Tag Archives: Handmade Christmas

Junk to Jewel…

Posted on November 29, 2009 by Michelle

I am so happy with my old ugly window.  I spent $0 and didn’t sew!!!  Here is what I did. I spray painted it with black matte paint, used a sander to distress it.  Hung it from a wide red … Continue reading →

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A Cup of Joe Please…or Maybe 2

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Michelle

Well, well, well….I DID IT!!  I can’t tell you how happy I am to see those dots wrapped around that cup of coffee, I know I should try to be real cool and tell you I saw these little wraps … Continue reading →

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Someone’s Last Christmas

Posted on November 21, 2009 by Michelle

Today The Baby Girl and I wrapped presents for a local hospice, and it really got me thinking.  What would you do differently if you knew this was your last Christmas?  Would you spend more or less, would you wrap your … Continue reading →

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Crafting Crazy Chick

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Michelle

T.G.I.F!  I am so thankful that today is Friday!  I love my Friday post, it’s so nice to remember that our lives are only as beautiful as we make them.  Make sure you check out the other post at The … Continue reading →

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Sewing Scares Me

Posted on November 19, 2009 by Michelle

I can’t wait to work my way thru all the post over at Kootoyoo and see what’s being created.  As I posted earlier this week I did a massive purge in my creative space, I needed some type of order … Continue reading →

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Vinyl Is My Friend!

Posted on November 17, 2009 by Michelle

I love this time of the year, it forces me to do what I should do on a regular basis.  CRAFT!  CRAFT!  CRAFT!  This weekend I got to spend time with my friends crafting, I pulled out the Cricut and … Continue reading →

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Thrift Store Sign

Posted on November 16, 2009 by Michelle

Last year I had so much fun making Teacher Signs using a friend’s Cricut.  I had so much fun Mr. Wonderful bought me my very own Cricut, I used it three times over the past twelve months.  I know shame … Continue reading →

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I Love Etsy

Posted on November 14, 2009 by Michelle

I love Etsy, I don’t love the time I spend drooling looking at Etsy…..sometimes I search by color…..did you know you could do that?  I also love to search for local artist, I only find two from Fairfield here is … Continue reading →

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I Can Make That Party

Posted on November 9, 2009 by Michelle

If you read here regularly you know I can’t resist a good ole’ fashion blog party (weekly list, let me know if I’m missing any)….this one is right up my alley. I will be posting handmade Christmas gifts each week on … Continue reading →

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Handmade Christmas….

Posted on November 7, 2009 by Michelle

I found this blog today and I’m not sure what I’m loving the most….the stockings, the tassels, or the dishmat.  I can only imagine the cuteness yet to come. I found some treasures at the thrift store today, now to … Continue reading →

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