tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30243509552664418592024-03-05T14:18:46.742-08:00 Inky Fingers A collection of crafty creations by Melli D.Melli Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15128784160105652926noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024350955266441859.post-18198174956420410362012-11-21T08:37:00.001-08:002012-11-21T08:37:18.562-08:00Christmas Crafts... What did you make?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Hey Gang! The season is upon us! It's time to break out the Christmas music, put up a tree, and get my house all glittery with beautiful ornaments. Here are a couple of the Christmas Crafts that I am working on this year.... The first is some wooden letters from Hobby Lobby-- painted red and then brushed with ModPodge and red glitter added. </div>
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Next is my simple version of Christmas Subway art.. not sure if I have added enough words-- but I wanted it to be simple-- because I put a lot of greenery on my mantle, and you won't even be able to see half of the words at the bottom! </div>
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And finally, here are some christmas ornaments that I made with my mom this past weekend- using floor polish and glitter. I added some vinyl letters with my new Silhouette Cameo (Which I adore).</div>
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<br />Melli Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15128784160105652926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024350955266441859.post-54234395764932768512012-11-09T10:49:00.000-08:002012-11-09T10:49:45.589-08:00Christmas stores are so coolYesterday, I had the fortune of taking a day off and spent it hanging out with April searching for the perfect Christmas decor. I think we successfully found that times 10! check out these pics I snuck in the store:<br />
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<br />Melli Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15128784160105652926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024350955266441859.post-86431037915014764822012-11-01T21:51:00.003-07:002012-11-01T21:51:49.925-07:00It's not easy being so Crafty!! :) <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: -webkit-auto;">
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, Palatino Linotype, Palatino, serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">I'm working really hard to expand my business and one of my goals this week was to get some things prepared for my amazing friend - Sharhonda from <a href="http://www.formyprincesstutus.com/" target="_blank">For My Princess Tutus</a> to put in her display for this weekends upcoming craft show. Check out the mess in my craft room! </span></span></div>
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ooohhhhh glittteeerrrrrrrrrr!!! I love glitter!</div>
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A total mess, right? This is my process. Believe it or not, I know exactly where everything on this table is. So, be on the lookout for tomorrow night's showing of what will be displayed! I'm so excited!!!!Melli Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15128784160105652926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024350955266441859.post-41728732116933980132012-10-27T13:03:00.001-07:002012-10-27T16:11:13.742-07:00Christmas is coming sooner than you think! Stampin' Up's new holiday mini is full of amazing stuff! I've been super inspired by the new set that I ordered: Ornament Keepsakes and the framelits - Holiday Ornaments. I love the versatility of this for both 2 dimensional projects as well as some very cool 3 dimensional projects! <br />
This year, my mini (2.5 ft tall tree) is going to to have all paper crafts using this amazing bundle!<br />
Check out the first batch, or many! <br />
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<span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">And if you need more proof of how you can use this ALL through the holiday seasons that end this year, check out this pumpkin card: </span></div>
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<br />Melli Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15128784160105652926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024350955266441859.post-87520015768388786782012-09-14T11:53:00.001-07:002012-09-14T11:53:02.295-07:00Burlap love<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid8k_fRdUS2mj220IUMK4Q117SyAW9gv0NTEMsGkgxh5Tivmo8SbnSa_gBOYEYWgQxKsTZIzoNUMlTv54uLWDvXQwfgfAnRVOFkOalULl3KcsLYxiqFdZghmk2Qnp0QukSwZHtzL9wzQE6/s640/blogger-image-1623779856.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid8k_fRdUS2mj220IUMK4Q117SyAW9gv0NTEMsGkgxh5Tivmo8SbnSa_gBOYEYWgQxKsTZIzoNUMlTv54uLWDvXQwfgfAnRVOFkOalULl3KcsLYxiqFdZghmk2Qnp0QukSwZHtzL9wzQE6/s640/blogger-image-1623779856.jpg" /></a></div>Melli Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15128784160105652926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024350955266441859.post-49572566085248380192012-09-05T21:57:00.003-07:002012-09-05T22:05:37.942-07:00Trash to Treasure time<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXaXlB20Ffw11yuegN_CcFNt71Ess0PbNQtXy_HBQHQFSRfjc36rDRH9oA_uqlU-DFi2k2St0joayieskR3AE8m4Qzs8TOHdcfwqfoHjDeOxdnssjWh2DTV5TUgci74Fx98Lh3il1TJEid/s1600/IMG_1643.