::kellygeorgette::

thespottedfox.com

2010-08-21T21:29:00.001-07:00

hi & hello!

thank you for checking in with kellygeorgette.. but i now i have new blog/etsy project!!

please visit thespottedfox for all things art::food::handmade::awesome :)

lots and lots of x's & o's!

kellygeorgette.

life is good.

2010-05-06T10:45:00.001-07:00

oh little blog, how i've ignored you so.

things here in nashville have been pretty hectic.. with the worst flooding tennessee has seen in decades. and despite all the destruction, nashvillians stay strong.

life is good in nashville, tennessee.

the may calendar from lisa rupp is encouraging and adorable. available here.

xxoo, kg.

volcanic ash.

2010-04-18T15:35:00.000-07:00

breath-taking photos of the ash clouds over iceland..

so haunting & intense.

daniela edburg.

2010-04-11T08:38:00.000-07:00

i just adore the eerie and hunger-inducing drop dead gorgeous series from photographer daniela edburg. check it out here.

death by nutella.

death by cake.

death by lifesavers.

death by m&m's.

death by gummi bears.

death by bananas.

love this.

2010-04-09T16:37:00.001-07:00

such a simply lovely idea.. & a great way to honor passed down family recipes.

via here.

a how to for you: button head salt & pepper shaker.

2010-03-31T16:40:00.000-07:00

it is common knowledge that buttons make damn good closures.. but to use for salt and pepper shakers???

..i think yes!

this how-to is super simple, super cheap, and super seasoned.

level of difficulty: easy peasy.

supplies:

♥ baby food jars (or any other little pair of containers)

♥ aleene's tacky glue

♥ two large buttons and various tiny buttons

♥ scrapbook paper

♥ double-sided tape

♥ salt & pepper

1. drive a nail through the center of the top.

2. widen the hole you made so that its roughly ¾ inch wide.

3. place a circle of tacky glue around the perimeter of the large buttons, so that it adheres to the jar top. let dry.

4. cut little strips from the scrapbook paper and label the seasonings appropriately.

5. adhere the labels to the outside of the jar using double-sided tape.

6. glue the tiny buttons around the top for decorative effect. let dry.

....& voila!

..adorable little salt and pepper shakers, perfect for a spring picnic..

♥♥♥

...

2010-03-27T09:27:00.000-07:00

i would like very much to have brunch here, with you.

obsess much?

2010-03-17T16:08:00.001-07:00

the mix of my infatuation for m.ward and my adoration of zooey deschanel calls for a bit of an obsession.

when she (zooey deschanel) & him (m.ward) came out with their first album, i fell in love.

saw them play live and fell even more in love.

volume 2 comes out on tuesday and is available to stream now from npr.org.

♥ ♥ ♥

ok go.

2010-03-10T17:17:00.000-08:00

this video is so awesome.

it reminds me of being a little girl, playing with my k'nex.. building, destroying, tinkering..

little luke.

2010-03-09T16:14:00.000-08:00

my family and i welcomed my nephew lucas shaun armstrong into the world today!!

baby luke and mommy katie are doing wonderfully.. he is 8 lbs. 3.5 ozs. of pure perfection :)

awaiting liberty.

2010-03-06T11:28:00.000-08:00

saving my moneys for the liberty of london line at target, coming march 14th.

soo floral and girly. i love it.

birdies.

2010-03-01T18:12:00.000-08:00

loove the march calendar from lisa rupp designs, available here.

so ready for spring.

2010-02-28T20:53:00.001-08:00

rodney smith.

2010-02-28T16:35:00.000-08:00

just recently discovered the fantastic work of photographer rodney smith.

visit his website here.

balloon girl.

2010-02-26T22:52:00.000-08:00

one day when i was a little girl jumping on my trampoline, a hot air balloon landed in my backyard.

the owner couldn't make it over our hill.

so he let me help roll it up.

i've been obsessed ever since.

maybe someday i'll drift away on one.

oh for goodness sake.

