d.i.y. laundry soap

On January 14, 2010, in Uncategorized, by mygirlthursday
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The laundry soap pail is empty and its high time to refill it.  I thought I’d take a moment to share my favourite “recipe” with you all.

I started making my own soap about seven months ago after finding it way too frustrating to find an affordable green and fragrance free option.  We do copious amounts of washing and it was becoming far to expensive to buy soap week after week.

Now a load of laundry only costs about 6 cents per load (as compared to the 60 cents it was costing with the store-bought option).

Below is my favourite recipe, but check out this link for more d.i.y. concoctions.

12 cups Borax
8 cups Baking Soda
8 cups Washing Soda
8 cups Bar soap (grated)

Mix all ingredients well and store in a sealed tub.  Use 1/8 cup of powder per full load.

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top 100

On January 11, 2010, in Uncategorized, by mygirlthursday
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I really, really enjoy the top 100 lists that are put together over at The Long Thread.  Last January a friend sent me a link to their 2008 list, and I’ve checked back with it all year.  It’s January once again and I’m so looking forward to spending some quality time with the 2009 edition.

Here’s some links to some of my favourite projects:

Bunny Bowling

Owl Costume

Log Cabin Wash Cloths

Fabric Scrap Bowl

Peruse the 100 yourself and enjoy the inspiration!

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latest obsession: craftig

On September 8, 2009, in Uncategorized, by mygirlthursday
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I’m really digging Craftig!  It’s a new social networking site meant specifically for crafters.  Sorted into a number of subject categories you can search for or add web sites, tutorials, articles and lots more.  Personally I’m going into tutorial overload.

It’s seems to be in its early stages still, but every day it seems to gain more users and more postings.  I can’t wait until it’s had a little more time and more people are adding their favourite pages.

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time

On September 3, 2009, in Uncategorized, by mygirlthursday
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I love me some Decor It Yourself, and I was especially happy to see the newest video focussed on DIY clocks repurposed from just about anything.

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYPowZbna64]

I’m in a bit of a tic-toc situation myself lately, I have this wonderfully kitschy clock passed down from my grandmother but it just needs a little work in the hands department.  Meg’s newest video has provided me with the much needed motivation boost I’ve been hoping for.

Oh!  I also wanted to share one of my more recent thrifty acquisitions.  This lovely I found at my truly beloved Donnybrook in Warkworth, Ontario.  I had to wait around at the auction table for ages for her, and to my surprise I was the only bidder.  What’s happened to the general publics sense of clock humour?

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Screen Printing Workshop Photos

On March 30, 2009, in Uncategorized, by mygirlthursday
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Lots of fun was had by those who took part in my introductory screen printing course.  Unfortunately I wasn’t able to get photos of everyone’s work, but I wanted to share the shots that I did get.

The next round of screen printing classes will start Sunday, April 19th.  Call Caren at Buttercup & Co. for more information!

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Getting Crafty on Television

On March 14, 2009, in Uncategorized, by mygirlthursday
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I finally have something worth posting on my YouTube channel (how exciting is that?!).

Teresa Kaszube stopped by Buttercup & Co this morning to film a couple pieces for the local Newswatch program.  During the first segement she chats with Caren about the ever blooming handmade movement.   After that she and I discuss workshops, my crafts and some of the reasons so many are living the DIY lifestyle.

Check out both pieces below!

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTOr7wMYfGI]

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Here’s Some More….

On October 28, 2008, in Uncategorized, by mygirlthursday
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Belt buckles!

The holidays are coming and I’m getting ready for all my shows and preparing wares for my retail locations.  Here’s a few of the of my latest.

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I Gots Me Some New Books!

On October 9, 2008, in Uncategorized, by mygirlthursday
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Grammer goes out the window when you’re excited, don’t ya know?!

Check out the latest additions to my happy little library!

 

Comic Book Tattoo

 

Naughty Secretary Club

 

 Sew & Stow

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It’s Almost Time!

On September 29, 2008, in Uncategorized, by mygirlthursday
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For Puces Pop!

I’m really excited for this show!  I’ve been working so hard to get ready and I’m hoping I meet all my crazy deadlines.  We shall see…

If you’re in the Montreal area next weekend you should definitely check it out.  It’s going to be tonnes of fun.

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All Kinds of Resin Up in Here!

On September 28, 2008, in Uncategorized, by mygirlthursday
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Yesterday I got my order of resin in from Currys.  I was so happy because it’s nearly impossible to find epoxy resin here in Peterborough.  Anyway, I got four packages that came out to be a half a gallon of the good stuff.  After last night I only have half of it left.  After tonight I will probably have none.  Is this an addiction?  What is resin doing to me?  It’s just WAY too much fun.

Anyway, here’s what my table looked like last night.  I’m just about to bust them out of their molds now.

I’ll share more when I have them all finished up!

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