The Manhattan Dress

This post is part of a month long series called 'Pattern Makeover Month.' I took a simple pattern (The Sweet Dress by Leila and Ben) and 'made-it-over' into many different styles. For more information, go here.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cut and sew the dress as directed in the pattern stopping after your neck and sleeve

The Staten Island Dress

This post is part of a month long series called 'Pattern Makeover Month.' I took a simple pattern (The Sweet Dress by Leila and Ben) and 'made-it-over' into many different styles. For more information, go here.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Change it up to a sassy little sundress!Cut the main dress pieces as directed, adding

The Boardwalk Dress

This post is part of a month long series called 'Pattern Makeover Month.' I took a simple pattern (The Sweet Dress by Leila and Ben) and 'made-it-over' into many different styles. For more information, go here.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .If you have never visited Crafterhours, you are really missing out! It is a blog that is shared by two crafty friends (I am

The Kensington Dress

This post is part of a month long series called 'Pattern Makeover Month.' I took a simple pattern (The Sweet Dress by Leila and Ben) and 'made-it-over' into many different styles. For more information, go here.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This is one of my very favorite dresses. . . hopefully they are not all becoming a blur

The Prescott Dress

This post is part of a month long series called 'Pattern Makeover Month.' I took a simple pattern (The Sweet Dress by Leila and Ben) and 'made-it-over' into many different styles. For more information, go here.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .One of the fabulous parts of having a PDF pattern is that you can print the pattern as many times as you

Chocolate Dipped Strawberry

Wouldn't you love a strawberry?  Doesn't this look luscious?  This is a super simple card, made with my wonderful Tart & Tangy set.  I used my markers to ink up the strawberry stamp with Real Red and Old Olive (although it doesn't really look like Old Olive in the picture!)  After I stamped the strawberry, I used the Chocolate Chip marker to make the chocolate and then covered the chocolate in

The Kinsley Dress

This post is part of a month long series called 'Pattern Makeover Month.' I took a simple pattern (The Sweet Dress by Leila and Ben) and 'made-it-over' into many different styles. For more information, go here.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To cut this dress out, cut the sleeves as normal. Cut the bottom of the dress pieces

The Charlotte Dress

This post is part of a month long series called 'Pattern Makeover Month.' I took a simple pattern (The Sweet Dress by Leila and Ben) and 'made-it-over' into many different styles. For more information, go here.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .For this refashion, I used a long, tiered skirt. Fold the skirt in half, lining up the top and side seams as

Lemonade Anyone?

Hi everyone!Are you ready for those warm spring days that are coming? I'm really looking forward to sitting on the patio, enjoying the sunshine and having a glass of homemade lemonade!This little card was so much fun to make! I used Cardstock Vellum to make the glass and on the inside I sponged Summer Sun. I scored the vellum on either side and used sticky strip to adhere to the card. After the

Please Take A Moment To Vote In the KFC Double Down Poll... Thank You

On April 12 2010, KFC introduced the new Double Down sandwich. As you may probably know, it's a bunless sandwich consisting of two pieces of boneless chicken filets (your choice of Original Recipe or grilled), two slices of bacon, two slices of Monterey Jack and pepper jack cheese, and Colonel's sauce. As KFC says, there's so much chicken there’s no room for a bun. You can read more about The

Final Results of the Recent "What 90s Movie Should Malcolm Watch Next?" Poll

With just over 40% of the vote, the Bill Murray/Andie McDowell comedy Groundhog Day was selected as the 1990s movie I should watch next. Something I learned today which fascinated me is that Groundhog Day was added to the U.S. National Film Registry in 2006 as being deemed "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant." Damn... I didn't know it was like that! Click here so you can

The Juno Dress

This post is part of a month long series called 'Pattern Makeover Month.' I took a simple pattern (The Sweet Dress by Leila and Ben) and 'made-it-over' into many different styles. For more information, go here.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Of course I couldn't do this Pattern Makeover Month without doing a few refashions, now

The Key West Dress

This post is part of a month long series called 'Pattern Makeover Month.' I took a simple pattern (The Sweet Dress by Leila and Ben) and 'made-it-over' into many different styles. For more information, go here.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I always seem to have a hard time finding dresses that are long enough for my skinny legged girlies. So, I thought I would turn the

