Monthly Archives: August 2009
dog days of summer
it’s hot. really hot. Or maybe I’m just really sick of it being hot. Over a hundred degrees today and I could hardly stand it. When is it going to cool down?!?! Please let it be very soon. We drove … Continue reading
Friday Flickr Favorites 8-27
1. patota, 2. three bowls, 3. 4 Bird Bottle Cap Magnets, 4. Family Farm, 5. Untitled, 6. Untitled, 7. DSC01264, 8. greys and browns and green, 9. eva, 10. Untitled, 11. 20080512-The Very very Tall House, 12. Untitled, 13. Sweet … Continue reading
Posted in Misc stuff
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A little reminder
I made this to hang right by the door, just under the keys to help us remember our fabric grocery bags. For a long time we were doing so well, but we’ve forgotten a few too many times in the … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Home Sweet Home
Tagged don't forget, don't forget the bags, little reminder, recycle, wood plaque
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Shop update
Sunshine Bird Ornament I’ve had a lot of things half finished for the past 6 months that I needed to get done in order to move on with other craft stuff. Pincushions in need of buttons and birds in need … Continue reading
Posted in Sewing, shop talk
Tagged bird ornaments, birds, etsy, Handmade Gifts, ornaments, patchw, patchwork, pincushions, shop update
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Pencil case
I had this vision of a cute little pecil case and then I made this: It’s not what I had in mind. First of all, it’s a teeny bit hard to open and get the pens/pencil out and it doesn’t … Continue reading
recycled paper bag art journals
I hate it when I forget my fabric grocery bags!! URGH!!! I try so hard to remember. They are hanging right by the door! But, it happens every once in a while. I’ve been known to shove 10 lbs worth … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Fun kid stuff, i make stuff, Recycle,Reduce,Reuse, Tutorials, how to
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bits of happiness
TEN Eleven things that are making me happy right now…. 1. My new little succulent plant that now sits on my kitchen window sill. 2. My little guys who are dancing around and drumming on the table. 3. My growing … Continue reading
Posted in Misc stuff
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Placemat #2 with Directions
My little I-guy was quite insistent that I make him a placemat like his brother’s. He picked the fabric, buttons and ribbon and led me into the craft room, sat down and waited for me to make him his placemat! … Continue reading
Posted in Fun kid stuff, i make stuff, Sewing, Tutorials, how to
Tagged for kids, Handmade Gifts, placemats, Sewing
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a good day for painting
be happy & dance 11 x 14 mixed-media on canvas weather: HOT ~ 105 degrees. Too hot to go out, but sunny and bright inside mood: happy, cheerful time: day off from work, enough time to create kids: one at … Continue reading
Posted in Art, shop talk
Tagged Art, CED, CED art, challange, creative every day, dance, elephant, etsy, mixed media, move, paint
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lunch time placemat
Made these for Super-E’s lunch time at school. I used what ever boy-ish fabric I could find in my stash, which isn’t much. Now another cute little guy who is not in school wants one. He’s already picked out the … Continue reading
