Archive for the 'Fun Stuff' Category

Enough about me… what have YOU created this summer?!!

Saturday, July 19th, 2008

So I’ve been thinking: I’m always showing off my latest projects, and for a change I’d like to see some of yours! I’ve started a Flickr Group (this weekend, in fact) to give you a chance to show off some of your favorite summer handbag creations. Don’t you love this idea?!
I [...]

Fore!…for her!

Sunday, July 13th, 2008

My two girlfriends, Jenn and Teri, and I are just the perfect combination of friends. Never do I laugh as hard as when the three of us are together. Last night we celebrated Teri’s birthday with a lovely night out to dinner at a restaurant that does not include a drive thru. [...]

What are friends for…pillowcases, of course!

Thursday, July 10th, 2008

My super amazing web designer (and great friend) , Cicily, does so much work for me (you have no idea), and usually at the drop of a hat despite her heavy client load.  I can only repay her and say “thank you” with so many handbags y’know,  so sometimes she lets me do some other [...]

Another birthday delight.

Thursday, July 3rd, 2008

Yet another birthday…..which means another gift to give. For me, I love it when it means a gift I can make. I don’t have any daughters so whenever I can use “pink”, I jump at the chance.
Furthermore, this I-Spy bag is something I’ve been eager to try to make for a good [...]

Sew Mama Sew

Thursday, July 3rd, 2008

What a thrill to get a mention on the popular Sew Mama Sew Blog today about the birthday set I made for Mom and Dad! Be sure to check it out, and you’ll see lots of other really creative submissions in the Create and Celebrate Category.
Also, this entire month of July at [...]

Two cool birthday gifts…

Friday, June 27th, 2008

…if I say so myself!

My parents’ birthdays are this week. My mom’s “vice” is playing Mah Jong. I mean, she’s totally hooked! (oh, to live the retiree’s life *sigh*). Last month I found a great Mah Jong print from an eBay seller, so I snatched it up. [...]

A crafty weekend

Sunday, June 22nd, 2008

Setting my sewing machine aside, I pulled out my hot glue gun and got to work Saturday night. My boys were engrossed with watching Disney’s Camp Rock so I took advantage of the time to work on a Memory Board using the McCall’s free pattern for inspiration.
I’m trying to make my sewing room a [...]

The perfect summer floral print

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008

One of my most very favorite friends, Jenn, not only lives near me so we can hang out practically daily, but she just so happens to sew, too! (and has an Etsy Shop: It’s Sew Sweet!). She makes darling little girl’s dresses using vintage and vintage inspired fabrics. She also has an [...]

Water Bottle Coolies

Monday, May 26th, 2008

Inspired by the basic tutorial by Pink Chalk Studio (love, love, love her blog!), I’m attempting to make some water bottle coolies for my kiddos.  My initial practice project today is for my DS9.  I had some of this very disturbing skulls fabric left over from a custom client’s project.   I figured I might as [...]

Laminated Cotton

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

Michael Miller’s Laminated Cotton. It’s my obsession for the week. Maybe for the next month. It’s as pretty as all their designer prints, but has a wipe-able surface. I’ve just ordered some and can’t wait to get my hands on it and play around with it. I have no [...]