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Archives for February 2013

Scratch Off Paint – Part Deux

February 14, 2013

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

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Three Ps for K

February 13, 2013

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

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Nostalgic Treats: Fruit Roll-Ups

February 12, 2013

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

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Monday Outfit: A whole lotta pink

February 11, 2013

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

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Happy Friday + Cowl Haiku

February 8, 2013

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

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The word that incites terror in most newbie sewing The word that incites terror in most newbie sewing enthusiasts: zippers. Now that I have a few years of sewing under my belt I’m less cowed by them, but there’s something about long, separating zippers that still makes me nervous. I powered through, however, and made this versatile twill hooded jacket originating from a @patterncouture_ zip-up hoodie pattern meant for knit fabrics that I modified a lot. I blogged about it! Link in bio if you’d like to see the different versions I created. 

To skip zippers altogether and make a truly summery garment, swipe and check out my NEW @creativebug Tiered Dress class (link also in bio!). Back to sewing more hot weather stuff because I’m going to Japan for a special trip next week! 🇯🇵🇯🇵
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