Wardrobe Wednesday #2

I can't believe it is Wednesday again! Time certainly does fly.Did you see the cute things that YOU guys made? I love this cute skirt made with vintage fabric by I Got A NotionMelissa Stramel at Lilac Lane made this twirly skirt and even has a tutorial on her blog. And this cute jacket at Bear, Dolly and Moi. Thanks for sharing! I hope there are a few more of you this week. . .Here is my entry

Ruffle Your Stuff Contest

I can't believe I did not find this sooner, but fortunately I DID find it. Disney from Ruffles 'n' Stuff is having a little contest. A ruffly one! And you know me-- lots of ruffles! So it was pretty easy to send in a few pictures for her contest. Do you have some things you have made with ruffles, too? If so, then send them in! But hurry-- there's only a couple more days. More info here.

To Fair or Not to Fair. . .

I have never sold at a craft fair. As a matter of fact, I don't recall that I have ever even BEEN to a craft fair. But there is one that is held not too far from here that I really want to be a part of. So, today I am searching for some info. Have any of you ever sold at a craft fair? Has it been worth your while? Do you have any tips, hints, ideas, suggestions? What size booth should I sign up

DVD Review: The T.A.M.I. Show

More than 40 years after its release, the concert film The T.A.M.I. Show is finally available on DVD! Filmed over two days in October 1964 at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium and featuring some of the biggest acts of the era (dig the lineup on the movie poster above!), The T.A.M.I. Show is a must-have for anyone who's a fan of rock 'n' roll and soul music from the period.Fittingly, rock pioneer

Final Results of the Recent Movie Remake Poll

With almost half the vote, the new version of Clash of the Titans is the remake that most of you feel is least likely to suck. The "clash" was supposed to begin on 3/26, but the movie's premiere has been pushed back to 4/2 so we'll have to wait a little to see whether or not the 2010 version of Clash of the Titans will be a Maltese Falcon (1941) or another (fill in the name of your choice for

The Retro Mix Playlist For 3/26/10

7 pm hourThe Thrill Is Gone- B.B. KingThe Impression That I Get- The Mighty Mighty BosstonesCome On Eileen- Dexy's Midnight RunnersMisled- Kool & the GangDivine Hammer- The BreedersDon't Dream It's Over- Crowded HouseThree Little Birds- Bob MarleyBrother Louie- StoriesThree Dog Night- LiarThe Breaks- Kurtis BlowGypsy Woman (She's Homeless)- Crystal WatersKnock On Wood- Amii StewartSafety Dance-

The Ashton Top Tutorial

****Please note: This tutorial is based on the size of my small five year old. To adjust for a different size, see the note at the bottom of the post.Supplies: Men's button down shirt (the bigger the better!)Approximately 1/2 yard foldover elastic (I have seen this at JoAnn's in black and white in the 'by the yard' trim section)Approximately 12 inches of 1 inch elasticApproximately 45 inches of