tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36445761603182695282024-03-19T02:28:59.452-07:00Brown Paper PackagesLeiselhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727096145768761890noreply@blogger.comBlogger444125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644576160318269528.post-26648700089986217632014-09-06T08:55:00.000-07:002014-09-06T08:55:38.437-07:00Serger Thread Holder<div style="text-align: center;">
Many years ago, when i first started sewing, i bought a LOT of thread. I found large lots of thread on eBay for great prices. But like anything, once you have all these beautiful colors of thread, you need a place to store them. And serger thread is big! And takes up a lot of space.</div>
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Lucky for me, my dad is a fabulous carpenter. And apparently he loves me because he made me this:</div>
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Isn't it beautiful? It hangs on the wall and is quite large, but looks fantastic with the stained wood and all of the colorful thread.</div>
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Leiselhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727096145768761890noreply@blogger.com333tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644576160318269528.post-71580088561190239502014-05-13T07:06:00.000-07:002014-05-13T07:06:00.517-07:00Project Run and Play<div style="text-align: center;">
The darling ladies at <a href="http://www.projectrunandplay.blogspot.com/">Project Run and Play</a> invited me back for the day to share in their series, Flashback May. Hop on over to take a peek!</div>
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<br />Leiselhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727096145768761890noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644576160318269528.post-70050258016529905282014-04-06T17:10:00.001-07:002014-04-06T17:10:27.588-07:00Pioneer BonnetsMy kids go to a really great school. Instead of typical holiday parties, my kids get to do things like have Greek festivals, and historical hat days. And I LOVE, LOVE that my too-grown-up tweeners still want Mom to make them something to wear.<div><br><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXOXM6Sc9O9m3f1jUaInIrWOoaC_4D22rFV2AyQzma9-8N8k-KxWQQRV_LJb-FNiaGE91gsqsuhjhiLXdREVArD2375PJMHIb6Una2r19z5KmO91k8Ptvgx11ramlGpcYkMtO5pGhm5qw/s640/blogger-image--1291542011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXOXM6Sc9O9m3f1jUaInIrWOoaC_4D22rFV2AyQzma9-8N8k-KxWQQRV_LJb-FNiaGE91gsqsuhjhiLXdREVArD2375PJMHIb6Una2r19z5KmO91k8Ptvgx11ramlGpcYkMtO5pGhm5qw/s640/blogger-image--1291542011.jpg"></a></div><br></div></div><div>Here are there cute bonnets for historical hat day. I followed this tutorial: http://mycottoncreations.blogspot.com/2013/06/pioneer-bonnet-tutorial.html. The hats were quick, easy and fit perfectly!</div>Leiselhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727096145768761890noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644576160318269528.post-64222683282754871962013-05-01T12:39:00.000-07:002013-05-01T12:41:37.702-07:00<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2265154/?claim=4w83jrngz5w">Follow my blog with Bloglovin</a></div><div><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am working on updating my blog. . . </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">Stay tuned. . .</div>Leiselhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727096145768761890noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644576160318269528.post-68957021672710590762012-11-14T06:48:00.002-08:002012-11-14T06:48:50.207-08:00K.I.D.S.<div align="center">
i'm so very excited! today i get to guest blog over at Me Sew Crazy for K.I.D.S. Inspiration Design Series.</div>
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after finishing all the other costumes i had on my agenda, i was left with a very large problem. what should i make for MY kids? for as old as they are, they are pretty good about letting me do most of the deciding on halloween costumes. (except the 'chipettes'. . . they have wanted to be the chipettes for the last several years. ummmm. . . no, thank you!) so, here we are. down to the last few days, three costumes to make and we finally agreed upon. . .</div>
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fairies. specifically, tinkerbell and friends. even more specifically, tinkerbell and her newest friend, periwinkle from the new movie "secret of the wings." </div>
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and let me tell you, it took every second i could find in those three days to get these costumes done! whew! </div>
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we made dresses, wigs, slippers, feathers, accessories and wings! oh, those fairy wings. . . there were many different tutorials i found for fairy wings, but the one i ended up using was simply amazing.</div>
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this is what her wings looked like:</div>
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can you believe someone MADE those? and then told us all how to make our own? stunning!</div>
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you can find <a href="http://www.antiquelilac.com/textured-fairy-wings-tutorial.html">the tutorial here</a>.</div>
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mine didn't turn out as fantastic. . . but i liked them-- despite the two hours they each took and the fact that during our halloween activities i had to 'unsquish' them every two minutes. . .</div>
