Making

Super Secret Project

By Andrea | May 13, 2011 |

Ok everyone, I’m working on a super secret project. That mean’s that I’m going to tell you a little bit about it, but not tell you what it actually is. That way, if I don’t get it done right away, I don’t have to feel bad about it. This project includes fabric… and a LOT…

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Grama Ruby

By Andrea | May 9, 2011 |

Well, it’s been a couple of weeks since I posted anything here on the blog.  This is because my grama Ruby recently passed away, and I’ve been busy with related stuff.  Grama was here on earth for 89 years, and lived to see 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren born and was able to attend the weddings of…

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Redecorating

By Andrea | April 28, 2011 |

I’ve been looking for something to put me in a good mood lately. Redecorating seems like just the thing. Of course, before I started any renovations, I did my research. I knew that doing this would accumulate quite a substantial amount of mess, so I researched into companies similar to those that offer skip bins…

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What inspires you?

By Andrea | April 5, 2011 |

I’ve been keeping track of the things that inspire me for quite a while now.  I like to keep track of great ideas and tutorials for crafts, interior decorating ideas, design and infographics, fashion and a whole lot more.  My favorite way to do this lately, has been to use Pinterest.  You can see some…

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Craft Month 2011- Day 31 – Decorating Your Pet

By Andrea | March 31, 2011 |

Ok, so today, I’m not really decorating my cat… just her collar, but the collar will make her decorative.  For this project all you need is a collar appropriate for your pet, and the stuff to make a fabric flower. For my flower, I started with a rolled center, which I covered in beads.  Since…

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Craft Month 2011 – Day 30 – Chain Necklace

By Andrea | March 30, 2011 |

Today’s craft project is brought to you by a whole lot of chains.  Well, not a WHOLE lot, just 3.  For this project, I stopped by the jewelry department at the craft store and picked up three legnths of chain, each different.  I brought them home and cut them to different legnths.  Once that was…

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Craft Month 2011 – Day 29 – Bleached Tee

By Andrea | March 29, 2011 |

Today’s project is a bleached tee.  I’m quite happy with how it turned out.  Enough so, that I’m probably going to try another one once I come up with a design I really like. I used a Cricut to cut out my Fleur, and stuck it to the shirt with some craft adhesive.  The only…

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Craft Month 2011 – Day 28 – T-Shirt Scarf

By Andrea | March 28, 2011 |

In honor of the return of cold weather… AND SNOW… (yes really snow – full disclosure – I’m doing this post a couple days ahead of time, and hopefully by the time this actually goes live, there will be no snow) I bring you a use for all of your old tees that you just…

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Craft Month 2011 – Day 27 – Simple Button Rings

By Andrea | March 27, 2011 |

Today’s craft project is nice and simple.  The hardest part of this project for me was the waiting….   You will need: 1 ring blank 1 button (with smooth back) Jewelry glue of your choice (E6000, etc.) Instructions: Take your button and verify that it has a flat/smooth back.  If it is a shank style…

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Craft Month 2011 – Day 26 – Make Your Own Coasters

By Andrea | March 26, 2011 |

Today, I’m going to tell you how to make your own coasters.  To start my project, I went to our local building supply store and purchased some tiles.  I bought 4 of them for 68 cents.  That’s right, 68 cents.  I brought them home and got together the rest of the items for my project:…

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Things to Make

The Communique

One of my favorite designs, this quilt pattern is available in three sizes. Download the baby, throw, or king-size pattern today.