredients: Butter Graham Crackers Marshmallows Chocolate Bars 1. Start by crushing graham crackers (about 1 1/2 full crackers per cup) into crumbs. Mix with some -
Apple Candy Dish {tutorial}
1 May 2012 | 5:55 amIt’s almost Teacher Appreciation! Time to start thinking how you’re going to show your kids’ teachers just how much you love them and appreciate what they do for your child. My husband is a teacher so this is an extra opportunity for us to show how much we appreciate him, especially since we don’t have any school-aged kids yet. So I made him this candy dish for his desk in his classroom. He fills -
Show Off Saturday {Teacher Appreciation Gifts}
28 Apr 2012 | 7:46 amTeacher Appreciation Week is coming up fast. Now, I may not have kids in school quite yet, but I am married to a teacher, whom I do like to shower with the occasional gift. I’ll be sharing what I made for him on Tuesday, but until then, here are some of my favorite gifts I’ve found. 1. These painted flower pots from Love Grows Wild are adorable. My husband’s classroom has lots of windows so this
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Coffee Maker Iced Tea
15 May 2012 | 12:34 pmIt’s complete laziness that brought this idea to me today. I hate the traditional method of making iced tea; it always takes too long to make a lot of servings. I thought I’d try using my coffee maker instead and I am absolutely thrilled with the results… To make several servings of great tasting iced tea quickly, try using your automatic drip coffee maker. The process here is the same as making coffee. Fill coffee maker with 12 cups of cold water. Place paper coffee filter in basket and add 8 tea bags (tags cut off). I like to make my tea strong and add a lot of ice to it… -
The Office Pocket
14 May 2012 | 3:09 pmMy daughter had a bright idea the other day – she’d outgrown the length, but not the waistline on a pair of jeans, so she cut off about 6-inches from the legs and created a cool pair of frayed capris. I couldn’t pass up working with the remnant pieces and that was when “The Office Pocket” was born… A cuff from a pair of jeans is now helping me to keep my desk clear of clutter. A Magnetic Bulldog Clip holds my new office pocket to my magnet board. Just turn cuff inside out, sew cut end closed, turn right side out and clip pocket to your fridge or magnet… -
Watermelon Ice Cubes
12 May 2012 | 10:41 amBrighten, slightly sweeten & chill your drinks all at the same time with these simple watermelon ice cubes… Just cut watermelon into 1-inch cubes, place in a bowl and set in the freezer overnight. When added to flat or sparkling water, watermelon ice cubes add a subtle sweetness to your drink. -
Paper Bag Gift Box
11 May 2012 | 11:53 amMake a gift box from a paper grocery bag… (If you like this one, be sure to check out my paper bag yo-yo’s and my grocery bag redo too.) This DIY gift box is great way to wrap a small gift in a special way. It even has a handle. When I work with paper bags, I like to condition the paper a bit and add interesting texture to it by wrinkling it up and then smoothing it out. Once the paper looks the way I like, I cut out 6, 5-inch squares from the paper. Using the serge function on my sewing machine and red thread, I sewed four panels together. I then sewed on the base panel and… -
Maurice Sendak Book Giveaway
9 May 2012 | 12:32 pmYesterday, I was saddened to hear that Maurice Sendak passed away. He was such an avant-garde writer and illustrator of children’s literature. His vision was truly unique. Over the years, his words and images have become such a happy part of our family’s bedtime reading; helping us to stretch our imaginations, think creatively and laugh. I found it funny yesterday when my kids and I returned home from school to find a butterfly at our front steps. It floated around us for a bit and even tried to get inside of our house when we opened the door. My 7-year-old gently guided it out…
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The Crafty Crow
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Tape Mosaics
16 May 2012 | 9:34 amI love these mosaics made from colored masking tape at Journey Into Unschooling. -
Playing Card People
16 May 2012 | 9:32 amSe7en shares a fun project to make from an incomplete deck of playing cards and bottle caps! -
Easy Silkscreen Tutorial
16 May 2012 | 9:30 amIf you'd like to try your hand at silk screening, Sweet Things shares an easy method using sheer curtain fabric and Mod Podge. -
Recycled Cardboard Tube Dragon
15 May 2012 | 9:34 amThis great little dragon is made from cardboard tubes! Visit Pinta La Lluna to see how to make it. English translation here. -
Felt Character Stuffies for Kids to Make and Design
15 May 2012 | 9:32 amTea Wagon Tales shares how they designed and made these cute characters from colorful felt, pom poms, and buttons.