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they were made with layers of tulle, ribbon and sparkly fabric. then i used silver thread and did a satin stitch (is that what it is called?) over the top of wire. yes, in swirls!</div>
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it also has wired running throughout it to make the edges turn up like real leaves. </div>
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and after all the hours creating these costumes, my favorite part ended up being the little slippers-- by far the easiest part of the entire process!</div>
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i am starting to think my girls are getting a little spoiled when it comes to halloween costumes. they feel it is their 'duty' to make sure that each and every detail is exactly as it should be while i am doing the constructing. maybe i should make them wear store bought costumes next year-- what do you think?<br />
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jesse, the toy story cowgirl<br />
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so many fun details in this little costume!<br />
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this sure was a fun one to make. i found the fabulous top hat at a local party store-- and it was pink!-- and it was shiny!-- and it was only nine bucks! ruffle fabric in the exact same shade of pink was found the very next day-- a complete match made in heaven.</div>
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the hat was made for an adult, making it a little big. i fixed the problem by adding a felt strip all the way around the inside. problem solved!</div>
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A full length adult tutu was on the sewing list for October. So much fun to make, but my goodness! Do you know how many yards of tulle this baby took? Eight yards of light pink, eight yards of dark pink and six yards of white. Such a pink princess skirt. If you are a girly-girl, I definitely recommend that you make yourself one of these at least once in your life. </div>
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But if you want a satin sash, I recommend that you make it AT LEAST twice as long as you think it should be. This one turned out way too short for a bow. Sorry, little sis!</div>
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yet another 2012 costume. . .</div>
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rapunzel and her pet chameleon, pascal. </div>
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for the wig, I used this <a href="http://www.sugarnspicecreations.blogspot.com/2012/10/wig-tutorial.html">wig tutorial</a>. <br />
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the chameleon was made using this pattern: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cute-chameleon">Cute Chameleon by Brigitte Read</a>.</div>
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he was fun to make. i had never attempted amirugumi before. i was surprised at how easy and fast he came together. according to my children, i have many more opportunities to make little creatures in my very near future.</div>
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and man, am i getting good at putting in grommets!</div>
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i think that is part of my enjoyment of constructing costumes-- figuring out ways to construct something i have never made before and learning new techniques.</div>
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Leiselhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727096145768761890noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644576160318269528.post-44977448946172839312012-10-22T08:23:00.000-07:002012-10-22T08:23:07.535-07:00The Costume Chronicles, Part 4<div style="text-align: center;">
costume number 4 is Merida, from Disney/Pixar's Brave. </div>
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of course this costume would not be complete without a wig--and what a fun wig it turned out to be!</div>
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i made this wig the same <a href="http://www.sugarnspicecreations.blogspot.com/2012/10/wig-tutorial.html">way I did here</a>, only I used two different kinds of yarn (red heart love, burnt orange color and lion brand hometown, dark orange color, one skein of each). i also added several rows along the part line to add volume. </div>
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and then came the hours spent un-twisting the yarn to make the wig look 'curly'. it was kinda fun and kinda relaxing. . . but took FOR.EV.ER!!! was it worth it? the jury is still out on that one. what do you think?</div>
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the barbie musketeer costumes continue to be one of the most popular things on my blog. who would have guessed, right?</div>
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i made two musketeers this year-- one pink and one purple. the pink one didn't make to the photography session, but it looked just like this one, only pinker!</div>
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this little costume is one of those perfect examples. as i have re-made it many times over the years, it has changed and become easier to make, easier to wear--just better!</div>
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someone found me through the internet and asked if i could copy the top costume (which she had purchased for her older child) into a size small enough for her younger child. no problem! it is such a fun and easy costume.</div>
