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Monthly Archives: September 2010
w.i.p and shop talk
I’ve been working on a couple different projects today. I want to make farmer’s market totes for my friends out of the vintage linens that I saved for myself. I’ve cut out enough pieces to make ten totes. Hopefully I … Continue reading
Posted in Misc stuff, shop talk
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doing a happy dance
Well, not really, just in spirit. I’ve hurt my heel and am hobbling about, trying to dance while sitting with my leg elevated on ice. The reason I’m doing a happy dance, is because I received my pretty little info … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Misc stuff
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phone cozy
I’ve been needing a little cozy for my phone and decided late last night to try and make one. I should have just gathered up my supplies and went to bed because it came out too tight and too wonky. … Continue reading
Posted in Sewing
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pickles and amaranth
I made some bread and butter pickles which were very very yummy. I especially enjoyed the onions because the kids ate all the pickle. They were quite fun to make. See the recipe HERE. Make sure to read the notes … Continue reading
Posted in Food, recipes
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wooden bowl makeover
I found this great wooden bowl at the thrift store over the weekend and knew I could spruce it up a bit. I lightly sanded it and then primed it with white acrylic craft paint. Then I painted it blue–yellow … Continue reading
Posted in Recycle,Reduce,Reuse
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starlight
Feeling a bit more mellow today. Trying out some muted golds, cream, blue with a bit of orange and green. Mellow & muted for me, anyway. print available in my shop It’s on a 5 x 5 wood block. I … Continue reading
Posted in Art
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feeling bold
print available in my shop I felt like painting something bright, cheerful and bold with cleaner lines and more of a geometric, patterned feel. What do you think? It was originally a sketch I made a few days ago . … Continue reading
Posted in Art, shop talk
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wine cozy
At least once a month, my friends and I get together for happy hour, or dinner at someone’s house. We drink wine and eat loads of food and laugh our backsides off. Last night was our night together. We all … Continue reading
Posted in Recycle,Reduce,Reuse, Sewing
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sprouting
I thought a nice long weekend would be perfect for sprouting garbanzo beans. It’s the first time I’ve ever done this. It’s very easy and super nutritious. First you rinse about a 1/2 – 1 cup worth of beans very … Continue reading
Posted in Food, recipes
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purple ~ color challenge wk5
Sadly, the creative color challenge it at its final week. Purple is and was the challenge for the week and for me. I was totally into a purple craze through high school and college. Purple was my color and everyone … Continue reading
Posted in Art
Tagged Art, creative color challenge, mixed media, painting, purple, regina lord
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