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXaXlB20Ffw11yuegN_CcFNt71Ess0PbNQtXy_HBQHQFSRfjc36rDRH9oA_uqlU-DFi2k2St0joayieskR3AE8m4Qzs8TOHdcfwqfoHjDeOxdnssjWh2DTV5TUgci74Fx98Lh3il1TJEid/s200/IMG_1643.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5784924992260365266" /></a><br />I will admit something pretty wrong. lol When I drive down my alley, and people leave something cool out to be picked up for the trash-- I take it. But, only if it looks clean and cool. <div>And, by clean, I mean, not-smelly or food stuff. Furniture mostly. Stuff like end tables, ect. Well, this summer, I came across two train cases. I slowed down.. then thought-- those could be cool for something. Let me think about it... so I took em. hahah</div><div>This is what has become of one of them. I think I might give this to my tween-age cousin with some crafty stuff in it. She will love that! But, how do I get the 1970s smell out of that thing. I put some Sensi brick in there-- just to see if that will help for a bit. </div><div>The case was originally a really not so cute avocado color. So, this is a definate improvement. The color now is a really sweet aqua, kind of hard to see in pic.</div><div>Anybody that might ever read my blog on occasion have a suggestion???</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Melli Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15128784160105652926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024350955266441859.post-56462676813487975672012-08-11T21:02:00.002-07:002012-08-12T10:07:55.803-07:00Working on Some scrapbooking for West Texas Fair entry..Check out some of my scrapbook pages for my Pet scrapbook that I will be entering in the West Texas Fair.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_boADXue5x_TDeZiEBnKzDz-Y6NonrKMeGcAQoOjGgJdExuzry3BNSFU8nt0S2K_xFEtLoAxcq9xzotHxch2ksieHSynt01XgtKpLInG5auoWpGRR7FfGNmc7ZV7zphE99AKvmc4MCA42/s1600/IMG_1375.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_boADXue5x_TDeZiEBnKzDz-Y6NonrKMeGcAQoOjGgJdExuzry3BNSFU8nt0S2K_xFEtLoAxcq9xzotHxch2ksieHSynt01XgtKpLInG5auoWpGRR7FfGNmc7ZV7zphE99AKvmc4MCA42/s200/IMG_1375.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5775833770222908130" /></a><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQHb__0D6VF8V25szMBLuzfTrjVbWP2rl1hVbvMlTKRfoTnWh69g1GCbCjw7pHvK5Lhe43q2V3inE171nnhBRWaOz2mJCTBdhrbdOJ9yzMVR9NN4E9cFychG-SI6LoboekcC2Yu4q15J1b/s200/IMG_1376.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5775834266346123570" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijuCmCb5_QgD0UBCu06xrhhOeOOJAYrWUQ414Acg7VX5eCCnyFN1lhgtq4TAf7saeDI_KSwi7rqYG131dRmsp-bbLBGcJzleJYMQCEldHCRlq2aDOuXJi0tGLeR67S1HXgizrNq35cEzw8/s1600/IMG_1370.jpg" style="font-size: 100%; "><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijuCmCb5_QgD0UBCu06xrhhOeOOJAYrWUQ414Acg7VX5eCCnyFN1lhgtq4TAf7saeDI_KSwi7rqYG131dRmsp-bbLBGcJzleJYMQCEldHCRlq2aDOuXJi0tGLeR67S1HXgizrNq35cEzw8/s200/IMG_1370.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5775833500686258210" /></a><div><br /></div>Melli Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15128784160105652926noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024350955266441859.post-55997247923387247782012-06-18T14:21:00.000-07:002012-06-18T14:21:27.822-07:00Something Cool This Way Comes.....<br />
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I'm going to pick up my new vintage(like) Cruiser bicycle tonight. They are putting it together as we speak, and I couldn't be more excited..... pics to follow....:)Melli Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15128784160105652926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024350955266441859.post-7113756348752637732011-11-12T17:21:00.000-08:002011-11-12T17:23:27.416-08:00Vintage- LikePicture it: Tye, Texas--the 1960s-ish... My Granny in her kitchen... The cabinets were Avacodo Green, the countertops a bright orange, when you opened a cabinet- the shelf paper was covered in brown and orange mushrooms. It was super groovy, to say the least. I grew up in that house, the house my daddy grew up in. My room was my aunt Elaine's old room. (it was still Merkel Badger Gold until I was about 12 or 13. hahaha. Dad bought the house from my grandparents, so my poor mom had to deal with the 60s decor until she changed it a few years later. <br />Friday, while browsing the fabric in Joanne's I came across THE most groovy vintage-look-a-like fabric that I have seen in a while! It reminded me soooo much of my granny's kitchen (and later my mom and dad's kitchen). Well, needless to say, I had to purchase a yard of it. I really want to make myself an apron out of it, but I am a bit sewing challenged. So, from some of the fabric, I decided to make myself a mug rug. I heart these little mug rugs! And because I love mushrooms so much, I decided to make myself a drink coaster as well.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7JAMyWugMeZfbVZ24wcz2AFO_gyosCthb3P7S9ydh9hT03-ZftZncDRc5__xGNhngkt5bObe2vXGxPeE_w-4TN16ajJvAvOVBSVcyhmGOwSEKni2nzFRWue_W6yuzIouAAc-VyCYW5hSQ/s1600/P1010670.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674284759106663522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7JAMyWugMeZfbVZ24wcz2AFO_gyosCthb3P7S9ydh9hT03-ZftZncDRc5__xGNhngkt5bObe2vXGxPeE_w-4TN16ajJvAvOVBSVcyhmGOwSEKni2nzFRWue_W6yuzIouAAc-VyCYW5hSQ/s320/P1010670.