DIY // glitter pegs. April 26, 2012
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I've gotten into the habit of displaying things on string, attached with little wooden pegs - the kind my mother used to hang the clothes to the drying line with when we were kids. It's no secret that I love glitter, that being so, I added little sparkle to the wooden pegs.
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{apply a thin layer of mod podge to the wooden peg}
A Minimalist Living Starter Guide April 26, 2012
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How to Live a Minimalist Lifestyle
If you want to live a more minimalist lifestyle to try and simplify your life I applaud your decision. You are going against the mainstream in doing this.
The mainstream says that more is better. Be busy all the time. Spend your money on useless stuff.
Those of us who enjoy minimalist living eschew this philosophy.
Fun Ideas and Likes April 26, 2012
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Music Monday, Running to the Finish Line April 23, 2012
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Just when I thought I was running out of gas my Iphone gave me the extra boost that I needed to kick it into gear. Run the Night by Havana Brown is officially my kick it into gear song.
Music Monday, Sound of A Victory April 23, 2012
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After a long weekend, I needed to clear my head so R. Kelly’s the sound of A Victory was a perfect way to warm up and get started.
Just what I needed! April 23, 2012
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I literally stumbled onto this video yesterday and I cannot seem to get enough. Just the shove that I needed.
Enjoy!
Sewing Tip from Sweet Dreamzz Textiles April 18, 2012
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Should I iron my fabric before starting this sewing project? Normally I would say no because I have a pretty good handle on how fabrics react to heat. Going back to the first sentence well let’s rephrase it in this way. It’s always a good idea to test the heat limits of your fabric especially when combining it with other fabrics. What may seem to work with normal heat may not work when the handle on the iron or the heat gets turned up a few notches. When working with a swatch of fabric that the dress-maker intends on using as a lining, cut out a small sample and test it on low heat and then again on high heat.
It all seems like a no brainer, but this week I had the pleasure of unsewing a jacket twice the first time the color combinations were not working I will take the responsibility for not thinking outside of the box on that. The second time, well I was distracted, I was completely done and thought I was going to iron out the seams and trim the ends. About that time I smelled something burning, I accidentally placed the iron on my lining and for some reason the combination of fabrics were not compatible. Unfortunately it meant going back to the sewing table removing the seams, find a better piece of fabric for my lining and then try it again for the third time.
Choses Françaises (French Things) April 16, 2012
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It seems cliche to say that I love to travel. Who doesn't, right? I suppose there are people who are not inclined to venture far from home. Maybe they are afraid to fly, worried about how they will fare in a place where they can't speak the language or don't like the unusual food. And international travel by air is dang expensive.
Ruffled Yellow Felt Pillow April 16, 2012
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I saw these just beautiful pillows on the Better Homes and Gardens site and just fell in love with them. I will have to make some of these! The colors in the picture seem so Springy but I am not sure that it will work with my furniture. Maybe I will try some different colors. The following sewing instructions are for one pillow.
Music Monday, The Prayer! April 16, 2012
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This goes out to each family affected by the storms this past week-end were blessed that we were not in harm’s way, there were many out there that were not so lucky.
