Monthly Archives: January 2014

Always good to know.

Posted on January 31, 2014 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

I always forget what color means what on sewing needles. I have been seeing this all over pinterest lately. Click to access SCHMETZ_Color_Code_Chart.pdf When I get more ink for my printer I will print this off and keep it with … Continue reading →

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Diy foaming hand soap

Posted on January 30, 2014 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

I have been making this for over a year now, it takes about 6 months to use up a 64 oz liquid soap refill. (unless one of the kids decides making bubbles with it is too much fun.) I also … Continue reading →

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virtual makeover

Posted on January 29, 2014 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

I haven’t been crafting today. I have been playing with a virtual makeover site I found. http://www.taaz.com/ My daughter and I have been growing out our hair to donate it, hers is just about the minimum mine however will not … Continue reading →

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Ruffle scarf part 1

Posted on January 28, 2014 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

I picked up this yarn called sashay on sale about 2 weeks ago. I like the scarf that was shown for the pattern on the yarn wrapper, plus it only takes 1 ball of yarn. I haven’t knit in a … Continue reading →

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DIY gift box

Posted on January 27, 2014 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

Since I am planning on donating some jewelry peices for an auction at a banquet I am going to need jewerly or gift boxes to put them in. I have only seen them in bulk packaging or reused ones I … Continue reading →

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Shredded tacos

Posted on January 24, 2014 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

Last night we made shredded beef tacos for supper. I slow cooked the beef roast all day yesterday. Then with 2 forks my husband shredded it. We added our usual seasoning and water, and doctored as we like.

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lining fabric

Posted on January 23, 2014 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

Not that I needed anymore fabric. But I got some anyway. I snaged 5 yards of off beige lining fabric for $3 per yard. I will need about 2 yards for the dress I plan to make. (unless of course … Continue reading →

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Thinking spring

Posted on January 22, 2014 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

I was hoping making a flip flop hair clip would make me feel warmer. But it didn’t. I purchased theese buttons some time ago for less than 1$, and glued them on with E6000 glue.

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Plantain t shirt

Posted on January 21, 2014 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

I have never heard of Deer and Doe patterns before but I am thingking of downloading a free t-shirt pattern. (it will require signing up for an account) It comes in 3 sleeve lengths long, 3/4 and short sleeve and … Continue reading →

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Cut out bacon pajamas

Posted on January 20, 2014 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

I didn’t get as much done as I would like but I did get my bacon flannel pajamas cut out. I need to get more elastic soon so I can finish theese.

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