Daily Archives: February 15, 2014
Carved stamps Day 15
Two overlays for the Japanese fan I made yesterday.
TAD Day 15: Recovered folding chair
We got an old set of folding chairs from my father-in-law. I love how sturdy they are, but some have seen better days. I recovered the worst one of them, and added thicker foam. I’ll pop the cushion back off
TAD Day 15: Recovered folding chair
We got an old set of folding chairs from my father-in-law. I love how sturdy they are, but some have seen better days. I recovered the worst one of them, and added thicker foam. I’ll pop the cushion back off
Day 14: A Little Late
I have no excuses for not starting my thing until ridiculously late. I just didn’t feel like working on anything. All of my ideas seemed stupid. So, I returned to an underway project, mentioned on Monday: the Dwarven Birth of
Day 14: A Little Late
I have no excuses for not starting my thing until ridiculously late. I just didn’t feel like working on anything. All of my ideas seemed stupid. So, I returned to an underway project, mentioned on Monday: the Dwarven Birth of
hokeypokey 14/28
A bit of leaves. We are half way through the month. I look forward to this all year and am sad to say there are only 2 weeks left. It is great to see what everyone else is
hokeypokey 14/28
A bit of leaves. We are half way through the month. I look forward to this all year and am sad to say there are only 2 weeks left. It is great to see what everyone else is
Day 14 – Chocolate Truffles
I got this recipe from a magazine at the doctor’s office. Wrote it on a paper towel. They’re a bit messy but that doesn’t affect the taste. They’re pretty rich. I recommend eating with a glass of milk. Chocolate Peanut
Day 14 – Chocolate Truffles
I got this recipe from a magazine at the doctor’s office. Wrote it on a paper towel. They’re a bit messy but that doesn’t affect the taste. They’re pretty rich. I recommend eating with a glass of milk. Chocolate Peanut
Day 14: Handprint Wall Hanging
Inspired by finishing my 8 year quilt yesterday, I channeled my new thought process of “completion trumps perfection” and added the border and backing to my younger’s 4 month hand prints on this cross stitch completed almost 5 years ago…
Day 14: Handprint Wall Hanging
Inspired by finishing my 8 year quilt yesterday, I channeled my new thought process of “completion trumps perfection” and added the border and backing to my younger’s 4 month hand prints on this cross stitch completed almost 5 years ago…
TAD 2014 – Day 14
Here’s the Valentine I made for my husband yesterday. It’s hard to tell, but there is a dotted embossed sheet of white on there and the red really is more of a terra cotta color. Tonight I did a little
TAD 2014 – Day 14
Here’s the Valentine I made for my husband yesterday. It’s hard to tell, but there is a dotted embossed sheet of white on there and the red really is more of a terra cotta color. Tonight I did a little
Thing A Day: Day 13 More etching
Went over the last two coins I had etched with a black patina – slowly bathing in the solution, rinsing and repeating to build up a solid patina. Then I went over the etch to make a reversed silver/black contrast.
Thing A Day: Day 13 More etching
Went over the last two coins I had etched with a black patina – slowly bathing in the solution, rinsing and repeating to build up a solid patina. Then I went over the etch to make a reversed silver/black contrast.
Thing A Day: Day 14 Top Secret Super Dark Chocolate Mousse
Made with 72% and 82% Dark Chocolate chocolate bars. Since I whipped the egg whites by hand (really need to invest in some electric gadgetry – GoodWill shopping!) this totally counts as my Thing today!
Thing A Day: Day 14 Top Secret Super Dark Chocolate Mousse
Made with 72% and 82% Dark Chocolate chocolate bars. Since I whipped the egg whites by hand (really need to invest in some electric gadgetry – GoodWill shopping!) this totally counts as my Thing today!
TAD Day 14-Curtains
Shower curtain sized, trimmed and hemmed.
Day 14: Valentine
Oh, Internet, you’re the best. Please accept my valentine!
TAD Day 14: Felt heart
Rough day today culminating in unexpected dental surgery. Tempted to skip, but here’s a little felt heart to honor Valentine’s Day.
TAD Day 14: Felt heart
Rough day today culminating in unexpected dental surgery. Tempted to skip, but here’s a little felt heart to honor Valentine’s Day.
Day 14: Pin-Up
Got distracted with Valentines again… Thought I would try Pin-Ups just for fun. :)
Thing-a-Day Forever 