Monthly Archives: July 2010

Shrimp Skewers

Posted on July 31, 2010 by canadianblonde

I am not a fan of cooking.  Nor eating.  Those things are just interruptions to my craftmaking.  But every once in awhile I will cook.  I have had this in mind to make for a few weeks now.  Shimp and … Continue reading →

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Fabric Luggage Tags

Posted on July 31, 2010 by canadianblonde

Look at this great luggage tag.  I had thought of them before, but then I saw on Jane Sassamans blog that a wonderful visitor had made Jane some with her amazing fabrics.  Read the story, it is quite cute.  BUT moreso, it … Continue reading →

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Shopping Trip

Posted on July 29, 2010 by canadianblonde

Most of my craft supplies were not bought because I needed the item for a project, but more because I was in a store, saw something, and thought I may possibly have a use for that one day. It is … Continue reading →

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Win One Of My Bracelets!

Posted on July 26, 2010 by canadianblonde

I have been working overnight figuring out how to run contests.  I finally am ready, and have created a section of my website for crafters to enter into themed contests.  I will post short posts on the main page when a … Continue reading →

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Fidgiting Like a Kid On Christmas Morning

Posted on July 25, 2010 by canadianblonde

When I decided to start a blog, I didn’t know what people wrote about, or why others even considered it interesting.  So I Googled “craft blog” and bam, I was stuck for hours and hours and hours reading other people … Continue reading →

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Red and Blue Quilts

Posted on July 25, 2010 by canadianblonde

In our guestroom, we have two twin beds.  I have a new love for red and light blue, thanks to my sister.  I decided to make two twin quilts.  One, a nine-patch, and the other, a pinwheel, but both using … Continue reading →

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She Sells Sea Shells

Posted on July 25, 2010 by canadianblonde

John and I took a boat ride out to a secret hidden beach last Wednesday.  An island that is only accessible by boat, and has gorgeous turquoise blue water and a very private beach FILLED with amazing seashells.  You won’t … Continue reading →

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Fabric Doves

Posted on July 25, 2010 by canadianblonde

I found this great pattern for birds here, and I loved what they did with them.  This is a perfect craft for scrap fabric.  Plus I had lots of stuffing left over from making the dog bed.  It is a … Continue reading →

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Funky Fridge Magnets

Posted on July 25, 2010 by canadianblonde

My project of the day (that I thought of all by myself, but then subsequently saw them on Martha Stewarts site and Etsy) is fridge magnets. Materials: Small patterned fabric large flat glass beads Magnets Clear craft glue Acrylic Paint Craft … Continue reading →

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For Those Who Taught Us…………

Posted on July 25, 2010 by canadianblonde

 When i first started designing jewellery, I had quite a difficult time.  I couldn’t get things to look amazing without copying the pattern bead for bead.  I looked to a friend of mine, Pauline, who had already been designing jewellery, and … Continue reading →

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