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DIY Journal from Composition Notebook


I’ve been writing in journals since I was 11 years old.  That’s almost 20 years.  It’s why I have had several blogs over the years.  Some for personal reasons and others for fun.  And while I don’t write in them like I used to (I’ve had my current one for two years) I still useContinue reading “DIY Journal from Composition Notebook”

How to Cut a T-Shirt: Slashes with a Hood


A couple weeks ago OnlineFabricStore.net held a mini contest on Instagram for a “wicked good fabric” t-shirt.  Lucky for me I was chosen as one of the winners!  About a week later I received my package and in it was the t-shirt AND a reuable shopping bag, some beautiful quatrefoil fabric and a package ofContinue reading “How to Cut a T-Shirt: Slashes with a Hood”

Wedding Centerpiece: Reusable Mason Jar Cover – Behind the Scenes


A super awesome person had a birthday a month ago and for it I told her to pick a color.  She chose purple, and this is what I came up with.  I thought it would make an awesome centerpiece for for a wedding and it’s especially handy since the flowers and the wrap can beContinue reading “Wedding Centerpiece: Reusable Mason Jar Cover – Behind the Scenes”

Egg Roll Crackers with Garlic Oil


I made egg rolls for the first time a few weeks ago and they turned out AMAZING.  However, I will have to find a new sauce with which to eat them because sweet and sour sauce just has too much salt (I’ve been cutting out processed food and I can taste the salt in SOContinue reading “Egg Roll Crackers with Garlic Oil”

DIY: High Low Skirt with Zipper Embellishment


I’ve got a new video on YouTube!  This is my favorite skirt yet!  Something new I’m trying is that on the Mondays I post a video, there will be a blog post talking more about the video.  Inspiration, creative process, what was going on in my head, etc.  Maybe I can even post some bloopers.Continue reading “DIY: High Low Skirt with Zipper Embellishment”

DIY: BCBG Max Azria Inspired Maxi Dress


While searching for maxi dress to make for the summer I came across this BCBG Max Azria maxi dress.  I like dresses that cinch at the waist so I decided to give it a try. What you’ll need: 2 yards main fabric (suggestion: silk, cotton voile, rayon, polyester blend, etc.  avoid cotton because it won’t haveContinue reading “DIY: BCBG Max Azria Inspired Maxi Dress”