2010-02-25T16:32:00.000-08:00

it's still very cold here in nashville. maybe a strawberry s'more cupcake will help warm my bones..

recipe available here.

tulip green cupcake liners.

vintage cupcake/muffin pan.

fancy baking cups.

..happy baking!..

fabric creatures.

2010-02-24T16:12:00.000-08:00

soft.. textural.. & charming. a few reasons why i adore these fabric creatures from abigail brown.

i want them all.

cozy kitties.

2010-02-21T20:26:00.000-08:00

yours truly just moved into a wonderful new house with several wonderful ladies..

..unfortunately, i couldn't bring my kitty with me :(

thankfully, my lovely friend amy volunteered to take care of him for the time being.

& these ADORABLE kitty beds from lovenostalgicwhimsy are making me miss jameson even more.

moving & shaking.

2010-02-12T23:01:00.001-08:00

in that order.

je t'aime.

2010-02-01T19:36:00.000-08:00

the newest calendar from lisa rupp is super sweet & available here.

hugs, kellygeorgette..

oh my.

2010-02-01T19:28:00.000-08:00

why couldn't this have been my bedroom as a child?

{via designsponge}

yes, please.

2010-01-27T18:37:00.000-08:00

how amazing are these helvetica cookie cutters!?

via beverly hsu.

more things i want from anthropologie.

2010-01-26T20:31:00.001-08:00

..barky turntable..

..here & there dress..

..milkmaid butter dish..

..gladiator bird..

..farmer's egg crate..

..creature kingdom hook..

..landing field skirt..

..rosette bedding..

..beverly frame bag..

♥xoxo

colour.

2010-01-26T04:48:00.000-08:00

lalalove artist helga steppan's series of photographs grouping an arrangement of things by color.

the effect is quite nice.

burlap beauties.

2010-01-25T17:35:00.001-08:00

this season of project runway is gonna be a good'un..

..& last weeks challenge proves it.

the designers task was to take the oh so glamorous potato sack and turn it into a couture ensemble perfect for a night on the town.

i was truly impressed by the creativity and transformation of the materials.

here are a few of my faves..

janeane marie ceccanti

anthony williams

amy sarabi

maya luz

i can't wait to see how the designers progress throughout the season..

a recipe for you: edible buttons.

2010-01-20T15:14:00.000-08:00

..i heart buttons..

collecting them.

crafting with them.

eating them.

here are some links for sweet & edible button treats.

..perfect for baby showers or gifts for your crafty friends..

via gardenmama.

via fortysixthatgrace.

via bakeitpretty.

xxoo

.:kellygeorgette:.

reminders.

2010-01-17T20:34:00.000-08:00

talented photographer erin hanson created a lovely, simple collection of photographs called 'reminders' that i just absolutely adore. check it out..

xoxo, kellygeorgette..

♥ ♥ ♥

2010-01-14T21:11:00.000-08:00

a wonderful sentiment.. via tuttistudio.

just so you know.

2010-01-13T21:42:00.000-08:00

i want this.

2010-01-11T20:58:00.001-08:00

hilarious giclee print available here.

etsy faves: baby showers.

2010-01-07T21:58:00.000-08:00

at the end of the month, i am helping to put on a baby shower for my expecting sister katie and baby luke.. i also have a close friend preparing to have her first child.

with all this baby business, i've been on etsy seeking out one of a kind baby gifts.

here are some wonderful handmade goodies perfect for mother & baby.

organic stacking toy, littlesaplingtoys.

personalized photograph of baby's name, jenniferdennispotter.

eco baby boots, infusion.

softie toy rattle, chunkychooky.

princess and the pea baby quilt, littlelegwarmers.

wooden helicopter toys, imaginationkids.

plush horse toys, penguinandfish.

baby beanie bear hat, monarchdancer.

personalized wire hanger for nursery, lilafrances.

find adorable, one of a kind gifts and support handmade.. all in one fell swoop :)

leo reynolds.

