Category Archives: crafty stuff

05
Aug, 2012

popsicle pj’s, take two!

since my mom was visiting us for the past almost three weeks, i actually got some quality sewing time in while she entertained the happy toddler.  that means that my idea actually came to fruition in a timely manner–an applique’d … Continue reading →

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31
Jul, 2012

busy book round-up

i have a feeling that there are more quiet book pages in my future, but for now, i’m calling the books “finished” so i thought i’d do a round-up post to put all the pages in one spot, easy to … Continue reading →

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24
Jul, 2012

busy book: the cover!

during the time that my quiet book (busy book, whatever) was a work in progress, i often wanted to take a few pages in the car or to church to try them out.  rather than carrying them around, loose, i … Continue reading →

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20
Jul, 2012

popsicle pajama pants

i finally had some time to sew clothes for the happy toddler.  he needs more summer-weight pajama pants, so i used the pajama pants pattern from sewing for boys.  the first pair i made were e-nor-mous!  i had to roll … Continue reading →

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16
Jul, 2012

movie monday: gak!

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11
Jul, 2012

pint jar carrier cozy tutorial

lately, i’ve been drinking my morning smoothies from a canning jar because i can put a lid on it and throw it in my bag on the way to work.  the other day, i thought, “wouldn’t it be cute if … Continue reading →

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19
Jun, 2012

busy book: locks + latches

  this week’s page isn’t particularly exciting, but it’s a nice quick page that involves some practical skill practice for the kids. the first lock page i made used a lock we had lying around the house.  it was e-nor-mous … Continue reading →

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12
Jun, 2012

busy book: a disguise kit

here is a new favorite page!  there are two variations–one that includes a photo printed onto fabric (see above) and one that instead uses a flexible mirror (see below): both pages include a suitcase full of disguises and i predict … Continue reading →

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22
May, 2012

busy book: second page, three little pigs

for my birthday this year, my mom sent me both the pattern and the felt kit to make this fantastic set of “three little pigs” finger puppets. i’m not usually into kits, but this one is sooooooooooooo cute (i actually … Continue reading →

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16
May, 2012

the blankie

i recently realized i’ve never blogged about the finished knitted blanket.  it took almost exactly a year to finish. i ended up just making two panels of the same stitch and seaming them together–it’s not perfect, but it actually didn’t … Continue reading →

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