Curtains are the DEVIL!

It's been one of those days. . .You know the kind where you start out with visions of sewing most of the day.  And then. . .You decide that even though you are just about out of funds for food for the week, there are a few errands you just HAVE to run. . .  which turn into a few more and at each and every place, you spend 30-40 dollars and realize by the time you get home that you spent your

Final Results of the Recent Beatles Album Poll

With almost twice as many votes as the 2nd place finisher, The Beatles' 1966 release Revolver was selected as the Beatle album most would choose if they were introducing the uninitiated to the sounds of John, Paul, George, and Ringo.  If I had it, I would have introduced my niece to The Beatles by loaning her 1962-1966. My reasons are the same that Ivan stated in the comments section of the poll

The Retro Mix Playlist For 11/26/10

6 pm hourThe Breaks- Kurtis BlowHead Over Heels- The Go GosPlowed- SpongeDream Police- Cheap TrickBaby Let Me Kiss You- King FloydI Wanna Be Your Man- RogerWalking On Sunshine- Rockets RevengeDown with the King- Run DMCChicago- Graham NashThe Stroke- Billy SquierNow They’ll Sleep- BellyKeep On Smiling- Wet WillieBust A Move- Young MCCriticize- Alexander O’NealOnly A Fool Would Say That- Steely

A Bloggy Thank-You!!!

I have been wanting to write this post for several months now, and finally found the inspiration the other day to push me to do it.I'm sure you all are familiar with Disney from Ruffles n' Stuff.  She has recently taken a break from blogging-- a long break.  But she popped in the other day with a 'sponsored blog post', and the very first commentor left an extrememly rude comment.  Click here to

Santa's Sleigh

I'm on a roll with my Christmas cards this year! Here's another one for you...I wanted to do a one layer card so I did a faux layer by tearing a strip that looked like snow, then added a circle punch for the moon and then brayered over the top of it with Pacific Point ink for the sky. This was a really easy card to do and I love the effect!  Once I was happy with the sky I used one of my all time

Dublin is a Pit

Yeppers. Of all the cities that I've ever been to, Dublin is a pit. And yet I'm here several times a year. If it weren't for friends and family I wouldn't bother. Oh yeah, these people are truly loved! Good thing Dublin is easy to get around. From the Airport to the City Center takes about an hour. I usually take the 16a or 41 bus. It's only 2.20 euro. You can take the 747/748 but it's 6 euro.

Pop Culture Trivia # 109: The Holiday Edition

Since it's that time of year, every question is holiday-related. If you are a Pop Culture Trivia virgin about to be touched for the very first time, please read the remaining rules before taking the quiz:* Along with the Internet, the use of books, magazines, notes, data stored on a computer, etc. to help you come up with the answers is not allowed.* Please read the questions carefully. For

Some Ruffling. . .

Part of the Halloween costumes included pettiskirts-- nylon chiffon pettiskirts. Five of them. Which means cutting, sewing and ruffling 300 yards of ruffles, and 150 yards of tiers.But it was really fun, albeit slightly tedious.        And the end results. . . priceless!     Fabulous tutorial located here on Make It and Love It. Chiffon purchased from afc-express.

Bristol Palin's Success On DWTS: The Politics of Dancing?

Over the past few weeks, a conspiracy theory has been swelling during season 11 of the ABC reality competition series Dancing with the Stars.  Despite being considered by many (including the DWTS judges) as one of the worst dancers this season, Bristol Palin (daughter of Tea Party darling Sarah Palin) has managed to make it to the finals. The conspiracy whispers grew to a roar in some circles

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

The idea for this poll was partly inspired by a recent event.  A few weeks ago at my sister's birthday celebration, I was talking to her daughter (who recently turned 23). I asked her if she knew much about The Beatles.  Since she didn't, I told her I was going to educate her on the sounds of John, Paul, George, and Ringo.   I knew she'd be receptive to checking The Beatles out because she does

Oh my...!

Well for heaven's sake...I've been so darned busy, I totally forgot to share my November Vintage calendar with you! LOL...I've only missed the first half of the month! That's not so bad is it?  {g} Here it is... the images and paper are from Crafty Secrets and the ribbon and little curly paper clip thingy is from Stampin'Up! The way time is flying I'm going to have to peel off the 2010 calendar

The Retro Mix Playlist For 11/12/10

6 pm hourWhen Doves Cry- Prince & the RevolutionCross-Eyed Mary- Jethro TullLittle Green Bag- The George Baker SelectionChange of Heart- Cyndi LauperDrive- R.E.M.Let Love Rule- Lenny KravitzSpace Race- Billy PrestonNeil Young 65th birthday tribute:This Note’s For YouWonderin’Heart of GoldOhio- Crosby, Stills, Nash & YoungRockin’ In the Free WorldI Try- Macy GrayThe Joker- The Steve Miller