2010-01-07T21:07:00.000-08:00

while searching the web for typography sites, i stumbled upon leo reynolds.

his photo collections are absolutely stunning.

you must check out his flickr.. but make sure you have plenty of time.

i spent over 2 hours sifting through the assortment of letters, numbers, signs, windows, hinges, chimneys, and other beauties.

.: xoxo :.

kellygeorgette

even better.

2010-01-03T19:59:00.000-08:00

new year new look.

2010-01-01T09:03:00.000-08:00

designer lisa rupp just uploaded her first downloadable calendar of the new year. its quaint and super cute.. available here.

xxoo.

twothousandandten.

2010-01-01T08:56:00.000-08:00

cheers to a happy new year!

faire houre.

2009-12-26T12:30:00.000-08:00

time is running out for this decade!.. & while browsing some crafty blogs, i came across these incredible handcrafted clocks from faire houre.

this collection is just wonderful.. and affordable.

happy new year all!

xoxo, kellygeorgette.

that christmas feelin.

2009-12-21T20:39:00.000-08:00

sending warm nostalgic wishes to you and yours this week.

xoxo, kg.

a few new.

2009-12-18T08:13:00.000-08:00

just added a few new plaques/key hooks to the etsy shop.

check it !

love.share.eat.repeat.

2009-12-15T22:36:00.000-08:00

i can't explain how much i adore this downloadable cookbook template from domestifluff.

i just love it when talented artists give away their wonderful designs for free :)

and another.

2009-12-15T22:18:00.001-08:00

..etsy update!

a special thanks to my lovely friend hadley for modeling the newest additions to my little shop.

diy wreath ideas.

2009-12-14T09:45:00.001-08:00

the craft blogs are all a buzz this time of year with crafty gift ideas and non-traditional decorations.

here are a few of my favorite DIY wreath ideas for a festive holiday.

button wreath from craftapalooza

super simple coffee cozy wreath from magpie and cake

ruffly felt wreath from domestifluff

rope wreath from p.s. i made this

scrap wood wreath from rockscissorpaper

vintage style square wreath from cathy fillian

wool scrap wreath from swallowfield

happy holidays!

::kg::

a recipe for you: spiced apple hot toddy.

2009-12-09T11:55:00.001-08:00

this recipe is from the most recent issue of readymade & it looks amazing.

like december in a mug.

ingredients:

1 baked apple

1.5 oz brandy

2 tsp. sugar

3 oz. boiling water

nutmeg

1. to make the baked apple, peel, quarter, and core an apple. dust apple quarters lightly with ground cinnamon and allspice. wrap each quarter separately in foil and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

2. combine brandy, apple, and sugar in a hot mug. muddle apple (or mash it with a spoon), add boiling water, and stir until pulp dissolves. lightly grate nutmeg on top.

ain't yo mama's tree.

2009-12-09T11:08:00.000-08:00

i love ornaments.. but my apartment is too small and i'm too broke for a traditional christmas tree.

so, here are some creative and festive alternatives to the typical tree..

..scrap wood tree..

..ladder tree..

..books & magazine tree..

..drum tree..

..knick knack collage tree..

..for more untraditional, cheap decorative solutions visit apartment therapy.. & decor it yourself.

..and merry christmas! kg.

etsy update.

2009-12-08T11:12:00.001-08:00

just added some new items to my little shop!

kellygeorgette.etsy.com

xoxo, kg.

a recipe for you: no bake chocolate oatmeal cookies.

2009-12-08T10:34:00.000-08:00

here is an easy no-bake recipe for amazingly tasty cookies, perfect for holiday get-togethers and last minute gifts.

ingredients:

2 cups sugar

1/2 cup milk

1 stick butter

4 tbsp cocoa

1/2 cup peanut butter

2 1/2 cup oats

1 1/2 tsp vanilla

1. measure out all ingredients first.

