Monthly Archives: February 2016

Box X stitch

Since my husband wants to cut the nylon strap with the hot knife to seal the ends. (instead of using a lighter) I have been looking into the best stitch to sew the leashes. I will be going with the … Continue reading

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It started with..

This project idea started with a trip to a farm and home store, or as the commercials call it “the man’s mall” In the pet section by the pet training stuff they had some 10-30 foot leashes which started at … Continue reading

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Moose!

I know I should be crafting, but I haven’t had a lot of time the past few days. My order of moose charms and filigree beads with rhinestones came. The etsy.com seller also threw in a couple of freebies in. … Continue reading

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Hip to be square

Maybe it is maybe it isn’t hip to be square. But I like this scoop neck shirt refashioned into a square. I think it would also work for a basic t shirt pattern. http://mellysews.com/2011/10/tutorial-scoop-to-square-neck-t-shirt.html  

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Plop plop no friz

I don’t normally do beauty/hair posts. About 6 months ago I chopped off enough hair to donate. But since then when I wash it I get an un-even mess of curls, It was stick straight before the cut, so I … Continue reading

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Ear Wires Anyone??

Originally posted on Studiodax's Blog:
I am a hard core tool junkie… it’s hard for me to imagine any jewelry making tool that I wouldn’t want to own! Hammers, and pliers, and drill bits, oh my! But a few…

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Snow day crafternoon

The kids got some paint kits for Christmas. I purposely saved them for a day off of school. The other day they had a snow day. And now that the plane is assembled again after the puppy getting ahold of … Continue reading

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WIP-ped

This pair of pajama pants have been sitting over a year. Whoops. All that was left was the hem, adding the elastic, and adding the tube of fabric I made for faux draw-string. It didn’t actually take that long to … Continue reading

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Before the storm hit

Yesterday I picked up a few supplies.  Of course I didn’t really need them, but they will all come in useful. The plastic canvas is for earring organization. My daughter currently keeps her earrings on little scrap pieces but with … Continue reading

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The first fly

No, not the bug that buzzes and sends chills up my spine when it lands on me. The kind for fishing. I only tried one, so far. For my first I think it’s pretty good. Aside from the fact that … Continue reading

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