Merry & Bright

I saw this idea ages ago...and of course can't remember where!  It's a fairly simple card to make, I first made a template using the cardboard that comes in our Designer Paper.  I cut a rectangle using my Nestabilities and then taped it to my white layer with painters tape to keep it in place.  Then I sponged Old Olive all over the cut out of the template.  Edited to add:  Thanks so much to Carol

Remember

Today is Remembrance Day...the day we remember our soldiers and all of their sacrifices for us. Let’s remember them every day and pray that our soldiers will return home safely to us. Remember them. Now and always.Remember them with pride and deepest respect.Judy

The Thrifted Throne

Way back when I started this blog, I seriously lacked photography skills.  Like here and here.As I have taken more pictures, I have slowly improved to the point where once in a while I get a picture I really like. But something that always stumps me is. . .winter!The cold and I do NOT get along well.  And since most of the clothing items I make belong in a Vegas climate, my cute girlies aren't

A Little Cat Nap

After all that Halloween sewing, this is how we are feeling:(And yes, how the sewing room is looking!)But we can't rest for long. . . Christmas is just around the corner!

Pizza Cookie

Here's the recipe I promised when I had my last class....it's a Pizza Cookie and it's seriously yummy! The kids love it and so does everyone else....you can use any toppings you like as well.  I've been making this for years, I originally found the recipe in the Company's Coming cookbooks when they first came out.  Give it a try, I'm sure it will be a favourite with your family too! Oatmeal Chip

Christmas Collage

More Christmas cards for you {g} Don't you feel that as soon as Halloween is over we're in a headlong rush to get ready for Christmas?  Here's my share for you today...I love this stamp set, well there are two of them and I love them both!  I know I always say it but seriously these are two of my favourite things!!  I used the Christmas Collage background set and the Bells and Boughs stamp set...

The Retro Mix Playlist For 11/05/10

Show theme: The 1960s6 pm hourIncense and Peppermints- The Strawberry Alarm ClockLove Man- Otis ReddingAgent Double O-Soul- Edwin StarrRun Baby Run- The NewbeatsStrange Brew- CreamOrange Juice Blues- The BandBatman Theme- Neal HeftiMy Love- Petula ClarkSad Souvenirs- The Four TopsTo Love Somebody- The Bee GeesDouble Retro segment:Summertime- Billy StewartSummertime- Big Brother & the Holding

Costume #4

So, what was on your Halloween to-do sewing list?  You've seen three of the seven costumes I finished in the month of October. . . Here's number four.Remember this little guy?  Jack-Jack from the Incredibles.Well, here is my little nephew in his Max-Max costume.Love that little guy!

Operation: Pay It Forward

My Project Linus quilt:A quilted knit blanket.  Have any of you ever quilted with knits?  I love how soft the end quilt is, but there are many things I still need to learn. . .  Too many ripples!Any tips for quilting knits?  I definitely need to add some interfacing next time. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I don't think I have mentioned this yet, but

Happy Birthday LilyBean!

Wow...our little LilyBean is a year old! She's still as sweet and gentle and mischievious as ever and we love her so much! As you can see, she still snuggles in her favourite pink blanket....aww...isn't she cute!!She's a little crafter too and loves to get into my stuff and run away with my sponges and flowers, really anything I'm working on she loves to get into! She really loves it when my

My last Halloween projects!

Well, Halloween is over and it was so busy around here I didn't have time to post my Halloween Shop or my Halloween Luminary....but, better late than never!  I just love this card design, I can think of all kinds of wonderful ways to use it.  Imagine a Bakery shop, or a Wine shop...a Florist shop, or a cute Christmas shop....the list is endless!I hope you all had a wonderful and safe Halloween! 

Star Wars Art: Visions

Now this makes the perfect Christmas pressie for all the Star Wars addicts out there! This book is gorgeous, full of colour, and rich in tones. It brings together so many different artists - Evan Wilson, Jamie Wyeth, Alex Roth just to name a few. My favourite artist whose work is included? BORIS VALLEJO!!!! For me, that's the price of the book. Spoilers: There is this bitchin' picture of a baby

One More. . . .

022Originally uploaded by snowdropfairy4 One more that I just HAD to share. . .

Wardrobe Wednesday #18

Oh.My.GOODNESS!!!!  You all have the most amazing costumes!  It was very hard to limit to just a few. . .Here are some that I just couldn't NOT share:A little gnome from Sweeter Than Cupcake.A fantastic peacock from The Barefoot Tailor.And look at these cute Musketeers from In Moments Like These.If you have a moment, take a look at some of the others. . . They are amazing!Here are the details: **