The Jersey Top

This post is part of a month long series called 'Pattern Makeover Month.' I took a simple pattern (The Sweet Dress by Leila and Ben) and 'made-it-over' into many different styles. For more information, go here.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Still a little chilly outside? Add some sleeves!I used sweatshirt fabric for this dress with knit for the sleeves. Cut and sew the dress as directed

The Abingdon Dress

This post is part of a month long series called 'Pattern Makeover Month.' I took a simple a-line, peasant dress and 'made-it-over' into many different styles. For more information, go here.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . What's better on a dress than ruffles? Finish the dress as directed. Then measure from several inches

This Mama Makes Stuff

This post is part of a month long series called 'Pattern Makeover Month.' I took a simple a-line, peasant dress and 'made-it-over' into many different styles. For more information, go here.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .One of the very first blogs I started to follow was This Mama Makes Stuff. Carrie is an amazing person that has a kind of balance to her

The Retro Mix Playlist For 4/23/10

7 pm hourBorn In the U.S.A.- Bruce SpringsteenCherish What Is Dear To You (While It's Near To You)- Freda PayneTreat Her Like A Lady- Cornelius Brothers and Sister RoseLife In A Northern Town- The Dream AcademyTheme from One Day At A Time (Valerie Bertinelli's 50th birthday)Summer- Buffalo TomBack On the Chain Gang- The PretendersPsychedelic Shack- The TemptationsNow & Then segment's feat. artist

Opening NIght - Before and After

so called dress rehearsals

The Lexington Dress

This post is part of a month long series called 'Pattern Makeover Month.' I took a simple a-line, peasant dress and 'made-it-over' into many different styles. For more information, go here.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Some more vintage goodness! Vintage fabric from the thrift store and a beautifully embroidered

Artist To Check Out: Justin Nozuka

Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of meeting singer/songwriter Justin Nozuka. He came to the office where I work to perform a few songs from his sophomore album You I Wind Land and Sea (which came out on April 13, 2010). If you are into acoustic pop/rock with a soulful edge, I think you'll enjoy this album. For those not familiar with Justin, his voice is reminiscent of Robin Thicke's. When

The Alexandria Dress

This post is part of a month long series called 'Pattern Makeover Month.' I took a simple a-line, peasant dress and 'made-it-over' into many different styles. For more information, go here.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A continuation from yesterday's post. We are again using some of Grandma's old handiwork. Doilies! Isn't this just fabulous?Of course it

Please Take A Moment To Vote In the "What 90s Movie Should Malcolm Watch Next?" Poll... Thank You

Yes, it's time for you to make your voice heard and vote for a movie I'm interested in seeing, but haven't yet. This time I've selected six movies from the 1990s. The movie with the most votes is the one I will watch next. Once I watch it, I'll post a review. Feel free to post in the comments section why you feel that I should watch the movie that you chose.

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The Arlington Dress

This post is part of a month long series called 'Pattern Makeover Month.' I took a simple a-line, peasant dress and 'made-it-over' into many different styles. For more information, go here.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Do any of you have a Grandmother that was like mine and created AMAZING things BY HAND?!?! How did they have

The Astoria Dress

This post is part of a month long series called 'Pattern Makeover Month.' I took a simple a-line, peasant dress and 'made-it-over' into many different styles. For more information, go here.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Another fun embellishment!Once you have the dress finished as instructed, add some fluff. Cut strips of

The Camden Dress

This post is part of a month long series called 'Pattern Makeover Month.' I took a simple a-line, peasant dress and 'made-it-over' into many different styles. For more information, go here.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A simple little dress like this is so fun to embellish! Especially during prom time, the fabric stores

Retro Apron

This post is part of a month long series called 'Pattern Makeover Month.' I took a simple a-line, peasant dress and 'made-it-over' into many different styles. For more information, go here.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Has the apron bug caught you yet? If so, you HAVE to have one of Leila and Ben's Retro Apron Patterns. Too

Sweet Peas and the Butterfly Punch with a Picture Tutorial!

Hi everyone!It seems like ages since I've had time to share something and I'm so excited about this card! I made these flowers with the butterfly punch! I've been having so much fun making pansies with the butterfly punch and so I thought...hmmm....why not try a Sweet Pea as they are one of my favourite flowers. What do you think? Didn't they turn out cute?  I haven't seen these made anywhere, so

Tuesday Tunes, Week 129: Radio, Radio!

