Remember how Keller turned 8 last week? When you’re a Mormon, that’s kind of a big one. He’ll be getting baptized next weekend. He requested a sports jacket for the occasion (which made me pee my pants a little). He also got a new set of scriptures. I made him this to haul them around […]
[Continue reading...]Giveaway: Peachy Chic Boutique
January 25, 2011 By 173 Comments
Let me introduce you to Peachy Chic Boutique. They sell DIY jewelry kits as well as ready to wear jewelry. Do you love owls? How about this? Feeling Valentiney? And my personal favorite: How cute is that necklace?!?! So, what’s in it for you? Peachy Chic Boutique is giving one lucky reader a DIY watch […]
[Continue reading...]My CWTS partner: Lindy @ Cottage Hill
January 23, 2011 By 81 Comments
So, projects for Round 1 (Dollar/Thrift store) of CWTS are due tonight. Voting opens in the morning. I’ll be sure to link you over when it’s time. And, I’m saying it… My partner’s project is awesome!!! Too bad I can’t give you any hints, ey? Let me just show you a little of what she’s […]
[Continue reading...]Eight is GREAT!
January 21, 2011 By 20 Comments
(Picture courtesy of the fabulous Lei of My Many Colored Days) My sweet, sweet Keller turns 8 today. I dare you to not like him. It’s impossible. (His first Halloween. What kind of mother makes their 9 month old wear something like that???) He oozes happy. And kindness. I want to be more like him. […]
[Continue reading...]A happy accident
January 20, 2011 By 44 Comments
So, today was not a great day. I meant to post and introduce you to my new partner for CWTS, but some things got in the way. And by “some things”, I mean “a (still wrapped) root beer float ice cream bar and an Asian pear”. And by “way”, I mean “toilet”. Wheee! So anyway… […]
[Continue reading...]Valentine’s Day Bunting
January 19, 2011 By 67 Comments
The color palette was once again inspired by the same Target table runner that I used to make my Valentine’s canvas. I traced a heart template (that’s mine, but feel free to make your own) on some fusible web (Wonder Under, Heat n Bond, whatever you like) 16 times. That’s enough for each letter plus […]
[Continue reading...]Valentine’s Day Canvas Art
January 18, 2011 By 87 Comments
So, if you follow along on Facebook, you may remember me saying that I was pretty sure I hated something I was working on last week. This is it. I started with a 16 X 20 canvas (2 for $7.99) and some chipboard letters ($1.77 each). I gave the canvas a coat of the same […]
[Continue reading...]Etch some glass, without the commitment
January 17, 2011 By 16 Comments
I’ve had a couple of glass beverage jars ever since Macy’s cupcake party one and a half years ago. I’ve toyed around with the idea of etching something on them like 100 times. I considered a monogram (let’s face it….C is the most boring monogram EVER), but I couldn’t commit! And what if I screwed […]
[Continue reading...]Mix & Match Quilts with the AccuQuilt GO! Blog Tour
January 17, 2011 By 13 Comments
You all remember the AccuQuilt GO! Cutter, right? I’m not really a quilter, but I want to be. So, when I was given the opportunity to participate in a bloggy tour for this new book showing all kinds of quilts you can make with your GO! Cutter, I jumped at the chance. I’ve been asked […]
[Continue reading...]Shoe Storage Solution
January 13, 2011 By 22 Comments
Our previous “storage” consisted of a galvanized metal bin and people throwing their shoes in that general direction and leaving marks all over the wall. And me tripping over the shoes that missed (and cursing) at least twice a day. Strange that I thought we needed a change, right? We made a trip to IKEA […]
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