Monthly Archives: December 2015

I DIY’ed it!

Posted on December 29, 2015 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

Since there were a few cookie cutter shapes I really would like to have, and would have to order them (and probably pay shipping on top of the cost of the cookie cutter) I got my supplies to try it. … Continue reading →

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I’m so trying this!

Posted on December 28, 2015 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

After looking  for a specific shape of cookie cutter and not finding it for under $10 (including shipping) I started looking into options to make my own, even if I can only use them one time. I think I will … Continue reading →

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Search for a new hand mixer.

Posted on December 23, 2015 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

Sorry for all the non crafty posts, I have been busy with typical pre-holiday happenings. My hand mixer has been on it’s last leg for a while now. It’s about12 years old and has become selective about what speeds will actually … Continue reading →

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This makes me want a swiffer

Posted on December 22, 2015 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

This makes me want a Swiffer. I should have enough fleece left over from the neck gaiters that I still need to sew. http://wifemotherteacher.com/2013/09/diy-swiffer-duster-tutorial-with.html  

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Sugar cookie icing

Posted on December 21, 2015 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

The kids want to make sugar cookies in the near future because I finally got my hands on a copy of a family recipe. While I can’t share the family recipe I can share a different recipe, and the icing … Continue reading →

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Finished bone stocking

Posted on December 18, 2015 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

After putting it right side out, I made a bow and glued ribbon around the stocking and glued the bow in place. It’s not perfect but it’s really cute. Realistic too as the puppy was licking her lips at it … Continue reading →

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Bone stocking part 2

Posted on December 17, 2015 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

Yup I’m finally sewing the bone stocking for the puppy. I sewed around the curves of the top one both the front and back pieces. trim them and turn them. And of course sew them together. I think this is … Continue reading →

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Only time will tell

Posted on December 16, 2015 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

One of the mugs that the kids and I decorated with sharpies was for my husband’s aunt. (and she’s probably the kids’ favorite great aunt) But when I wasn’t in earshot his uncle (and husband of the aunt that got … Continue reading →

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Thinking warm thoughts

Posted on December 15, 2015 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

I haven’t been in the mood to craft today. I’m not in the mood for anything other than hot cocoa and curling up in a blanket.  Thanks to a broken thermostat my house is freezing. Of course it went out … Continue reading →

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Teacher gifts 2015

Posted on December 14, 2015 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

I know I’ve mentioned decorating mugs over the past few months. Over the weekend I let the kids decorate the mugs for their teachers. I decorated the spare mug for one of our aunts. (but the kids picked the design) … Continue reading →

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