Remember how I mentioned that my Epic came without a cutting mat? One call to the folks at Lifestyle Crafts and they got one out to me ASAP! I decided to use the die cut feature to make this Easter banner. I printed the damask background that I showed you here on several squares. Then, […]
[Continue reading...]I’ve created a monster
March 17, 2011 By 16 Comments
I was out with some friends last night. I got home well after bed time. Campbell was still up. “I need you to make me a shirt for Leprechaun Day.” “Um, can’t you just wear something green from your closet?” “No. I need you to make me one like for Valentine’s Day…with leaves on it.” […]
[Continue reading...]More on the Epic Letterpress
March 16, 2011 By 12 Comments
I wanted to try something else (i.e. not a thank you card) with my letterpress. The printing plates that Lifestyle Crafts sent me were this set and a wedding set, which I cannot find anywhere on their site. I’m not actually getting married again, so I don’t need any “save the date” cards. I decided […]
[Continue reading...]Spring Wreath
March 15, 2011 By 12 Comments
This week is a little post heavy, I know. If you hate posts, I apologize. In addition to 3 posts here yesterday (Epic letterpress, Spring at Pier 1, and winner of the GiftCardRescue giveaway), I also did a guest post on the blog for Abode, a local consignment store. I talk about my love affair […]
[Continue reading...]GiftCardRescue Winner
March 14, 2011 By 1 Comment
First up, this is the LAST CALL For Lisa and Kelly to claim their LUCKY pillow patterns. I’m drawing new winners tomorrow (Tuesday). The winner of the $50 credit to GiftCardRescue is: #82, aka Ms Mae! Shoot me an email to [email protected] to claim your prize. Thanks to GiftCardRescue for the giveaway!
[Continue reading...]Is it Spring yet?
March 14, 2011 By 13 Comments
This post brought to you by Pier 1. All opinions are 100% mine. Did you know that the official first day of Spring is next weekend? Does it feel like it in your neck of the woods? We had more snow last week. I’m over it. I’m ready for Spring. So, I put on […]
[Continue reading...]Meet the Epic
March 14, 2011 By 3 Comments
First of all, if your name is Lisa or Kelly, you should check this post to see if you’re one of the LUCKY pillow pattern winners. Second, I’m closing down the GiftCardRescue giveaway around noon MST. GO ENTER NOW if you haven’t already. *************** Lifestyle Crafts contacted me recently and asked if I’d like to […]
[Continue reading...]You might spend too much time blogging if…
March 12, 2011 By 21 Comments
Your latest plan for your living room color coordinates with your blog header. I’m thinking about making one of these pillows, just for comedic effect. Image from infmetry.com
[Continue reading...]LUCKY pillow pattern winners!
March 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Winner #1 #9, Mandi @ CRUSH Winner #2 #5, Lisa Winner #3 #38, kelly SHOOT ME AN EMAIL ASAP ([email protected]) WITH YOUR MAILING ADDRESS SO KIRSTEN CAN GET THE PATTERNS IN THE MAIL!
[Continue reading...]Feature Friday
March 11, 2011 By 7 Comments
There’s no Flickr or Facebook involved this week. There is, however, FrogTape. Maybe I should have called it FrogTape Feature Friday? Too late. Sara (who is blog-less) emailed me after I posted about how I painted this mural with pretty much no artistic talent whatsoever and some FrogTape. Part 1, Part 2 Sara took this […]
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