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_tgMvAbZhAfMRYfOhb4mJorIhZi1xFb4llK02dqdcuQGrWFl_yj7LjkvUlEjoS10a0YKrxMm6PPrvB__01zI62oN6p_Ma_iHEKzQqvT4z41-D515sBz3bPMEQ3a2YbUCO1_DPjspOHEy9/s1600/P1010678.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674284755390353794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_tgMvAbZhAfMRYfOhb4mJorIhZi1xFb4llK02dqdcuQGrWFl_yj7LjkvUlEjoS10a0YKrxMm6PPrvB__01zI62oN6p_Ma_iHEKzQqvT4z41-D515sBz3bPMEQ3a2YbUCO1_DPjspOHEy9/s320/P1010678.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAJMy3qIaHBL6XS6C1HGTCkWsa8sj9dUaOZoFB0aBwzNH4fgwmm2yt-MVK9tlywC5cIyB61ARD75IH2rEkxbD7BJQfHju9V430CGPJXf44ierZQP-a8cEn-0pHrF81Ly0oHM5qovnwqAY6/s1600/P1010674.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674284749508355410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAJMy3qIaHBL6XS6C1HGTCkWsa8sj9dUaOZoFB0aBwzNH4fgwmm2yt-MVK9tlywC5cIyB61ARD75IH2rEkxbD7BJQfHju9V430CGPJXf44ierZQP-a8cEn-0pHrF81Ly0oHM5qovnwqAY6/s320/P1010674.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Melli Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15128784160105652926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024350955266441859.post-86082967098699285532011-10-31T14:04:00.000-07:002011-10-31T14:19:34.129-07:00Starbucks greeting cardsThese are the cards that I made with a Starbuck Nutritional Guide. I added sentiments from two Stampin' Up! stamp sets as well. I think they look awesome! Take a special look at that latte with some shimmer mist! It looks just like I spilled latte on it! hehehe--LOVE IT!<br />These were super fast to put together! I even made a small pocketed card for a gift card! mmm mmm mmmmm! <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbYG76DsCXxc-T6oQKp-C-atEN0c0GohvjgmqxoCNCZV58QDoVt08IrCPHwr_VkAyA9F7aYVlMK4CWw8eLzN-c6izKW9Ptpp2JponEcHen5b8wKeTh5DYzunObVJmalVQs2_KXpmVruS9N/s1600/P1010648.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669766455271705794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbYG76DsCXxc-T6oQKp-C-atEN0c0GohvjgmqxoCNCZV58QDoVt08IrCPHwr_VkAyA9F7aYVlMK4CWw8eLzN-c6izKW9Ptpp2JponEcHen5b8wKeTh5DYzunObVJmalVQs2_KXpmVruS9N/s320/P1010648.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFo7UzxStl_ZUeCcSZIzMVF6D85VoS-CKDsstSVKFjVexPG_W80vrbDBxr40nz5ODDGPIDQ4Dxd9ScvvUqrWYQvqvnfbugEs5omtA3TVcFEwf7yw1nR1oHA_DJGzDByFZnjcuTAlqg9lEq/s1600/P1010651.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669766446514861394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFo7UzxStl_ZUeCcSZIzMVF6D85VoS-CKDsstSVKFjVexPG_W80vrbDBxr40nz5ODDGPIDQ4Dxd9ScvvUqrWYQvqvnfbugEs5omtA3TVcFEwf7yw1nR1oHA_DJGzDByFZnjcuTAlqg9lEq/s320/P1010651.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJV2xZaDV0y8QeFqoIhWvK9_GSefwDY8KetzBiVC3igAYhMlat0AYuPqCXnLRvU7WHzaXKaKrXNFdyoQAmIqUgV0LkmlP1NsyiubP__tZ-Dq_uuAn-Ti-05SELmqGxOK9xXgKS2IAmRUR1/s1600/P1010652.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669766443321860498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJV2xZaDV0y8QeFqoIhWvK9_GSefwDY8KetzBiVC3igAYhMlat0AYuPqCXnLRvU7WHzaXKaKrXNFdyoQAmIqUgV0LkmlP1NsyiubP__tZ-Dq_uuAn-Ti-05SELmqGxOK9xXgKS2IAmRUR1/s320/P1010652.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD8VMAjLhKspK3yZcEi9TawF2ZcXzgZWReeHfMPUrceIIJrWS6xCLBRs5Z_wj-1NnDq7TSTyFC0k2VIwj_I6gfjm6Dufi-4r_nJ5eo4Uu3LeUxIymGkjjypgzm50Sbk1ohIXfVWU4wr5Mi/s1600/P1010649.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669766441018290114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD8VMAjLhKspK3yZcEi9TawF2ZcXzgZWReeHfMPUrceIIJrWS6xCLBRs5Z_wj-1NnDq7TSTyFC0k2VIwj_I6gfjm6Dufi-4r_nJ5eo4Uu3LeUxIymGkjjypgzm50Sbk1ohIXfVWU4wr5Mi/s320/P1010649.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Melli Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15128784160105652926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024350955266441859.post-54717615559309615972011-10-31T09:16:00.000-07:002011-10-31T10:44:26.068-07:00Trash to Treasure CONTEST! (wiiiith a prize!!)Inspiration can come from anywhere, even at your local Starbucks!!<br /><br />A few weeks ago, I was hanging out in Southlake TownSquare with my boyfriend. We decided to have an after dinner tea at our fav Starbucks. Since I have been dieting, I decided to pick up their latest nutrition guide. I browsed through it and put it on my desk so that I could really go over it later.<br /><br />Today, cleaning off all the unwanted things from my desk, I ran across this guide. It had a really cool pattern on it.... and the inspiration came! I've decided to use that as a background paper for cards! Think about it: Who doesn't like FREE paper!? So, I'm cutting it down, tossing the excess and using it to make a few cards. The great thing about card making is that the paper doesn't have to be acid free! We aren't putting pics on them, so there is no reason to use photosafe items! My challenge to my readers (as few as their may be) is to put your FREE resources to use! TRASH TO TREASURE Baby!