Author Archives: Carissa

20
Jun, 2011

father’s day

today for father’s day, mr. happy stuff suggested we take a trip to the zoo.  our local zoo is a small one, but it’s only a few miles from our house and entrance is free.  i packed up a quick … Continue reading →

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18
Jun, 2011

Pattern testers needed!

I’m working on a small project and could use the help of some pattern testers. It’s a quick (15-30 min MAX) project and you’ll end up with something useful. Interested? My deadline is Tuesday, so please reply asap if you’re … Continue reading →

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17
Jun, 2011

celebrate the boy: pajama shorts (aka: boxer briefs)

during the february celebrate the boy month, one of the guest bloggers (from “sew a straight line”) posted a great pattern and tutorial about how to make boxer briefs from t-shirts.  of course, baby dude is still in diapers and … Continue reading →

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16
Jun, 2011

celebrate the boy… with help from grandpa

my parents came for a visit a few weekends ago.  my dad is a wonderful woodworker and i’m always looking for projects that we can build together whenever they visit so that i can build my own woodworking skills.  i’d … Continue reading →

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15
Jun, 2011

celebrate the boy: lobster shirt

before: after: this was made with the figgy’s tee for two pattern, but the front got kind of weird and gappy and i think i prefer the shirt with contrasting colored sleeves, but this will do just fine for a … Continue reading →

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13
Jun, 2011

celebrate the summer boy: bike helmet liner

this summer, baby dude is old enough to ride in a bike trailer (hooray!) so he also needs a well-fitting helmet.  it can’t be too tight because that would make him uncomfortable (i.e. sad and screamy).  it can’t be too … Continue reading →

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12
Jun, 2011

celebrate the boy: summer edition

hoo boy, i am late to this party, but better late than naked, i say!  in case you have no idea what i’m talking about, you can click the link above, or you can recall that i participated in the … Continue reading →

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11
Jun, 2011

lemon cake

dear readers, i have much to share with you, but i’ve been spending time doing the happy stuff instead of documenting the happy stuff, but i still like to have a record of the highlights and, of course, i love … Continue reading →

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30
May, 2011

baby dude gets chatty

here are a few words we’ve been able to pick out of the constant chatter. enjoy! Baby Dude Gets Chatty from carissaabc on Vimeo.

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26
May, 2011

baby dude film fest, part 3

this one’s a little bit old by now (we finally have a baby gate on this half of our stairs!), but it’s still a classic. love the babbling, especially! Baby Dude & the stairs from carissaabc on Vimeo.

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