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{Michelle Patterns}
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Red Ceramic Buttons
16 May 2012 | 1:36 pmRed Ceramic Buttons by Cariad Clay Ceramics & Pottery -
Hardware - Strap Sets & Eyelets
15 May 2012 | 2:49 pmNew hardware is now available on the michellepatterns.com website. Check it out! 7/8" Square Eyelets - Available in Silver and Antique Brass Strap Sets - Available in Silver and Black Matte, 2 Sizes Oval Eyelets - Available in Silver and Gold, 3 Sizes The available hardware is located at michellepatterns.com and there is a quantity discount when you order 10 or more of one item. If you need more information on how to install eyelets, Michelle has a tutorial here. --Bryanne-- -
And the winner is...
14 May 2012 | 1:30 pmThis week's giveaway was a Michelle Patterns gift certificate. Thank you to everyone who commented. Christina said... Yea! http://www.flickr.com/photos/christinavidlund/7004758988/ Reply May 07, 2012 at 03:26 PM Congratulations to Christina. Christina regularly posts to the Michelle Patterns Flickr Feed and I always love her adorable projects and fun fabric choices. There will not be a giveaway or a Weekly Sewing Goal this week. I've explained why here. --Bryanne-- -
Summer Break
14 May 2012 | 1:30 pmThe Weekly Sewing Goal is taking a vacation. Because the end of the school year is here, and summer holidays are upon us, it doesn't seem fair to tie you to your sewing machine when the weather is this nice. We are taking a sewing goal break this week and will come back in another week with a new weekly sewing goal. Through the summer, our sewing goals and giveaways will most likely occur bi-weekly. Thank you for continuing to show us your sewing projects on the "off" weeks by posting to the Michelle Patterns Flickr Feed. Also, I announced the winner of the Michelle Patterns… -
Sample Sale Sunday - Phone Pouch
13 May 2012 | 7:50 pmI'm trying to make a new pouch for my iPhone, but my first try ended up about an inch too short. So if someone else with a shorter phone would like this pouch, it is available as a sample. The front pouch has darts to give it some depth, and the back is flat so it is easy to slide the phone in and out. There is a small loop of velvet ribbon for a pull tab. It ended up slightly off-kilter. This would work for a phone 4" high x 3" wide (or smaller). The price includes shipping and is determined by your location:US - $6Canada - $7Everywhere else - $9The first person to…
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Candle Making Made Easy
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Hanging Chandeliers
20 Apr 2012 | 6:48 amCollect at least a dozen small jars of jam or honey, around their heads a few times 0.5 mm thick, wrap the wire and the wire of the same make up the handle as in Fig. To get an even better effect, get a glass or plastic crystals and hang them with wire below the candlesticks. Candlesticks hang on chains that you can buy in stores for furnishing your home or garden or hardware stores, and hang them to the desired location. -
Candles into the Shells
2 Apr 2012 | 6:03 amIf you picked yourself shells, boil them in water with bleach and leave them to dry. To create a candle from the shells you can use old candle wax or paraffin wax. Melt the wax in the container, which preferably has a "notch" for easier pouring. If the shell is not stable on a flat surface, place the cup on to the establish before pouring the wax.Cut the wick of a candle in length between five and seven inches(depending on the depth of shells) and attach it to a metal wick holder. When you have poured the wax into a shell, right at the bottom of the longest part of the shell put the wick… -
Candles Made of Natural Beeswax
28 Mar 2012 | 10:18 amHandmade candles made of natural beeswax. To create these candles we use the so-called hourly basis (a waxy plaque with hexagon patterns) that you originally used as the beginnings of beehive frames in which the bees build on the honeycomb, which is then filled with honey.This candle is ATTRACTIVE looks, smells of beeswax from which it is made of fire and gives a special atmosphere for melting wax to create so-called tears.Well it looks like a decorative element in a home with us is unusual for such a candle burning for at Christmas time in the container and wheat, or on the table… -
How to Make a Candlestick from Paper
25 Mar 2012 | 7:19 amWas an unusual atmosphere at any gathering of friends, or relax in the quiet of home, and maybe with each meal, creating a lit candle.However, a problem we know if we have to create inappropriately sized candlesticks or candle holders, inappropriate or does not put anything underneath.The following text is filled with suggestions on how to make handle, something like a candle, the candle of the smaller pieces of old newspapers. From the newspapers will make smaller pieces that you will roll it all together and merge into a form that you want.This paper pasted together and are very strong and… -
Make your own candle of gel-wax!
