From the monthly archives: June 2009

project done: crochet jar jacket

By On June 30, 2009 · Leave a Comment

I love this little jar jacket. If you remember, the yarn was from a garage sale. I’m so glad it was wool, because it was worn in so many places. I did a lot of splicing it back together. It makes me think that it is recycled from something, but the [...]

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wardrobe refashion: floral shirt

By On June 28, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Not sure if this qualifies as a refashion or if it is more of an alteration. Do I need a new category?

Originally, I thought I’d take it in at the waist, but the front has a bunch of tiny little pleats. I was worried they might look funny [...]

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wardrobe refashion: t-shirt toddler dress

By On June 26, 2009 · 3 Comments

I’ve got way too many pictures for this little refashion, especially because it was just a practice project. I bought this shirt because I liked the embroidery on the front and back. You’ve gotta love fabric that comes already embellished!

It’s loosely based on this Simplicity for Kids pattern. I say loosely [...]

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my creative space

By On June 25, 2009 · 5 Comments

I can’t tell you how hard it was to get a picture of this scarf. My family watched as I walked from room to room trying to capture the leaves. I started this scarf on retreat last weekend. It’s my first lace project and I love it. Tonight we’re going to see [...]

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handmade student emergency kit

By On June 24, 2009 · 2 Comments

My brother is very smart. He’s got one of those jobs where he can’t tell you what he does. I have a feeling I probably wouldn’t understand a lot of it if he could. He’s also working on his PhD. Both involve a lot of hard work and math. Two things that [...]

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still not interested in story time

By On June 23, 2009 · Leave a Comment

We’ve tried story time at the library on and off for the past two years. In the beginning, Bella loved it. Then she found all of the little playrooms scattered around the children’s area. Now she wants to play rather than sitting still and listening. A few weeks ago, the Saltdogs were reading baseball stories. [...]

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handmade wedding and anniversary gifts

By On June 23, 2009 · 3 Comments

You may have noticed a theme around here. I love to give gifts that will get used. I have a set of mixing bowls we received as a wedding gift that I use all the time. Whenever I get them out, I always think about our special day. So, when I was [...]

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handmade father’s day bookmarks

By On June 22, 2009 · 2 Comments

I had a hard time coming up with a gift for my dad and father-in-law this year. We did our daughter’s hand print for Mother’s Day and wanted to do something Bella-related for Father’s Day, too. After surfing crafty blogs for inspiration, I decided on a photo booth bookmark. Both of [...]

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knitting homework

By On June 19, 2009 · 1 Comment

Last night I was all ready to settle down with the sock I posted yesterday when I remembered that I had homework to do! I’m going on a little knitting retreat this weekend. It’s a local retreat — only 30 minutes away — with beautiful gardens and meditation paths. I’ll have my [...]

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my creative space

By On June 18, 2009 · 3 Comments

I would have loved to post this earlier, but I misplaced my camera cord. Yes, it’s been one of those days. I’ve been hustling and bustling to get gifts in the mail. I don’t know why June seems to be a last minute month. I start planning early, I really do. I [...]

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