Somehow I’ve overcommitted myself again to none other than, well… myself. Seriously, what is my problem? This is a habit. I worked all day, commuted home and then proceeded to make this list that I started at 6:30PM tonight: And now it’s 11:30, I’ve already crossed off “blog” so I guess I should finish it.Continue reading “Halloween Pt. 2: Window Silhouettes”
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“This is my Pajamas”: Customize Your iPhone Ringtones
My daughter, out of the blue, started to occasionally speak with an accent that sounds somewhere between a southern drawl and a cartoon character. Around the same time, she also started doing this random thing where, while getting ready for bed, she would stand there naked and dramatically point to herself and say “This isContinue reading ““This is my Pajamas”: Customize Your iPhone Ringtones”
Button Bracelets: An Addict’s Story
I am kinda cheating because I really didn’t make this today for the Make Stuff Up Challenge. I am writing about it today but really it was part of a making binge on Sunday. If you recall, on Sunday I made some tie dye tissue paper flowers for my neighbor girl’s birthday. But what IContinue reading “Button Bracelets: An Addict’s Story”
Tie Dye Tissue Paper Flowers
It was my lovely neighbor Vivian’s 8th birthday today. I’ve known her since her chubby toddler cheeks moved in six years ago so I wanted to make her something special. I didn’t have all the time in the world, her party was in a few hours, so I landed on giant paper flowers. Simple, IContinue reading “Tie Dye Tissue Paper Flowers”
Paper Castles & Triple Headed Dragons
After a very busy day adventuring yesterday we decided to lay low today and relax. On these down days I feel even more pressure to complete my Make Stuff Up Challenge. It’s one thing to fumble it on a busy day, but little excuse on a day like this. Except, of course, for my totalContinue reading “Paper Castles & Triple Headed Dragons”
It’s Alive! Basement Project Pt. 2
I know, I know… Basement Pt. 1 was such a cliffhanger. How could I leave you on the edge of your seat like that? Well wait no more because today I spent three hours doing this: BEFORE PRIMER AFTER PRIMER Right? I hear you… ah-mazing! As obvious from the pics, there’s not much to sayContinue reading “It’s Alive! Basement Project Pt. 2”
DAY 15: Jack Makes Stuff Up Too…
I make things for two reasons: 1) I love doing it 2) I want my kids to grow up knowing the importance of creativity, hands-on problem solving, and the joy of making stuff. Tonight I realized my six year old gets it. Not just likes to do arts and crafts gets-it, but actually finds joyContinue reading “DAY 15: Jack Makes Stuff Up Too…”
DAY 13: Paper Flowers – Teacher Appreciation Day
What’s wrong with going to the flower shop and buying a nice little bouquet? WTF was I thinking setting out to make 24 individual paper flowers for Teacher Appreciation Day at 10PM last night? And no, I didn’t buy a kit from Paper-Source like a smart person might. With respect to my Make Stuff UpContinue reading “DAY 13: Paper Flowers – Teacher Appreciation Day”
DAY 10: Prettying up the Breakfast Nook
I live in a little blue Craftsman that was built in 1911. It has about 1,000 square feet of living space which can feel rather cramped at times with 2 adults, 2 kids. When you live in this small amount of space, you either: A) responsibly purge unneeded items, or B) Shove them in everyContinue reading “DAY 10: Prettying up the Breakfast Nook”
DAY 1: Prep = 80% of the work, 0% of the fun
Alright! Let’s get this “Make Stuff Up” Challenge going. I’m super psyched and ready to… PREP. UGH. Ok, so yeah, maybe this isn’t the most exciting way to kick off my creative challenge but this basement project has been hanging over my head for awhile so let’s start big. Truth be told, the real shoutContinue reading “DAY 1: Prep = 80% of the work, 0% of the fun”
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