Category Archives: Crafty Stuff

Going Green (It’s Not What You Think)

Posted on April 9, 2010 by jamie

I try to be a good person. I really do. And I know how unflattering envy is. Even a small amount. But I think you will understand–and even jump on my green bandwagon–when you see the unbelievable craft room at … Continue reading →

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Nip It!

Posted on March 26, 2010 by jamie

Happy Friday Morning! Hope you are enjoying a hot cup of coffee. This post is not about the movie or about the actor…It’s all about the scissors. I pride myself on not taking mundane problems too seriously. Life is too … Continue reading →

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More from the (Bulletin) Board Room

Posted on March 20, 2010 by jamie

This is another bulletin board/memo board/pegboard (I think I love pegboard!) organizational idea. Pottery Barn was actually the inspiration, here. (Stephenie-The Cookie Mom asked me about this. Stephenie, hope this effort helps you in some way!) Pottery Barn Teen has … Continue reading →

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Relieving Bulletin Board-dom

Posted on March 19, 2010 by jamie

Happy Friday, Everyone! Need a weekend, finish-in-an-hour project? One that will help with organization? Try this pretty, but functional, bulletin board… Supplies: cork (either a roll or tiles) frame (Please do not buy at full price! Hobby Lobby sells nice … Continue reading →

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Made By Hand

Posted on March 18, 2010 by jamie

Maybe you are not old enough to remember the stitched denim shirt. This shirt was completed by me as a teenager in the 70s. I made it for my younger sister, and she uncovered it as we have been sorting … Continue reading →

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Snow Day Activity

Posted on January 7, 2010 by jamie

We are out of school here…The threat of snow, combined with a litigious society (sorry for the commentary) and the memory of several children stranded on school buses in a surprise 2009 snow storm, has compelled most superintendents in the … Continue reading →

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Finishing School

Posted on May 19, 2009 by jamie

Unfinished projects…I have a few. Some are hidden deep in a closet. Some are stashed in baskets and drawers. And some are in full view on my dining room table. (I keep thinking the guilt of a messy dining room … Continue reading →

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All Handmade, All the Time

Posted on March 19, 2009 by jamie

If you are a sew-er, knitter, decoupager, woodworker, carver, jewelry maker, or any other crafter, you must have a true appreciation for anything handmade. The time it takes to create a something–whether we intend to use it or just take … Continue reading →

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Decoupaged Tray Project

Posted on January 27, 2009 by jamie

photo by Meredith Needham It’s cold and snowy outside. You want to do something that doesn’t require shoveling first. Why not dig into those boxes of photos you have and make something out of them? Decoupage is a quick, easy, … Continue reading →

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