This week's theme is "Radio"...Radio inspired many songs, what is your favorite? "Life Is A Rock, But the Radio Rolled Me" by ReunionDo you still listen to the radio? Why/Why not? Yes, because I like to take a break from listening to CDs while in my car. I also enjoy the feeling of discovering a song or hearing one that I haven't heard in awhile. In addition to listening in the car, I also

The Naples Dress

This post is part of a month long series called 'Pattern Makeover Month.' I took a simple a-line, peasant dress and 'made-it-over' into many different styles. For more information, go here.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Again, using your Sweet Dress pattern, cut the dress as normal. Sew the sleeves and side seams as directed. Hem.Then for the sleeves and neckline, use

Funked Out Peasant Blouse Redo

I almost can't believe it. . . my very first guest blogger ever at Brown Paper Packages! And it is none other than Melissa Stramel, from Lilac Lane who is also a contestant on 'So You Think You Can Quilt'. She has a great little pattern makeover for us mommys. We need to look cute, too!Thanks, Melissa for sharing your great tutorial!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Busty Whitney for Ultimate Pleasure

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The Florence Dress and Petti

This post is part of a month long series called 'Pattern Makeover Month.' I took a simple a-line, peasant dress and 'made-it-over' into many different styles. For more information, go here.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The inspiration for this outfit comes from DreamSpunKids, an Etsy shop (although I can no longer find the listing that had this cute outfit!). And

The Shasta Dress

This post is part of a month long series called 'Pattern Makeover Month.' I took a simple a-line, peasant dress and 'made-it-over' into many different styles. For more information, go here.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I never would have guessed that after the 80's fashion era was FINALLY over, that I would someday adore a bubble dress! But here it is. Perfectly

The Abilene Dress

This post is part of a month long series called 'Pattern Makeover Month.' I took a simple pattern (The Sweet Dress by Leila and Ben) and 'made-it-over' into many different styles. For more information, go here.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . In the springtime I always find the most adorable eyelet fabric in fun, springy colors. But what to do with eyelet? It has holes

The Retro Mix Playlist For 4/16/10

7 pm hour We Are Family- Sister SledgeHeartspark Dollarsign- EverclearDon't You Forget About Me- Simple MindsI've Found Someone of My Own- Free MovementSituation- YazClose To the Edit- The Art of NoiseWho'd She Coo- The Ohio Players Double Retro segment's feat. artist: The Moody BluesGo Now (released in 1964)Your Wildest Dreams (released in 1986) Calling America- ELOThen Came You- Dionne Warwick

The Sweet Dress

When money is tight, sewing should be a better alternative to buying clothes-- but is it? To buy a pattern and the supplies can often times make sewing MORE expensive than buying clothing.My goal this month, is to share ways in which you can take one simple pattern and make it into MANY different outfits, thus cutting some of the costs for sewing.The pattern I am going use it called The Sweet

Suprise!

This is going to be such a fun month! I can hardly wait!Okay, so are you ready to hear why it is going to be so fantastic?This month is Pattern Makeover Month at Brown Paper Packages. The entire month I will be doing tutorials on how to alter a simple dress pattern to make it into something totally new. AND we have some guest bloggers. AND Heather and Annette from Leila and Ben, the makers of the

SYTYCQ- Month 3

The new theme is: You have until May 15th to finish your quilt.Quilt on, my friends!

Some Tax Day Music From the Fab Four

Since it's April 15, here is a clip from part 1 of an episode of The Beatles' 1960s Saturday morning cartoon in which they perform "Taxman". The clip also includes a sing-along segment to another popular tune by The Fab Four... enjoy!

And the Winner Is. . .

What a great week! There were some gorgeous quilts. I don't know how you picked just one. . .Of course, Eve's Atomic Cowboy quilt is adorable (yes, she one last month, too!). Congrats, Eve! Apparently we all love your quilts.And yes, she is recieving some fabric-y goodness. I have decided though, not to show all of you in case she wants to use some of it in a future quilt. . . . . . . . . . . .

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Dixie Carter, 1939-2010

This past weekend, actress Dixie Carter passed away due to complications of endometrial cancer at the age of 70. Without a doubt, her best known role was as Julia Sugarbaker on the sitcom Designing Women (1986-1993). One of the highlights of many Designing Women episodes was when the outspoken, liberal Julia would go on a rant that would leave her adversary literally speechless. The scene

New and Retiring Colours

Just a quick post to say thanks so much to Michelle Laycock for providing the sidebar buttons for my blog!  Click the colour buttons on the right hand side of my blog to see the charts. There is the new and very exciting colour collections and also the well loved and retiring colours.  Thanks so much Michelle for your generosity!Hugs ~ Judy

Better late than never!

