Last week we were contacted by a new-ish site, now a sponsor, called “Stash Slash”. (Update: Site has since closed) The site is simple. You can go there to buy de-stash items, much of it vintage and some even antique, and/or you can use the site to list your own de-stashes. What’s really REALLY simple…
Archives for August 2011
Pencils are Personal
My godson has a pretty awesome school supply list. I’m not saying that as a mom, because as a mom, Prismacolor pencils are kinda pricey for a 6-year-old, but as a kid, I’d have looooved to have these in my pencil box. I never had a fancy metal box like this. I just had cardboard…
Custom Printed Grosgrain Labels
On Monday I posted Liam’s Quilt. In a corner I was able included a label that said “just for liam”– thanks to Twill Tape Guy. Or maybe he’s Grosgrain Ribbon Guy? No, let’s just stick with the original. Last year as I was packing up to cross an ocean and reestablish myself in America, Twill…
Liam’s Quilt is Finished!
Liam’s quilt is done! And I’m so glad I asked for ideas for the binding. ‘Cause I had nothin’. I really took my time trying to picture them all, but in the end it was Janica’s suggestion of brown that got my wheels turning. I thought at first about a woodgrain print, and then found…
T-Shirt to Tank: A Tutorial by Jen from Upcycled Education
This is one of my favorite t-shirt refashions of all time. For a number of reasons. First, let me tell you that this t-shirt to tank refashion wasn’t my idea. Jen posted this on her facebook page and I jumped at the chance to have a crafty morning with her and watch her make it….