If you didn’t have a great Valentine’s Day, maybe this hamburger dress will put YOUR hubby in the mood. Unless, of course, he’s thinking Arby’s…
PBS Dog & Cat Photo Contest
We happened to watch PBS’ Nature: Dogs & Cats the other night and it was really, really good. Though I did have to convince Cole that, NO, we don’t need a bloodhound (though Holly in the show was pretty darn cute). We also liked listening to the trainer with the English accent scream at her dogs, “Don’t you dare!” Great stuff. Better than regular television by far. So, I was surprised to find an email waiting for me in my in-box the next morning regarding a PBS photo contest for dogs and cats where you can win a dvd of the show for yourself – not bad! Go here for information if you’re interested & good luck!
Fat Quarter Tote Bag Tutorial & Giveaway
From Cicada Daydream. Enter the giveaway here. In case you don’t win, here’s the tutorial on how to make one yourself. Deadline to enter is February 18, 2009.
Make Your Own Tote Bag!
Love this idea. Love the clear instructions. Thank you, jcarolinecreative!
Pretty Southern Living Pics
A couple of pictures to inspire you. Both are from Southern Living. Perhaps I’m looking to be inspired and/or anxious for my move South to be over with.
Our Homemade Valentines
I used the bird template from Martha Stewart, though I can’t seem to find that page now to link to it. I know it’s on her website somewhere!!! The birdies turned out very cute but I like what Cole did with these flocked cardboard cutouts from Hobby Lobby. He glued a cardstock back to them for a message and covered the interior price tag with additional hearts. He’s such a clever kid. I think I will let him do the cards with the kids next year. Everybody would probably enjoy it more!!!
Meet Anna Maria Horner!
This girl can sew. And cook. And has a mighty great blog here. I am in love with anybody who can be pregnant with their 6th child, still be tiny and cook with a huge yellow Le Creuset pot. Plus, she finds time to author a sewing book, Seams to Me. Superwoman, I tell you.
The Crafty Crow – Valentine Ideas
Adorable. Ingenious. She finds great stuff on the web, too. The matchbox valentines are from Inchmark and the cute, easy treat bag idea is from Zakka Life. Both pics and links were originally from The Crafty Crow.
Bent Objects’ Ball of Yarn
Just had to share. Check out the Bent Objects blog here.
The New(est) Pepsi Logo
I enjoyed the commentary here. What do you think? My favorite comment is that the new logo appears to have been formed by the overuse of the liquify filter in Photoshop. Well, it is always easier to criticize…
Tokyo International Quilt Show
I don’t quilt. But I sure love lookin’ at ’em, and so will you. Click on the pic above to link to Moonstitches’ Flickr stream of the Tokyo International Quilt Show. Beautiful.
Valentine Ribbon Flowers by BurdaStyle
Beautiful. I’ve always wanted to know how to do this and now there’s a tutorial. Check out the instructions here. Thanks, BurdaStyle!
Cute Candy Buttons from Bake It Pretty
I can vaguely remember having the time to create such cute things! Check out the Bake It Pretty site here and blog here. Frankly, I’m still making more time for exercise. And it’s difficult to fit in! If I make time to make treats, I’ll just have to make time for more exercise. It’s a vicious cycle.
Making Latex Clothing?!
I have a latex allergy so I will never be doing this but I had to post it for two reasons: 1) It’s really very interesting to see how she glues together the clothing and 2) who knew Latex made your hiney look so good. Well, maybe a cute hiney is a preliminary requirement. But, dang, this looks like something very Hollywood/Catwoman-ish. It’s much cuter than the only other thing I’ve ever seen done with latex: ugly deformed hand chicken puppet balloons that my husband makes out of latex gloves whenever we take our children to the doctor. Anyway, the pic above links to her website about making clothes with latex. At least, I’m assuming it’s a girl…
Origami Cherry Blossoms by DIY Maven
I emailed these instructions to Cole, my origami expert, hoping to receive something like this for Valentine’s Day. What mother wouldn’t love to display these? Are you reading, Cole???