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but did you know how expensive costumes are at target? my goodness! when this lady contacted me, she sent the picture, but didn't mention the cost. i added up what it would cost me to make and sent her a price, assuming my price would be quite a bit higher than target's. after sending the price, i went to see what it was on target's website-- MORE than what i quoted! and made from a much cheaper fabric, too.</div>
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well, i guess that just solidifies it-- i will ALWAYS be making my kiddos costumes!</div>
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just one more good reason! (since i need so many. . . )</div>
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ps the 'wig' for this costume is made in a very similar way to the yarn wigs i have made in the past. make the skull cap the same way as <a href="http://www.sugarnspicecreations.blogspot.com/2012/10/wig-tutorial.html">this tutorial</a> (in a matching color tights, of course). then sew using a wide zigzag, a boa onto the skull cap in a spiral, starting at the top of the head. it doesn't need to be exact-- just make sure the skull cap is mostly covered.</div>
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making costumes is one of my very favorite things to sew. and adding little details is super important to having a 'complete look.' when making a lalaloopsy costume, or a rapunzel costume, or even a jesse costume, you're goin' to need one of these:</div>
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a pair of kids nylons or tights (any size, in matching color or a 'nude' color)</div>
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*** for a lalaloopsy wig, i used 2 skeins of lion brand hometown usa-- there are lots of colors to choose from, you can get them at walmart, and should be able to find them at jo-anns or michaels ***</div>
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*** for a rapunzel wig, i used 2 skeins of red heart 'love' yarn-- softer than regular red heart yarn-- the thinner yarn helps keep the rapunzel wig from getting too heavy in the back ***</div>
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*** for a jesse wig (from toy story), i used 1 skein of lion brand hometown usa-- the costume includes a hat, so the crown of the wig will be covered and doesn't require the 'thick hair look' of the lalaloopsys***</div>
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the waistband of the tights is going to become the 'skullcap'-- the hat that the yarn will be sewn to. it is suprisingly comforable and stays in place pretty well.</div>
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try the cap on your kiddo to make sure it is not too big. you don't want a lot of extra fabric anywhere. it should fit snuggly. once it is fitting well, stick it back on the kiddo and use a marker to draw some lines on the cap.</div>
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depending on which character you are making a wig for, the lines are going to be different. you need to think about whether you are going to have pigtails, bangs, whatever. for lala's, the most important lines to think about are the part lines. for two pigtails and bangs, you want a curve on the front where the bangs are going to be and a part all the way down the back for the part line.</div>
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cut the yarn in lengths that are twice as long as you want them to be. for lala pigtails, i would cut the yarn in pieces that are 3-4 feet long. then just start sewing them on the skull cap. use a large zigzag stitch so that it will still stretch once you have it on the kiddo's head. start with the part line, and sewing the middle of the yarn onto the line, begin stuffing yarn under your presser foot. it will take more than you think-- just keep stuffing them under there!</div>
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**** while sewing, be careful that you are not sewing any additional layers on the skullcap except the line you are working on. trust me on this, you don't want to have to unpick anything on nylons or you will end up with some pretty big holes. it certainly takes a little bit of work to make sure everything is where it is supposed to be, but stick to it. ****</div>
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for the part line, you will want to do a second layer as well. then do the same thing as close to the edge as possible around the entire cap, except where the bangs are going to be. cut more yarn as needed.</div>
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then sew some yarn long your curved bang line. the side of the yarn that goes towards the back of the wig will be gathered into the ponytails. the yarn that falls in front of the wig, i stitched down in place along the bottom of the skullcap. then i added a second layer along the curved bang line-- with both sides of the yarn falling forward for thick bangs.</div>
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once you have all your yarn attached, put it on the kiddo and style and cut like you would real hair. part it down the middle, pull it into ponytails (being sure to leave out the bangs, but include all the rest of the yarn from each side). i used regular rubber bands for the ponytails. then i trimmed everything up. make sure the bangs are cut nice and straight (all three layers), and trim up the ponytails.</div>
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for rapunzel or jesse, you will need to be most concerned about the partline along the front of the hair. you only need it to go from the front edge to about the top of the wig. then add a second short line along the top of the cap, making a type of t-shape.</div>
