tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69241553460342886062024-03-05T09:40:54.857-05:00Marigold MadeLohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12993392016399748198noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924155346034288606.post-38807486298496831202013-08-27T19:32:00.001-04:002013-08-27T19:32:02.853-04:00Made: September Calendar<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I got a bit fed up with my organizational abilities lately and decided that I needed to change things, or else! Being organized is so bad ass. I bought a bright blue mini binder and created a mini calendar. Tabs, pocket folders, and lined paper abound. I'm a total dork, I know. </div>
<br />Lohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12993392016399748198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924155346034288606.post-81132614618492028962013-08-18T20:02:00.001-04:002013-08-18T20:02:34.064-04:00Made: Studded Tote<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Months and months back I purchased a scrap piece of army green leather at a flea market in NYC. I had held onto it for so long because I wanted to come up with the perfect project. I always have loved the look of color blocking in tote bags, so I decided to take it in a different direction with a diagonal cut. I used black duck canvas to sturdy up the leather on the outside and also lined it with it as well. I added a clasp to the inside to make the bag more functional. It ended up being a bit bigger than I intended, but it really holds a lot. If you would like to make your own check out <a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/2009/07/17/how-to-make-a-simple-reversible-totebag/">this tutorial for a lined tote bag</a>, it is my most favorite.</div>
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These were taken a couple weeks ago adventuring in an unexplored part of my town. Don't you love finding something new about a place that you thought was so dull? There is so much beauty and mystery in these quarries. This place haunts you and fills you with a sense of deep wonder for the world. </div>
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<br />Lohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12993392016399748198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924155346034288606.post-57551826919130255052013-03-04T10:25:00.000-05:002013-03-04T10:25:01.381-05:00Made: Hand Stamped Cushion<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have the cutest antique chair I scrounged from my great grandmother's basement before she moved. I never did anything to the chair itself as it is an incredible shape and a fine coat of off-white. I use this chair for sewing and wanted to change out my seat cover. </div>
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Step1:Use your cushion as template and trace around the outside of your cushion. Try to leave a half inch for seam allowance. You will need a piece for the front, back and side. For the side: Measure the length around the entire cushion and the height with seam allowance.</div>
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Step 2: Practice with your stamp and figure out which paint you would like to use. I was not sure if I wanted a light paint or the dark black paint that I ended up going with. Then stamp your 3 pieces with a specific pattern in mind. As you can tell mine are not all the same pattern, I messed up but luckily enough you won't notice because you won't see the back pattern. </div>
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Step 3:Pin and sew the top and side all the way around. Sew your side up. Then pin, leaving an opening for the cushion, and sew the bottom and side together. *Cutting triangles out of your corners will help when you flip it inside out. *Leaving the space on the bottom will hide your hand sewing. This all takes some maneuvering and it may be a bit imperfect due to the seam allowance, but it works!</div>
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If you have any questions feel free to ask!</div>
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Thanks for looking!</div>
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Lohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12993392016399748198noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924155346034288606.post-11075809356248607852013-01-29T11:21:00.000-05:002013-01-29T11:21:12.335-05:00MADE: Rustic Leather Pouch<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hey all! So I made this super rustic pouch out of leather I bought at an antique mall that had been hand sewn together in such random ways, I knew I could use it for something! And the rest of the materials were all items I already had at home.<br />
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This pouch is by no means perfect and that's what I really like about it. If you have leather, yarn, good scissors, and a sturdy hole punch you should be able to make one similar in no time flat. Although I do warn you if you are using real leather you may not want to use your nice fabric scissors. Sturdier, tough on leather scissors are on my wish list. Store sentimental photos in there or really anything else that you so wish.<br />
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Thanks for taking a look!</div>
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Lo</div>
Lohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12993392016399748198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924155346034288606.post-35797192841082381422012-12-13T10:36:00.003-05:002012-12-13T10:38:08.123-05:00Made: Black and White Wall Art<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Anyone can make their own wall art. I wanted some art for the bedroom. I'm going for more black and white art pieces. A bunch of our friends go to Maine for a week and I took the photo there with a toy camera and 35mm film. So, I scanned the photo on my printer...</div>
