“Yes Son. I will gladly open up your Halloween candy for you. But . . . there is a candy charge for each piece I open . . . and I only except chocolate!”
Best idea I have ever had! Hope everyone had a wonderful Halloween!
Friday, November 2, 2012
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
I met Dana at Whipstitch
Oh yes I did.
When I heard that Dana Willard was going to be signing her new book at Whipstitch, I had to figure out a way to make down there. I have been reading Dana’s blog Made for a while now. Probably since I started reading blogs. Even though she has some great sewing tutorials, I probably remember her for her freezer stenciling the best. That and her love of Project Runway.
She was very nice and easy to talk to too! She said that I looked familiar, but seeing as how this is only the second time in blog history that I have posted my photo I said that she wouldn’t have known me. {That and I’m pretty sure she hasn’t seen my little blog.} I also made sure to mention that we had shared a few emails over picking out geranimals shirts at WM though.
Then I asked if she would mind taking a photo with me so that I could share it on said little blog that I have been totally neglecting. And then it happened. I could feel my skin burning. Can you see it in the picture? Of course you can! I was going to edit out the fact that it looks like I have some kind of skin condition, but really it just adds to it doesn’t it? I really wasn’t nervous ya’ll. I don’t know what happened.
This is what she signed.
I’m really glad I got her book, Fabrics A to Z, because it wasn’t what I was expecting. I know she had talked about what her book was about, but somehow it escaped me that it was really like a dictionary of fabrics. As I looked at it that night I really wanted to read it to my husband (but I didn’t because he would have given me the same look as when he tries to explain velocity and grain and . . . I don’t know what else because my eyes glaze over). But check it out, this book has words like acetate, wood pulp cellulose, natural weed suppressor, and 1940s movie stars. I know! Not only does it have handy information like properties, how to work with it, and care instructions, but there is other neat information as well. I’m so glad that I have added this one into my sewing library.
Monday, July 16, 2012
I <3 Thrifting Day!
All I can say is wow! I remember summer as a child being so . . . well lazy. Filled with play, the pool, camping, and lots and lots of book reading. When did summer get so . . . full? I think I had this mistaken idea that I was going to be able to slow down this summer just like I remembered as a child. Boy was I wrong.
I was able to squeeze in a day of thrifting with Rhoda {Southern Hospitality} and other lovely ladies for I Love Thrifting Day! It was a lot of fun!
source: : Southern Hospitality
No, I’m not pictured above. Why? I was already getting my thrift on. Hey, some of these ladies are pro’s!
Here is where Rhoda found me . . . . schlepping my buggy around.
source Southern Hospitality
Here is what I found:
Not very exciting. I had better luck last year I think. In fact most of this actually came from the first stop. I think my problem was that I had a list.
The stroller is for a church donation. I’m not even sure why I bought the strainers. I just thought they had a neat look. I thought they might make cool storage baskets or I could use them for blanching vegetables for canning.
The books are classics Kipling novels, and of course Star Wars toys. And a practically new Joey & Rory cd that I have been thinking about buying. I found it for $2. And even better is that it has a song with Zac Brown on it. I think I spent less than $15 for everything. The biggest deal was the books. They were 4 for a $1.00! I can’t remember what the price per book was, but you had to get 4 to get them at that price. So another thrifter threw in her book so we would get the sales price! What a deal!
There where a lot of fun and odd things this time around. I didn’t even get a picture of my favorite find. I really wanted to bring it home, but I knew that if I did that would be the end of my thrifting days. It was this weird college of Elvis pictures that had been printed onto a wooden frame. I was also surprised to see one of these hanging around. I wonder if you could get phone service on this? Wouldn’t that be hilarious?
If you go to Rhoda’s post you can see more.
I was hoping to go to some yard sales this summer, but so far that hasn’t happened. It’s just too hot!
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I was able to squeeze in a day of thrifting with Rhoda {Southern Hospitality} and other lovely ladies for I Love Thrifting Day! It was a lot of fun!
source: : Southern Hospitality
No, I’m not pictured above. Why? I was already getting my thrift on. Hey, some of these ladies are pro’s!