2. mix the first 4 ingredients and boil for exactly 3 minutes.

3. remove mixture from heat. add peanut butter, oats and vanilla.

4. drop dollops of the mixture onto wax paper and let cool.

5. fill festive bags, tins, jars and share with loved ones.

handmade success.

2009-12-08T10:12:00.000-08:00

dispite the steady 30 degree weather, my first craft fair was a big success!

a special thanks to my buds amy and hadley for braving the cold and helping with my booth..

..and thanks to my friends and family for coming out and supporting handmade. you guys are great.

i leave you with some pictures.

stay warm, kg.

rabbit rabbit.

2009-12-01T11:38:00.000-08:00

can you believe its almost 2010? that just sounds so futuristic to me.

i have been a busy bee throughout november preparing for this..

my first ever craft fair! if you find yourself near downtown nashville this saturday, COME.

there will be free wine from 6-9 during the art crawl.

here is the downloadable lisa rupp calendar for december. enjoy!

happy thanksgiving!

2009-11-26T09:32:00.000-08:00

be grateful & enjoy these vintage macy's parade photographs...
xoxo, kg.

a recipe for you: easy sweet potato casserole.

2009-11-21T12:21:00.000-08:00

it's almost here! the day of good eats.

and so, here is a super easy recipe for my ma's sweet potato casserole..

ingredients for casserole:

3 cups mashed sweet potatoes (6 or 7 whole)

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup melted butter

2 eggs, beaten

1 tsp vanilla

ingredients for topping:

3/4 stick butter

1/2 cup chopped pecans

1/2 brown sugar

3/4 cup crushed cornflakes

1. combine all the casserole ingredients and mix well.

2. pour the mixture into a square baking dish and bake at 325 for 25 minutes.

3. for the topping, melt butter and brown sugar together and pour on top of the freshly baked potatoes, sprinkle nuts and cornflakes on top and bake another 10 minutes.

and check out etsy for amazing vintage cookware to use this holiday season..

..like these..

mixing bowls from rachiesplace

nesting casserole dishes from auracaunadesign

happy thanksgiving!

etsy faves: battling the winter.

2009-11-06T08:36:00.000-08:00

the cold weather is upon us here in TN.

instead of fearing the winter weepies & the ashy elbows, embrace this lovely time of year with these wonderful handmade items. all available on etsy.

the soopa scarf, yokoo

forest fairy winter coat, seaoftales

charming lap quilt, quiltville

the charcoal scarfette, kellygeorgette

rustic tea light holders, madeinthehudsonvalley

mustard mittens, shadeofshadow

adorable peacock teapot, ninainvorm

tea with a purpose, thelooseleaf

olive felt coffee cozy, meganauman

red hot spats, twoknit

pumpkin bubble beret, softspoken

handmade in the arcade.

2009-11-05T21:55:00.000-08:00

the ladies behind twist art gallery are holding an indie craft fair this saturday & december 5th in the arcade in downtown nashville.

..and i'll have a booth at the december 5th fair!

this is my first time to have my own booth and i'm so very stoked!

i'll be a busy bee creating lots of goodies this next month.

so if you find yourself in nashville these two dates, best come and bring moneys!

hugs, kg.

update indeed.

2009-11-03T23:46:00.000-08:00

just added a few new items to the shop.

kellygeorgette.etsy.com

little acorns.

2009-11-02T12:42:00.000-08:00

november is swell.

..and so is this lovely november calendar from lisa rupp.

available here.

x's, o's..

a progression of costumes.

2009-11-01T19:58:00.000-08:00

waldo, 2006

lucille ball, 2007

rosie the riveter, 2008

lumberjill, 2009

what were you for halloween?

happy halloween!

2009-10-31T13:37:00.000-07:00

a recipe for you: taco soup.