<br /><br />Send me pics of your creations and I will post em on the blog! Come on ladies, YOU CAN DO IT!! Let's see those crafty creations!! Send your submissions to: <a href="mailto:inkyfingersinfrisco@yahoo.com">inkyfingersinfrisco@yahoo.com</a><br /><br />Just to up the ante a little bit... I'm going to give a PRIZE to my favorite submission. So send as many as you want. I'll pick my favorite on November 21st!Melli Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15128784160105652926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024350955266441859.post-46123496908030260162011-10-29T10:30:00.000-07:002011-10-29T10:43:50.504-07:00"I'm totally happy.... "<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo___VutD2sB3yt2qQaGnHfDYyCYqy3uJLSgj7HrXs7YMoVHbJyG2s7Z57cVSK8aMLuTqkc1Ddt0NOreqsR8h0VG7MOp5bQJlX3V34tk5Io0fljWAQqbgGl45m1YfOOVGW906l9JSeJpo6/s1600/P1010623.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo___VutD2sB3yt2qQaGnHfDYyCYqy3uJLSgj7HrXs7YMoVHbJyG2s7Z57cVSK8aMLuTqkc1Ddt0NOreqsR8h0VG7MOp5bQJlX3V34tk5Io0fljWAQqbgGl45m1YfOOVGW906l9JSeJpo6/s320/P1010623.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668969832957510082" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhqMilwS-xuDQWAWXdP83HXfPrTBMLKXxK6ukeRmJETbaAv2bpK4SqDQ_GvU3nBATFctskppCuCKS-zvLyC8iwuTQ8aBzdiGHpAeayzD7TXDPMFGSkH2jk2-ZH1FBJu44loyiPFfll9mbW/s1600/P1010627.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhqMilwS-xuDQWAWXdP83HXfPrTBMLKXxK6ukeRmJETbaAv2bpK4SqDQ_GvU3nBATFctskppCuCKS-zvLyC8iwuTQ8aBzdiGHpAeayzD7TXDPMFGSkH2jk2-ZH1FBJu44loyiPFfll9mbW/s320/P1010627.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668969830913579810" /></a><br />This Wednesday was my niece and nephew's 4th birthday. They had a little party at Chuck E Cheese! A little pizza and a few presents make a couple of really happy kids.<div>As You can see in the pics above-- I made my girl TONS of Barbie clothes and accessories! </div><div>Her favorite older cousins out-did me and gave her the sweetest Barbie Horse and carriage and another really cute barbie. So-- the next day I get the sweetest phone call. It was my little lady telling me that the clothes I made were adorable. </div><div>I'll tell you what is adorable-- a 4 year old saying adorable!! hahhaa</div><div><br /></div><div>So, I just had to show off my girl opening the present that I worked so hard on for the last month. </div><div><br /><div><br /></div></div>Melli Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15128784160105652926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024350955266441859.post-16172781696929325042011-10-16T19:03:00.001-07:002011-10-16T19:43:50.047-07:00Do ray me fah seeeew la tee ....doooh, I give up.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmLR0cnDuFsILl20D6GYua7zpovfNHJcYXmKOskMLeWTPq67lZUbm3wc6wLS-QZsnDBtPtJYXoPkJlN5ORRqZ9rUsLISX1gldoKbFbF-a3Ebm569fkqvDaVdiCQvGGvID5CvhI8lmVa4DK/s1600/P1010537.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664284517384500850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmLR0cnDuFsILl20D6GYua7zpovfNHJcYXmKOskMLeWTPq67lZUbm3wc6wLS-QZsnDBtPtJYXoPkJlN5ORRqZ9rUsLISX1gldoKbFbF-a3Ebm569fkqvDaVdiCQvGGvID5CvhI8lmVa4DK/s320/P1010537.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF9nrmMeb-U4kh4czKu1XddC6L5SKWwfVyYu8PQk9sqgWB-tMqe7UOIwxtxJbvU4glP2DjtrkVRWuSXG_9TGmK4mV0oyc3jkB95gaJPhozUpQwfoIGtVT4ydyR7lNgiMCeYc68zHybY6V7/s1600/P1010536.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664284521371844946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF9nrmMeb-U4kh4czKu1XddC6L5SKWwfVyYu8PQk9sqgWB-tMqe7UOIwxtxJbvU4glP2DjtrkVRWuSXG_9TGmK4mV0oyc3jkB95gaJPhozUpQwfoIGtVT4ydyR7lNgiMCeYc68zHybY6V7/s320/P1010536.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw0c63uRnXMLWLyOHiaMXsTqbb1dv-ZsMI22Jl9iRBfo8POTg6iKu5dXxDEHxki8SHeKW4ZVTpMOGY__e2x96MA2t2H9keC8WYUJ281q89FZ0tq0HcL8QVWKelh3ACO9ThZ876kbn5GOh8/s1600/P1010535.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664284507329681106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw0c63uRnXMLWLyOHiaMXsTqbb1dv-ZsMI22Jl9iRBfo8POTg6iKu5dXxDEHxki8SHeKW4ZVTpMOGY__e2x96MA2t2H9keC8WYUJ281q89FZ0tq0HcL8QVWKelh3ACO9ThZ876kbn5GOh8/s320/P1010535.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDQkjJvWp7vCYG0g_E4INs_sFxBUI40IjVkQlsIpJTFL8Wdz6U9yeMnXJdAjtoYs7s6S1_SA5IEcmBK-hLo07T3yVjRlqrPSWG78cJIzxdg1jOrqz3gcCY4CKRz_Q8_BTIawnrY4rvvKMy/s1600/P1010530.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664284498632343378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDQkjJvWp7vCYG0g_E4INs_sFxBUI40IjVkQlsIpJTFL8Wdz6U9yeMnXJdAjtoYs7s6S1_SA5IEcmBK-hLo07T3yVjRlqrPSWG78cJIzxdg1jOrqz3gcCY4CKRz_Q8_BTIawnrY4rvvKMy/s320/P1010530.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaVMTtOUjmYXA9KZSbhhqaL2c2kPhObBZixTPcTxoNY_Urxoao2iKVCIWh5c9vXJbcDWGH3QZ-NhUM8xi3tNOa4X5se4I4oy_FdUi8BhT-i6hfDZqexz4gIYzm8JkKKr_vaVAkrIX2_Wxk/s1600/P1010532.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664284495895196162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaVMTtOUjmYXA9KZSbhhqaL2c2kPhObBZixTPcTxoNY_Urxoao2iKVCIWh5c9vXJbcDWGH3QZ-NhUM8xi3tNOa4X5se4I4oy_FdUi8BhT-i6hfDZqexz4gIYzm8JkKKr_vaVAkrIX2_Wxk/s320/P1010532.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>My oh my how sewing gives me a headache. Since I was a kid I tried my hand at sewing and have been relatively unsuccessful. There was even a crying fit to my mom to get her to sew my home-ec project in high school. It wasn't pretty, but she helped. She did make me do some of it, but the reality is, she totally finished it. haha. I love her for that! But before highschool, I wanted to make doll clothes. A fashion victim from the start, yep, that was me!