From the monthly archives:

January 2011

Making Stuff: Fabric Number Refrigerator Magnets

by This is Carrie on January 6, 2011

When I came across this idea I knew I wanted to make a set of fabric alphabet letters for my nephew for Christmas.  Once I was more realistic about my post-baby time and energy, I realized 10 numbers were far more doable than 26 letters. Made from pieces of fabric from the scrap bin, felt […]

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Making Stuff: Vintage Linen Bibs

by This is Carrie on January 4, 2011

You might wonder why anyone would ever want to use a piece of beautiful, hand-embroidered fabric as a bib when it’s inevitably going to get stained and ruined.  I thought the same thing until I realized covering it with a piece of clear plastic (used for tablecloths) would make it wearable, wipeable and washable. Materials […]

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Making Stuff: Magnetic Bookmarks

by This is Carrie on January 3, 2011

A while back, Princess spotted the idea for magnetic ribbon bookmarks at a local craft fair. In true DIY crafter fashion she proclaimed, “I could make that!”  They turned out to be the perfect little Christmas gift for her school friends. Using ribbon scraps and a roll of sticky back magnet strip, Pumpkin even made […]

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Blessing Day

by This is Carrie on January 2, 2011

The day began with Todd giving The Baby the most beautiful blessing a mother could ever want for her child, followed by an unusually wonderful church service (when I’m wrangling 4 kids I don’t expect to get much out of church), some delicious food enjoyed with visiting family, and a long nap. The Baby wore […]

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This Week on Twitter 2011-01-02

by This is Carrie on January 2, 2011

Why won't my pictures upload on Facebook? Should I do them in smaller quantities? # I went a little crazy with #crochet related projects this holiday. On the blog @lindamade 's Crochet Earrings: http://bit.ly/h1U037\ # I have one last gift to deliver today It's for @elizabethesther and it's supafly. # Let my DD know that […]

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