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I opened it in photoshop, cropped the photo, put it in black and white and then added some favorite lyrics. And there you have it...my very own personalized wall art!</div>
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Lohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12993392016399748198noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924155346034288606.post-53138142349424549532012-11-04T12:41:00.000-05:002012-11-04T12:41:29.650-05:00Made: Rug & Pillows<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Okay, so yes I have been holding out on you. This was the kind of scenario in which I worked tirelessly to complete. I made a rug and pillows over a weekend in which the Olympics was watched. It was also one of those scenarios that whenever I had a moment to take photographs it was dark or dreary out...yup we have one of those houses that natural light rarely filters into.<br />
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So I knew that I wanted to make a rug and pillows. I picked up that beautiful/durable check fabric from an antique place for $10 (I'm unsure of the yardage but it must be like 5 yards?). I had been eyeing the fabric for sometime but didn't want to buy it for no reason. Finally the reason arose. I roughly followed these <a href="http://www.remodelaholic.com/2011/05/how-to-make-a-fabric-rug-tutorial/">directions</a> so that I could find some general instructions. Make sure when your picking out a fabric, that it is heavy duty material that has weight to it and won't fray or be damaged easily.<br />
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So this is what I did for the rug: 1.) I washed both the rug material and drop cloth so that I could easily throw the rug in the wash whenever I wanted. Make sure when you wash them you treat them as you would when you want to wash them in the future. 2.) Iron both fabrics...this may be a pain but it is important especially when working with such big pieces of fabric. 3.) Cut your rug fabric smaller than your drop cloth. You want enough drop cloth to fold over twice around the edges to hide the raw edge of both the drop cloth and the material. 4.) I did not use spray adhesive so my approach is purely sewing. Pin your folded drop cloth edge all the way around your rug. 5.) Sew all the way around, reinforcing corners by stitching a box. 6.) Iron out your rug. 7.) Use scotch guard fabric and upholstery protector (especially if you live with boys and animals) to protect your new rug. I believe I did two coats. You will want to buy anti slip mats for underneath if you have hardwood floors. I bought two small ones as they were cheaper than one larger one. My rug ended up being 65" by 48" and costing about $40.00.<br />
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The puppy loves when these pillows are stacked and she can climb her way to the top to get comfy. It is a pretty funny sight and we love when she does it. That being said I loved that I used a fabric that was durable and that I could easily unzip and throw in the wash. These pillows are people and dog+cat friendly. As far as the pillows go I made 2 12"x16" and 2 18"x18" pillows using the rug fabric and a basic waffle textured fabric I picked up for like $10.00 a yard at Joanne's. I picked up the pillow forms and zippers at Walmart, which made this project extremely cost effective. I think the forms were the cheapest at Walmart as I looked everywhere including online. I followed the <a href="http://www.designsponge.com/2010/03/sewing-101-zippered-throw-pillows.html">Design*Sponge directions</a> in making these pillows, which was easy and took no time at all. <i>PS: I've never used a zipper foot as I don't know where mine went for my ancient machine...so it can be done without a zipper foot. </i><br />
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As you can probably see in the puppy photo that I have some incomplete pillows too. I just barely got a <a href="http://www.spoonflower.com/fabric/537963">plus fabric</a> for these from Spoonflower and will match an ottoman that I recently recovered. I can't wait to finish all my pillows for the living room!<br />
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I hope you enjoyed this tutorial. Please let me know if you have any questions! Enjoy!<br />
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<br />Lohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12993392016399748198noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924155346034288606.post-27909786948712874622012-10-07T15:01:00.001-04:002012-10-07T15:01:25.093-04:00MADE: Decisions<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sometimes making decisions is hard for me. But decision making when involving your own future should be selfish. What will make you the happiest?<br />
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I've made some tougher decisions this week about grad school and I feel really good about what I've decided.<br />
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Photo: //35mm photo by me/scanned/Over Atlantic City font//Lohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12993392016399748198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924155346034288606.post-10426366294332057242012-10-02T20:32:00.002-04:002012-10-02T20:32:42.068-04:00MADE: 5 Minute Polka Dot Scrap Bin<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today I have a really quick craft for you. Have you ever been sewing and cutting scraps of fabric or thread and needed to get up to go throw it out? Pretty annoying. Well, I decided I wanted something small that could fit on my desk and decided to use this photo pencil holder. It really turned out so cute.</div>
