Maggie's dressing up as Tinkerbell for Halloween, and I've decided, instead of paying thirty bucks for a cheap, tacky costume, I'd make my own cheap, tacky costumes. The dress is still in the works (only one last thing to sew together!), but the shoes are finished! (Nothing frustrated me more as a child than to … Continue reading DIY Tinkerbell Shoes
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Refinishing Old, Crappy Frames
Small side project--refinishing frames for school pictures! Pretty standard stuff, but in case you're interested... 1.) Gather your supplies: 2.) Brush on one coat of white to prime the surface. You may need to rough up the frame a bit if it has a shiny finish on it. Mine didn't need it, though. 3.) Then … Continue reading Refinishing Old, Crappy Frames
Monday Mayhem!!
Eh, not really. Just another quiet day! Work continues in the old office/craft room. I have yet to tackle my years' (plural) worth of magazines. I have folded and organized the fabric, and removed much of the clutter. It's actually looking might nice! We had a quiet weekend. We did a little decorating for Halloween. … Continue reading Monday Mayhem!!
Fisheyes and Magpies 