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for rapunzel, i cut lengths of yarn that were twice as long as my kid was tall. the braid will take up some of the length, so make sure they are super long.</div>
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this one could have used a second layer on the top, but since a hat is going over the top, the most important part is just the very front and the back braid.</div>
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it sounds much more complicated than it really is. just do it!</div>
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have fun and i would love to see pics if you make one.</div>
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if you are still looking for a halloween costume for your little one, i am selling the lalaloopsy costumes from last year <a href="http://www.leiselsbrownpaperpackages.blogspot.com/search/label/for%20sale">here</a>.</div>
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just leave a comment if you are interested and i will send you an invoice via paypal.</div>
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there are also some other slightly used handmade little girls clothing.<br />
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p.s. lalaloopsy wig tutorial coming soon!</div>
Leiselhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727096145768761890noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644576160318269528.post-3177577436762797622012-10-04T09:20:00.000-07:002012-10-04T11:08:21.950-07:00Handmade Costumes Series<div align="center">
it's been. . . how long since i posted anything on here? and would you believe that within two weeks time, i had 3 different people ask me to guest blog for them? too crazy. maybe it is like how artists aren't appreciated until they are dead? :)</div>
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anyway, i get to be a part of <a href="http://www.thetraintocrazy.com/2012/08/handmade-costume-series.html">The Train to Crazy's Handmade Costumes Series</a>! Yay!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: large;">Anyway, I thought I would let you all know that I am currently doing some MAJOR de-stashing. I am listing fabric, yarn, scraps, etc in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sugnspice">my etsy store</a> for great prices! You can find them all <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sugnspice">here</a>. And make sure you keep checking back, as I will be listing </span></div>
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Leiselhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727096145768761890noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644576160318269528.post-8211974415249850672012-04-24T07:03:00.000-07:002012-04-24T07:03:50.332-07:00the 'green' easter dresses<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB8VJ1iX5fVxC04kHqEl-oQQ7diePRZ6g_Pxf6mFmRar1qj3obSttRsoCQ5PklbVATBUpDqfkcOBpAYpPwF9-_D3wxKk5n4H40Cl5TQcBYmBpJcWRdqqsbWf8uZbmnJswAys-B150AXOU/s1600/011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB8VJ1iX5fVxC04kHqEl-oQQ7diePRZ6g_Pxf6mFmRar1qj3obSttRsoCQ5PklbVATBUpDqfkcOBpAYpPwF9-_D3wxKk5n4H40Cl5TQcBYmBpJcWRdqqsbWf8uZbmnJswAys-B150AXOU/s400/011.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">my pretty little lovelies, with their cheeseball smiles and their easter dresses. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">each dress has a little apron, made with a vintage embroidered pillowcase that belonged to my mother.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">such a fun dress to put together. . . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">how was your easter?</div><div align="center"></div>Leiselhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727096145768761890noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644576160318269528.post-78944657806499265772012-03-09T18:28:00.000-08:002012-03-09T18:28:07.301-08:00my magic wand<div align="center">i {heart} crocheting.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">playing with yarn is almost as much fun as playing with fabric. combining colors, creating textures. . . all of it.</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">do you have any idea how fast you can whip out a baby blanket with one of these?</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">we are talking single digit hours, here people. SINGLE digits!!!</div><div align="center"><br />
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<div align="center">now i can make one for each of those new little bundles in my life, instead of picking only one per year.</div><div align="center"></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">i wish you could reach into the screen and feel these babies. they are so thick and heavy, but still have lots of drape. the gray, pink, aqua and white blanket was just done in single crochet. took about four hours.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the purpley-pink one is a pattern called 'baby bumps' (i think?). it is from a pattern book, but i no longer have the book-- and i don't remember what it is called. but my goodness! those fluffy soft bumps are so stinkin' cute. if it didn't take so very much yarn, i think i would crochet one for myself in a big size. but when you use 4+ strands of yarn at a time, it adds up quick. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">this is my current project. isn't it adorable? yarn AND fabric AND my magic wand all combined into one. fantastic. you can get the pattern here at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/83346172/crochet-reversible-baby-blanket-pattern">sheilalikestoknit etsy shop</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">it is an adorable idea and the pattern is very clear and would be great for a beginner. if you have enough experience that you are thinking you could probably figure it out yourself-- you probably could. i love to support designers by purchasing patterns, but sometimes i kick myself for spending money on something i could do myself.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">someday, i am going to create one of my own crochet patterns. . . it is on my bucket list. any brilliant ideas? what do you like to crochet?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">leis</div><div align="center"></div>Leiselhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727096145768761890noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644576160318269528.post-86458283827345716762012-02-29T17:08:00.000-08:002012-02-29T17:08:21.487-08:00one more round. . .<div align="center">if you will indulge me one more time-- i have one more halloween post to share. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">my sister-in-law, steph asked me a couple months before halloween if i had some ideas for her twins-- ummmm, YES!!!</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">i immediately shared an idea that i had seen on pinterest for 'thing 1 and thing 2' from dr. seuss. so, while i didn't actually create these costumes, they were just too cute not to share:</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">ah! love it. hope it makes you smile!</div><div align="center"></div>Leiselhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727096145768761890noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644576160318269528.post-33613269186160195562012-02-24T19:27:00.000-08:002012-02-24T19:27:08.772-08:00the classics<div style="text-align: center;">for christmas i was lucky enough to recieve one of these:</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">my goodness, it has been so fun to read again! and wow! there are quite a few books you can get for free on a kindle. the first free books that i found that made me giddy with delight were some of what i would call <span style="color: #134f5c; font-size: large;">'the classics.'</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">i have read<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Pride-Prejudice-Worlds-Classics-ebook/dp/B000JMLFLW/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1330140212&sr=1-1"> pride and prejudice</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Secret-Garden-Tor-Classics-ebook/dp/B002RKSZT4/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1330140248&sr=1-1">the secret garden</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Gone-Wind-Anniversary-Margaret-Mitchell/dp/1451635621/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1330140152&sr=1-1">gone with the wind</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Scarlett-Sequel-Margaret-Mitchells-Gone/dp/B0029LHX6M/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1330140097&sr=1-1">scarlett (sequel to gone with the wind</a>). and i just started reading the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Scarlet-Pimpernel-ebook/dp/B000JQUGY0/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1330140281&sr=1-1">scarlet pimpernel</a>-- one that i have not read previously. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">don't you just love the classics? i love that they are generally 'cleaner'. i don't enjoy reading books that have lots of swearing and other questionable activities.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">i also just love the character development in each of these stories. it feels like you truly KNOW the characters. i think that is one of the things that defines a good book for me. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">for instance, gone with the wind is just one of the best books ever. it just is. margaret mitchell does an exquisite job of characterization. when you finish gone with the wind and decide to read the sequel (written by a different author), the transition is a little like fingernails on a chalkboard. now, don't get me wrong, i love scarlett too. i love that it wraps up the story so well and it is intriguing in it's own way. but the switch from one author to the other makes it very obvious why margaret mitchell is considered a <em><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">great</span></em> author. . .</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">have any of you read '<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Scarlett-Sequel-Margaret-Mitchells-Gone/dp/B0029LHX6M/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1330140097&sr=1-1">scarlett</a>'? did you enjoy it?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">do the classics inspire you? can i just tell you how hard i am trying to find an excuse to sew this dress:</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">how many yards of fabric do you think i would need? and how much do you think i would have to weigh to have a 17 inch waist? did you know that my three year old has a larger waist than that? crazy!</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<div style="text-align: center;">but don't be too suprised if next halloween you see all four of us girls in a four different scarlett costumes (assuming i lose about 100 pounds between now and then!).