</div><br /><br /><div>When I was a kid, I loved playing with my Barbies. The problem was, my dad hated them, so I was banned from buying any more due to, what he considered, and over purchase of my allowance money. I spent $30.00 on a Jordash barbie. She was a cheerleader Barbie, pom poms, skirt, sweater, and this weird little leaver on her back that made her arms go up and down. </div><br /><br /><div>Since I wasn't allowed to purchase another Barbie, I didn't get any more Barbie clothes or accessories. That led me to raid an old clothes stash and make my own barbie clothes. At the time, Unit clothing was quite popular. It was the 80's, what can I say? So, I made lots of dresses and tied stashes of ribbon or strips of material around the waiste of my doll. </div><br /><br /><div>Fast forward to today: It's a lazy Sunday. I have collected stashes of fabric from here and there, all with the grand plans of making something someday. Did I mention that I really can't sew?? Ya-- let me mention it again. </div><br /><br /><div>I have been working on my neice's Birthday and Christmas present for a few weeks. She is a (almost) 4 yr old who adores Justin Beiber and barbie. Equally. So, to be a great aunt, and to be loved by her neice, I set out to make Barbie (but not Justin) outfits. I even went so far as to purchase a few patterns. (*I was overly ambitious and bought some patterns, since they were on sale, for myself- my own tops and pants- HAH-- I think that will be disasterous-- but we shall see!) </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>My adventures today consisted of sewing skirts-- without patterns. I have kind of come up with my own idea that involves gathering of fabric-- which I am NO good at. I keep trying, hoping to get it right. so-- this is what I have come up with. I have added a little ribbon ties to cute it up a bit! </div><br /><br /><div>Ssssshhhhh... Don't tell my lil Gracie. I want her to be suprised next week. Her twin bro isn't getting doll clothes. He is just getting transformers-- boys are easier like that. lol Not as many acessories. </div></div></div></div></div>Melli Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15128784160105652926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024350955266441859.post-63036601006375310892011-09-20T10:42:00.000-07:002011-09-20T10:46:08.223-07:00Barbie needs a remodel.A girl and Barbie needs. Made some stuff for my neice. I've posted on 365 days of crafting as well. All made from cardboard, batting, fabric, and lots of glue and sewing, except for the dresser. That was a recycled jewelry box. I sure hope she likes it!!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsAyBSNENzxVsP0NFkKrZx7xrukBE5y4p2O5kuwM38gd8J16b-zCWh2C5otuIosZgZ8NY2uK7DbbJXIjAgsNkg33cO2ECHGzjdTBmJYOBwuMlSTE3lpwkS-oLkYnOXUqsfahiUfvzsB60l/s1600/cheetah+sofa.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654498796167978466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsAyBSNENzxVsP0NFkKrZx7xrukBE5y4p2O5kuwM38gd8J16b-zCWh2C5otuIosZgZ8NY2uK7DbbJXIjAgsNkg33cO2ECHGzjdTBmJYOBwuMlSTE3lpwkS-oLkYnOXUqsfahiUfvzsB60l/s320/cheetah+sofa.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXaqkG7HrcWOmhOn_7uw9Ac2YrUR76Ktc9Z8_gSn56fpNU-VwPAVstvB0WgSZYBgs_eTEkGvQMCG2INNR372DrMQ8vA0zk-c2oiNNjZ_GqIyy1R-L-viDVGe9yM6CBwIkh4kCsK4L6KahU/s1600/cheetah+set.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654498792864435234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXaqkG7HrcWOmhOn_7uw9Ac2YrUR76Ktc9Z8_gSn56fpNU-VwPAVstvB0WgSZYBgs_eTEkGvQMCG2INNR372DrMQ8vA0zk-c2oiNNjZ_GqIyy1R-L-viDVGe9yM6CBwIkh4kCsK4L6KahU/s320/cheetah+set.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipZlbmrmP5Mu_hxs1kMc_4MCop92GzUPuLlW_IHUBExWW1xgEBHDj-ic1BVQged2pqzeJ_tBjH69xe44-pkzFneOAA3VNa4-85AhnYjOtdyH2Dtj5-Rql7BCXw0Dx5ufFe5fXon_gbZUUu/s1600/cheetah+dresser.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654498790770583490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipZlbmrmP5Mu_hxs1kMc_4MCop92GzUPuLlW_IHUBExWW1xgEBHDj-ic1BVQged2pqzeJ_tBjH69xe44-pkzFneOAA3VNa4-85AhnYjOtdyH2Dtj5-Rql7BCXw0Dx5ufFe5fXon_gbZUUu/s320/cheetah+dresser.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Melli Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15128784160105652926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024350955266441859.post-50293096335999402712010-08-24T11:48:00.000-07:002010-08-24T11:50:27.017-07:00Check out my new blog: 1yearofcrafting.blogspot.com<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK3qW1Y0_0M7bTfQ1Ux5Azdc3uFIo1w8FBuitaTglcSyF0PuUGntOUq8M8popOibUXPi-3-lZSUsYkk8AU1744sFWgeY61v5o9ExDFII7Z49-T93fdybohCWo7Lfcri_LAiVKlcbdqj-l2/s1600/P8240085.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509050709918294018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK3qW1Y0_0M7bTfQ1Ux5Azdc3uFIo1w8FBuitaTglcSyF0PuUGntOUq8M8popOibUXPi-3-lZSUsYkk8AU1744sFWgeY61v5o9ExDFII7Z49-T93fdybohCWo7Lfcri_LAiVKlcbdqj-l2/s320/P8240085.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpfJ7usk_-1L5psr7YaOOcNSaVtmlySWRlCiLsVRivawyuXeyEnQRzy77g_KYVDN6udFrFRMvKkwKtZDIAYaRXghdxTpobrtkWdWfp66ntLZgFgZth0k3utBpmrr6jIpkEdeO7tvoyW-uH/s1600/P8240087.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509050700519961362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpfJ7usk_-1L5psr7YaOOcNSaVtmlySWRlCiLsVRivawyuXeyEnQRzy77g_KYVDN6udFrFRMvKkwKtZDIAYaRXghdxTpobrtkWdWfp66ntLZgFgZth0k3utBpmrr6jIpkEdeO7tvoyW-uH/s320/P8240087.