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photo pencil cup holder ($3.00 at my local ocean state job lot)</div>
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Tape template to tissue paper, cut out, insert in cup, tape edges together and ta-da! Obviously you can use it to store pencils, crochet/knitting needles, or anything really!</div>
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Lohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12993392016399748198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924155346034288606.post-26135041509281060412012-08-30T13:39:00.000-04:002012-08-30T13:39:01.617-04:00MADE: Bridal Shower Invitations<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Over the weekend I went to Vermont to enjoy my friend's bridal shower. I created the invitations, what do you think?! I also made the favors for her shower, which were plants in vintage crystal creamers. It was such a lovely day outside and I was really so happy to see my friend so happy.<br />
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A quiet Saturday morning with only the sizzling and popping sound of over easy eggs cooking in the kitchen.<br />
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Earlier this year I cleared out a space in the backyard, which was an incredibly overgrown garden and created 3 planter boxes with my father. I was skeptical about my green thumb as I had had no previous experience. I planted cucumbers, spinach (no luck there), lettuce, and carrots. I checked the garden yesterday and came away with four cucumbers and some very meager carrots. I've learned I need to thin out my carrots so that they can grow bigger and stronger. I accept that gardening is a learning process and let me tell you I've learned a lot in this first season. I was so elated to have grown something on my own and to have the ability to feed myself and those I love with what I grew.</div>
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I bought this crazy cat lady blazer at goodwill and set my mind on making a tote bag out of it...which has yet to be done but the fabric from it that I would not use needed a purpose. So I decided to make this remnant clutch. Use that fabric you've stashed away promising yourself that one day it would come to good use! Today is the day.</div>
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1. Cut out four pieces of fabric all the same size - 2 for outer clutch, 2 for inner clutch. Make sure the width is relative to your zipper and the length is dependent upon taste. I personally wanted a much longer clutch. It holds a lot!</div>
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2. Now take one side of your zipper and pin the outer and inner fabrics to it -making it like a zipper sandwich. Do the same for the other side of the zipper with the remaining inner and outer fabrics and sew one side at a time.</div>
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3. Pin the right sides of your clutch together all the way around, LEAVING your zipper halfway zipped AND leaving about a two inch gap at the bottom of your inner fabric (this will be to turn it inside out).</div>
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4. Sew your clutch all the way around, turn inside out, NOW sew up your two inch gap from the inner fabric. Stuff the inner fabric into the outer fabric. I added a little leather to the end of my zipper just for an extra touch.</div>
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Since I've made this clutch I use it all the time. I can fit my phone, wallet, toy camera and a few other goodies in there as well. If you have trouble creating this clutch because at one point I had a "huh?" moment, watch this <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EICadoBCC1s">video</a>...it is super helpful. </div>
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Lo</div>Lohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12993392016399748198noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924155346034288606.post-11833381962483627992012-07-19T14:08:00.000-04:002012-07-19T14:08:36.462-04:00MADE: New Kicks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A while ago I was looking through some DIY's and I found a few painted sneaker ones. I decided to do it for myself with k-mart kid shoes that fit my lady sized 8.5 feet, a few coats of Martha Stewart's multi-purpose paint and a pair of leather laces I found at the drugstore. </div>
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My kitchen has a bit of a red theme throughout..not silly I went crazy with red but there's some red there. I decided I needed another dishtowel and wanted to print my own. Here is what I came up with:</div>
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Step 1: Cut out your dishtowel by using one that you already own. I used a linen type cotton for my dishtowel because I believe it will be pretty sturdy for helping with kitchen messes or just to look cute!<br />
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Use Martha Stewart multi-surface paint...not sure why I haven't been buying this my entire life. Check out your one-dollar bins at Joanne's and Michael's...I came out with this cool wavy/chevron stamp.<br />
