Eric has said many times that it seems things just happen in my life. This can be good or bad, but regardless, I always seem to fall into things. And if I think about it, I can see that trend myself. After college, I left my job at a candy store to pursue a “real”Continue reading “Divine intervention”
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Twofer Tuesday 2: Project update
Well, I am about 8 hours…I think…into the cross stitch/needlepoint project, and this is where I’ve gotten: I appreciate that there is actually one complete(ish) shape done. And I appreciate that I’ve already gone through two of the very long strands of thread that they supplied. But 8 hours! And this is all I haveContinue reading “Twofer Tuesday 2: Project update”
So, um…
I think I mentioned some other project being an exercise in patience. That was a lie – a dirty, stinkin’ lie. Well, not a lie, but ignorance. I hadn’t done cross stitching – real cross stitching – yet. Last Friday, for my “weekend” project, I picked out a cross stitch kit at work and broughtContinue reading “So, um…”
Super Birthday Project Complete!
Last week, I bought the initial materials to make my brother’s birthday gifts. I have officially finished the project, and it is sitting at my dining room table, waiting for a box, so it can be shipped. As I was making some finishing touches last night, I started musing on the benefits on homemade gift-giving.Continue reading “Super Birthday Project Complete!”
Wind Chimes
Married! I have a plethora of fun crafty things that I did for my elopement/wedding ceremony with family that I hope to post here over the next few days, but suffice it to say, I was too busy to be posting anything. Before I get to the wedding themed things, though, I wanted to makeContinue reading “Wind Chimes”
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