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Meet Virginia + Crochet Turtle Photo Prop
Today I’d like to introduce a very special little lady, my daughter, Virginia! Virginia was born on July 15th, which makes her just 13 days old today. We have so enjoyed having her in our lives so...
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Pin-spiration; Flip-Flop Rehab
Trying to balance first-time motherhood and making things for my own enjoyment/ sanity, I came up with the idea to create a new blog series called “pin-spiration,” where I do projects inspired by...
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Pin-spiration; DIY Nursing T-Shirt
If you’ve read anything about breastfeeding I’m sure you know about the many benefits to nursing; it promotes bonding between mother and baby, it gives the baby’s immune system a boost, it helps the...
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DIY recycled sweater sleep sack
Fall is in the air and it’s time to start thinking about how to keep our new baby nice and toasty warm once the cold weather settles in. It has been said that loose bedding in cribs can pose a...
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Chevron Ombre Messenger Bag
Today I finished a messenger bag with a chevron ombre pattern that was made with the humblest of fiber materials; plastic grocery bags lovingly processed into plarn (plastic yarn). Please enjoy the...
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Pinspiration; Men’s Shirt to Apron Refashion
Hi all! Well, little Virginia is growing every day and will be 12 weeks old on Sunday! I can’t believe it’s been 12 weeks already! AHHH!!! (see how BIG she’s getting?!) As my maternity leave draws...
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Crochet Neckline; DIY Shirt Refashion
Do you know how to crochet? Do you have a plain shirt that is in need of a little pick-me-up? Than this project is for you. Crocheting a neckline is an easy way to transform a ho-hum shirt into...
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Wise Owl Plarn Wristlets
Perhaps you are familiar with the nursery rhyme: “A wise old owl lived in an oak. The more he heard, the less he spoke. The less he spoke, the more he heard. Why aren’t we all like that wise old...
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DIY Ewok Costume for Baby
Although Return of the Jedi is my favorite of the Star Wars movies (which just so happens to feature the Ewok species), growing up in the 80s, it was the made for T.V. movies about the Ewoks that I...
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Getting Ready for Market
The Last Minute Market is right around the corner! It’s hasn’t been easy with a little one underfoot (well, attached directly to me actually), but somehow I managed to take a ridiculous amount of...
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Polaroid-Style Christmas Ornament
Since this will be Virginia’s very first Christmas, my husband and I wanted to celebrate it by making photo ornaments of her to give to close family and friends. If you would like to make your own...
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Crochet Egg Cozy for Easter; Free Pattern!
Just in time for Easter, some fun bunny shaped egg cozies to dress up your holiday baskets! A couple of years ago I made these cute little hens, made from this pattern, and now they have some new...
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Plarn; a labor of love?
I am making new, durable objects out of something we think of as worthless trash while transforming it in such a way that most people I have come across don’t even know that these were once plastic...
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Sneak Peek for Crafty Mart Show Tomorrow!
So if you are reading this post and are in the Cleveland/ Akron area, I’m just going to assume that I’ll be seeing you tomorrow at the Crafty Mart; School’s Out Show right? If you do make it to the...
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High impact, low cost nursery
Welcome to Virginia’s fun and whimsical nursery! It is said that a baby’s true “work” is play. Through play, babies are learning about complex ideas that we as grown-ups take for granted. I wanted to...
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Crafting family fun; DIY cardboard box maze
If you are a parent, but even if you’re not, you’ve probably heard the age-old adage that a child will enjoy playing with the box that a toy comes in more than the toy itself. Today I’d like to share...
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Luau Party with DIY style
Happy 1st birthday to my baby girl Virginia! I can’t believe she is one year old today! To celebrate Virginia’s first year of life we decided to throw her a Luau. Why a luau you ask? Well, it is...
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The Plarn Project; Plastic Bags Transformed
Today I am submitting my proposal to be a part of the Akron Mini Maker Faire on November 2, 2013. Project Summery: By transforming the ubiquitous plastic super market sack into chic and durable...
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Owlet Costume for Halloween
With Halloween less than two weeks away, you have plenty of time to whip up this cute owl costume for your little owlet! This costume is great for a toddler who is just starting to walk and still...
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The Lorax as Mascot and Muse
“UNLESS someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” The Lorax has always been a story that has held a special place in my heart. So here today I present my...
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