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Step 2: Start stamping. Be patient, I know that's very hard for the get it done now crafters as I am one of them, it will pay off. My stamps are all kind of hazy and not too distinct, I liked that and wanted to continue doing that. I used a paint brush to cover my stamp then I stamped it on my plate to get excess paint off then stamped it on the towel. Try to keep each stamp and row equidistant from each other, that makes the towel look much more polished.<br />
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Step 3: Double fold each side and sew close to the fold (this way when you wash it nothing will fray). And there you have it a basic dishtowel.<br />
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This week I made my good friend's bridal shower invitations, which I will have to share in the future. Sunday we leave for Maine and I'm very excited! </div>
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I'm embarrassed that I haven't featured the beautiful post that Savannah at Maiedae put together about my new and most lovely blog design. I think I get so overwhelmed by how pretty my new blog is that I don't want to mess it up. Savannah is so talented as a blogger, graphic designer and juggler. She has a full time job yet still manages to be incredibly amazing at everything she does. I am very much indebted to her for making me so happy with this new space. Thanks a million times Savannah! Check out the full post <a href="http://maiedae.blogspot.com/2012/06/blog-design-marigold-made.html#comment-form">here</a>. </div>
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I just wanted to share with you this excerpt from a short story that Rachel of Elephantine makes per her usual Friday post. I'm deeply inspired by her blog and that she incorporates writing into it. I just recently tried to create my own short fictional story but scrapped both drafts. Sometime soon I will post my very own fiction and you will have to promise not to laugh. </div>
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-Lo</div>Lohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12993392016399748198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924155346034288606.post-32134608538619881352012-06-13T14:13:00.001-04:002012-06-13T14:13:10.812-04:00Made: Triangle Tray<a href="http://s1145.photobucket.com/albums/o503/LittleLoHood/?action=view&current=triangletray1.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Made: Triangle Tray" border="0" height="419" src="http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o503/LittleLoHood/triangletray1.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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I have been a bit obsessed with geometric shapes especially after redoing my dining room table,<a href="http://marigoldm.blogspot.com/2012/04/diy-modern-triangle-table.html"> here</a>. I decided to create a triangle tray next. If you choose to make this yourself look for a lightweight tray with good bones. Mine was lighter than I would like, the wrong color and had great dovetail joints so I purchased it knowing that the negatives could easily be changed. </div>
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step 2: clean tray and stain</div>
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step 3: tape and paint triangles (you will need quite a few coats)</div>
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step 4: use a polycrylic to finish the tray so that you can use it</div>
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I really enjoy my new tray and really love the way it came out! Perfect for my living room table as somewhat of a catch-all. </div>
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Thanks for stopping in!</div>
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Lo</div>Lohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12993392016399748198noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924155346034288606.post-34991592452024294132012-06-04T20:22:00.002-04:002012-06-04T20:22:27.638-04:00Summer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It felt just like summer over the weekend.<br />
Days of swimming, curly hair, and skin smelling of saltwater.<br />
Epic matches of ping pong and four square in the rain.<br />
I felt just like a kid and that's just what summers are for.<br />
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Welcome to the new blog!</div>Lohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12993392016399748198noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924155346034288606.post-88988785276118152112012-05-02T14:43:00.000-04:002012-06-12T22:07:04.020-04:00//A Sailor's Life for Me//<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XjfOfxjA4xE/T5dGsFC94xI/AAAAAAAADGY/LtpWMJQe3jI/s1600/Sailorslife.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XjfOfxjA4xE/T5dGsFC94xI/AAAAAAAADGY/LtpWMJQe3jI/s1600/Sailorslife.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another photo from my harbor shots.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've been running a little lately.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Today I went on a long run in the light rain down by the beach.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I listened to M83 radio and it was fantastic.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks for saying hello!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lo</div><br />Lohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12993392016399748198noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924155346034288606.post-44009963769974859712012-04-29T22:38:00.000-04:002012-06-12T22:07:04.011-04:00//Take a rest//<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uEt8iKVImtc/T5dGcKzP5pI/AAAAAAAADGQ/jEdXE02rlZM/s1600/nest.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uEt8iKVImtc/T5dGcKzP5pI/AAAAAAAADGQ/jEdXE02rlZM/s1600/nest.