Happy Valentine's Day! I hope you are celebrating this day of amor with plenty of chocolate and all manners of sweetness. I am nothing if not persistent, and I finally got the scratch off paint to work (see here for the first attempt gone wrong). They are so so fun. I followed this tutorial again, but the key was to use metallic acrylic paint and very little dish detergent. I added just a couple of drops, three layers of silver acrylic on top of clear packing tape adhered to parchment ... Read more
Archives for February 2013
Three Ps for K
I realize that I'm milking this Valentine's theme for all it's worth, but I'm not ashamed to admit that I'm as sappy as they come. I recently found myself sobbing at the end of the movie Brave and I think K may have been embarrassed of me... So, I had made a fleeting mention of making a tipi for K back in the, oh, pre-Christmas historic era. And then time got away from me as it so often does, and I sneakily declared that I would make it for Valentine's. I have now punted it for her birthday ... Read more
Nostalgic Treats: Fruit Roll-Ups
In spite of their humble appearance, these fruit roll-ups have wow factor. We had some friends over the other day, and when I brought these out, there were surprised utterances of "are these homemade?" They are probably the easiest things to make in the world, but look mysteriously difficult. I have to warn you that these are very addictive...you can use any fruit combo (and add veggies too, if you so desire), but I tried strawberries, raspberries and mango. On top of bringing back fond ... Read more
Monday Outfit: A whole lotta pink
Good morning, friends! Did you have a lovely weekend? I spent the better part of mine cleaning and organizing and have come to the conclusion that I have a serious problem bordering on clinical with fabric and craft supplies. They're like bunnies, multiplying when I'm not even looking! I also made some unfortunate-looking but delicious homemade chocolate-covered marshmallows, but that's a story for another time. Part flapper, part I-wish-Spring-were-here-hopefulness, part Valentine's ... Read more
Happy Friday + Cowl Haiku
I knit me a cowl imperfect, "rustic" mayhaps it will do for now K asked for one too so I went clickety clack now she has a match Pattern from here. Happy Friday, and have a wonderful weekend all!! ... Read more