I found an egg…it needed a nest.
(Pine needles soaked overnight~then lovingly woven)
Author: sarah
Pictures of our 1963 Airstream Trailer Craft Studio
These are the pics that didn’t make it into the post over at DesignSponge. Thanks to the stylish peeps over there for the coverage!
I have been getting so many requests about the construction, I am leaving the post to the blog that covers it. The renovation was primarily done by my husband and he blogged about it here >> Cyclocontractor.wordpress.com
Carrots from the Garden
It took a long time to get these babies to grow, but am I glad I planted them. I pulled up this bunch to throw into the mix for dinner and they were superb! I know carrots are good for you and me, but I wanted to share a bit of knowledge from the smart guys over at Organic Facts. The health benefits of carrots include reduced cholesterol, prevention from heart attacks, warding off certain cancers and many others. Whew! I feel better already. So~get out there and get you some carrots!
If you want to read all the good stuff, go to Organic Facts page on carrots, here >>
DIY 347: Embossed Metal Belt Buckle
I used the Cuttlebug to emboss a plain piece of tin purchased at a hardware store. It was really easy to bend over the sharp edges then wrap it around 2 “D” rings from another (old) belt. After sewing in a length of double-faced ribbon from SAS Fabrics, I was ready to go!
DIY 348: Embroidery Case for the Road
The “How to” is forthcoming…
DIY 349: Turn a Drop Cloth into a Cool Dust Cover
The time has come when it’s just too hot to sit outside~and that means covering the outdoor furniture with drop cloths to keep it clean. I recently reupholstered my patio furniture and was sad to not be able to see it anymore, so I drizzled a design on the existing cover.
Make your own pretty furniture covers:
- Buy a painter’s drop cloth large enough to fit each piece of outdoor furniture you plan to cover
- Also, while you’re at the paint store, buy a quart of color you love
- Lay the cloth(es) out in the grass or on a protected part of the patio
- Scoop two cups of paint into a Zip-Loc bag
- Breath into the bag and close it to trap enough air in it so it is easy to hold on to
- With some sense of what you will be “drawing” (like, words or just swirls) grab a pair of scissors and position yourself over your starting point.
- Clip the corner of the bag (best to start out smaller and see how you like it). I usually have a piece of scrap fabric or newspaper nearby to test on before I start.
- Gently squirt out the paint. To stop the flow, simply tip the bag back so the paint runs away from the opening.
- Good luck. Once you get the hang of it you’ll want to use this process on everything~I did!
Until Tomorrow~Sarah
Personal Space Featured in New Times
I am pleased to have had my home and studio featured in the Jackalope Blog of the New Times Phoenix. Big thanks go out to Spring Eselgroth for her great write up!
DIY 350: Inspiration Boards are Essential
Whatever shape or form your inspiration boards take, they are essential for a creative life. Here are mine. They are a series of 9 that I sewed then stretched across 12×12 inch cork boards. I use them daily to plan and be inspired.
DIY 351: Organize Hair Clips Into a Pretty Bouquet
The one accessory I am rarely without is a flower for my hair~especially these hot summer days when I have to wear my hair up to stay cool. The twenty-some flower clips I own were a little hard to sift through quickly until I attached them all to bamboo skewers and put them in a vase. Not only is it the prettiest thing in my bathroom, I can pick a flower and run~I love efficiency!
