Category Archives: i make stuff
Needle Felted Flower::Part One
It’s been a while since I’ve done a tutorial or video. I had made my own version of a felted flower a few weeks ago and thought it would be fun to share how I made it. The flowers above … Continue reading
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new bag for spring
My old bag died the other day and I needed to jump into action and make a new one quick. Not something on my to-do list for this week, or even this month, but my old one was getting pretty … Continue reading
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Big reveal::Chair Makeover
Ta-da! It’s done. It’s funny because when I first saw this chair, I wasn’t sure I wanted to take on the project. I passed it up at $25, but then my friend saw it a week later for $15. She … Continue reading
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chair in progress
Boy! What a project this has been. I think I drove to the fabric store 3 times today. Fortunately, it’s only a mile away. But still! The painting of the chair was completed on Thursday, but I wanted to make … Continue reading
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gypsy bracelets
My love for making jewelry is fast and fleeting. It hits me out of nowhere and I MUST dig through my beads to make something. Twenty-four hours later, and the impulse is completely gone. So, I must work fast when … Continue reading
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time to shine
Click HERE for desktop download. 2013 was my first full year as a self proclaimed art business owner and I have to say it was sorta rough. I went into the year with all these big expectations and many times … Continue reading
Posted in Art, i make stuff, Misc stuff
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more wood burning
I sorta got a little obsessed with wood burning over the holidays. Broke two tips in the process. I made them to give to family members as gifts. I think it is out of my system now. I have put … Continue reading
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painted glass and table
I made a few accessories for our patio clean-up. Some Moroccan style mason jars! I saw these and was inspired to make my own. I used this tutorial to paint the insides. I had tried the Martha Stewart glass paint, … Continue reading
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Tire stools for the fire pit
We finished our tire stools last weekend and have been enjoying them very much. We’ve already had two different sets of friends over to try them out. We were inspired by THIS and THIS. They just seemed perfect for our … Continue reading
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wood burned wooden kitchen utensils
It started simply enough with these first two utensils. Simple. Nice. Just not enough for me. So, I went a little crazy with the designs. Flowers an owl, of course! How will these stand up to cooking and washing? I … Continue reading
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