Author Archives: Carissa

09
Jul, 2009

the yellow rose of cactus

this evening, when i came home from work, i discovered, to my great surprise, that a very old and much abused cactus that a friend bequeathed to me years ago before she moved across the country had bloomed.  for the … Continue reading →

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30
Jun, 2009

my current quilting project

a friend of mine who is having her third baby (first girl) in august asked me if i could turn a pack of (amy butler!) fat quarters that she’d purchased just before her first child was born into a quilt … Continue reading →

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20
Jun, 2009

craftiness

it’s done!  i finally finished the tote bag for my car quilt.  i incorporated one last block (thanks, Liz!) into the front of the bag for a pocket.  I wanted to make it easy to get access to the contents … Continue reading →

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08
Jun, 2009

bread pudding

last friday,  i met with a friend for breakfast and a little bit of painting.  we decided to meet this time at the new ironworks cafe which is run by local highschool students.  i don’t often include logos here on … Continue reading →

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03
Jun, 2009

happy video

awhile back, the craft magazine blog posted a piece by this artist.  i was so enchanted by the childlike playfulness of her work that i subscribed to her blog.  yesterday (or was it earlier?) she posted a movie that was … Continue reading →

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02
Jun, 2009

a new needlepoint pattern–and a crafty swap

i can finally post this project!  so…. you may remember the generous rebekah who made me the lovely fingerless gloves?  well, here’s the gift i made for her!  she wanted to frame it, so that’s why you can see blank … Continue reading →

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01
Jun, 2009

an etsy first (for me)

today i made my first etsy sale to someone i don’t know!  interestingly, all of the items i’ve sold through my shop so far are pieces from past pidoodle projects (say that five times fast!).  not sure what that says, … Continue reading →

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21
May, 2009

a walk

today was such beautifully warm weather and the days are so nice and long now that when i got home, mr. happy stuff and i agreed that we wanted to walk to our favorite local mexican eatery for dinner.  it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in crafty stuff, spring | 4 Comments
19
May, 2009

i love tuesdays off

this is one of those rare weeks where my day off falls on a tuesday.  and i had a really great day.  the house was still (mostly) clean from the weekend.  i didn’t have any homework because my class is … Continue reading →

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19
May, 2009

screenprints in the shop!

i now have several screenprinted items listed in my shop!  i have a few fabric gift bags (like the one pictured above) and some dish towels and some pillowcases (sewn from repurposed sheets by me!).  i’m particularly proud of the … Continue reading →

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