2009-10-29T13:23:00.000-07:00

if you're like me...cold, hungry & broke, this recipe is for you.

its my ma's taco soup recipe. a bit like chili but soupier.

the recipe makes a big pot full that will last awhile in your fridge.

**to make it vegetarian and even cheaper, leave out the meat**

ingredients:

1 lb. ground beef (optional)

1 small chopped onion

1 green bell pepper

1 can rotel tomatoes

1 large can diced (or crushed) tomatoes

1 can cream style corn

1 can pinto beans

1 pkg. dry taco seasoning

2 cups of water

chopped garlic

1. saute garlic, ground beef, onion & bell pepper in olive oil until meat is brown and onion is translucent.

2. add all ingredients in soup pot and let simmer. that's it.

3. top with shredded cheese and fresh cilantro. yummmm.

while you're in the cookin' mood, go to hungrynation.tv ..it's this fabulous site where you can watch webisodes on good simple cooking.

my favorite segment is 'working class foodies'

..two siblings in new york show you tasty, healthy ways to eat on a budget.

jack.o.love.

2009-10-26T21:54:00.000-07:00

hands down, my favorite october tradition is carvin' up some punkins.

last year was mustache themed, this year buttons! keepin' it crafty.

i even added some yarn to make the design come across.

here are some wonderful pumpkin ideas from the threadheads @ threadbanger...

introducing.

2009-10-26T20:13:00.000-07:00

little cottage key hooks!

inspired by my most recent viewing of 'edward scissorhands' these little guys want to hold your belongings.

perfect for the entrance of your cottage and soon to be available in my etsy shop.

colorful and warm.

2009-10-21T13:02:00.000-07:00

if you find yourself in enid, oklahoma stop by the felt bird and check out my latest and brightest scarfettes!

vintage goodness.

2009-10-20T11:29:00.000-07:00

take a looksie at these amazing collections of vintage dresses...

timelessvixenvintage.etsy.com

smallearthvintage.etsy.com

simply lovely, yes.

want to waste a few hours? check out myvintagevogue. loads of vintage goodness.

au revoir.

2009-10-20T11:05:00.000-07:00

just sold my minty 'stache brothers plaques to a lovely lady in sarasota.

: )

goodbye my minty friends.

...

2009-10-17T12:36:00.000-07:00

october: orange leaves. grey skies. scarves & cupcakes.

a how to for you: clipboard calendar.

2009-10-14T13:26:00.000-07:00

this tutorial is crazy easy. anybody can do it. plus its cheap.

what you'll need:

clipboard

string/yarn/ribbon

pen/pencil

tape

scrap paper (i used paint chips)

calendar pages

1. print off some calendar pages. i used lisa rupp's, available here. she uploads a new one at the first of every month. or you could make your own.

2. using paint chips, cut out a little tag to put the year on. just tape or glue onto the clip part of the clipboard. i heart paint chips. they are free and you can find them in any color.

3. tie string, yarn, or ribbon to the top of the clipboard and to the top of a pen...leaving enough slack so that it is usable.

easy-peezy.

it's perfect for keeping near your workspace to stay organized.

x's & o's, kg.

handwritten fonts.

2009-10-06T12:29:00.000-07:00

the site fontcapture is so great. you can make fonts out of your handwriting and the handwriting of others. its really easy, all you need is a printer and a scanner.

i used to love my grandmothers penmanship. i remember being little and thinking it was so unique and lovely. i wish i could've preserved it.

here is a bit of my own handwriting.

you could preserve your parents handwriting. or your children, since it will inevitably change. you could create your own weird language.

the possibilities are endless.

a recipe for you: quiche cupcakes.

2009-10-05T10:35:00.000-07:00

while watching 'no reservations' i was inspired to cook up something tasty for lunch.

my impromptu meal led me to the eggs.

i've never made a quiche before, but i figured it couldn't be too difficult.

and it wasn't.

