Monthly Archives: October 2015

Speaking of Christmas

Posted on October 30, 2015 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

Yup, not quite Halloween and the stores are filling with Christmas items. But since we have a new puppy in the house, the kids think the puppy needs a Christmas sock. (our last dog had one but it had her … Continue reading →

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A few buttons short

Posted on October 29, 2015 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

I haven’t talked about my daughter’s costume because she is going to be a cowgirl, nothing more than a button shirt, jeans (both of which she has refused to wear since she decided to be a cowgirl) and the right … Continue reading →

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I roasted pumkins

Posted on October 28, 2015 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

The ones I used to make the pies. I not only forgot to take pictures of the fisished pies, but the roasting process too. I picked up couple of pie pumpkins. (a.k.a. sugar pumpkins) for 50 cents each at a … Continue reading →

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Pupmkin pie.

Posted on October 27, 2015 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

Last night I made butter pie crust, and refrigerated it as the directions say. (there are several butter crust recipes all over the internet) After setting it out to get to room temperature so I could roll it out I … Continue reading →

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DIY Rev wrap

Posted on October 26, 2015 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

If you don’t know what a Rev wrap is, it’s a tortilla wrap (in various flavors) next to the lunchables. (at the stores that carry them) They are ok for a quick snack or lunch on the go when we … Continue reading →

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McCall’s 6708 finished.

Posted on October 23, 2015 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

I added the front band and sewed it closed on each side. Then I hand stitched the sequins onto the scallops of the lace. The scallops are a little lost because of the sequins, but I love how it turned … Continue reading →

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Not just for salads anymore

Posted on October 22, 2015 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

I have wanted a salad spinner ever since my neighbor mentioned using one to clean Legos. Then when I heard you could use one to was dedicates instead of hand washing them I wanted one even more! I picked one … Continue reading →

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McCall’s 6708 part 2

Posted on October 21, 2015 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

I am so happy with how fast this is coming together. The trickiest part was sewing the lace wedge onto the sweater knit front. After sewing the wedge I sewed the front and back together followed by the sleeves, armbands … Continue reading →

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McCall’s 6708 part 1

Posted on October 20, 2015 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

I should have had this started earlier, and maybe even been done already. The wedding I want to wear it to is only a few days away. I started by cutting the scallops. Then cut out the lace pieces. And … Continue reading →

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I should be.

Posted on October 19, 2015 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

I should be working on the cardigan. But. I want to wait until someone can keep the puppy away from tugging at my pants or trying to chomp on anything I drop. I did find a great pants fitting tutorial. … Continue reading →

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