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!

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Baby Bags and Pee Tents

On January 23, 2009, in Uncategorized, by mygirlthursday
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I had a chance to escape great big Peterborough for a couple of days and I finally got down to some serious crafting. My little hideaway has one of the most handsome babies I know – so I wanted to make him a couple things to spit upon (not “up on” – I mean upon, this is a classy young gentleman here).

I pumped out a couple of baby sacks this afternoon.  Apparently they’re the latest in cool infant sleepwear.  Maybe not the latest, just the newest child related thing I know about.  Anyway, I digress. 

The first sack was a simple blue and brown mix.  It was meant to be all blue, but I did a terrible cut the first time around and ran out of fabric.  The zipper doesn’t look terribly fantastic – but this little man can’t use words to hurt my soul quite yet.

 

The second sleep bag has a wee bit more geeky style.  You see, this baby is the son of an alpha nerd (possibly, two alpha nerds – but I’m not trying to offend friends here).  I’ve had some vintage Star Wars sheets kicking around for a while, being saved for a project just like this.  Without further ado – here is the most geekish sleep sack in town.

 

 

The final baby related craft for today was a few little pee tents.  I’m not going to bother to discuss the finer points of pee tents – but basically it saves you from getting a face full of pee when you’re changing your son’s diaper.  

By the by, for all you squeamish readers, this tent is fresh as can be.  I promise – totally unused at the time of picture.

To view more photos of my work you can visit my Flickr page.

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A Fine Day Indeed…

On December 4, 2008, in Uncategorized, by mygirlthursday
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Slept in.

Made lots of journals.

Petted cats (really, is that how you say it?).

Buffed some buckles.

Found out a new Tori album is coming soon!! (This is perfect – my lady is coming back to me)

This is bliss, friends.  Pure, sweet, ginger bliss.

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This Books Cover…

On November 24, 2008, in Uncategorized, by mygirlthursday
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is more than a little deceiving.  If only you knew what it took to make this thing fit me.

I’ve been playing around with clothing a little more recently and I thought I’d give applique a try.  I’ve done lots of reverse applique and patchwork in the past, but nothing quite like this.

It’s all a relatively simple pattern, but I like it because it reminds me of peacock feathers.  Maybe when I grow up I can be a beautiful boy peacock; all proud and boastful.  Only time will tell….

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Doing It Myself!

On November 5, 2008, in Uncategorized, by mygirlthursday
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I recently bought a coil binding system in order to cut down the costs involved in making my record cover journals.  I was super happy to find that the whole process is much easier than I anticipated.

I was able to whip out a bunch of journals in a day.  I took some quick photos so that I could showcase them here.

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A Sign of Prints to Come…

On November 5, 2008, in Uncategorized, by mygirlthursday
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I’ve stripped out a bunch of my old screens, destapled them and installed a whole new screen.  They’ve been coated in pretty green chemicals and I’m just waiting for them to dry.  Hopefully I’ll have some time tomorrow afternoon to burn in the new images.

Here’s a peek of whats to come…

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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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Stash Busting

On October 16, 2008, in Uncategorized, by mygirlthursday
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I just finished up a pretty extensive overhaul of my craft room.  My October Resin Workshop is fast approaching, so I thought it was time that I should be able to walk around in that space.

While I was tidying up the joint I found some more lampwork pendants that I need to liquidate!  I bought all of these during my trip to Italy a year and so ago.  I took some time tonight, did some photos and I’ve added them to my Etsy.  Check em out!

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A Sign of Things to Come!

On October 16, 2008, in Uncategorized, by mygirlthursday
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Here comes the new belt buckles!  I’m busy cutting out pictures and thinking up rude little remarks!

 

I’ll add more pictures when I have more to look at!

 

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Meet My New Buckles!

On October 9, 2008, in Uncategorized, by mygirlthursday
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Before Puces Pop and stopping off in Kingston, I had a lot more of these belt buckles!  Parting is such sweet - forget it, parting is just fine!  I’m hoping they all find happy new homes.

Here’s a peek at the newest buckles being added to my Etsy.

 

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