**makes 8 quichecakes**

..get creative with this recipe, add ham instead of sausage...rosemary instead of parsley...whatever sounds good to you...

ingredients:

6 eggs

1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

olive oil

chopped green pepper

chopped small onion

hot sauce

chopped garlic

1 lb. sausage

fresh parsley

splash milk

1. preheat oven to 425 degrees.

2. saute sausage, garlic, onion, and green pepper together in olive oil until the sausage is golden brown.

3. once the sausage is nice and cooked, drain off the excess oils.

4. mix all ingredients together in a mixing bowl, leaving some cheese to sprinkle on top.

5. ration out the mixture into baking cups and sprinkle cheese on top of each cup.

6. bake at 425, for 15 minutes.

7. eat and enjoy! goes great with hot coffee and an episode of 'no reservations' :)

ya!

a how to for you: display frame.

2009-10-04T20:48:00.000-07:00

this project was inspired by my friend sara.

she created a great display frame to show off her polaroid collection.

i use mine to show off inspirational sayings, photos, artwork, etc.

what you'll need:

frame

small nails

small binder clips

craft wire (use a heavy gauge)

ruler

hammer

paint

photos and pretty little things

1. i purchased my frame at a thrift store for only $4. i disposed of the glass and pulled out the staples around the frame for a a fresh piece. it was rather plain, so i painted it a nice green color.

2. starting 2 inches down, drive a nail into the back of the frame...making sure it will stay flush with the wall once you hang it. continue adding nails down the frame. i added a total of 4 on each side, 5 inches apart.

3. take your craft wire and wrap around one nail about 8 times. pull taut and wrap around the nail directly across the frame about 8 times. cut excess wire with wire cutters.

4. once you've done this to all the nails, it will look something like this...(its kind of hard to see, but there are four rows of wire going across).

5. finally, hang the frame and add binder clips to the wire. now you can display whatever inspires you and keeps you organized. hooray!

oh october.

2009-09-30T20:39:00.000-07:00

october is probably my favorite month.

something about the start of fall...the upcoming halloween festivities...and the combination of costumes and candy corn.

here is the latest lisa rupp calendar.

download it HERE.

sea creatures.

2009-09-28T05:49:00.000-07:00

spending the week bumming around the gulf of mexico with my family.

here are some beachy photos, so you don't feel left out....

todays sentiment.

2009-09-24T23:42:00.000-07:00

simple.true.lovely.

(via we heart it.)

fall plaid fall.

2009-09-22T10:32:00.000-07:00

fall is my favorite. and so is plaid.

i like to associate the two.

now that the change of seasons is upon us, i've been seeking out fabulous plaid goodies.

i bought this great dress yesterday at old navy for only $25. it was a steal.

i love this tutorial on making plaid pillows with thrifted male shirts. via kelly+olive.

here are a couple of plaid clutches that i adore...

...from lifestylewithlove...

...and from lolafalk...

how about a fabulous vintage plaid thermos?

or this super cute plaid pumpkin pincushion from seapinks. i want one.

my new obsession with the show 'mad men' has got my plaid eye jumping with aesthetic happiness.

don't you just adore the 1960s plaid wallpaper?

the women may not have been well respected, but they sure looked swell with dresses like these.

...i leave you with some of my plaid goodies, available in my shop...

the thrifty plaid, yo yo brooch

the tennessee plaid, yo yo brooch

xoxoxo.kg.

things i'm diggin.

2009-09-20T12:52:00.000-07:00

bicycle riding

anthony bourdain

handbags by felix & jayne

chili and the NFL on sundays

mad men

chicago illinois...and the idea of one day living there

WPA posters

i think...

2009-09-18T22:53:00.000-07:00

this movie will be good...

and this show.

i'm a maker.

2009-09-18T11:14:00.000-07:00

the lovely stela at the felt bird came up with the fabulous idea to interview the consigners at her shop...and it was recently my turn!

check it out HERE.

currently my brooches and ipod cozies are being sold there, and next month i'm sending off some scarfettes!

so, if you're near enid oklahoma..stop by and say hey to stela and riley!

back from renegade.

