Archive for 2009
15 Ways To Repurpose Your Mom’s Gown
Ah, your mom's wedding gown. You know - that 1980's polyester monstrosity with poofy shoulders so large they'd darned near swallow your whole face that's lurking in your folks' basement? Yeah, that one. Well, kiddo, she kept that for you to wear on your big day. That's right. Just for you! While the thought of a ...
Vacation Time
Hey DIYers, Just a heads up: I'll be mostly offline from 22 December until 04 January for a much-needed break. Best wishes to you and happy holidays!
Inkjet Printer Recommendations
Hey Everyone! My beloved 10 month old son, a curious soul, decided to rip the LCD display from my printer a couple of days ago. I'm in the market for a new printer and, from the emails I get from you guys, many of you are looking for good home printers, too. I had a Canon Pixma ...
DIY Bride L Letterpress Review
Though I haven't had much of a chance to really play with my newly acquired L Letterpress Kit, I wanted to give my first impressions since a lot of you have been asking about it. Plate Quality Issues First off, I can attest that there is a problem with breaking plates. The first plate I used snapped ...
Authenticity
Last weekend I participated in a holiday boutique at the art studio where I teach. Originally I had planned to sell a series of kick-ass prints but the ink hadn't dried in time. (Note: last minute print runs will always bite you on the arse. Plan ahead. Waaaaay ahead.) The night before the boutique I ...
Ruffly Felt Garland
Kristen, over at the uber-cool Domestifluff blog, posted a tutorial for a gorgeous ruffly felt garland. Wouldn't this be a lovely addition to wedding decor? Tutorial here.
C is For Cookie Swap Update
Hey everyone! More than 60 participants signed up for the C is for Cookie Swap this year! I was expecting maybe 15 - 20, so please bear with me as I go through the list and match up suitable partners. It's taking longer than anticipated. Some that requested multiple partners may only get 1 or 2 ...
L Letterpress Tips from Boxcar Press
As I mentioned in the DIY Letterpress Resources post, Boxcar Press makes custom plates for the L Letterpress. Boxcar also has a great post about the their first-hand experience with the L Letterpress that includes some really great tips for getting good prints. Find it on the Boxcar Press blog here.
Winners of The Crafty Countdown Giveaway #1
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who entered the Crafty Countdown giveaway. I was so touched by the entries and share your gratitude for love, life, friends, family, and prosperity. Congrats to Sarah {"I’m grateful I have the internet to help me plan my wedding!"} and Ettiene {"I am grateful for my health and my moms ...
Win A Copy of The Crafty Countdown
My personal copies of The Crafty Countdown arrived today! Check it out: This is honestly a very emotional thing for me, to see this book in its final form. The making of it was exceedingly difficult. This was The Book From Hell. Highlights: Soon after I signed the deal I found out I was pregnant. This was ...
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