if I’m ordering shoes from Piper Lime because we actually need them or if it’s really because the inside of the box makes me so dang happy.
[Continue reading...]Sailing……takes me away!
July 28, 2008 By 3 Comments
So what if I went to a Christopher Cross concert once? It was $5. And, I liked it. So there.
[Continue reading...]Slipcover for IKEA chair
July 18, 2008 By 9 Comments
My mom and I ripped apart a plain white slipcover and used it as a pattern for this one. It took us most of 2 days on account of serious OCD tendencies and a need to have the checks lined up perfectly. Would I do it again? Maybe. And don’t look too closely….it still needs […]
[Continue reading...]Scripture bag…and I *almost* got it done before the baptism
July 16, 2008 By 6 Comments
Pattern made up by me, fabric picked by Macy. I’d change a few things next time (and at the rate Macy changes her mind, I’m certain there will be a next time).
[Continue reading...]So I only made the 2 little ones…
July 12, 2008 By 6 Comments
Frequently asked questions
January 1, 2007 By 482 Comments
Q: Why on earth did you paint your piano? It was poorly refinished (involving brown paint and drippy lacquer) when we got it. There was no where to go but up. The color is from Sherwin Williams and is called "Watery". I had it color matched at Home Depot and used Behr’s paint and primer […]
[Continue reading...]Get Organized Series
January 1, 2007 By 1 Comment
Get Organized #1: Bill Box Get Organized #2: Family Binder Get Organized #3: The Calendars Get Organized #4: Stuff Storage Get Organized #5: Kids’ School Work Get Organized #6: Gift Card Balances Get Organized #7: Kids & Keys Get Organized #8: Vacation Paperwork
[Continue reading...]Advertise
January 1, 2007 By 5 Comments
Crap I’ve Made is no longer accepting advertisements. I will, however, continue to review offers for long term corporate relationships with companies I love. Feedburner says I currently have over 8600 subscribers. I also have right around 6100 Google followers and 6500 Facebook followers. 175,000+ page views/month 100,000+ unique visitors GIVEAWAYS: I posted about them […]
[Continue reading...]Contact me
January 1, 2007 By
Email me! [email protected] And if I don’t reply…I’m sorry! Some days the kids come first. I try to respond to questions about Crap I’ve Made projects in a timely manner. Questions about projects you’ve seen elsewhere (don’t laugh…you’d be surprised)? Not so timely.
[Continue reading...]About me
January 1, 2007 By 27 Comments
(Picture courtesy of the fabulous Lei of My Many Colored Days) Short version: My name is Char and you can find me here most days. Longer version: I’m a stay at home mom to 4. I have a daughter who is 10 and boys who are 8, 5, and 2. I sew and craft because […]
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