2009-09-17T11:14:00.001-07:00

my trip to the renegade craft fair in chicago was fantastic. even better than i imagined.

talented crafters as far as the eye could see...

and this was not your grandmas craft fair.

mustaches adorned everything...penis and vagina shaped pin cushions were on display...PBR was a sponsor, so of course everyone had a tall-boy in hand.

here are some photos of the amazing things we came across...

...etsy was there!...

...people of all ages were learning to knit...

...'staches!...by fuzzy-ink...

...one of my favorites, prick cushions!...available here...

...scarlet bloom stationary...

...the red velvet art girls were there....

...mugshot art from emptyyoureyes...

...stationary from michelle brusegaard...

...bUttOnS!!...by red raven studios...

...i adored these dishes from foldedpigs...

...stuffies from art goodies...

...adorable finger puppets including steve zissou, willie nelson, john and yoko, and more by abbey christine...

this is just a small few of the amazing vendors. visit the renegade craft fair website for links to all of the other artists that were there.

i leave you with some of the loot i made it home with...

...this print, "everyone serves a porpoise" from the great berkley illustrations...

..."99 problems..." postcard from rar rar press...

...this brooch was made from a vintage children's book about valentines, and i absolutely fell in love with it!..made by overdueindustries...

...mustache kitty brooch!..unfortunately, i can't remember which booth i purchased it at...

...super cute quilted coffee cup cozy from thread & needle...

...felt circle necklace from getfeltup...

all-in-all a successful trip :)

xo,kg.

todays sentiment.

2009-09-11T09:27:00.000-07:00

..xoxo..

shop update.

2009-09-10T23:33:00.000-07:00

just added my latest brooches and scarfettes to the etsy shop!

a special thanks to sara and russell for being my lovely models.

we make words.

2009-09-09T23:59:00.000-07:00

just stumbled upon this lovely simple blog.

wemakewords.blogspot.com

love this.

2009-09-09T23:39:00.000-07:00

an interactive poster by roland tiangco.

a how to for you: wrist support.

2009-09-09T19:42:00.000-07:00

sometimes our wrists need a little lovin'.

especially, if you're like me and spend most of your day on the computer.

and so...this how-to was born.

a cushy little sleeve pillow for your wrists to rest.

i have an obsession with plaid shirts.

cutting them up..sewing with them..crocheting with them..and so on.

because i have lots of shirt remnants lying around, i decided to utilize a sleeve for this tutorial.

what you'll need:

an old plaid shirt sleeve

uncooked rice (or flaxseeds work even better)

essential oil (i used peppermint)

sewing machine

needle/thread

1. flip your sleeve inside out. measure your keyboard and cut sleeve length accordingly. mine is roughly 12 inches long.

2. pin your sleeve to create a pattern for sewing and cutting.

3. using your sewing machine, sew along both ends of your wrist pillow and alongside your pins. cut off excess fabric. this is what it will look like.

4. using the opening at the cuff, flip your sleeve right-side out.

5. now, take the uncooked rice and add a few drops of your favorite essential oil. through the opening of the cuff, fill the sleeve with your rice mixture to the thickness of your liking.

6. using your needle and thread, hand sew the cuff opening close.

badaBING! a cushion for your restless wrists.

...here are some more plaid shirt crafts i've created...

plaid brooches (soon available in my etsy shop)

plaid hairpin lace scarf (available here)

my next project is a quilt made completely from plaid shirts.

pictures to come soon.

happy sewing, kg.

serve another purpose.

2009-09-08T21:12:00.000-07:00

i scored this snazzy plate stand/easel from sara at our aforementioned yard sale.

since i'm not one to show off my classy goodwill plates, i wanted to utilize it in a different way.

ta-da.

a magazine rack.