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">and don't the words of the secret garden inspire the most darling vintage dresses for little girls?</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">and maybe a cape, or coat to go with it?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">are there any fabulous classics that i am missing out on? what is your favorite classic?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Leiselhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727096145768761890noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644576160318269528.post-69116417024771272242012-02-20T14:39:00.000-08:002012-02-20T14:39:48.552-08:00kiddo crafts, part 1<div align="center">in my opinion, kids and crafts do NOT go together. crafting is mommy-time, not kid-time.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">but as the girlies are getting older, they are kindly begging and pleading to be included in all the craft madness strewn throughout the house.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><a href="http://pinterest.com/"><em><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">pinterest</span></em></a><em><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"> to the rescue!</span></em></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">it is full of ideas for kids from all those perfect moms, who do fabulous crafts for their home AND fun kid crafts.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">so, i have reluctantly included a few kid crafts into the mix here at home. and-- it has been kinda fun.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">one of the first on the list is magnetic paper dolls.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">when i was a kid, i played with paper dolls that my mom had meticulously cut out as a girl from the McCall's magazine. amazingly, those paperdolls lasted through two generations of play. (it sort of makes me wonder what is wrong with my kiddos-- nothing they have is going to last until the next generation-- least of all paper dolls!!!)</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">anywho-- when i found this fabulous site, <a href="http://tpettit.best.vwh.net/dolls/pd_scans/index.html">Teri's Paper Doll Scans</a>, i sort of got a crush. okay, a MAJOR crush. combine that with the idea of putting the paper dolls on magnetic paper from <a href="http://www.onepearlbutton.com/2009/12/tutorial-magnetic-paper-dolls.html">one pearl button</a>, and you have a magic!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">now, the only problem is whether or not share with the girlies. . .</div><div align="center"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> i made lots and lots of sets, cause you know me-- i can't settle on just one. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">we made some for k2's teacher as an end-of-the-year gift, since she mentioned how very cool they were when k2 brought them for show-and-tell. and oh! they look so cute in their cozy little tin (gift card holder for $1).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoWhyphenhyphenZ1w2XyEp45XO0Z4S0fhmcapbH-kVr4HCedE5VgGWR3ShyUg1_4Al85c1krMOOF15uan6NRkaX9tEM0SryPzQtmMLNwAtrqiqhoB6zTeyhJNVh9WgAAcL7-AV0bKWAndvs3LsvBvY/s1600/52011+095.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoWhyphenhyphenZ1w2XyEp45XO0Z4S0fhmcapbH-kVr4HCedE5VgGWR3ShyUg1_4Al85c1krMOOF15uan6NRkaX9tEM0SryPzQtmMLNwAtrqiqhoB6zTeyhJNVh9WgAAcL7-AV0bKWAndvs3LsvBvY/s320/52011+095.JPG" width="320" yda="true" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">there are nurses and babies, teens and toddlers, dresses and jammies, pets and more! all in vintage colors and styles that make my heart go 'pitter-pat'.</div><div align="center"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRun3H7ymLEoDVxNzDZRwZRACdISmUSwhdl_zdpuK5nOIY5KSrm8VhA_zDqlDKkHQAAZz4Kzh2MTh3X9smLElsgGhfw2bOerU8u3i-hwe-cpWjOMCZQJmUIFl-Syk6EnZzmQ8Co9gtaN4/s1600/52011+096.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRun3H7ymLEoDVxNzDZRwZRACdISmUSwhdl_zdpuK5nOIY5KSrm8VhA_zDqlDKkHQAAZz4Kzh2MTh3X9smLElsgGhfw2bOerU8u3i-hwe-cpWjOMCZQJmUIFl-Syk6EnZzmQ8Co9gtaN4/s320/52011+096.JPG" width="320" yda="true" /></a></div><br />
<div align="center">i think my faves are the ones below-- the liddle kiddles. they are chubby and cartoony with darling little outfits and names like 'surfy' and 'bunson'.</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">now, i just need to invest in one of these doo-hickys:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table> <div style="text-align: center;">so that they are not always playing underfoot while i am trying to cook dinner.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGE7ZMT3zyRow0ZlaZHqhWDlueHgigUKvJHWeYm3EqaIl0jWLpD-CojAEaUhK2rRa-afx6tDsuwDGmliXfm6DLkeV2Qy90ryVHjmdzOtXEiTHGARYMbi6PbtwOEFRIOyqKUcVmvLJmJRI/s1600/brookegirls.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGE7ZMT3zyRow0ZlaZHqhWDlueHgigUKvJHWeYm3EqaIl0jWLpD-CojAEaUhK2rRa-afx6tDsuwDGmliXfm6DLkeV2Qy90ryVHjmdzOtXEiTHGARYMbi6PbtwOEFRIOyqKUcVmvLJmJRI/s320/brookegirls.jpg" width="320" yda="true" /></a></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="color: red;">tips i learned the hard way:</span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="color: red;">**</span> save your michael's coupons! those magnetic sheets are around $11 a piece and don't fit that many paper dolls. unless, of course, you are much more self-disciplined than me and can resist the temptation to make all of them.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="color: red;">**</span> use tiny, sharp scissors to cut them out. it will save your hand.