Category Archives: i make stuff

with love

Posted on Saturday, February 9, 2013 by Regina Lord

chalkboard art a little door angel I found a paper mache heart at JoAnn’s. There was only one. I would have liked to paint a few more. I made it sparkly with pearl mica flakes for the wings and Lumiere … Continue reading →

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making marbleized paper

Posted on Friday, February 8, 2013 by Regina Lord

I love it when I actually complete a project from my “Make” board on pinterest! I sure do like collecting them. There is over 300 DIY projects on that board — good grief!! I did this project yesterday while I … Continue reading →

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Moo Card winners and mini moo crafting

Posted on Friday, February 1, 2013 by Regina Lord

I told you I wanted to do something fun with those mini moo cards, right? Well, I decided to pull out my rubber stamping stuff and carve out a little bird.  I had wanted to carve the words ‘thank you’ … Continue reading →

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January 2013 Inspiration Board

Posted on Sunday, January 13, 2013 by Regina Lord

I really love making new inspiration boards.  The process turns my studio into a complete mess, but it is still so much fun. This month, I was inspired by pink and aqua, so I went digging for anything I could … Continue reading →

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inspiration board in progress

Posted on Saturday, January 12, 2013 by Regina Lord

The beginning elements for my January inspiration board. I always try to include a bit of my family, a bit of my friends, some hopes, dreams, goals, art, photos, fabric, lace, beads, and of course some sparkle.

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blankets for my babies

Posted on Saturday, January 5, 2013 by Regina Lord

I finally finished these quilts for my boys. I started them in 2010, but then was afraid of quilting them, so they sat and sat and sat. So, of course, a few days before Christmas I got this wild idea … Continue reading →

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gifts in jars

Posted on Thursday, January 3, 2013 by Regina Lord

I made a lot of gifts in jars the week before Christmas. I made candles out of soy wax and essential oils, lemon-coconut oil sugar scrubs and breath easy chest rub (link:see#8) for my mom and sisters. I also made … Continue reading →

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a look back at 2012

Posted on Monday, December 31, 2012 by Regina Lord

I really can’t complain about any part of 2012. So many wonderful things happened. I turned 40, put some pink in my hair and went to NYC.  We started our first garden. Went to my third (and sadly) my final … Continue reading →

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Oona Owl and Okey-bot (stuffed friends)

Posted on Sunday, December 30, 2012 by Regina Lord

I think I have done more sewing in the last week than I have all year long.  I sorta have a love/hate relationship with sewing. I love the end product, hate the process.  Weird, I know.  But, it is best … Continue reading →

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so many birds

Posted on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 by Regina Lord

I’ve made so many bird ornaments over the last 2 months. It’s one of my most favorite things to do. These were made out of wood slices from the Christmas tree lot.  I was digging through a bin looking for … Continue reading →

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