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  • How to Make a Patterned Vase

    I came up with the idea for this little vase after talking to my friend Amy. She wanted a vase…
    January 12, 2008
  • Disappointed

    I made a purse.  It didn't turn out quite like I had hoped. I bought a pattern, per Lili's suggestion.…
    January 11, 2008
  • Francesca’s Painting

    I couldn't show this until now because it was a gift… I had created a similar painting a few years…
    December 27, 2007
  • Christmas Wrapping

    I love wrapping gifts. Naturally you want to choose a gift that you think will delight the recipient, so why…
    December 18, 2007
  • Studio Floor, Finished

    The studio looks good, even while empty! It's amazing how much difference some molding can make – the new bamboo…
    October 11, 2007
  • The Studio Has a Floor

    We installed the bamboo flooring this weekend in the studio! Day 1 We emptied the room, shoving everything into the…
    October 7, 2007
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  • How to Make a Patterned Vase

    I came up with the idea for this little vase after talking to my friend Amy. She wanted a vase like this simple glass one…

    January 12, 200829 commentsCrafty (& Handy), Pets
  • Disappointed

    I made a purse.  It didn’t turn out quite like I had hoped. I bought a pattern, per Lili’s suggestion. I hesitate to link to…

    January 11, 200838 comments'F' for Fabric, Crafty (& Handy)
  • Francesca’s Painting

    I couldn’t show this until now because it was a gift… I had created a similar painting a few years ago for little Ross on…

    December 27, 20074 commentsCrafty (& Handy)
  • Christmas Wrapping

    I love wrapping gifts. Naturally you want to choose a gift that you think will delight the recipient, so why shouldn’t the presentation have the…

    December 18, 200750 commentsCrafty (& Handy)
  • Studio Floor, Finished

    The studio looks good, even while empty! It’s amazing how much difference some molding can make – the new bamboo floor looks sharp. Kim (Four…

    October 11, 200719 commentsCrafty (& Handy), Studio
  • The Studio Has a Floor

    We installed the bamboo flooring this weekend in the studio! Day 1 We emptied the room, shoving everything into the library and future guest room.…

    October 7, 200712 commentsCrafty (& Handy), Studio
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