Posted in Card Patterns, Make and Takes on Aug 30th, 2007 2 Comments »
As the wedding season of Summer comes to a close, the new Fall and Winter weddings are ever approaching. There is always the question of what to get the new happy couple. Bridal Registrys are always helpful, but it is fun to be unique. You can make your own greeting card that is Hand-stitched by [...]
Posted in Make and Takes, Sewing on Aug 29th, 2007 5 Comments »
I was running and running and running. I really felt like Forrest this last weekend as my family and I ran the Hood to Coast relay race in Oregon. We ran 197 miles in the most beautiful areas of Oregon. From Mount Hood, through Portland, country roads, and finishing at the beach. It was so [...]
Posted in Make and Takes, Recipes on Aug 27th, 2007 8 Comments »
I have always struggled with what to make for dinner, but who doesn’t. I open the fridge and it’s a big blur. If I don’t already have in mind what to make, then it is the first thing that I can grab, like eggs, hot dogs, mac n cheese, grilled cheeses, tuna, and cereal. Those [...]
Posted in Holidays, Make and Takes on Aug 22nd, 2007 4 Comments »
Lucy’s nickname is Tinkerbell, named by her Grandpa. It fits her to a tee. Sweet and cute, but also, sassy and feisty. This year we had a Tinkerbell party for Lucy’s 2 year old birthday.
Here are a few of the past cakes, or cupcakes, my kids have had for their birthdays. I wish I was [...]
Posted in Etsy, Make and Takes on Aug 20th, 2007 3 Comments »
Yet another post about great Etsy finds. I am just amazed at the creativity and talent that crafters have at Etsy. Here are a few Fab Finds from Etsy shops.
Madison Craft Studio
Beautiful pendants with so many styles. Classic to contemporary arts and crafts… is what this great shop has. I will be purchasing many of [...]
Posted in Make and Takes, Recipes on Aug 17th, 2007 1 Comment »
I am a total sucker for McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish. And I have been going more lately per the kiddie’s request. Okay, twist my arm… I guess I could order a Filet-O-Fish… make that a combo meal… and Super Size it… please.
I love it so much that I wanted to have it all the time. So I [...]
Posted in Kids Crafts, Make and Takes on Aug 15th, 2007 3 Comments »
Maybe it’s the heat, but I am looking so forward to the Fall. You can’t miss the feeling as you walk into any supermarket and see the shelves lined with school supplies already in need. I have even spotted Halloween in full fashion. First it is the start of school, then my birthday, then Halloween, [...]
Posted in Make and Takes, Sewing on Aug 13th, 2007 7 Comments »
I love the movie You’ve Got Mail. Meg Ryan is at her best in romantic comedy fashion. My favorite parts are the scenes in the Shop Around the Corner. I love those little specialty shops. They are all about their charm. I just want to eat up all the children’s books on the shelves. And [...]
Posted in Make and Takes, Quilts, Sewing on Aug 10th, 2007 6 Comments »
When I was first pregnant with my daughter Lucy, almost 2 years ago, I thought she was going to be the color yellow. But as it goes, all I had were pink clothes and she is a girl. So I changed my thinking and picked a Pink and Green room for her nursery.
I got busy sewing [...]
Posted in Make and Takes, Reviews on Aug 7th, 2007 7 Comments »
I saw this question on a poster that was getting ready for Today’s launch of the sequel to Twilight. I have been waiting, nail “biting”, for this sequel!! Eclipse is here. This is the 3rd installment of Bella and the infamous, Edward. But that ribbon tearing apart on the cover cannot be good!
If [...]