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>this is day 2 of my challenge:</div><br /><br /><div></div></div>Melli Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15128784160105652926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024350955266441859.post-33288036341009491552010-08-19T08:49:00.001-07:002010-08-19T09:10:47.510-07:00Day 1: 364 days to go, cost: ZIP!So-- The point of this blog is to USE WHATCHU GOT! Make something crafty and creative everyday out of things around your house, things you have already purchased, ect... I like it.<br /><br />Todays project: On-going work on a scrapbook that I am making for my friend Kelly's new baby. She doesn't have much time, and I lknow that she loves crafty creative things, and well-- this is my new neice practically.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju-uYVqnkN3CcM9awgQni0pfg-RMO7mtVXjhAv131BhuCguVI4ePfkaJAEjEWFY__6QwYb5RHlHolOvNl-0irH4mb9I_sNTbfLjeTA-sqW8n59W2kQ_wDB2s_4F8jbPvBIST-1uKWIXS5m/s1600/P8180061.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507149698990169106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju-uYVqnkN3CcM9awgQni0pfg-RMO7mtVXjhAv131BhuCguVI4ePfkaJAEjEWFY__6QwYb5RHlHolOvNl-0irH4mb9I_sNTbfLjeTA-sqW8n59W2kQ_wDB2s_4F8jbPvBIST-1uKWIXS5m/s320/P8180061.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimJ_tJjOEOloRMO9xSvI_X1MtZGB28lMxb8K91UcCYsPtYiV-CHHse0NB6VhRrxB8zqB6xWL8mCwT69VnnohOfryCdQ4BZsGJeGt3STqD9HVdJMds7eqBSzruv5v6CkJHFqixzLzjWfNbK/s1600/P8180062.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507149703236370450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimJ_tJjOEOloRMO9xSvI_X1MtZGB28lMxb8K91UcCYsPtYiV-CHHse0NB6VhRrxB8zqB6xWL8mCwT69VnnohOfryCdQ4BZsGJeGt3STqD9HVdJMds7eqBSzruv5v6CkJHFqixzLzjWfNbK/s320/P8180062.JPG" /></a><br />Pretty simple-- but cute, right? Hey-- I didn't say these crafts were going to be over-elaborate. I just said that it was going to be a craft.<br /><br />On a funnier note-- I had a craft FAIL when trying to come up with something really good for my first craft. FAIL FAIL FAIL. Shrinky Dink-- not my friend. I have tried everything to come up with something cool.<br />Here is my FAIL:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcAHaooPIRzFZxkSb-ODT8EPE_LYQzMwyL_hd17gNW8henB1IivAUsC2POHOj3fZU05a2KNbHUFXWiPbbw7I_bpwVA-du6JSu8NcEbhA_4FgHAewh3l6rpaFc6BHjtJnPyXtuHSBpjbBkS/s1600/P8180026.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507151485706855682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcAHaooPIRzFZxkSb-ODT8EPE_LYQzMwyL_hd17gNW8henB1IivAUsC2POHOj3fZU05a2KNbHUFXWiPbbw7I_bpwVA-du6JSu8NcEbhA_4FgHAewh3l6rpaFc6BHjtJnPyXtuHSBpjbBkS/s320/P8180026.JPG" /></a><br />I drew some cool zebrah print design with colored sharpies. I punched a whole in them thinking that they might make some really super cool necklaces. Ya-- not so much. I couldnt make these things look cool if I wanted to. I may have to call on my friend Joette who is an awesome jewelry maker to see if she can come up with some cool use for these puppies.<br />There were a few pretty big CRAFT FAILs using this stuff yesterday. I was convinced something cool would happen. Never did. I will continue on my search. I am sure something cool will happen eventually.Melli Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15128784160105652926noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024350955266441859.post-61557736501573285312010-08-17T21:20:00.001-07:002010-08-17T21:38:55.151-07:00365 days of crafting.... hmmmmI need a project. No, I need a BIG project. <br /><br />I have been wondering around aimlessly for a while, trying to find some kind of greatness within. I’ve been doing a lot of soul searching, even going through some “life training” : Pathways. Ask me about it- I will tell you more… but this isn’t about that. This is about me. This is about finding my passions in life and taking them to a new level. <br /><br />I am passionate about something I deem as nerdy: Art. I am an an Art dork. <br />I’m setting a goal for myself: In the spirit of Julie & Julia, as well as my new fav blog: Dress a Day, I will be blogging about 365 days of craft projects- ON A BUDGET (interesting little caveat, eh?). They can be BIG, they can be small, but there will be one a day, and I will blog about them, and post on the creation of the project, because sometimes the artistry is found in the technique rather than the end result. <br /><br />I’m really inspired to finish something I start. This is a big deal for me… so, I hope that you will join me and pass my humble little blog around if you like it, let me know if you hate it! <br /><br />So, that being said—in the word’s of one of my favorite Beastie Boys’s song: “She's crafty - she's gets around, She's crafty - she's always down”Melli Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15128784160105652926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024350955266441859.post-44449845076627496502010-05-27T18:15:00.000-07:002010-05-27T18:37:42.381-07:00and in yellow! ooooooooh<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj82-FT1hL1jEIZVglYHb0pKxY-c7EnQvbXxekmS4kMQj8nFLOKrY6eNTTPHYR-Znk1z3g73_uQeKEs6YJ3md2L7zpmowbY5-ceNC39vd9Nu0jZPcxoNDqP7j1F4YMwudLRpPnndCgTRAWI/s1600/P5270147.