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="color: red;">**</span> if i were going to make them again, i would print them on cardstock, as the magnetic paper is not that thick.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="color: red;">**</span> it will use LOTS of colored ink to print these babies-- hope you've got a good printer!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">so ya, the girls love them, i love them, i even enjoyed cutting them out-- but they are a little pricey when you include the ink, the paper, and the magnetic paper.</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center"><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">happy monday!</span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">leisel</span></div>Leiselhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727096145768761890noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644576160318269528.post-38791939311776798102012-02-09T07:43:00.000-08:002012-02-20T18:26:47.533-08:00homemade laundry soap<div align="center">i have been trying to figure out how many hours i spent in the last year on pinterest. . . and it is not a pretty picture. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">i justify it by the many things i have learned. somehow, before pinterest, i thought the only thing you could find online were crafty/sewing things (can we say 'tunnel-vision'?). pinterest opened up many new areas-- food, cleaning, organizing, photo tips, etc.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">wow! you can find ANYTHING on the internet. so many ideas, so little time. . .</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">and one of the things i have actually tried is my very own laundry soap-- super cheap and less chemicals than store-bought kind.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">i have seen many, many come across my pinterest board. the one that i tried and really liked was originally found <a href="http://www.therachelberryblog.com/2010/03/homemade-laundry-soap.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+MadeWithLoveAndGlue+%28Made+With+Love+And+Glue...%29&utm_content=Google+Reader">here</a>. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">here are the ingredients:</div><div align="center"><br />
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<div align="center">borax (available at wal-mart, stain-remover aisle)</div><div align="center">arm & hammer super washing soda (available at wal-mart, stain-remover aisle)</div><div align="center">fels-naptha (available at wal-mart, stain-remover aisle)</div><div align="center">grater</div><div align="center">bucket</div><div align="center">long spoon</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">i tried a small amount first. and it works great! my clothes are just as clean as my tide washed clothes.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">my next goal was to make a LARGE batch-- like a year's worth of the stuff. (food storage and money savings all wrapped up together!)</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">i got myself a 5 gallon bucket and filled it-- 9 cups washing soda, 9 cups borax and 18 bars of Fels-Naptha, grated.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHRaouyC6-brSPp-6Oqp351VxBHWEAPuZvw__5zHJYcZcHspnDpfEypQqlgaXU9LuNFGiFzVo4ZrUsZ1jVTUFAgEd6yQIo3pkpNeHCRn5GT2AHGSkmwO3CkcAzMR1hLeqx-3pQ1dV1yQU/s1600/005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" nfa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHRaouyC6-brSPp-6Oqp351VxBHWEAPuZvw__5zHJYcZcHspnDpfEypQqlgaXU9LuNFGiFzVo4ZrUsZ1jVTUFAgEd6yQIo3pkpNeHCRn5GT2AHGSkmwO3CkcAzMR1hLeqx-3pQ1dV1yQU/s320/005.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div align="center">from what i have read, the liquid kind is actually cheaper, but seemed like a lot more work. and somehow, my math came out quite a bit cheaper than the original post suggests. here is my math:</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">4 gallons of laundry detergent= 1024 tablespoons</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">10 loads per week x 2 tablespoons per load = 20 tablespoons per week<br />
20 tablespoons x 52 weeks per year = 1040 tablespoons per year</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">18 bars of soap- $17.46</div><div align="center">1 box borax- $3.76</div><div align="center">1.5 box washing soda- $5.25</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">total- $26.47 per year</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">grocery store brand- $17.99 for 110 loads</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">5 bottles per year- </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">total- $89.95 per year</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">by my calculations, $.05 per load for my new, improved, self-made laundry soap.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">ta-da!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/2012/02/homemade-dishwasher-detergent-revised.html">via</a></td></tr>
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I also tried the dishwashing soap-- didn't work so well. it clumped up and left a film on our glasses. we do have pretty hard water though, so perhaps that is why. <br />
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i recently saw an updated version that looks promising <a href="http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/2012/02/homemade-dishwasher-detergent-revised.html">here</a>. i might try it again someday. . .<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/111464159497087231/">via</a></td></tr>