21 Mar 2012 | 2:44 pmCandles of gel-wax are longer than ordinary, while they can combine their ornamentation, color and odor. Making effective gel candles is easier than you think, and thereby also entertainment. Why are not you in fact tried, and you? Here's how! Get:- Gel-Wax- Glass container- Sand, rocks or soil- color- wick- ornaments- Little time :-)First, certain matter a little put gel in a bowl over a pot with boiling water to melt. Place the wick in the middle of the glass bowl (or use the tree so that the tip of the pen wick wrap around a pencil and place it on the glass to the wick remains…
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CrafterBerly
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Today I'm Sewing with Nancy
3 May 2012 | 7:39 amCrafters Donna, Deb, and Barb and I are headed to Beaver Dam, WI for two days of Sewing with Nancy. I'm mostly afraid of finding out just how creative I'm not, when I'm bombarded with adorable embroidery, accessories, tools, and patterns. I couldn't even be bothered to sew a badge holder for my name tag and tickets. What a slacker! I'm blaming it on having been busy with other things, including a new project venture I'll hopefully be sharing tomorrow night when I get home. I'm waiting for some goodies to arrive in the mail. Halfway to Nancy's! -
Sometimes...it doesn't work
24 Apr 2012 | 8:25 pmI started this chevron afghan not realizing how much of the colored yarn it would take, and quickly burned through four and a half skeins. I only have six. A tour of my original source came up short, and the cheapest I could find it on eBay is seven skeins for $24.99. Ok...so actually that's a good price for what it retails for but I bought my original bag of six skeins for $6.99, so I was undecided about whether or not it's worth another $25. After some hemming and hawing I just decided to go for it. Instead of buying it now, I bid $19.95 on the auction. With only five hours left, I went to… -
Finishing what I start
18 Apr 2012 | 8:15 pmI'm trying hard to finish projects I start before starting a new one. This particular project has made it difficult since I keep wanting to make the excuse that it's something I could work on when I can't work on anything else. I can't cut quilt squares in the dentist's office or paint furniture on road trips or string beads on the deck while the sun sets. But I could work on this adorable off-white and rainbow stripe chevron afghan. It's my first attempt at chevron and first attempt at afghan. (Is it just me or is this taking for-ev-er??? After this I'm sticking to washcloths and Swiffer… -
Missing my Mini
17 Apr 2012 | 12:52 pmA few weeks ago I said goodbye to my Acer Aspire mini laptop. I was trying to update some software when it crashed, and both my and professional attempts at fixing it were not to be had. At first I was looking for a way to replace it, but the truth is with a desktop PC, iPad, iPod, and iPhone, I really didn't want to spend another $3-500 on a laptop. Surely I can handle most of my mobile work from my iPad, right?Kindof.The lack of Flash has become an issue since I can't upload photos on Squidoo lenses, Etsy, or Blogger using my iPad. There's a Blogger app but it's not flexible enough for my… -
DIY Beaded Earrings and Zipper Pulls
5 Apr 2012 | 8:44 amI don't have a good history with beading. When I was younger I had a beading loom and spent hours weaving a needle through tiny misshapen seed beads in an attempt to create a flat bracelet. It just didn't work.A few years ago I bought some beads to make a necklace for a friend. After several months I shipped her the pile of mangled wire and encouraged her to make it look useful.So why on Earth did I think I could carry off some beaded jewelry this weekend in preparation for several birthday gifts? I don't know, but I made it happen!Source: squidoo.com via Kimberly and CrafterBerly on…
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Stitching the Night Away
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Meet American Dream Products