Hi Everyone!It seems like ages since I last blogged!   I really can't believe how time flies by!  Just a quick share for you today....I meant to post this at the beginning of the month and here we are nearing the middle of April already!All supplies are Crafty Secrets except for the little clip which is from my Hodgepodge Hardware stash and the ribbon is Mellow Moss.Hope you like it, thanks for

Pink Fig Patterns

The new spring patterns are being revealed-- wahoo! Check out this one: Adorable, no? Can't wait to make it! To pre-order, go here.

Final Results of the Recent Tiger Woods Poll

In the recent poll in which I asked readers how they felt about Tiger Woods' return to golf for the 2010 Masters, over 40% of you said that you had no rooting interest. Since it's not self-explanatory as to why one voted the way they did, I wish that people had elaborated in the comments section. Although it's likely that those rooting against Tiger did so based on the extra extra-marital

The Retro Mix Playlist For 4/9/10

7 pm hourLong Train Running- The Doobie BrothersMy Drawers- The TimePush It- Salt-N-PepaGo To Hell- Alice CooperHalf A World Away- R.E.M.Stay- Shakespears SisterMr. Cabdriver (live)- Lenny KravitzThe Guilty Pleasure of the Week:I Think I Love You- The Partridge FamilyAlbert Flasher- The Guess WhoTurning Japanese- The VaporsWords- Missing PersonsAround the Way Girl- LL Cool JNever Stop- Brand New

Thank You, Thank You!

All of you out there that are familiar with craft blogs will know the name V and Co. She has an adorable style and darling pictures and a knack for all things crafty. And this week, she featured little ole' me on her blog! Ummm, wow. Thank you!

Foto Bugil Bikini Jenifer Cortez

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Foto Bugil Model Abis Ngentot

Foto gadis habis ML. toket gede. gadis abg habis di kimpoi dan abis Ngentot.Lihat Details gambarnya (Klik aja boss) keliatan Merah-merah. bikin Konak aja,,,Foto Hot yang lain di KabarIdola

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So You Think You Can Quilt- Month 2

Quilt #1- Eat it, Fork it, Grab it, Halve it (Jennilyn)40.5" x 51.5" topmachine applique, fabric paints, fabric pens, vintage Old King Cole fabric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Quilt #2- Vintage 1947 (Sheryl) (Front) (Back)When the first sentence in a vintage quilt pattern reads "Cut 144 pieces each of Fabrics A, B, C & D…" my

The Mad Men Cast & Crew Let Out Their Inner Kim MacAfee

As a tribute for creator/exec-producer Matthew Wiener, during the wrap party for the 3rd season of the Emmy-winning series Mad Men, the cast and crew put together a video in which they sing along with or lip-synch to Ann-Margret's version of the title song to the 1963 movie Bye Bye Birdie. Be sure to stick around for the last two minutes of the video for bloopers, false starts, and assorted

Sneak Peek

Ohhhhh. . . I have something exciting planned for this month. I can't wait to share with you all!But it will have to wait until after Round 2 of So You Think You Can Quilt. (That will be exciting too!)I just can't resist giving you a little sneak peek, though.Be sure to come back on the fifteenth for all the juicy details. I can't wait, I can't wait, I can't wait!

So Many Ruffles!

The contest at Ruffles and Stuff has ended and boy! What a lot of ruffles! Check out all the pictures of ruffles here. Lots of inspiration, too.And I won runner-up with these ruffles: Yay! Thanks for the great contest, Disney!

Vintage Sheet Swap

I'm so excited about this! KatieJean is hosting a Vintage Sheet Swap. I have many vintage sheets, and I can't wait to find a few more while sharing my stash with others.If you want to join us, go here.I find my vintage sheets at thrift stores. We have great thrift stores here in Idaho. You can also find vintage sheets on ebay and etsy. I sell sets of fat quarters in my Etsy store. Anyone else

Please Take A Moment To Vote In the Current Tiger Woods Poll... Thank You

Easter Basket for you!

Hi EveryoneOh my....it's the beginning of April!  Where does the time go?  Here's my little Easter Basket, it was so easy to make.I used the Box #2 die cut and after it went through my Big Shot, I cut the top and side flaps off and added a handle.  After I edged both sides of the handle and added the strip of DSP, I attached the handle to the box with brads.  Then I added the DSP to the front and

Quilts I've Made

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Clothing I've Made

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