Here is where Rhoda found me . . . . schlepping my buggy around.
source Southern Hospitality
Here is what I found:
Not very exciting. I had better luck last year I think. In fact most of this actually came from the first stop. I think my problem was that I had a list.
The stroller is for a church donation. I’m not even sure why I bought the strainers. I just thought they had a neat look. I thought they might make cool storage baskets or I could use them for blanching vegetables for canning.
The books are classics Kipling novels, and of course Star Wars toys. And a practically new Joey & Rory cd that I have been thinking about buying. I found it for $2. And even better is that it has a song with Zac Brown on it. I think I spent less than $15 for everything. The biggest deal was the books. They were 4 for a $1.00! I can’t remember what the price per book was, but you had to get 4 to get them at that price. So another thrifter threw in her book so we would get the sales price! What a deal!
There where a lot of fun and odd things this time around. I didn’t even get a picture of my favorite find. I really wanted to bring it home, but I knew that if I did that would be the end of my thrifting days. It was this weird college of Elvis pictures that had been printed onto a wooden frame. I was also surprised to see one of these hanging around. I wonder if you could get phone service on this? Wouldn’t that be hilarious?
If you go to Rhoda’s post you can see more.
I was hoping to go to some yard sales this summer, but so far that hasn’t happened. It’s just too hot!
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Monday, June 11, 2012
Lazy Blogger/Busy Blogger
Holy guacamole! I know that I wear my “lazy blogger” moniker proudly, but I can’t believe that I have posted since February! Shesh! I guess I have been busier than I thought. There have been a few small changes in the last few months that have put new demands on my time. Namely, I took a small part time job. That mainly meant that I lost all my “me” time. I have been able to get a few crafts done, and hopefully I will be able to share a few of those this summer. In-between cleaning out the basement (which I think I have to do every summer), finishing up a few minor home renovations, and our summer adventures that is!
Friday, February 3, 2012
Pinspiration: Bag Holder
One of the places that I feel the lest organized is my car. It’s not covered over in clutter, but I always feel like my car is messy. On the other hand, I always feel like I could be better prepared for emergency situations. It’s my ‘too much stuff/not what I need’ struggle!
I want to be THAT Mom. You know the one. “Hey Lisa, baby Cutiepie had a blow out. Got anything to put in a dirty diaper?” or “Hey Lisa, little Messyface got sand in his socks at the playground. Have anything to put them in?” Yeah, I want to be Super Mom. I said it. When I saw this on Pinterest I knew it would be perfect for my hero-like Mom tools. Control clutter and destroy trash before it takes over car-topia and look good doing it. Word! (See I told ya!)
So introducing my newest member in my arsenal . . dunta du dahh… THE BAG HOLDER!
I decided to not attempt the fabric and Mod Podge like Tattertots and Jello really only because I can never get the jar open. And then I would have had to wait for it to dry. Instead I opted for some scrapbook paper and spray adhesive. This is just going in the bin in the car so it shouldn’t get too much wear and tear. Otherwise I would have went the fabric route.
And here is my inspiration:
What do you think? Nailed it!
I want to be THAT Mom. You know the one. “Hey Lisa, baby Cutiepie had a blow out. Got anything to put in a dirty diaper?” or “Hey Lisa, little Messyface got sand in his socks at the playground. Have anything to put them in?” Yeah, I want to be Super Mom. I said it. When I saw this on Pinterest I knew it would be perfect for my hero-like Mom tools. Control clutter and destroy trash before it takes over car-topia and look good doing it. Word! (See I told ya!)
So introducing my newest member in my arsenal . . dunta du dahh… THE BAG HOLDER!
I decided to not attempt the fabric and Mod Podge like Tattertots and Jello really only because I can never get the jar open. And then I would have had to wait for it to dry. Instead I opted for some scrapbook paper and spray adhesive. This is just going in the bin in the car so it shouldn’t get too much wear and tear. Otherwise I would have went the fabric route.
And here is my inspiration:
What do you think? Nailed it!
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