Some of you may know that I have dabbled in various crafty things. Others of you may think, wait a minute… Maggie’s in her 20’s, isn’t that stuff for, well…. this lady?? “Old Lady Knitting” courtesy of Google Images Yes, she obviously is a skilled knitter. However, old school crafting…
Some Call It Nesting, I Call It Pregnancy Induced Crafting
I had a previous post about what us Cool Kids have been up to, but it seems my coolness may be enhanced in pregnancy. There is a common occurrence among the Preggers called Nesting, which refers to avid cleaning, organizing and making various preparations for the baby to come. Since…
Hey Friends, Let’s Share!
A while back, I mentioned that I have crafting urges from time to time, and am especially a fan of yarn and yarn related projects. Instead of typing tons of words to tell you all about why I love making things, I thought I’d just share some photos of some of…
Purposeful Repurposing
I’ve written previously about how we are big fans of recycling, terracycling, cloth diapering, and doing other earth-friendly things. I don’t know about you, but there is something to be said about working with what you have, or trying to spin those creative wheels to create a new purpose for…
My First Pinterest Party
Have you heard of Pinterest? Though its reputation has been heavily promoted by DIY’ers, recipe hunters, and quote enthusiasts, its purpose is to better organize things you like on the World Wide Web. Think of it as a digital cork board that you can “pin” something found on the internet…
ROAR! I’ve Got a Tie!
I’ve gotten a HUGE kick out of making these Dinosaur/Dragon Hats, and Tie Onsies! I’ll be mild on the commentary this time, and just stick to the pictures. Dinosaur Hat! Round 1 of Tie Onesies Rehearsal Dinner Tie Wedding Tie Round 2 of Tie Onesies Baptism & Dedication Tie Fiery…
I Finally Felt Like Felting
I am not a patient person. In fact, I started writing this post, hoping to have some kind of creative opening about time-saving ridiculous things I do, or how to multi-task, but I grew impatient as I kept stumbling around and couldn’t find the right words. Instead, I’m just going…
All I Want is a Room Somewhere
I have a confession: I’ve never actually seen the musical or film, My Fair Lady, but the song Wouldn’t It Be Loverly was a cherished song from my Mama, and always has held a special spot in my heart. It is with the lyrics of this song in mind, that I present…
How to Make a Cupcake Stand Worthy of Your Floor
I had good intentions. I made an effort. Really, I did. Don’t these plates and glasses look cool? I came across this great tutorial on how to make your own cake stand using plates and candlesticks, and thought, “I could do that!” Quincy and I took a walk down to…
My First m-DIY Baby Shower
It wasn’t too long ago that I had to type this into a Google search: WHAT IS DIY? I’ll spare you the key strokes if you, too, are unfamiliar with this acronym: it means Do It Yourself. Not in a No-I-Won’t-Help-You-Make-The-Bed kind of Do it Yourself!, but a Let’s-Be-Like-Martha-And-Make-It-Ourselves kind…