The weekend was ripe with potential. And then I got laid out flat with some kind of cold/sinus/fall muck. So I decided to spend Saturday […]
How to: Matchbook Notepad “Drawing All the Time!”
I was going to write up a how to on making a matchbook notepad for today, and then I realized that “hey, this feels familiar”. […]
How to: Build a Pea Teepee
I actually planted my peas according to my planting schedule for the first time ever and they have done great. So great that they are in some need of support before they turn into a tangle and smother each other right out of production.
Paper Strip Tutorial: Lucky Stars
With every sale of Craft Leftovers Monthly, I get 10 paper strips – each measuring 3/4×11″ long. Being the way I am, I have a […]
Making my own earrings: And how to make your own too!
Recycled Bead Earrings Quick as a Flash Glitz! When I moved, I carefully packed up my jewelry box. I wrapped it in tissue paper and […]
Poached on Toast: Poaching Eggs the “don’t fuss” way.
I honestly have no idea why I decided to try poaching an egg. I also can’t remember where I learned how to do it. It’s totally different than how my mom showed me–which involved spooning boiling water and lots of fussing. Was it Julia Child? Maybe Martha Stewart?
In the last 2 years of living in Ames, I just gave it a shot. Now I have eggs and yogurt or eggs and oatmeal or eggs and greens or eggs and sausage (featured in today’s post) every morning.
September Craft Leftovers Monthly Zine
Volume 2: Issue 8 is hot off the presses!
In the September issue I have delved into the world of miniature crafting. It’s been a blast making tiny crafts on the small scale and reminiscing about playing with my Pink Panther as a kid. Ah the adventures that 10″ high pink plushie and I had.
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Apartment ReDress:: The plan behind the series
A key factor in choosing colors for any project is to think about the overall color scheme of your apartment. What color are the walls, […]
October Craft Leftovers Monthly!
October is such a great month to write a zine for – fall is so close, a touch of halloween, and the last bit of […]
Craft Leftovers Monthly :: Holiday Issue :: In the Shop!
I told you I would be back after 4 hours (turned out to be more like 5) to say “Hooooooray!!!!!!” And that’s how I’m feeling! […]
March Craft Leftovers Monthly in the Shop
Get your’s today! See more pictures in the Craft Leftovers Flickr Pool. This issue is really fun. I had a good time thinking of different […]