16 May 2012 | 6:56 amThe world’s finest hand crafted frames & stands are within your grasp. A unique lap stand created by American Dream Products the E-Z Stitch® Lap Stand is hand-made from solid American Red Oak hardwood and hand-finished with a beautiful Golden Oak oil stain. The E-Z Stitch® Lap Stand is versatile, attractive, and very easy to use. It fully eliminates fatigue and cramping of the hands from holding stitchery frames. Both hands are free to stitch. Extremely comfortable and fun to stitch on! Fully adjustable scroll frame swings straight up to tie off the back side of your project. -
Stitching Bloggers Blog Hop #2: Using a Cross Stitch Stand
15 May 2012 | 5:12 amThe first round of Stitching Bloggers blog hopping was a success! I loved reading all the posts and comments that everyone left around the blogosphere and I want to personally thank all of you for participating. This month we’ve been talking a lot about using a stand while cross stitching, whether it’s a lap stand or a floor stand, and it seems to be a particularly hot topic so I thought we’d expand on that in the second round of blog hopping. Here’s the blogging prompt for this hop: Do you use a stand when you stitch? If so, tell us about it and share pictures if… -
Bent Creek Quaker Star is Chart of the Week
14 May 2012 | 11:19 amAs summer approaches I like to stitch on at least one patriotic work-in-progress. This summer we have some traveling to do and I actually need to pick up a few small pieces to stitch on and I can’t decide… This is Quaker Star from Bent Creek. The model in the picture is stitched on 28 count Linen with Gentle Arts Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. Overall stitch count is 88W x 95H. What’s your favorite thing to stitch on during the summer months? ==> Click here to pick up Quaker Star and the supplies to stitch it up! Happy Stitching! Hark~Bent CreekUS $7.65 End Date:… -
Laurel’s Blackwork Ornament
9 May 2012 | 2:33 pmLaurel is really on top of stitching up her ornaments for the 2012 Ornament Club! (To be completely honest, she’s ahead of me on these! Especially after my recent stitching slump.) On this one she used fabric from Picture This Plus and DMC Light Effects thread. ==> Learn more about this year’s Ornament Pattern Club here. Happy Stitching! -
Finished Stitching The Raven!
8 May 2012 | 6:15 amYAY! I’m very excited to have a stitching finish this week. (Here’s my previous progress on this project.) I finished the border on The Raven Sunday night and here it is: I hope you can see the sparkly effect from the opalescent fabric in the picture, because it’s quite lovely in person. With the movie The Raven coming out in theaters recently and my eagerness to go see that, plus my son reading some Edgar Allan Poe this week for school, I really wanted to make sure this was finished this week. I used the DMC threads instead of the silks that the chart model is stitched…
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Luxe DIY
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Make This - Feature Stone Bracelet
28 Apr 2012 | 7:00 pmOne current fashion trend that I have been enjoying recently is brining bits of nature into what you wear. There are so many beautiful rocks and stones around and making them the centerpiece of a bracelet is a great way to incorporate them into your look. -
Quick Update!
15 Apr 2012 | 12:46 pmHi there! Posting has been a bit slow here lately because Kris and I (the two project creators here) have found ourselves working crazy hours at our day jobs and with client work. Posting will be a bit irregular but we are still working on some amazing new projects that will be posted soon! -Carly | Antibromide -
Make This - Leather Triangle Earrings
21 Mar 2012 | 3:21 pmQuick and chic, these earrings are a great staple wardrobe accessory. They're easy to make without giving up quality. This project is perfect for a bit of scrap leather from another project or from the grab bag you couldn't resist at the craft store! -
Alltop
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Make This - Two Tone Wood Bangle Bracelet
16 Mar 2012 | 3:01 pmThis simple project yields a sophisticated and understated bangle. Wood veneer is available in a wide range of beautiful grains, and can be easily cut with a sharp exacto or utility knife.
