October 2011
13 posts
The Versatile Blogger Award
When I started my blog about a month and a half ago, I didn’t quite know what to expect in terms of how it would be received. I’ve been overwhelmed by your wonderful comments. Thank you so much! Really, I’m not just saying that. Thank you. I’m so excited to let you know that Christina from I Gotta Create has given Que Linda The Versatile Blogger Award. Christina has...
Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween! Can you believe it’s finally here?! Do you like her dog costume? I made it…. not! Grandma picked it out a few months ago, and initially I thought, “oh man, now I don’t get to make her costume.” It only took me a few minutes to realize, “I don’t have to make her costume!” Thanks grandma! We love it! What are your plans to...
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Chevron Design Worksheet {Free Download}
I love my bedroom wall, can’t you tell? This is the third day that I’m posting about it, but I promise it’ll be the last. Although, I’m sure you’ll see glimpses of it again as I dress up the bed and the nightstands. One step at a time… (If you want to know how to make these picture frames, go here.) First of all, you need to know that my husband, Brian,...
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Picture Frame Tutorial
I’m glad you came back for the tutorial on the picture frames in my bedroom. Sorry to hold you in suspense, but this last weekend was a very fun and busy. You know how it is. I made these frames the exact same as the one Stacy made over at Not Just A Housewife. I thought her frame was incredible and wanted to make it so bad that I was inspired to learn how to use a jig-saw. Yup,...
Guest Post at Housewife Eclectic
Welcome Housewife Eclectic readers! Today, I’m sharing my Pumpkin Lanterns with Housewife Eclectic for their Month O’ Pumpkins. I’m beyond thrilled that Debra invited me to be a guest today. Debra has great projects including her paper doll Halloween costumes and her spray painted cowboy boots. Check out her Month O’ Pumpkins series going on all October. This week,...
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My Bedroom
After tackling the bathroom, I thought I could take on an even more challenging project. I’ll just say that I need a break from painting for awhile. It’s not the actual painting that I struggle with, it’s picking out colors. I feel like I’m naming a child. Have you seen chevron lines around lately? (if you haven’t, check out Pinterest) They’re EVERYWHERE!...
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Fall Table Centerpiece
I saw these pumpkins and gourds at the grocery store last week and I just had to bring them home with me. Our family moved to Arizona from New Hampshire this summer. We only spent one fall season in NH, but I miss the vibrant changing colors that you see there this time of year. These little pumpkins brought back some fond memories. I decided to put the pumpkins on stands as a table...
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Crochet Giraffe
Are there any crochet fans out there? My grandma taught me to crochet when I was 9. I made a purse and some slippers and then didn’t do anything throughout the teen years. (Crocheting just didn’t seem cool anymore.) I decided to pick it up again about a year ago when I saw how many cute hats I could make for The Little Lady. Crocheting relaxes me. I can stop anytime to play with my...
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Brown Rice Pizza
Last Sunday, I ate two cinnamon rolls and within a few hours, I knew it was time to go 100% gluten-free again. It takes a lot of work at first, but cravings for bread and pasta quickly subside. The trick is planning and finding new recipes to keep things interesting. My cousin, Jessica, just started a website called Dancing Carrots that has an incredible selection of nutritious recipes, and...
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Bathroom Reveal
You’re going to think I’m nuts after you see what I did to our bathroom. I painted it lime green. Yes, you read that right- lime green! Do you remember this from Que Linda’s first day? Well, I just couldn’t leave that project alone and this is how it turned out. The guy at Home Depot thought I was crazy when I told him what the lime color was for. I kept thinking...
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Satin Flower Comb
Fabric flowers are all the rave now-a-days and I’ll bet there’s a tutorial for every flower known to mankind with all the creative juices running through “blog land.” I’ve caught flower fever too and I can’t get enough. I made this flower comb out of satin using the same method you can find at Little Birdie Secrets or Blissed Out. (notice that the flower is...
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Cupcake Spy Bag
Phew! This has been such a crazy week and it isn’t even over yet. I really have a knack for putting more on my plate than I can handle; I did, however, make something linda amid the craziness. I’m sure you’ve seen spy bags (if not, look here and here). There are some really fun ideas out there. Spy bags can make an easy nap-time sewing project. Even the vinyl isn’t too...
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Felt Flower Headband
We don’t expect to give The Little Lady a haircut until she’s five, but luckily she permits us to dress up her bald head with hats and headbands. I made tons of hair clips and headbands for her this summer to make it clear that she is indeed a little lady.Let me share one of my favorites with you. Cut several circles out of felt. Cut out some leaf shapes too. I used a sewing...
