Category Archives: Projects

One Little Word: May

Even though I haven’t finished my April page, I fell in love with the May prompt in Ali Edwards’ One Little Word class and wanted to do it right away. The idea is to put down some positive messages that … Continue reading

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Adventures in Dyeing Clothes

So, I have these jeans. I bought them in…2005? And they are still the comfiest jeans I own. The problem is, they are really faded. So pale that I don’t feel like they’re really up to public wearing. But I … Continue reading

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Project Life, Weeks 33 and 34

The thing about traveling is…you can’t really take all your Project Life stuff with you. This isn’t exactly a bad thing–in fact, I count it as a good thing, since I’m always so happy to get back to it after … Continue reading

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Continued Adventures in Quilting: Coasters

I am slowly working my way up the quilting totem pole. I am getting a good feel for piecing blocks together, and now I have entered batting territory. Exciting times! My first fully quilted project was a set of coasters. … Continue reading

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DIY Gatsby-Inspired Statement Necklace

Years and years ago, I bought some loose beads and findings from the Depot, and I finally made a necklace with them! I knew I wanted to use a red and black color scheme, and I love how it came … Continue reading

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May 2013 Goals

Whew! Time to catch my breath. I just got back from the Bay area on Monday, and now I’m ready to hit the ground running right into May. April, you were an awesomely fun month. May, I’m pretty sure you’ll … Continue reading

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My First Pair of Earrings

When I went home to Memphis about a year ago (time flies!) for my Besfrinn’s baby shower, my mom let me go through all of her beads and take anything that looked interesting. Well, I took almost all of them … Continue reading

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Work in Progress: Cross Stitch Design

I have been wanting to create some of my own cross stitch designs for months now, and I am finally getting to it. My idea is to make lots of bright linear shapes, like so! I have not gotten too … Continue reading

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Project Life, Weeks 31 and 32

Finally, I am getting back to Project Life! I was thinking today, though, about the odd lack of pressure I feel about it. It takes a week for the pictures I order to come in the mail, so I am … Continue reading

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Sequins and Sparkle

I have slowly been working on the tiniest little DIY: adding a sequin collar to an old sweater. Despite my turtle’s pace, it was really the easiest thing imaginable. I bought a little spool of threaded sequins for a dollar or two, … Continue reading

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