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476129043809614434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj82-FT1hL1jEIZVglYHb0pKxY-c7EnQvbXxekmS4kMQj8nFLOKrY6eNTTPHYR-Znk1z3g73_uQeKEs6YJ3md2L7zpmowbY5-ceNC39vd9Nu0jZPcxoNDqP7j1F4YMwudLRpPnndCgTRAWI/s320/P5270147.JPG" /></a><br /><div>This one is juuuust for me. I think I want to add some hardware to it.. just not sure what and wear.. hmmm can you say big fat grommets? niiiiiiiiiice!!! </div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>Melli Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15128784160105652926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024350955266441859.post-29012033640576967752010-05-27T10:18:00.000-07:002010-05-27T10:25:54.607-07:00I'm not trying to act like a Big Shot.. but....So, I know that we (my stamp club) has been talking about getting together to do some sewing projects.. and this is one that we discussed. I knew that I really wanted to make something for my mom, and this is some fabric I thought she might like :) Hope she doesnt see this post! hahaha! I don't think she looks at my blog. She isn't much of a computer junky like the rest of us! <br />So--what do you think? It's my first rag bag! I have learned a few new tricks that I am going to use the next time. I used my Big Shot to cut out the scalloped squares. and then I quilted them and put them all together! It only took me a couple of hours.. so, I'm pretty happy with the outcome!! YESSSSSSSSSS! My first successful sewing project.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNHHu67NMsEdbicqvaRTSOBtZBDTlnE5_oMSCPtJFcKDuW3V2Qp2DGuQU2kY5MMg0fyd2hMSworVxqfn90-xo-WnWgLhNZwQuswSdRm-06A-oXGh6CocLgBtxSJPzu8GHSnksArt6HP-U5/s1600/P5260138.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476000815112768002" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNHHu67NMsEdbicqvaRTSOBtZBDTlnE5_oMSCPtJFcKDuW3V2Qp2DGuQU2kY5MMg0fyd2hMSworVxqfn90-xo-WnWgLhNZwQuswSdRm-06A-oXGh6CocLgBtxSJPzu8GHSnksArt6HP-U5/s320/P5260138.JPG" /></a>Melli Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15128784160105652926noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024350955266441859.post-26062794817401297452010-05-17T08:59:00.000-07:002010-05-17T09:12:39.559-07:00and a few more....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjctxU5Ab-_RvE0e6mov7zhcgLWc-XrNj4c9vD6nTL3baIKzT6FcGrM-FbB_IBgCoy373dsHfD_cpNr82Hle-lEJVUM0nbMjjWeAYboeSO5Xul0SeanZoiH3xzf8upC7X3PrZR8pWASN-0F/s1600/shower7.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472270266530462626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjctxU5Ab-_RvE0e6mov7zhcgLWc-XrNj4c9vD6nTL3baIKzT6FcGrM-FbB_IBgCoy373dsHfD_cpNr82Hle-lEJVUM0nbMjjWeAYboeSO5Xul0SeanZoiH3xzf8upC7X3PrZR8pWASN-0F/s320/shower7.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirtGoHMu1ofgGrLSuvTvmACSWoCESKjJ6PvbinC0Ue0zacLV7UVvv5ro71VblK3dg7nKKkqRDY7mGKgCn3dWIE1UrIu4FO1N26V3Cl4AffF3Zuh2cXqn7d604Z3fLeZcgGXSLXX2oisXhU/s1600/shower3.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472270262707814418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirtGoHMu1ofgGrLSuvTvmACSWoCESKjJ6PvbinC0Ue0zacLV7UVvv5ro71VblK3dg7nKKkqRDY7mGKgCn3dWIE1UrIu4FO1N26V3Cl4AffF3Zuh2cXqn7d604Z3fLeZcgGXSLXX2oisXhU/s320/shower3.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div></div></div>Melli Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15128784160105652926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024350955266441859.post-85110666930701064632010-05-16T11:49:00.000-07:002010-05-16T12:02:34.454-07:00scenes from a shower...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpU5SkRGYcqdj2FXumhCJw6DneQloVGEHUtcSueZEvINTfRBHyR0ZzFXUh2Cb7xGbs1hJLs6J5WrEo79vkvkrNb6IrKWtnMJSAZMgfEDAgXn2J3tmjBIyOckPbBFspqani3IR9tK7CZO3Q/s1600/P5140132.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471944735636348962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpU5SkRGYcqdj2FXumhCJw6DneQloVGEHUtcSueZEvINTfRBHyR0ZzFXUh2Cb7xGbs1hJLs6J5WrEo79vkvkrNb6IrKWtnMJSAZMgfEDAgXn2J3tmjBIyOckPbBFspqani3IR9tK7CZO3Q/s320/P5140132.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrovGveTMTNswOIJUqSnpio4sy4V0hVEzK2c8neEOPTN_3O_10D5w_r0rqhpFZWvPH9wa9Mv5ux5-5fXdqjScbusElv4sMpH2vxFJNIEL9jla7nNchdSDqzT8FMdBClWpdWJveiFQEXEJ6/s1600/P5140129.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471944730810120274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrovGveTMTNswOIJUqSnpio4sy4V0hVEzK2c8neEOPTN_3O_10D5w_r0rqhpFZWvPH9wa9Mv5ux5-5fXdqjScbusElv4sMpH2vxFJNIEL9jla7nNchdSDqzT8FMdBClWpdWJveiFQEXEJ6/s320/P5140129.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUI3xDrhk7QNgUXpHCSvrLKXCJ2fC8qvH8hdCypf92lve66RpyOSR3bP3lFpH90UGVPnPtsZqfw3uuqIFxG_qDBPnZyLvaOUQGfdrDQ_dgwj9sRI73UljfoC5_ktQNIFk9Jfm4nI_dj5WV/s1600/P5140135.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; 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HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471942813057941602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdcRaihyphenhyphenxvvh9TajfFutnIF5LMSx_D_uDDDtpbOEVYikdlussMR-8n_BzMC24cSFb2bdWqQr4cVhJv_uPRAKEO3gPr_BgRfi6gj6pTEqW7p6zydzWoUqllsnticS6QdqlIiE4dCGpPZ1eY/s320/P5140156.