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I blog about my latest craft endeavors and the items I post in my Etsy shop, as well as normal occurences in my everyday life.

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  • I’m back!

    Posted on Monday November 30th, 2009 at 18:54 in DIY, sewing, parties

    I’m back from my turkey-induced Thanksgiving coma/blogging break!  I hope everyone had a lovely holiday filled with good food, family and friends. We had a last-minute visit from my mother-in-law over the holiday.  She was able to get a ...

  • Hooked on My New Toy

    Posted on Thursday September 10th, 2009 at 22:26 in sewing, embroidery

    Check out my new toy: It’s a Singer Quantum Futura Sewing/Embroidery Machine!  My mother-in-law generously gave this to me when she upgraded to a newer model.  I can’t wait to start trying it out!  This opens up a whole new realm...

  • Hooked on Crafting: Where I Create

    Posted on Friday July 24th, 2009 at 00:15 in crafts, DIY, sewing, decorating, office, frame

    I’m joining Karen at My Desert Cottage for her first ever blog party showing off everyone’s creative spaces.  I’ve gotten more and more hooked on crafting (especially making personalized frames and tins) over the last year, so it’s gr...

  • Wordless Wednesday

    Posted on Wednesday July 22nd, 2009 at 08:00 in crafts, DIY, sewing, handmade, etsy, custom, wordless wednesday, embellished

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  • Super Crafty Giveaway

    Posted on Saturday July 18th, 2009 at 23:35 in blogging, crafts, DIY, sewing, give-away

    I don’t normally post on the weekends, but I just came across a great crafty giveaway and had to share (even though it decreases my chances of winning if all you gals enter too!!).  I have become a follower of Blue Cricket Design, found by blo...

  • My Own Personal Sweatshop (and a Vista Print update)

    Posted on Wednesday June 24th, 2009 at 09:56 in fashion, sewing, product reviews, etsy

    I was busy yesterday making some more ruffle tank tops.   I’m having so much fun with these, I feel like some fancy fashion designer working on her new spring line!  Ha Ha! Really, it doesn’t take that much talent, but it is fun pi...

  • Success!

    Posted on Wednesday June 10th, 2009 at 09:00 in sewing

    Ha! In your face, Sewing Machine!! You cannot defeat me!!...

  • End of an Era

    Posted on Tuesday June 9th, 2009 at 09:00 in sewing

    Well, I knew my sewing machine prowess had to come to an end sooner or later. I just got WAY too confident in my abilities and, silly me, decided to make another ruffle tank top with some left-over scraps from this memo board: I should have known be...

  • Two Too Cute Sewing Creations!

    Posted on Tuesday June 2nd, 2009 at 09:21 in crafts, sewing, fleur de lis

    I had been struggling for an idea of how to use the leftover zebra fabric from Gidget's new dress when I checked my daily blog roll and discovered the solution! One Pretty Thing is packed full of great DIY ideas, if you don't follow it, you should! I...

  • Sewing Overdrive

    Posted on Monday June 1st, 2009 at 09:02 in crafts, sewing

    I'm glad my sewing machine and I are finally becoming friends!My sewing machine is about to blow up! LOL, not really, but it got a work-out this weekend. I tried some new projects from some web tutorials and I can't wait to share my creations. You'll...

  • I've Officially Earned My Girl Scout Badge....

    Posted on Monday May 25th, 2009 at 15:14 in sewing, pug

    ....in sewing! I don't know what has gotten into me, because normally I hate to sew, but I just can't resist all the cute fabric! And since I have no children to make cute little clothes for, you know what that means....Yep, Gidget gets another new d...

  • Another notch in my craft apron...

    Posted on Thursday May 7th, 2009 at 09:18 in sewing, craft, pug, apron

    It never fails when I start crafting, the scissors end up on one side of the room, glue on another and other bits and baubles end up getting lost. I needed a cute apron to wear while crafting, and also one that would come in handy if I ever sell at a...

  • Featured Crafter

    Posted on Thursday April 9th, 2009 at 11:36 in crafts, sewing, etsy

    Since I don't have much crafting of my own to blog about right now, I thought I would feature some other crafty ladies who inspire me. I have no patience when it comes to sewing, and only do it if absolutely neccessary (my husband hems his own pants!...