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More Sharpie Love…

zannestar — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 23:14:45 +0000

We love our Sharpies at our house. Passionately. Sometimes, they are the only tool of choice for Iz. We decorate pumpkins with them, made Christmas cards, and made lots of other art. I was thrilled to read about the basement decorated in Sharpie. Via DesignMom and Cookie.

The Holiday List

zannestar — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 06:17:54 +0000

Every year I talk about doing it, but this year I’m going to talk about it now instead of 2 months from now. I want to make my Christmas gifts this year. I have a list of ideas (not matched up to the recipients mind you..)but a list of wonderful useful projects that I’m using as a starting point. Of course it will evolve according to wish lists and such, but I’m excited about it none the less.

Felted Sweater Coasters : See these and these and these, oh and these, gosh I love these

Blankets: I love this one, this one,

Napkins: This is my fave tutorial because I LOVE bias tape. Here’s a tasty one not using bias tape.

Freezer Paper Prints: The ideas have been percolating over here (in my head…), I’m eager to attempt a few….here’s a cute tute, and a bunch of great ideas on Flickr.

Pillows: In a perfect world I’d love to get some fabric printed and make some groovy pillows. But I have other ideas for pillows too. here, here, and all of these here.

Bags: The possibilities are just endless. But this season I’ll probably focus on fabric shopping bags….. I love my EnviroSax, but I think I love my flip&tumble bag more, it’s easier to carry…., but I also love making bags out of found clothing/bedding/fabric.

Looking for your own ideas? Check out SewMamaSew. There are so many Handmade Holiday tutes, you are sure to find something for everyone on your list. But start now. Or the list over at down—to—e arth.

You don’t have to sew to make your gifts either. I’ve been cooking up a storm and have been tossing around food gift ideas, maybe a collection of my fave recipes, or ingredients in a jar for my fave soup or cookies.

The possibilites are endless, so I’m making my list and checking it twice, going through my supplies and doing a little bit every week. I’m hoping to get together with some of my fellow craftettes and plow through the project list so I’m not late!

What are you going to make for the holidays?

Late Night Link Love

zannestar — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 03:57:16 +0000

Whimsy Jars at One Good Bumble Bee

Nesting Doll Show at the Wurst Gallery. You can order blank dolls so you can make your own.

This Velvet top and Hudson jeans at Penelope t. ( I can’t wait for their on-line shop to go live)

Fresh Lemon Wipes at Flight001

Chocolate Covered Tortilla Chips

Sunday Morning Clicks

zannestar — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 14:05:16 +0000

I should really be helping with the roof….but I’ve been clicking away:

This line of hats from Zooni is SO CUTE! via MightyGoods

I’ve been catching up on cake + pie and freshly{blended}, wondering if they will be doing their ornament swap this year (I really hope so…I have my idea – just want to get an early start this year – you know madness around the holidays can make them not fun.)

Sixty Six Stitches made Amy Butlers Gum Drop Pillows, and looking at her post, I think I’ll need to make a few! I am also inspired by her quilt made from old wool blankets.

When I was in Seattle, I was able to visit IKEA. It’s been a few years, and it was hard not to throw everything in my cart. I picked up some really cool placemats and some shopping bags (these would fit into my suitcase). But I’ll be going back in a few weeks to pick up some chairs for LuckyStitches, so I’ve been perusing ikea hacker for creative ideas. This bookshelf would be perfect in the new space. hmmm.

I’ve been looking at stacking chairs. Limerick. Easy Stacking Chair. Izzy. HAG. vintage OMK.