Category Archives: stuff that makes me smile

04
May, 2013

overdue: a quilt

there’s a new art exhibit up at my library.  it’s quilts from the local modern quilt guild.  they fill all of the available art rail space (the most we’ve had up all year–all the staff love it and i’ve heard … Continue reading →

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23
Jul, 2012

movie monday: the busy book in action! (bonus–two movies!)

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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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29
Apr, 2012

movie monday: playing cars with great grandpa (and an invitation to you, dear readers!)

the happy little dude has only one great grandpa still living. i am so glad they have such a good time together each time we visit. p.s. while we were visiting, i got asked several times what crafty projects i’d … Continue reading →

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21
Feb, 2012

movie monday (a bit late) : dance party!

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06
Feb, 2012

movie monday: waffles

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01
Jul, 2011

baby dude and grandpa

my parents came out to visit about a month ago and my dad built us a fence in our back yard.  i helped hammer a bunch of the pickets on and baby dude helped too.  sort of.  here’s a little … 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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04
Jan, 2011

dress-up suitcases for boys

this year, my two oldest nephews are both old enough to enjoy playing dress-up and so i decided to create a costume suitcase for each of them. sadly, i wasn’t organized enough in the hustle and bustle leading up to … Continue reading →

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12
Jun, 2010

foxita

awhile back, i’d posted that my crafting/children’s librarian/bloggy friend, small fox had invited me to be part of an “art exchange.”  i’m pretty sure that the chain ended with me (i can’t really blame anyone for not signing up — … Continue reading →

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