Ok, so they’re not a perfect match…
But I finished!
what’s up for today:
I saw THIS: in “CROCHET TODAY.” I’m not a huge crocheter… I tend to prefer knitting, I can go faster, and I can knit without looking… crochet needs more of my attention… but I’ve been super inspired by the awesome stuff over at Attic24, so I bought the magazine. and then I saw these. and […]
Homemade Dishwasher Detergent
I’m always shocked by how expensive soap is. especially dishwasher soap. maybe because I grew up washing dishes in a sink, not in a dishwasher? anyway, I was listening to a snippet on NPR (so snippity that I have no idea what the show/topic was), but the woman (possibly being interviewed for a book?) said […]
Bias Tape Rose tutorial
My mom gave me this giant box of thrifted bias tape, hem tape, lace, corded piping, etc, and I needed to figure out SOMETHING to do with it… so:Cut about a yard of tape, grab a needle with about a yard of thread, knot the end, and go!Make a running stitch down the centerGather as […]
Travel High Chair tutorial
I, too, saw THIS on This Mama Makes Stuff, and fell in love… I figured I’d get around to making one of my own at some point, but I was going to wait till she posted a tutorial (fingers crossed)…but then, this morning, I saw that Jill had posted THIS, so I used her measurements […]
Fun with a box of bias tape
As previously mentioned, myMom found a box of bias tape, hem tape, corded piping, etc, at a thrift shop. I've been having lots of fun with it, buy my kiddos have been enjoying it even more! Both seem to revel in the act of unravelling.
Best husband ever
My wonderful husband surprised me with tickets to see Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me, which is my favorite show EVER! They were taping in Pasadena, as the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, which is ridiculously beautiful. We were up in the balcony, and all I had was my phone, so no good pictures, but I was laughing […]
Bias tape roses!
My mom found a box of bias tape in different widths/colors/folds/ materials. I have flowers on the brain right now, so I decided to see what I could make…I'm pretty pleased with my first attempt!
Birthday presents!
For a special little cowboy friend(this card makes more sense after you see the gift, but I cant figure out how to move pics around…)I free motioned on a plain card. the star is with a long straight stitch, and the K was a long zigzag stitch. Here’s the main gift: a toddler backpackD has […]