Me? Featured? Sweet!

Can you believe it? I was featured at Craftaholics Anonymous! Linda is such a sweetheart, and I love everything she does. Especially her amazing creativity with zippers! Wow, that woman does it all.


She was so sweet to feature the black shirt I refashioned a while back.






I wanted to show you some of my favorite things she's made.







Zipper Ballet Flats. So creative! I've gotta try this. (And she sells them on her etsy shop)








How adorable are these framed pine cones? And such an easy idea too.








I just love how this vintage ruffle headband came out. Super cute.








I think this St. Paddy's day Lucky-pillow is so fun for any time of year! And it's out of burlap, even better.






Well, if you've never checked out Craftaholics Anonymous you better get to it. Especially if you need a little support group for the crafter in you.






Thanks again Linda!

A little su'mm su'mm

I know I said I'd be gone 'till the end of April, but guess what happened? The blogging pressure was gone, and I got board! So, I made baby girl a new little summer dress from an old AE shirt of mine, and some bows and headband 'cause she tore apart her last ones with her new, sharp little tooth! Silly baby.

So, here's what I've been up to:

I used a dress she already has, and used it as a pattern to cut this one out. Then I cut out the AE logo and patched it on. It's not yet sewn together in this picture though.

Here are the bows I made yesterday too.

I know she looks kinda funny in these pics, but she was watching Baby Einstein and wouldn't look away. Hey, at least she was staying still, right? I think she really looks like a little model in the first one. Cute girl.
What was so funny was that after I took these pictures she was rolling around, and I found her blue bow on the floor. She had crumpled it all up and guess what? It looked so cute! Here it is after.

So, I did the same with the gold one too. :)

Did you know that Hobby Lobby sells these bags called "Ribbon Sachet" and it has 2 yards of 30 different strips of ribbons, all different colors and styles?? I had no idea! I was just looking for ribbon and I found these bags hidden at the very bottom.

Then I went to that little random ends section that has trimmings on sale, and I got 2 bags for $2 each that had lots of really different kinds of trim in there, and ribbon too. It's so great 'cause I don't need a whole lot of one kind, and some of the trims can be really expensive, even for a little bit. This way I get lots of different kinds for really cheap! If you can't tell, I was pretty excited. :) But the gold and blue ones above were made with wired ribbon that was from a post-Christmas sale. Sweet!

But I really am leaving on Wednesday, so I'm not sure when I'll be posting again :)
Have a wonderful week!

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On Hold

After some thought, I've decided that Crafty-Mamacita will be put on hold for a little while. Probably 'till the end of April when things start slowing down. Phew, I'm just crazy busy right now with traveling and organizing, and helping a friend with his campaign. Just busy, busy.

I just wanna say I'm so grateful to my wonderful followers! I really didn't think I'd have any, and I'd just be talking to myself. So I really appreciate all of you! Thanks!

I'll be back soon!

Busy April!

So far April has started out really busy, and it looks like it's gonna stay just as busy.

Just an update to let you know where I've been. In the gorgeous state of Kentucky!!! Baby girl and I went to visit my sister and had a blast! It's so beautiful out there. It's almost like a dream world. Full of perfect grassy rolling hills, beautiful homes and architecture. And really great food, especially what we bought from the Amish. We visited one family that my sister knows, and they were so nice! Probably some of the nicest people I've ever met.

Anyways, projects to come, but I'm just getting settled in at home again.

Sorry, I wanted to upload a picture, but it looks like my camera battery is dead. I'll have to post it later. :)

Crystal Clear Monday

I need your feedback!
I rescued this beautiful frame from the dumpster. It wasn't IN it, just beside the dumpster (thank heavens), but I'm so excited about it!

So, what I've been wondering is, what to do with it now? Here's where I need your input:

Should I:

• Spray paint it white then add a brown glaze to accentuate detail. (This is the fun, classic look I'm seeing everywhere and I love it!)
• Paint it black, then distress it. (This would match more of my furniture which mostly black.)
• Paint it white then add a black-ish glaze, then distress it. (I admit that I'm a little afraid to use a black-ish glaze, but I'm willing to try.)

What do you guys think? I love any other ideas too.

And I'm thinking that I'll put in a mirror and kick out the paris painting. It's beautiful, I know, but doesn't really go with my decor. Maybe for another room sometime.

So, let's hear it. What should I do??

A Little Refashion

This is the original shirt I bought last year, just after I got pregnant. Even though it's not a maternity shirt.

 *Apparently my 'startup disk' is full and it won't let me use Photoshop. What a sad day! So, I couldn't fix any of my photos, so forgive the bad coloring and imperfections.*

I wasn't such a fan of the turtleneck after a while...or the length. So, I cut a round-square neck out, and took about a foot off the bottom.

Then I pleated a long strip and attached it to the neckline. I forgot to take a close-up of it. But you can see a detailed one HERE that Disney used on her lampshade.

The neck ended up bigger than I planned, so I took it in, in the corners.

Still looks kinda maternity, so I think I'll take it in on the sides 'cause I love the front detail. But it's really comfortable! I'm pleased with it for now.

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Tuesday Tip

Cooking

This one comes from my Sister-in-law, who is an incredible cook...more like chef.

Wanna know how to get that potent smell off your hands when chopping onion or garlic?

Wash your hands with stainless steel! Sounds wierd, I know. My husband who is very fond of cooking with garlic tried it, and it worked for him. He was so pleased because usually the smell lasts for days.

Also, I made a casserole with a little too much onion the other night and just couldn't take the strong smell coming out of my mouth. I couldn't even stand to breath my own air. Sounds bad. It really was. So, I took one of our spoons and rinsed my mouth out while rubbing it on my tongue and it really helped!