Keepsake Crafts

WOYWW – Still Working On That Jacket

March 30, 2011 by Sandy

So, with much fear and trepidation, I got out my seam ripper and took apart my jacket. (It was great when I found just the right thread and everything zipped out in seconds, but that didn’t happen very often.) In today’s woyww…

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Crafts Tutorials Videos

Brayered Embossing Alcohol Ink Photo Frame – Video Series

March 27, 2011 by Sandy

I first saw this beautiful technique on Tim Holtz’s DVD, An Altered Journey and made this photo frame. Ever since then I’ve been really, really wanting to show you all how it’s done. This past week I finally put together a video making…

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What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday

WOYWW – Altering Favorite Garments

March 23, 2011 by Sandy

Today’s workdesk pic requires a little bit of background info. As I mentioned in previous posts, I’ve lost quite a bit of weight in the past year. So a couple weekends ago I spent a Saturday morning trying on just about every…

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Scrapbooking

Hanging Out At Home – Scrapbook Page

March 21, 2011 by Sandy

Ok, we’re back to the 1988 scrapbook. Here’s a page I made using some random pics of my goofy husband and naughty cat. 🙂 The door hinges are grungeboard from the Tim Holtz Idea-ology Plain Elements set and painted with the Pitch Black…

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Just Chattin' Quilting

Charity Quilt Opportunity – Quilts For Kids

March 19, 2011 by Sandy

My quilting group, the Kindred Quilters, met today for our monthly sewing, eating, chatting & sharing time. (Not necessarily in that order, lol.) We’ve been meeting for many, many years, and during that time have made quilts for missionaries, servicemen, people we…

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What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday

WOYWW – Got A Little Sewing Done

March 16, 2011 by Sandy

I went to take a pic of my workdesk today, and it was empty. Imagine that. It was empty because last night I finished this top and then cleaned up. I kinda like an utter mess while I’m working, but I always…

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Crafts

Altered Photo Frame

March 14, 2011 by Sandy

So sorry I haven’t posted for the last couple of days. I was hoping to get a video up, but had several technical, scheduling and procedural difficulties. Soon, very soon! Anyhow, I thought I’d take this time to show you what I…

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What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday

WOYWW – Been Pattern and Fabric Shopping

March 9, 2011 by Sandy

On my desk today are the results of a shopping expedition to Joann’s fabrics. I’ve lost a lot of weight in the past year (55 lbs.) and want to make myself some new spring clothes. Gotta get busy sewing! Simplicity 3956, a…

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Crafts Scrapbooking Tutorials Videos

Quick & Easy Brag Book Photo Album

March 7, 2011 by Sandy

Here’s a great scrapbooking project that you can make in a matter of minutes. All you need is a single sheet of 8.5″x11″ paper to make a cute little four-page photo album. Mine is a grandma’s photo album with pictures of my…

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Crafts Scrapbooking Videos

Magical Mystery Photo Cube

March 5, 2011 by Sandy

Lately I have been hooked on watching Tricia Morris’ videos over at TV Weekly. She is such a fantastic teacher and has the coolest ideas. I had to make the Memories Cubed photo cube (do a Google search for “Club Scrap Memories…

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WOYWW – Still Working On That Jacket

Brayered Embossing Alcohol Ink Photo Frame – Video Series

WOYWW – Altering Favorite Garments

Hanging Out At Home – Scrapbook Page

Charity Quilt Opportunity – Quilts For Kids

WOYWW – Got A Little Sewing Done

Altered Photo Frame

WOYWW – Been Pattern and Fabric Shopping

Quick & Easy Brag Book Photo Album

Magical Mystery Photo Cube