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Craftzy
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Make a Bride To Be Banner
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Blue Party Favor Boxes
24 Apr 2012 | 10:31 pmI found a very cute printable Blue box template at Shala’s website Don’t Eat the Paste only recently. I hadn’t come across her site before and I wish I had seen it earlier Coming back to my boxes, I chose the circle dot printable 2″ box for the party favors. Step 1: Print the boxes I downloaded the image and took it to the xerox shop near my house. They had 220 gsm paper so I got the boxes printed out on that. The first color print is 15Rs and the following ones are 10Rs each. I took 15 prints to be on the safer side (though we expected only 11 people to come to the… -
How to make embellished Flip Flops
23 Apr 2012 | 9:59 pmDIY Blue Butterfly Flip Flops Today, I want to show you the pretty flip flops I made for my friend Angel, as a gift at her bridal shower. Embellish Store Bought Flip Flops Embellishing a pair of flip flops is really easy and I bet you can do it too. I found it rather addictive, and so you may just find me buying more flip flops to decorate soon Step 1: Buy plain flip flops I got these pretty navy blue flip flops from Westside in Spencer’s Plaza for Rs 150. I chose these because they have hearts on them, they were the right size for my friend, and they have smooth straps which makes…
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candle making supplies
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Candles, Sand and Shells
20 Apr 2012 | 6:41 amThis is one of the easiest decorations for which you need just a little bit of will and imagination. In a glass bowl or vase pour sand (¼), obtain the desired shape candles, a space that will occupy the candles decorate the shells.Apart from this beautiful and elegant decoration, high container will protect the candle flame from the breeze that it can extinguish. -
Candle Holders made of Bamboo
2 Apr 2012 | 6:12 amWhat You Need:- Bamboo pipes (diameter 10-15 cm)- saw- Wax candles- Vessel for melting wax- Wick and metal wick holderSaw cut bamboo tubes to the desired length. It would be best if the tubes were of different lengths, as in the figure, the difference shall be at least five inches. Straighten the edges of the tube to stand flat on the substrate (plate).Melt the wax in the container. Since the pipes have no bottom, you can create a wax. To do so, to pour hot wax on the bottom of the tube (a few centimeters thick) and wait for it to cool.When the wax is half cold, put on the pipe with a metal… -
Beeswax Bleached (Purified)
28 Mar 2012 | 9:26 amBeeswax Bleached (Purified)- 55 Pound Bulk Box Note: extra shipping due to box weight & size.Beeswax Bleached (Purified)- 55 Pound Bulk Box Note: extra shipping due to box weight & size.We have received numerous requests from candle makers for bleached beeswax. Apparently our name turns up quite frequently on Internet search engines when you search waxes. We are not proponents of bleached beeswax for en caustic use because although it is less expensive and appears bright white in color it is a much inferior product. Bleached beeswax uses older yellower wax which is whitened through… -
Wedding Candle Set
25 Mar 2012 | 7:33 am3-pc Wedding Candle Set with Brass Base 3-pc Wedding Candle Set with Brass Base Product Features -Wedding Candle Set-(3) Candles-(1) 10" Center Candle, (2) 6" Side Candles-52% Bees Wax, Hand Sculptured-With Brass Base 3-pc Wedding Candle Set with Brass Base -
Candles for Achieving the Wish
21 Mar 2012 | 2:04 pmIn the various world religions and cultures, candles are an integral part of many rituals because they are thought to protect against evil and attract good luck and help in the fulfillment of wishes. The candle represents the divine power because it is made of four elements: water, air, earth and fire, which is valid for centuries a powerful magical tool.Most of the ritual comes from pagan times, some of which are performed today. For example, a birthday cake, it is impossible to imagine without a spark, a culmination of the imagination and the desire to blow the flame until the candle…
