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My Creative Space: Machine Stitched Note-Cards

Jul 28, 2010 5:19pm

I wanted to fill the zippered pouches I made this week with something fun.Soooo.....I made some notecards with the fabric scraps. To make the notecards...1. Purchase plain white notecards at a craft store.2. Cut fabric lengths about 1/4 inch beyond the width of the cards.3. Using your sewing machine and...

Old Navy $2 Cami Sale

Jul 28, 2010 9:43am

I rarely post bargains but this was such a good coupon, I just had to share. Go here to print the coupon. It's good July 29th-31st!...

Sugar Snap Peas

Jul 25, 2010 4:49pm

Straight from the garden to my tummy. Yum!...

Bensimon Sneakers

Jul 22, 2010 11:27am

Is okay to love your tennis shoes?I have them in khaki, but they are so fun in lavender too!I bought mine online at Piperlime-They run a bit small so order up....

Bensimon Sneakers

Jul 22, 2010 11:26am

Is okay to love your tennis shoes?I have them in khaki, but they are so fun in lavender too!I bought mine online at Piperlime-They run a bit small so order up....

My Creative Space: Zippered Fabric Pouches

Jul 21, 2010 4:32pm

I've been sewing again.....Aren't these fun little zippered pouches?I used a 7" zipper and 2 complementary fabrics. You will need about 9" by 5" of fabric. Or whatever size you want your zippered pouch to be.You will also need some thread and a sewing machine with a zipper foot.Although if you are...

Shower Filters

Jul 20, 2010 1:29pm

About 6 months ago we purchased filters for both of our showers. Aquasana filters out chlorine (which turns into a vapor and is inhaled during bathing) along with being absorbed through your skin. It also filters our other impurities and additives that can be absorbed through our skin and cause damage...

Natural Pest Control

Jul 20, 2010 4:45am

It's that time of year....the temperature soarsand out come the ants and flies.Lindsay over at Passionate Homemakinghas some inexpesive natural ways to get rid of the little beastiesin your home or on the patio.How do you keep the little critters out of your pantry?Update-this worked like magic....it attracted a few...

Cupcake Lights

Jul 16, 2010 11:28am

You've just have to go look and see what Camilla at Family Chic did with a string of lights and some cupcake liners. I'm so inspired!photo courtesy of Camilla Fabri at Family Chic...

My Creative Space: Catching up Our Photo Albums

Jul 14, 2010 7:45pm

I printed this on my regular printer onto fabric and then cut them out and slid them in the pocket on the front of the album. I was able to do this by ironing freezer paper to the back of my fabric and then sending it through the printer....

Post-it Note Calendar

Jul 14, 2010 3:25pm

My sis-in-law made this really fun calendar. She found instruction in Real Simple magazine. Each month, you just put up new Post-It notes. So Clever!Can you see the colored circle stickers. Each child has a different color!She has 4 kids ages 7-19 at home so her life can get a little crazy. The...

My Creative Space: Felted Coasters

Jul 7, 2010 6:20pm

I bought this sweater at the thrift store but realized it had a few moth holes when I got it home.Perfect-let's felt it!Here comes the fun part-Your sweater must be 100% wool for this to work.Throw it in the washing machine with a towel, detergent and hot water.It will shrink down...

Over the Counter Natural Cures

Jul 2, 2010 2:27pm

I just picked this book up at the library. This is a must read if you want to get healthy or stay healthy. A special request to all the people I love, "Get this book and read it".Over the Counter:Natural Cures talks about the harm of prescription drugs and 10...

Thrift Store Sweater Redo

Jul 1, 2010 1:36pm

Summer is a great time to find sweaters at thrift stores. Occasionally I come across a sweater that is just plain. It fits well but there is no charm to it.The quick fix for a garment of this type is embroider floss. Embroidery floss is a type of thick thread....

We Built a Farm Table!

Jun 30, 2010 10:59am

Ever since a stumbled across a site called Knock-off Wood, I've been dreaming (and tweeting) about farm tables. I love the idea of having something in my home that we my husband made just for us. I went with him and picked out the wood and offered moral support. Oh...and I...

Caramelized Onions

Jun 28, 2010 4:48pm

These are so easy and good for you too. I usually make up a big batch and we add them to dishes all week.Buy a big bag of onions and slice the up. Stuff them in your crock-pot-make sure it's pretty full. Place a stick of butter (not margarine) on top of all...

Twill Tape Love And Shoe Laces

Jun 22, 2010 10:21pm

I just shared a fresh tutorial over on Weekend Vintage. You will want to go check out how to make these charming Twill Tape Shoe Laces....

The "Chase" Surfing Doll is Done

Jun 20, 2010 5:31pm

Here he is before his face and hair.Surfer Chase with his custom board and happy face!There's a big swell coming in tomorrow.The Surfer doll was sewn completely by hand except for the inseam of his Birdwell britches. I'm really happy with how it turned out even after my struggle with...

Cupcakes in Mason Jars

Jun 17, 2010 11:00am

Omygoodness....check out this great idea for cupcakes from Kelly over at According to Kelly.....You all know I love twill tape but did you know that I have an obsession with mason jars. They are just so darn fun to use for so many things. I store all of my sugars and spices in...

Fresh Navel Oranges

Jun 14, 2010 4:45pm

We bought a huge bag at the Farmers Market and they are almost gone.I love fresh oranges but I'm too lazy to peel them so I cut the skin off.How do you eat your oranges?...

Minute Please

Jun 13, 2010 6:27pm

Looking for a way to keep track of time online? It's so easy to start reading or facebooking and get completely lost in my own time zone.Here's a tool to keep you in touch with reality. Minuteplease allows you to put in the url and the time you want to...

Trader Joes Face and Body Sunscreen

Jun 7, 2010 5:18pm

It's that time again...summer!I've been on the hunt for some good quality, healthy sunscreens. Once again Trader Joes comes through with a good product. It says it's fragrance free-but it smells wonderful and clean unlike an actual fragrance. And I don't like fragrance in my body products.It is lightweight, PABA...

Steiner Doll Update

Jun 4, 2010 3:34pm

He officially has his retro Birdwell Britches swim trunks (if you surf or you are a lifeguard-you will know what these are) and he's ready for some hair and a face....I think he needs to get out in the sun a little more....it must have been a long winter....

Twill Tape Love And Home Made Journals

Jun 2, 2010 4:03pm

Today we are using twill tape to embellish Journals. Journals that we are going to make ourselves.Yes....you could do this with store bought journals but what fun would that be. These are so simple to make.Materials Needed:Card-stock for Journal coversWhite paper for journal pagesScissorsGlue Gun (optional)Sewing Machine (or stitch by hand)Tool to...

Healthy Sunsreen

Jun 1, 2010 4:06pm

I've been doing a lot of research lately into healthy sunscreens.Of course there is conflicting information everywhere. Some people say that the sun gives us cancer while other authorities say that the sunscreen is our biggest problem. So I've chosen middle of the road so as not to get too...