::xoxo::

yard sale!

2009-09-04T13:06:00.000-07:00

i'm hosting a yard sale tomorrow with my lovelies hadley and sara.

so, if you find yourself in the downtown nashville area and would like to peruse our goodies, come here:

301 31st avenue north

near centennial park

7:30 AM-1:00 PM

come help a couple ladies fund their trip to the renegade craft fair...and you may even go home with a diamond in the rough!

$cash only$

stache mask.

2009-09-03T14:17:00.000-07:00

anyone who knows me is well aware that i heart halloween.

i plan my costume weeks, sometimes months in advance.

in the spirit of halloween, check out this awesome easy tutorial from the naughty secretary club on how to make mustache masks from old record sleeves.

i plan on making a whole slew of them for my peoples.

etsy faves.

2009-09-02T11:58:00.001-07:00

i just adore aprons.

they make me want to cook more often, just so i can tie one on.

here are some of my favorites from the talented seamstresses on etsy.

::happy cooking::

kg.

can't believe it's september.

2009-09-01T13:09:00.000-07:00

what happened to summer?

i best get to planning my halloween costume. it will be here before you know.

i'm thinking maybe bob ross? or julia child?

here is the latest lisa rupp downloadable calendar.

oh, and september is national sewing month!

.:xoxo:.

this makes me happy.

2009-08-28T12:30:00.001-07:00

australia bound.

2009-08-28T10:13:00.000-07:00

just sent this little guy to his new home in australia!

cheerio ol' mate.

a how to for you: ruffled throw pillow.

2009-08-26T22:40:00.000-07:00

i made this dainty little pillow to reside on my couch and keep my neck free from aches and pains.

here's how i did it.

purchase a circular pillow from any thrift store.

(since i'm low on cash i made one myself).

you'll also need my favorite adhesive, fabri-tac...

...and some ruffle trim (pictured below) available at joanns.

**you could also make your own trim, its just a little more time consuming**

i used approximately 4.3 yards of the trim.

1. start by placing a dollop of fabri-tac at the base of the pillow and adhere the trim. continue adding fabri-tac to the lip of the trim and adhering it to the pillow in a circular motion, using pins to hold it in place while it dries.

2. once you close the gap to the center, cut of excess trim and glue the end into place.

3. make a yo-yo out of coordinating fabric. heres a good tutorial on how to make a yo-yo if you don't already know. sew a nice little button in the center of the yo-yo for embellishment.

4. now, glue the yo-yo into the center of the pillow. this hides the end of the trim and any glue that seeped out.

voila!

enjoy! hugs and kisses, kg.

a recipe for you: bite sized pies.

2009-08-24T21:38:00.000-07:00

after being inspired by these yummy looking pie pops, i decided to give it a try.

i first attempted to use the lollipop sticks. but they fell out after baking.

fail.

so i decided to nix the sticks and just make bite sized pies.

success.

flavor: cinnamon strawberry (!)

ingredients:

store bought pie crust

egg whites

fresh strawberry preserves

cinnamon

1. unroll the pie crust and cut into circles (i used the rim of a glass to form a perfect circle).

2. place a dollop of strawberry preserves in the center of a circle and top with a sprinkle of cinnamon.

3. take another crust circle and place on top. using a fork, press the crust circles together...this also forms that pretty design around the edge.

4. brush the egg whites on top and bottom of the mini pies (this gives you that golden color).

5. bake at 375 until golden brown.

6. let cool and enjoy.

mmmmmmm......

bokja.

2009-08-21T15:56:00.000-07:00

check out these beautiful pieces of furniture from bokja.

i want a house full of them.

hooray!

2009-08-21T11:41:00.000-07:00

i just won 1st place in the crazy for quilts contest!

which means, i have $1000 worth of fabric coming my way!

here is a link to my entry if you want to check it out.

i'm so stoked. i won't have to buy fabric again until i'm in my thirties!