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>Melli Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15128784160105652926noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024350955266441859.post-49313613266361999022010-04-17T21:35:00.000-07:002010-04-17T21:42:45.536-07:00Cheeeep Cheeeeep<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL6aimB7Yb0DmF5eDCSa81ieE4Yk9n3Gu7dgvKVf9Kh_MfbfOblPg93boLb8X5dSL2_AXfFC2cymWsJSji0dvgBrgS_7vR9DJKh7Oixl3kNdLqe0acg3cZaab4fGQ89K3__s9hqhbbaPJu/s1600/P4170093.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461333022448121298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL6aimB7Yb0DmF5eDCSa81ieE4Yk9n3Gu7dgvKVf9Kh_MfbfOblPg93boLb8X5dSL2_AXfFC2cymWsJSji0dvgBrgS_7vR9DJKh7Oixl3kNdLqe0acg3cZaab4fGQ89K3__s9hqhbbaPJu/s320/P4170093.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsZKi7X0Rz0XKp6YX-to8Ji-VK39OjaLtFUclzgSZqyCaW0rYKpXNlc5o4B9WPU4wqKpjvPi1UpRop4Y26K4PH-0LdoH-zVATPA7dj0gGI6oJvp6l1sr747NsAPM8FEZ_HxpSy4XuXaSoz/s1600/P4170092.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461333014866338034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsZKi7X0Rz0XKp6YX-to8Ji-VK39OjaLtFUclzgSZqyCaW0rYKpXNlc5o4B9WPU4wqKpjvPi1UpRop4Y26K4PH-0LdoH-zVATPA7dj0gGI6oJvp6l1sr747NsAPM8FEZ_HxpSy4XuXaSoz/s320/P4170092.JPG" /></a><br /><div>I have been playing with my new Big-Shot dye. It's a Milk Carton cutter.. verrrrry cool. </div><div>This is what I made with it today.... admittedly-- did NOT come up with this myself.. but-- I did MAKE it! :P</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div></div>Melli Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15128784160105652926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024350955266441859.post-35264650143983797412010-03-09T18:35:00.001-08:002010-03-09T18:47:26.612-08:00Handbag Redo...So, this is made from some remnant fabric of my very very favorite print at the moment and some out of fashion capris. Lol, I am queen of refashioning right now.. now if I can only just make CLOTHES for myself instead of handbags. LOL--- handbags just seem to be easy. I can fly by the seat of my pants, which is exactly what I am doing at this point. hahah-- still havent gotten the hang of those darn patterns. UGH. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9CZaKkO9xHQjzQLzuKfoj_CMquBWCGuRzkvcoQMME2pXwf93ZdqRiFoGA4XtfOvZcgJqYQM-MAy3aCG8f4fTJDLdYTZX4SVNUKWLmwW385lDmylsMHtYeCQP-ol-EOttloAIDq-8I0bUn/s1600-h/P3090067.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446829145305556290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9CZaKkO9xHQjzQLzuKfoj_CMquBWCGuRzkvcoQMME2pXwf93ZdqRiFoGA4XtfOvZcgJqYQM-MAy3aCG8f4fTJDLdYTZX4SVNUKWLmwW385lDmylsMHtYeCQP-ol-EOttloAIDq-8I0bUn/s320/P3090067.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYF73kIj-rUbEawfs5CRhC2pLuVphh0ZiQdsD-4pDHLwU6ODxMzeK0zcBE35FYPeUjMzcASdhI4owgkgg71kB7zoSKw06OLia4HOCBD0Ao8o43zUhlkdLOUA0u_p6oyF9O0bgFJCkRY6D4/s1600-h/P3090074.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446829133699066722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYF73kIj-rUbEawfs5CRhC2pLuVphh0ZiQdsD-4pDHLwU6ODxMzeK0zcBE35FYPeUjMzcASdhI4owgkgg71kB7zoSKw06OLia4HOCBD0Ao8o43zUhlkdLOUA0u_p6oyF9O0bgFJCkRY6D4/s320/P3090074.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div></div></div>Melli Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15128784160105652926noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024350955266441859.post-59346336001043431172010-03-07T19:15:00.000-08:002010-03-07T19:22:45.532-08:00this is how we roll....I really wanted to sew today. I had a few things that I wanted to work on. I know most women my age are married with kids, and it's usually the kids that demand their attentions. Not me, always have to be different. It's my kitten that keeps distracting me today. Wyatt is a little pest and has almost gotten his paw sewn a few times today. But--I did get some cute little costers done. Will take some pics and post them tomorrow-- if anyone really wants to see them. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQP6BsP8puZRIOSJoVPRB8404AdtdXCoF7GaQ0h1BynqTsNNA5Rzph6tap1dVFT2_vxFk_yzFzYrPnmJCbdhsR9wysnWmOd5xoyj_vFAVpjyP7Tmbkk7ubBDuVt22g2PeOjK7cYZLmzrTf/s1600-h/P3070053.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446097272837626242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQP6BsP8puZRIOSJoVPRB8404AdtdXCoF7GaQ0h1BynqTsNNA5Rzph6tap1dVFT2_vxFk_yzFzYrPnmJCbdhsR9wysnWmOd5xoyj_vFAVpjyP7Tmbkk7ubBDuVt22g2PeOjK7cYZLmzrTf/s320/P3070053.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div></div>Melli Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15128784160105652926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024350955266441859.post-76093410966112140952010-03-05T14:50:00.001-08:002010-03-05T14:52:57.564-08:00Cool Blog to Check out...So, for those of you who actually check out my blog-- I want you to go click on this link:<br /><a href="http://www.rufflesandstuff.com/">www.rufflesandstuff.com</a><br /><br />This is the coolest site! I loove looooove the ideas I get just looking at this fresh and fun site. I get a bazillion of cool ideas, and Disney-- the blog owner is the sweetest person! I entered a contest with my green bag-- because-- well-- I just wanted to! hahaha-- and she sent me an email back! dude, how cool is she! :)<br /><br />Ok-- go check her out! This site is my new inspiration!<br /><br />-MelMelli Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15128784160105652926noreply@blogger.com0