Tag Archives: handmade
messenger tote
I made this before I left for artfest. I always feel like I need a new bag whenever I travel somewhere. Does anyone else feel the same way? Lucky for me I can sew, otherwise this could be an expensive … Continue reading
caterpillar book
Like our caterpillar book? Made it with my I-guy. He LOVES Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar book and he wanted to make his own version. See the leaf with little egg? Originally, I was trying to remember how to … Continue reading
Posted in Fun kid stuff
Tagged caterpillar, handmade, handmade books, kids, kids crafts, paper craft
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cat collaboration
Today little I-guy started the day with some drawing which led us right into sewing. How could I refuse a, “can we make him?” complete with big begging eyes. He picked everything of course. He is a guy who knows … Continue reading
oops!
Is today really the 27th? How did I forget about this! I’ve been thinking all day that it is the 26th, even though I worked yesterday and and wrote the date a gazillion times. That’s what 12 hour shifts will … Continue reading
Posted in Misc stuff
Tagged bird ornament, doodle pad, giveaway, handmade, sew mama sew, tote
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Eye care about stuff
A little pun for you. Just feeling a little goofy, and tired this morning. Maybe I’m feeling an adrenaline high from all of the positive feedback about my show. The nervous queasiness is there making a slow and steadily increasing … Continue reading
Posted in Fun kid stuff, i make stuff, Sewing
Tagged bookmarkers, cereal box, eye care package, eye mask, eye patch, eye pillow, handmade, Handmade Gifts, recycled, Sewing
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a weird day
*Panic # 1~ My computer screen went black– nothing. My computer support services (my hubby) is out of town so had to stress until his work day was over and I could call him. *Panic #2 ~ Then I was … Continue reading
my birds of change
I just realized that I never shared all of my birds with you. I like ’em so much, I made one for myself too.
Posted in Art, Mail box
Tagged birds, birds of change, canvas, exchange, handmade, painted, swap
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Swimming in a sea of birds
Yep, still workin’ on that bird swap. The hardest part for me was waiting for all the birds to come in–which took FOREVER!! I never know when to cut the strings and say, “sorry, can’t wait any longer”. Some never … Continue reading
Daily Planning
I’m a planner, list maker and box checker-offer. I have to write things down, especially plans/dates far into the future, or I’ll forget. Like, the family reunion in May. If I didn’t have that written down, I’d have to ask … Continue reading
Posted in Art, i make stuff, Sewing
Tagged 2009, agenda, Art, calender, daily planner, embroidery, handmade, weekly planner
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Bird of Change Exchange
Happy New year everyone! Are you ready for a creative way to start the new year? With the holidays behind us (phew!) and the new year looking straight at us, I thought I’d host a Birds of Change Exchange. I’ve … Continue reading
