Monthly Archives: June 2010

au naturel

Posted on Wednesday, June 30, 2010 by Creative Kismet

I’ve been whipping up a few beauty concoctions that I thought I’d share. * The Queen of Hungary’s Water. A blend of soothing herbs made into an astringent for your face. I use it after I clean my face. It … Continue reading →

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picnic in the mountains

Posted on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 by Creative Kismet

The mountains are our escape from the heat. We are fortunate that it’s only a 45 minute drive from the heat of the desert to cool, mountain fresh air. Today we decided to have a picnic using the picnic tote … Continue reading →

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books and birds

Posted on Monday, June 28, 2010 by Creative Kismet

Check out the books I scored at the library–not that I have anytime to actually read books. I just get all excited when I can find some craft books I haven’t already checked out. Handmade Marketplace by Kari Chapin ~ … Continue reading →

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the 333 dress

Posted on Friday, June 25, 2010 by Creative Kismet

We are going to Oregon to see my sister in almost 10 days and I wanted to take a little something for my little niece Ruby.  Fortunately, my friend Amy had an awesome pdf sewing pattern that I bought on … Continue reading →

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mountain time

Posted on Thursday, June 24, 2010 by Creative Kismet

A good time was had. Mimosas, hiking, great weather, good food, moonlight, wine and great conversation.

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treats for a trip to the mountain

Posted on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 by Creative Kismet

the ones with strawberry jam are my favorite! I’m heading up the mountain to stay in a cabin with some friends. Just us gals, armed with treats, wine and a bag of artsy/crafty stuff. We will be hiking, taking pictures … Continue reading →

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finished skirt

Posted on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 by Creative Kismet

Here is my finished skirt. It’s very girly-twirly and fun. Like I said before, I used the Sew Mama Sew Tutorial, which was great.  I just couldn’t get the shirring to work on the waist band so I made a … Continue reading →

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summer & the sea

Posted on Monday, June 21, 2010 by Creative Kismet

Happy Summer Solstice “In the Sea” “For what ever we lose, it is always our self we find in the sea.”~e.e.cummings This painting was inspired by the Solstice Earth Spin.  I painted this using the brightness of the long day … Continue reading →

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smashing

Posted on Saturday, June 19, 2010 by Creative Kismet

aren’t they pretty? We’ve been enjoying our weekend, sipping on some delicious blackberry smashes (recipe here) and watching old home videos of the kids. It’s so hard to believe that those teeny, fat babes can grow up so quickly into … Continue reading →

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urgh!!

Posted on Thursday, June 17, 2010 by Creative Kismet

It’s so frustrating to work on something for so long and have it not work in the end. Well, maybe I am exaggerating a teeny, tiny bit. It is wearable. Just has some problems. Read on… 1. pink, 2. b&w, … Continue reading →

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