Having just moved into a new place last month and unpacking everything there is a ton of cleaning going on. Granted I’m not spending 6-8 hours a day cleaning and unpacking anymore, but I’m still spending a couple of hours each day to get things where they should be. One […]
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In case of emergency
So you know that “All disasters aside, I will see you tomorrow.” Well disasters struck. The glare was really bad on the drive home today and by the time I finally got back home I had a nice migraine mounting… and then to add a good deal of insult to […]
patterns & tutorials
Eating Locally Fresh Food Part II
Summer is really great for multiple reasons, granted so is every other season. There are several options for eating locally in the summer that aren’t there as easily in the dead of winter. What I am talking about has to do with gardening and farmers’ markets mainly. I so enjoy […]
thrift kitchen
Eating Locally Fresh Food Part I
My plans for today were a little turned upside down once I made it to my folk’s house. My Dad was all set for us to go fishing! Hooray! We had been planning on it, but I didn’t realize it would be day one hour one that I was home. […]
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Delay by Wii Fit
I did something this morning that I have never done before. Jason and I woke up an hour before Target opened and went and stood in line for a Wii Fit. I couldn’t help myself but to play with it off and on all day… results, I’m sore and worn […]
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Make Your Own Light Box
Jason and I built a light box a couple of years ago and used it for a little bit, but then it got shoved into the closet for awhile. Lately (this past month) I’ve become more and more interested in improving my photography skills. They have improved from my earlier […]
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Sprouting Sprouts
Two weeks ago Jason and I decided to go on a Sprouting Adventure. Neither one of us had tried it and we had both always heard it was easy. I looked it up and wowwee look at all the info I found! ++ Sprouts ++ More Sprouts ++ And More […]
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Using Used Books Part II
So on monday I covered quite a few ways to get your hands on used books. I had an oversite though, book swaps! Here is a list of the book swaps I rustled up: Book Mooch ++ Bookins ++ WhatsOnMyBookshelf ++ Title Trader ++ Read it Swap it (uk) ++ […]
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Using Used Books Part I
Recently I’ve been taken by the idea that how you buy says a lot about how you think. For me, who loves reading, there is no other buying new temptation stronger than a new book. I’m addicted to reading. I’m happy to say out of my much to big library […]
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deface Reconstruct : an interview with Beth Wolden
I met Beth about a year ago at the local yarn shop where I worked, she was always wearing these fabulous knit dresses and wonderfully creative clothes. We always got on well, but it wasn’t until Earth Day when I saw her booth at the Earth Day festival on campus […]
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Envelope Licking Good!
Avis, over at Avis Designs, shared this great recipe on how to make your own envelope glue. I love her statement “I have been making my own envelope glue for about a year now and I talked to a lot of people at the show about the recipe and how […]
knitting - patterns & tutorials
Seedy Diner Placemat!
Oh the seedy diners, I do love them. Late at night. All the characters that you see there. The greasy hash browns and coffee late at night to keep the creative juices flowing. I remember eating plate of hash browns with katsup and about 8 cups of coffee, then going back to the studio and working until of 4am or so. Anyway, so I was making a place mat, a smaller one for just a bowl and cup because I don’t have enough room for a full place mat on my desk where I keep my laptop, but kind of like having a place mat, not sure why, just do. So I needed a smaller bowl/cup sized one.
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Grand Adventures!
Well the new shop is open and ready for business! Here is a shot of what my new store front looks like! You can visit by heading over to www.craftleftovers.com/shop! I’m having a 10% off sale all this week, just enter the coupon code: GrandAdventure to get 10% off your […]
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Write Bike!
Part of getting acquainted with my new home town is riding my bike. I’m learning the best ways to get around on a bike, which is so different than a car. Each time I ride I take a different way. Another thing is that I’m trying to get in shape […]
crochet - patterns & tutorials
Summer Button Treat
I have been wanting to make a new summer head wrap for myself for quite some time. Something that buttoned up, something a little lacy, something red and crocheted. This turned out just right and I am so happy to finally get it written up for you. It’s the perfect compliment to any summer outfit, whether your hair is long or short, up or down it will look just great and keep those wispy hairs out of your eye when running around outside.
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Ha! Happy? Yes!
Long story short I thought I would have most of the afternoon and evening to finish the pattern and get it posted and that is just not at all what happened. Mainly I mixed up my final date and was shocked, horrified, and horribly under prepared when I found out […]
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Happy Mother’s Day
So on a grand mother’s day adventure I have decided to drive down to moline, IL and surprise my mom for mother’s day. I had to hold off posting about in fear that she would, in sentemental fashion, read my blog today to ponder about her daughter’s current state of […]
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Link Link!
I was looking for crochet stitch patterns today and came across this great site! They have a wonderful selection of free patterns and stitches as well as some nice ones for sale. I downloaded this one and realized, I have no idea how to read a crochet lace chart! (which […]
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CL Guest Pattern – Crochet Cupcake Mascot!
Kristi W., also known as Rengawk on Flickr, donated this great little cupcake pattern for us her at Craft Leftovers to all enjoy! And what a cutey petuty he is! You can also check out the flickr set of photos of him being a mascot in Canada, what fun! If […]