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Archives for October 2012

Halloween Tattoos

October 31, 2012

For all of my Pinterest-ing and grand planning, I've been kind of a slacker in the Halloween department. Pumpkins: not carved. Candy: not purchased. Fancy Treats: not baked. Costume for K: totally dialed it in (cat ears purchased at a drug store, leotard and tights re-purposed as-is from last summer's ballet camp). However, just in the nick of time, I did make some cute little Halloween tattoos... I used Silhouette's printable tattoo paper, which is so much fun. The downside is ... Read more

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Halloween Yummies

October 30, 2012

As October 31st draws near, I have been thinking about making fancy Halloween treats for K, and here are some fun ideas I've been gathering...oh, so many choices! Trick-or-treat cookies by notmartha DIY mini caramel apples via Classic Play Black cat cookies via Land o Lakes Spooky ghost pizza via She Knows Chef Mom Handmade bat treat boxes  via craftgawker I hope everyone in NYC is doing OK in the wake of Sandy...best wishes to all. ... Read more

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Recipe: Banana Bread with Mini Chocolate Chips

October 29, 2012

On Saturday night, after a fun Halloween party filled with dancing and costumed elementary school kids, I baked banana bread. It was pretty late, but I think all the sugar I consumed at the party gave me an unusual amount of extra energy. I have one of those rather un-stylish yet very handy digital alarm clocks that automatically updates to the current time in the event the cord gets accidentally unplugged. You'd be surprised at how often that happens. However, for reasons beyond my ... Read more

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Happy Friday + Sashiko Sailor Collar Pullover + Lucky Skirt (Culotte)

October 26, 2012

Happy Friday! I am so smitten with this Sailor Collar Pullover embellished with sashiko stitches. I used silver embroidery floss for a little bling around the collar and pockets, and love the subtle glitz it gives the charcoal grey linen top. The pattern is from the tried-and-true book (I am going to make every single pattern!). I really took my time with this pullover and I'm really proud of it. I am gaga over everything, but the angled pockets and leather buttons are high up on the list of ... Read more

Filed in: sewing • by sanae • 13 Comments

Animal Mask Doodles

October 25, 2012

  A quiet day. A little doodling, a little sewing, a little volunteering (made endless amounts of die-cut letters at K's school, which I found strangely satisfying). I have animal masks on the mind and am thinking of ways to incorporate fabric in a different way...perhaps I'll have something to show you next week. Exciting news: an art show for January 2013 is in the works, for which I'll share details as it gets closer. Fun fun fun. Busy busy busy. ... Read more

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