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Just another photo I took on our trip down to the harbor. Just thinking about a wayward sea bird taking shelter in this birdhouse makes me feel peaceful. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">:)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Lo</div>Lohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12993392016399748198noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924155346034288606.post-67335411331397630922012-04-28T14:12:00.000-04:002012-06-12T22:07:04.016-04:00//Harbor//<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5gMGebnmZxQ/T5dFlILMEnI/AAAAAAAADF4/jI_wf3241ik/s1600/joinme.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5gMGebnmZxQ/T5dFlILMEnI/AAAAAAAADF4/jI_wf3241ik/s1600/joinme.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A couple days ago my boyfriend and I went down to the harbor to take some photos. I really love our little photo taking adventures. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Saturday! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Lo</div>Lohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12993392016399748198noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924155346034288606.post-49688492226184724772012-04-21T16:16:00.000-04:002012-06-12T22:07:04.012-04:00DIY: Recycled Leather Instax Mini Pouch<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-do52ILd1F4s/T5MVB70JVrI/AAAAAAAADEo/a05JRFUGIWI/s1600/photo-9-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-do52ILd1F4s/T5MVB70JVrI/AAAAAAAADEo/a05JRFUGIWI/s640/photo-9-1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hi all! Today I was happy to have guest posted over at <a href="http://punkprojects.blogspot.com/2012/04/recycle-old-leather-scraps-into-instax.html">Punk Projects</a> and made a recycled leather Instax Mini Pouch (which I didn't intend, but totally love), go ahead and check it out along with all of the other fantastic green projects to help celebrate Earth Day. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks for saying hello!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Lo</div>Lohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12993392016399748198noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924155346034288606.post-60440234796178329692012-04-12T14:16:00.000-04:002012-06-12T22:07:04.015-04:00DIY: Modern Triangle Table<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GegJDKsf4RU/T4cMDxlOKOI/AAAAAAAADCk/FxJLEc_BaDY/s1600/217720963205639510_rdPnLUM2_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GegJDKsf4RU/T4cMDxlOKOI/AAAAAAAADCk/FxJLEc_BaDY/s640/217720963205639510_rdPnLUM2_f.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I've been envying these photos for sometime now on poppytalk. I recently decided to make my own table but I did it a bit differently, still looking for the perfect thrifted wooden tray though.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ITGKe2Q8TiA/T4cM7CZNc_I/AAAAAAAADCs/X4up5Ub63T8/s1600/IMG_4837.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ITGKe2Q8TiA/T4cM7CZNc_I/AAAAAAAADCs/X4up5Ub63T8/s640/IMG_4837.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">//BEFORE//</div><div style="text-align: center;">If you decide to do this make sure you sand your surface then clean it of any grit before painting. I painted the entire surface in a white gloss ultra cover premium latex paint from Rust-oleum.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cfPDR3YEEFY/T4cOTl_dd1I/AAAAAAAADDE/gDDgCym5JUk/s1600/IMG_4844.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cfPDR3YEEFY/T4cOTl_dd1I/AAAAAAAADDE/gDDgCym5JUk/s640/IMG_4844.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then I used blue painters tape to tape off triangles.</div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7twjvXAJFO0/T4cQGhtUKtI/AAAAAAAADDk/nEreatFm3co/s1600/photo-5.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7twjvXAJFO0/T4cQGhtUKtI/AAAAAAAADDk/nEreatFm3co/s640/photo-5.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then I painted in each triangle different shades of grey and black.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SJw8w1M2Azk/T4cPWb5vwhI/AAAAAAAADDc/Qhr4McHEw1s/s1600/IMG_4849.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SJw8w1M2Azk/T4cPWb5vwhI/AAAAAAAADDc/Qhr4McHEw1s/s640/IMG_4849.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Then I went over the table with a polycrylic to finish it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Vlwuzi-z3eI/T4cQHDB5g-I/AAAAAAAADDs/7PufnwNaZGc/s1600/photo-6.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Vlwuzi-z3eI/T4cQHDB5g-I/AAAAAAAADDs/7PufnwNaZGc/s640/photo-6.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">//AFTER//</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've been busier more than ever lately. I recently had my Graduate school interview and got a second job as a paraprofessional at a school. I've just been trying to get used to the new schedule. I also have some exciting news coming to the blog in a little while. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks so much for stopping in!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lo</div>Lohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12993392016399748198noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924155346034288606.post-29516121709264665282012-03-09T10:13:00.000-05:002012-06-12T22:07:04.009-04:00DIY Leather Wallet<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0PFvsymfOdI/T1oUqkBB5KI/AAAAAAAADAI/Ehw84f7N-EY/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0PFvsymfOdI/T1oUqkBB5KI/AAAAAAAADAI/Ehw84f7N-EY/s640/photo.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I made this little wallet because I just absolutely love leather and have a bit left over from other projects.