Sew Much Sunshine [to the square inch]

The shoes were the inspiration for the dogs' bow ties. These shoes are so darling & add a touch of color! You can order the pumps here: Chelsea Crew . We matched the fabric as closely as w...

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To add a little pizazz to the centerpieces for Cassandra's wedding, we decided to make some tissue paper poms. We also broke off some branches from a few dead trees! HA. For this project, ...

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Did you ever celebrate your golden birthday ?  Mine was when I was nine, and while it was magical I didn't have as many years anticipating it as my sister did whose date was on the 27th. Needle...

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Working on the centerpieces for the tables my sister & I decided to be a bit creative. Floating candles? Don't pay extra for special floating candles because guess what? Regular old tea light can...

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I bought this pattern a while ago & made a few Ditty Bags from it. SUCCESS! They are cute little dumplings & I use mine as a makeup bag so I get to see the fun & bright patterns every day! H...

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On this, the 12th anniversary of the attacks in New York, Washington, & Pennsylvania, let us remember, reflect, and pray. With the tumult and violence in Syria and the possible US intervention,...

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Remember this project? Well, after my sister's bridal shower she was swimming in wooden utensils. Functional? Yes, but quite lackluster. I convinced her to add some zest & she couldn't be h...

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I found this while browsing the interwebs one day & decided to try it out. Here is a link to the free pattern: Nigella Yoga Bag And here's how mine turned out. I made one for my sister...

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I got this inspiration after a trip to Fancy Tiger and saw some canvases hanging on the wall with fabric scraps as the main focal point. Seeing as how I have loads of fabric scraps, this was the ...

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Crafting is obviously very cathartic to me & being creative with a friend is so much fun. That's why at least twice a year Chelsea & I get together and craft for hours together. This time we tack...

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There are a lot of ways to save money on weddings these days by doing some little things yourself. DIY is becoming more and more popular with sites like Pinterest devoted to inspiring that creati...

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Here's a brief update from the last year+ and then I'll dive right back into all the fun projects that have filled the days!  I turned 24! Spent a lot of time hiking & enjoying the outdoo...

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Here's how you can update an old t-shirt you don't wear very much with a cute little pocket in a print of your choice. What you'll need: T-shirt Fabric of your choice Thread S...

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Here are the goodies I included in Heather's package. And here are the goodies I received. Such pretty wrapping! Fabric, ooh la la! I'm especially excited about trying the p...

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So back in Peru at a delightful restaurant called Los Perros, I had a tantalizing sandwich called the “It’ll Do the Trick” sandwich. I had it my first day I was there & had it about six mor...

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Here are some shots from the week.  Denver, dinners, a speakeasy, night swinging, colorful chalk art, bookstores, games.  LOVE.  Happy summer, everybody! ...

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Wait? It's summer? Back to school! We just celebrated getting out of school! Not me! Getting back to school is actually a celebration for me. See I graduated in 2010 & with two almost-made-it-t...

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This recipe is inspired by my guy's love of his mother's cooking. He grew up mowing on these & loves them. You will need: Hawaiian rolls, ham, mustard, 1/2 tsp. poppy seeds + a spr...

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For a birthday present for my sister's boyfriend, we made him some bench cushions. He made the benches from scrap wood, a project that didn't cost him a dime (it did cost him some sweat, though)....

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Oh how I love the library. Oh how I love books! One of the items on my Denver/Summer 2012 list is to "sun tan at a park with a book." With our monthly book club meeting tonight, I figured I'd mak...

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Nothing too crazy to report this week! Did this... (hoops)  ate this... and celebrated this lady's birthday ! Happy June! Flip that calendar! ] ] Today is a sol...

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My first post : a "tutorial" on how to turn a ribbon into a headband.  I didn't even take pictures of my face! So awkward! Disclaimer: I had sun poisoning on my chest & thus buttoned m...

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The Color Run recap: On Saturday, my mom & I participated in the craziest most colorful 5k out there, namely The Color Run. We started the race about 9:35am after waiting at the starting line ...

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I measured 3 inches up from the end of the handle, marked it with pencil & taped each utensil. Because these are bamboo, they were grainy/porous, so I used primer. Depending on your material...

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To a lady who tells the most fascinating stories, a lady who makes the best peanut butter balls, a lady who can rock skinny jeans, a lady who can IM, video chat, and email like the best of 'em, ...

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