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one last tip i found that works really well: use a dryer sheet to cleam soap scum-- say what? <br />
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but it truly works! like a charm.<br />
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so, what is your favorite pinterest tip?</div><div align="center"><br />
</div>Leiselhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727096145768761890noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644576160318269528.post-58267186636573811912012-02-01T15:29:00.000-08:002012-02-01T15:29:11.277-08:00gifts and presents, presents and gifts<div align="center">i love to give gifts.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">lots and lots of gifts.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">to everyone i know.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">elaborate, hand-made gifts.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">and while this sounds like a great thing, i have a VERY hard time filtering.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">for instance, my sister had this darling baby girl in early december.</div><div align="center"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">i volunteered to make the crib bedding and curtain for her room.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">sounds like a nice, sisterly gift, right?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">right. . . well, not enough for me apparently.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">i created a list of about 15 additional things that i wanted to make for the sweet baby girl, including a pettiskirt, several quilts, crocheted items, embellished onesies, burp cloths. . . well, you get the picture.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">anything baby that i see, that i KNOW my sister would like get added on my to-do list. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdZp_Jg_bFSh8YMfu-tIGSt8nNfvoB0qWlIQVeVXATTbDHE7bJI649J9WgrZ6KmcFVgFHwppms91MnFahJeQZPi6eW6MwG3iaLqTtUH8ZUnVsGCgVN1lVtcl4PVfI_U-YzdBzZYqlj4Ao/s1600/baby3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" sda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdZp_Jg_bFSh8YMfu-tIGSt8nNfvoB0qWlIQVeVXATTbDHE7bJI649J9WgrZ6KmcFVgFHwppms91MnFahJeQZPi6eW6MwG3iaLqTtUH8ZUnVsGCgVN1lVtcl4PVfI_U-YzdBzZYqlj4Ao/s1600/baby3.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(free tutorial/pattern available <a href="http://oodles4noodles.blogspot.com/2011/03/long-tailed-baby-elf-hat-tutorial.html">here</a>)</td></tr>
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">and while i am at it, i decided to make pettiskirts for <em><span style="font-size: large;">all</span></em> of my nieces, 7 of them, because you know, it is cheaper shipping if i order lots of chiffon on-line. and then i feel guilty because that would leave my nephews out (5 of them), so i come up with something to send them, too. but then i think that it is probably boring for the kids to get clothes, so then i start thinking it would be fun to knit some softies to show off my new knitting skills. . . and the list goes on. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(pattern available <a href="http://www.dangercrafts.com/shop/Knitting-Patterns/Monster-Knitting-Patterns.htm">here</a>)</td></tr>
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">why can't i stop? i have completely overwhelmed myself. and my home. because i have purchased all the items to make the gifts.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">so, my goal is to get as many of my gift to-do's done before valentine's day. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">two weeks. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">we'll see how far we get.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">do any of you have this same problem?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVyzPBt4qLVSx2YuRsC6xvldtvEN-LvbCOQgFxbPgakqLlGiMkj9x9X1eLZy7QyuQHjgoVjywWGXl74ryHbNDbNsnNQkaKJrrPW_Sw1V9ZqfrnVc2HsiM5-r0GUfyMuZMY__gHLeEM1Mg/s1600/baby2" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="195" sda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVyzPBt4qLVSx2YuRsC6xvldtvEN-LvbCOQgFxbPgakqLlGiMkj9x9X1eLZy7QyuQHjgoVjywWGXl74ryHbNDbNsnNQkaKJrrPW_Sw1V9ZqfrnVc2HsiM5-r0GUfyMuZMY__gHLeEM1Mg/s320/baby2" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(tutorial available <a href="http://zaaberry.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2011-02-24T12%3A30%3A00-05%3A00&max-results=3">here</a>)</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Leiselhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727096145768761890noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644576160318269528.post-32011099617280220512012-01-27T06:48:00.000-08:002012-01-27T06:48:57.914-08:00another round of halloween. . .<div style="text-align: center;">thank you for listening to me whine for a moment. you are all so sweet-- and you have great advice. i will start 'filtering' and begin again to do what i love. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">and since you are all waiting on pins and needles for more halloween costumes. . . your wish is my command!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">i actually made 6 costumes this year (like the past 4 years!), three for my little chiclets and three for my best friend's three little girlies.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">three super-heroes were on the menu. . .</div><br />
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