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To make this leather wallet you will need:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">-2 colors of leather</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">-an exacto knife</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">-sewing machin</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">-scissors</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YLOtsbE0ekA/T1oVHy4I5jI/AAAAAAAADAQ/m9Qrj6Vi--A/s1600/leather1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="472" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YLOtsbE0ekA/T1oVHy4I5jI/AAAAAAAADAQ/m9Qrj6Vi--A/s640/leather1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cut two pieces of leather, one larger piece in one color (brown) and one smaller piece (white)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MPhij4sjF0o/T1oWDQIEOOI/AAAAAAAADAY/2ylFbyWRhgU/s1600/leather2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MPhij4sjF0o/T1oWDQIEOOI/AAAAAAAADAY/2ylFbyWRhgU/s640/leather2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sew the smaller piece right sides together as shown.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NkrZo7aCcSI/T1oW6m-S2MI/AAAAAAAADAg/1k7RsktiNnI/s1600/leather3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NkrZo7aCcSI/T1oW6m-S2MI/AAAAAAAADAg/1k7RsktiNnI/s640/leather3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Turn inside out and you already basically have a little pouch</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NJY3gtJl360/T1oZU94cn_I/AAAAAAAADAo/ymE6XzA3U28/s1600/leather4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="366" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NJY3gtJl360/T1oZU94cn_I/AAAAAAAADAo/ymE6XzA3U28/s640/leather4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cut out a heart</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qOSdkYyYo-4/T1oZp6U93lI/AAAAAAAADAw/Vd9re_AhkDk/s1600/leather5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qOSdkYyYo-4/T1oZp6U93lI/AAAAAAAADAw/Vd9re_AhkDk/s640/leather5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sew right side of heart to inside of your pouch</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lhmm-dbS5o8/T1oafxobADI/AAAAAAAADA4/DmK9kXfrfkY/s1600/leather6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="440" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lhmm-dbS5o8/T1oafxobADI/AAAAAAAADA4/DmK9kXfrfkY/s640/leather6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aQK8-0BM00g/T1oa8xfcwhI/AAAAAAAADBA/xIYkNIegBNY/s1600/leather7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aQK8-0BM00g/T1oa8xfcwhI/AAAAAAAADBA/xIYkNIegBNY/s640/leather7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Be careful when cutting out your heart, pinch the leather (brown) in order to cut away from leather underneath. Use your exacto knife to get close enough to the edge of your seam.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8XLI2dsGnrk/T1obbqKzkGI/AAAAAAAADBI/Ih5fRMHuOdg/s1600/leather8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8XLI2dsGnrk/T1obbqKzkGI/AAAAAAAADBI/Ih5fRMHuOdg/s640/leather8.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cut out a hole on the top flap and on the inside to attach your leather handle</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-d0nWRB-AcvY/T1ob-2XDlKI/AAAAAAAADBQ/qQGQYkwwdQA/s1600/leather9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="418" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-d0nWRB-AcvY/T1ob-2XDlKI/AAAAAAAADBQ/qQGQYkwwdQA/s640/leather9.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Enjoy your sweet new leather wallet!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks for stopping in!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy weekend!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Lo</div>Lohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12993392016399748198noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924155346034288606.post-32103728971625079312012-02-27T07:00:00.000-05:002012-06-12T22:07:04.010-04:00DIY: Color Block Necklace<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pS45KqxKauo/T0r0w2VlOgI/AAAAAAAAC-o/3k-ceRQVuxg/s1600/af7f059c60a011e19896123138142014_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pS45KqxKauo/T0r0w2VlOgI/AAAAAAAAC-o/3k-ceRQVuxg/s640/af7f059c60a011e19896123138142014_7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is a short video showing you some simple steps in making this color block necklace pouch. Customize it as you see fit, I used metal cones to add a bit more edge. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is what you'll need:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #d9ead3;">chain</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #d9ead3;">leather</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #d9ead3;">paint</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #d9ead3;">fabric medium</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #d9ead3;">embroidery thread</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #d9ead3;">tape</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #d9ead3;">needle </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #d9ead3;">leather hole puncher </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #d9ead3;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="338" mozallowfullscreen="" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/37445522?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="600"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks for stopping in!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Lo</div>Lohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12993392016399748198noreply@blogger.com5