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My like as a DIY renegade housewife... with crafty issues.
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You Turn Your Back for a Few Seconds

  The famous pompom mice and tiny hand stitched felt veggiesWell, far be it from me to claim to be a devoted blogger as of late. I had some super good New Years type intentions but Life Interven...

24 jan 12

Happy New Year!

Id like to join the chorus of wishing everyone a happy 2012!Im doing Fun A Day again in January... Last year I did Finish A Day. That was fun and satisfying but a little hectic,so Im switching i...

02 jan 12

Song For Monday Animatronially Correct

13 dec 11

Personal Public Service Announcement: Holiday Action Plan

 unrelated crepe paper amaryllis photo: available at the Iron Dog- just sayin. Its hard not to get caught up in all the "shoulds" that will be marching toward us in the next 6 weeks...

29 nov 11

Song For Sunday-My Childhood Friends

Because the holidays make me nostalgic...But if youd like, you can let your love hang out all over.At my house though, people already shouldnt peek under the beds.

28 nov 11

Happy Thanksgiving!

 This sentiment kind of sums up the way I feel about things these days. Yesterday I had to go to the store and I anticipated an ordeal...But Absolutely everyone was smiling At Each Other.It...

24 nov 11

Whoa! Thanksgiving is This Week!

Howdy Faithful Readers!I have been gratefully working on some new crepe "forced bulb" creations and plugging away at the annual Pre Tree Cleaning Spree. I made applesauce from great local app...

21 nov 11

Gratitude Month: Day 3 ( Its a biggie!)

 Today I am grateful for a call at 2:45 AM that had me up and out the door to meet 8 pounds and 5 ounces of pure, amazing, goodness. Welcome to the world Linnea!May we make it a place worth...

04 nov 11

A Month of Gratitude

I am grateful for good friends who like to get crafty.Happy Dia De Los Muertos!

03 nov 11

And Then It Was November!

Pumpkin Boots for my new niece or nephew!Howdy Do Bloglandeers,Today I found myself doing some holiday craft supply and birthday gift shopping, and just ACCOSTED by carols in every shop. Certainly, a...

02 nov 11

Happy Halloween!

 I am about to go style my sons curly hair to a straight swept style and darken his eyebrows to complete his transformation into Carl Sagan.Hes already brainstorming for his Ira Glass costume fo...

31 oct 11

Song for Sunday- A Little Mood Music

Everybody Scream. Do the Trick Or Treat.Its Only Halloween. What does it all mean?Dedicated with love to Amanda Button and my sister in toast, Sue!

30 oct 11

A Song For Sunday

17 oct 11

A Song For Sunday- Swing It

I really do get too hungry for dinner at 8!

16 oct 11

The Search For Satisfaction

Before you read further, I wanted to first say how wonderful it was to get your comments and emails on my sudden return. I am so grateful, and frankly humbled. I expected nothing but crickets!So, now...

05 sep 11

What I Did On My Summer Vacation

Hi.Is anyone still checking in here?Couldnt blame you all if no one did. I just disappeared.Suffice it to say that I just wasnt too sure anymore about what I was trying to do here and so I just start...

02 sep 11

Im Still Here... and this is where Ill Be Going

13 may 11

Something has been holding me back!

But I am on my way to the studio to put a stop to all this nonsense.Please stay tuned!

28 apr 11

Less Than a Bonnet... More than a Bow: A How To for You

Well, I know you are all waiting to see what kind of Easter Headgear will be the fashion must have of the season.And it going to be THIS:   Yes. The Felt Daffodil -Low to No ...

18 apr 11

Felt Daffodil: Free Pattern and Tutorial... Because I love You Guys.

 For this tutorial you will need:Supplies:Felt in daffodil colorsthread to matchor fabric glueoptional bamboo skewer for stalkprinted downloadable pattern Tools: Scissors and pinking shearsNeedl...

11 apr 11

Fashion Friday: This Is How Its Done!

Thank you, Better Homes and Gardens Sewing Book 1961.Now we know how to do it, because clearly, This Is How Its Done.I LOVE each and every one of these little outfits.And the illustrations?Absolutely...

09 apr 11

Me Made March- The Finale

Me Designed Retro skirted blouseThe New Vintage Wardrobe windmill blouse.Modified New Vintage Wardrobe Shirtwaist DressAmy Butler Modified Cabo Halter in Vintage Zodiac FabricI had so much fun doing ...

06 apr 11

a little Spring inspiration...

 1. Felix again!, 2. Frida Barbie, 3. Crochet Mini Pink Mushroom House Sculpture, 4. Catstache, 5. felt bunny, 6. Two Face Doll in a Jar (#4), 7. "fly home now", 8. Just off Rose Street,...

03 apr 11

Shir- Fire Success: The Shirred Top Tutorial (No Fooling!)

 I made myself  a super comfy fairly easy new blouse using elastic thread shirring!A few of my Me Made March buddies said theyd like a tutorial so...Here We Go!! ( A little late. My PD...

01 apr 11

Me Made March Week 4! More and More of What I Wore.

NVW OverblouseThe Tablecloth Sheath DressScallop Edge SkirtThe Jacket AgainThe New Shirred Shirt... Tutorial is On the WayIm finding that Im altering a lot of items that hadnt been finding their way ...

28 mar 11

I am not Slacking!

Im Working...On a tutorial or two,(Next Week!!)on a bunch of Easter goodies for my lovely friends  at The Iron Dog,and a few extra for Etsy... (April 1st the Chick N Carts will be for sale. No F...

26 mar 11

Accessory Updates Month By Month

Oh, I do hope you will all enjoy this inspiring and informative list from Constance Talbots Complete Book Of Sewing circa 1943.(click the image to enlarge)I, for one, cant wait to add a pert bow to m...

24 mar 11

Me Made March Monday (or Late Tuesday): What I Wore... Some More

Oooff.Im a little late posting.After the Chick N Cart tutorial (Thanks to all the wonderful blogs who have linked!) I was planning on taking a couple days to think of my next big plan,but then we had...

23 mar 11

Chick N Cart Part 2: The Cart Part

Hello faithful readers!We are in the middle of our lenghty but not too difficult tutorial for a chick with its own egg cart!And here we are at  "the Cart Part!"Tools:x-acto knifePaint br...

17 mar 11

The Chick N Cart Tutorial: Part 1- The Chicks!

Okay, Well here we go.. My newest creation and Im going to share this with all you lovely DIY-ers out there. There are quite a few little steps to make this little goodie.. None are difficult, s...

16 mar 11

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