Category Archives: crafty stuff

04
Feb, 2013

movie monday: making ornaments

this past christmas, we made ornaments for gifts.  here’s how:    

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10
Jan, 2013

handmade christmas

this year’s giving list was straight from pinterest.  before they came up with the good idea of “secret boards.”  my apologies to any family members following my pins.  perhaps next year i’ll just send the link out to everyone and … Continue reading →

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26
Nov, 2012

an ornament tutorial

we spent thanksgiving this year with mr. happy stuff’s family.  on thanksgiving day, after all the food was consumed and a walk was taken, we did christmas-related crafts (i must take this tradition to all my future thanksgiving get-togethers.  love … Continue reading →

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13
Nov, 2012

movie monday (okay, it’s really tuesday): fizzle sizzle!

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02
Nov, 2012

boot shapers: a happy stuff tutorial

on a recent shopping trip to a shoe store, i was admiring their beautifully simple boot shapers.  only, i didn’t know that’s what they were called.  i thought of them as “boot pillows” or “boot forms” but a quick google … Continue reading →

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15
Oct, 2012

kcwc, day ???: upcycled pants!

i sort of lost track of the kids clothing week challenge somewhere along the way.  i got started on these pants, then they took me awhile (i kept making adjustments) but they’re finally finished!  they were adult pants: and i … Continue reading →

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09
Oct, 2012

the beginning of kcwc and a tiny giveaway

do you know what time of year it is?  it’s time for the kid’s clothing week challenge! usually, i get my act together about two weeks after kcwc and miss all the fervor.  this year, i’m slightly more organized, so … Continue reading →

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28
Sep, 2012

mad mod quilt guild

a few months ago, i finally made it to my first meeting of the madison modern quilt guild.  longtime readers may remember that i used to quilt, but it’s been ages, so i wasn’t sure if joining up was really … Continue reading →

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24
Sep, 2012

a fashion sewing tutorial: the conundrum scarf (& a giveaway!)

i recently found a vintage “infinity” scarf at a local resale shop that i loved for its size, light weight and easy wear (it’s no more hassle than a necklace!).  i studied the construction and realized it was sewn on … Continue reading →

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19
Aug, 2012

last-minute birthday gift

yesterday, we were invited to a birthday party for a 3 year old friend.  we don’t go to lots of birthday parties, so i had remembered the day before the party that we should probably bring a gift.  i thought … Continue reading →

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