Monthly Archives: April 2009

A day of baking and food making

Posted on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 by Creative Kismet

I have been madly baking food and making easy salads in preparation for a big family reunion/camping trip at Bumblebee Ranch in central Arizona.  It’s with my husband’s side of the family.  Being that we are one of the only … Continue reading →

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flowers and prep

Posted on Friday, April 24, 2009 by Creative Kismet

I threw this little bunch of roses together for a bridal shower I went to a couple of nights ago.  Spaghetti sauce jar with some pretty paper and some roses from my garden.  Super easy and cheep little gift.  I … Continue reading →

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Every day is Earth Day!!

Posted on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 by Creative Kismet

mixed media on 8 x 10 canvas board Let the sun warm you, Let the wind carry you, Let the Earth provide the path. Some cool links: Ms. Q’s 100 Little Ways to Live Green(er) EtsyVeg: Fabulous Earth Day Sales … Continue reading →

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Patchwork Swap 09

Posted on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 by Creative Kismet

I love this swap.  It’s such a great idea.  You get rid of some fabric scraps, get some new pretty ones, plus a lovely little patchwork gift in the mail–from someone you may have never met!  I had such a … Continue reading →

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camping at bog springs

Posted on Monday, April 20, 2009 by Creative Kismet

We had a wonderful time camping at Bogsprings in Madera Canyon.  Such a beautiful spot and the weather was perfect!!  Here are a few of my favorite shots from the weekend… Yep, it’s a bit dry here in AZ, but … Continue reading →

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a quick note

Posted on Friday, April 17, 2009 by Creative Kismet

No picture today.  My 6 year old computer was doing strange & scary things.  We thought it best to step away and run to the nearest electronics shop for a new laptop.  I’m using it right now, but am in … Continue reading →

Posted in Misc stuff | 5 Comments

Two Hats

Posted on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 by Creative Kismet

I made these hats last summer and never shared them because I was waiting for the pillowcase book to come out.  Then I kinda forgot and remembered just today. My pattern is in this book. I was sorta disappointed that … Continue reading →

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Ripple W.I.P

Posted on Monday, April 13, 2009 by Creative Kismet

I’ve been wanting to make one of these crocheted ripple blankets for ages!!  I finally figured it out and have managed 5 whole rows.  It’s kinda smallish, but big enough to place on my lap, or around my shoulders.  It … Continue reading →

Posted in Knitting/Crochet | 6 Comments

No camping for us….

Posted on Sunday, April 12, 2009 by Creative Kismet

Nope. Who’da thunk it would really rain.  I mean REALLY rain.  The wind kept getting stronger and stonger that we finally decided to stay home, much to the kids’ dismay. Instead we set up the tent inside and the kids … Continue reading →

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Butterfly Sunshine

Posted on Friday, April 10, 2009 by Creative Kismet

24 x 30 mixed media on canvas This painting was inspired again by the topic for this month at Creative Every Day.  Also very much inspired by all of the color bursting around me right now.  The blooms of my … Continue reading →

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