tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30801802339283352442024-03-21T04:03:01.011-06:00revive - unique handicraftstheschramfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107524096890624314noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3080180233928335244.post-39373677121267966842009-04-02T09:11:00.006-06:002009-04-02T09:23:53.983-06:00The Greatest Part about YesterdayI was reading through the blogs I subscribe to yesterday, and Gracie was checking it out with me - when we stumbled upon<a href="http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/04/diy-wednesdays-perpetual-calendar.html"> this.</a> Without saying a word, Gracie grabbed some paper and went to the table. A few minutes later she says, "Mommy, this is what we need to do...."<br />These are her directions for her project - all planned out before she started! (sounds like someone i know).<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaWlf4aGy5QPv5C04dnHX2EeKNhZSLJ2kZ_gP89QdW3SvLugHkOWpUsM12vY3-HEhnSeXelYMnkiGyqvAVG9ynHJBbO6D7yk5uFPKD18sgthiQa_gstMa9hbOUxYUzm_qSblgPnMm6Bug1/s1600-h/DSCF3435.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaWlf4aGy5QPv5C04dnHX2EeKNhZSLJ2kZ_gP89QdW3SvLugHkOWpUsM12vY3-HEhnSeXelYMnkiGyqvAVG9ynHJBbO6D7yk5uFPKD18sgthiQa_gstMa9hbOUxYUzm_qSblgPnMm6Bug1/s320/DSCF3435.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320113437671933730" /></a><br />She says, "I'll need some tape too..."<br />And she set to work...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgawMpPARTe2rQ52Q-ylNrS4hXRAw5Gz7FWQbanfX1hOUZUGpn2r8GDBBgGslqvBjiBahPg__QRoBXLxOC4tdIelkW6CY8w-kkqn57MNaEtoFGFOl9MuRMG_-ltqNnxix2URUcrNacZVj1V/s1600-h/DSCF3436.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgawMpPARTe2rQ52Q-ylNrS4hXRAw5Gz7FWQbanfX1hOUZUGpn2r8GDBBgGslqvBjiBahPg__QRoBXLxOC4tdIelkW6CY8w-kkqn57MNaEtoFGFOl9MuRMG_-ltqNnxix2URUcrNacZVj1V/s320/DSCF3436.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320113723340528642" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinaIj61J6Q0SQuSB1BRk1fMVCbLEgoEMk4eQ855jM2J8OdQLwswMw0Hzq9hRXy9BHdM_BFqxNY59u92TBdYRXDibHhWFdOH3dwCZftX4hjF9hBkFx8OeB2BwYSi2IKctTmGXYwIVS6cOlv/s1600-h/DSCF3437.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinaIj61J6Q0SQuSB1BRk1fMVCbLEgoEMk4eQ855jM2J8OdQLwswMw0Hzq9hRXy9BHdM_BFqxNY59u92TBdYRXDibHhWFdOH3dwCZftX4hjF9hBkFx8OeB2BwYSi2IKctTmGXYwIVS6cOlv/s320/DSCF3437.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320113937741740882" /></a><br /><br />All finished: My new Marker Holder from Gracie:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_DbQXPkMj4okfvh6Ui-ol2JQAvPPvdRFl5NAUXrkpepsPxvJqWblWzgE4R1yzRcT7HvY-3any-JLJnCB5Orr5MCpRHdp0S3pT3nKxzwNkxyftsbNFtsaMLsn6emgh3roMuKZve2EixjTH/s1600-h/DSCF3439.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_DbQXPkMj4okfvh6Ui-ol2JQAvPPvdRFl5NAUXrkpepsPxvJqWblWzgE4R1yzRcT7HvY-3any-JLJnCB5Orr5MCpRHdp0S3pT3nKxzwNkxyftsbNFtsaMLsn6emgh3roMuKZve2EixjTH/s320/DSCF3439.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320114344837761346" /></a><br /><br />The older she gets the more exciting it is to create with her. I can't wait to see what she comes up with next. Watching her be inspired by something, but make the project her own - hooray for creativity!theschramfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107524096890624314noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3080180233928335244.post-91623403965478861172009-03-17T13:49:00.006-06:002009-03-17T14:07:36.270-06:00Whatcha-makin' BagsHello there. I've been tied up in yarn lately, and haven't had a chance to post. But I saw a pic of a fabulous project bag featured on <a href="http://needled.wordpress.com/2009/03/08/the-grand-owl-prizegiving/">this blog.</a> And have been daydreaming about it ever since. My friend, who happens to own my <a href="http://www.puffymondaes.com/store/">LYS</a> called to ask if I had any knitting totes. I didn't at the time, but I quickly got to work throwing these together...<br />They are all lined with vintage bed linens - the outer materials are some vintage and some new , but I think they came together quite nicely.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwXa1rOavDmiarB-TY4W0wWS_AEe1CklmofsW03v2K0YZrydzxWAglAGDZiDvHEFMQj-3yEt8pgTvPZgiDHTUS_m_OP6I7-ishH07oM5iSFvev6nCgBEo6BztgJ_oFzP-7EQExPx0xB1Av/s1600-h/DSCF3385.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwXa1rOavDmiarB-TY4W0wWS_AEe1CklmofsW03v2K0YZrydzxWAglAGDZiDvHEFMQj-3yEt8pgTvPZgiDHTUS_m_OP6I7-ishH07oM5iSFvev6nCgBEo6BztgJ_oFzP-7EQExPx0xB1Av/s320/DSCF3385.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314248593015430226" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIYpWcowsEcI8TTr28LRN70TbzMOYZft9QJeOrrKrGNX_Dgl53CQU9ohp9R3K762JiJVG_PeFBUMrHxN7g-TvgkWVzjW5aJGrFIux1zMSAt3gYFcZoIw1xFOWXO3k6go3jhTmN4RbtKHGx/s1600-h/DSCF3383.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIYpWcowsEcI8TTr28LRN70TbzMOYZft9QJeOrrKrGNX_Dgl53CQU9ohp9R3K762JiJVG_PeFBUMrHxN7g-TvgkWVzjW5aJGrFIux1zMSAt3gYFcZoIw1xFOWXO3k6go3jhTmN4RbtKHGx/s320/DSCF3383.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314248584679319506" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-yHvVcepSARMJaGlRPx32p010Mkx2MTdP5I7G7wdULrNW9TYeg1ztsjv7uONwXMaM0jXcQ-FytavzkMXDOkCn37Rv_0rdnAafaQLmKjsMmOHioxI72OCd3fUooxMX3ro59SHj2Bg1Fg1e/s1600-h/DSCF3380.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-yHvVcepSARMJaGlRPx32p010Mkx2MTdP5I7G7wdULrNW9TYeg1ztsjv7uONwXMaM0jXcQ-FytavzkMXDOkCn37Rv_0rdnAafaQLmKjsMmOHioxI72OCd3fUooxMX3ro59SHj2Bg1Fg1e/s320/DSCF3380.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314248579838145250" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigh782J1TnbGtPCRcNZsZzJu-PiFXgXdFwp9zMNYXO9XSFT0lLWxG981-_07ufHWKoFfe7KlUjRK1VmkofxYLMC-MkKENTqe8DRl-AT4talRfov8XtJ8LSiq9Eay4ifCFogY28riLsBd5h/s1600-h/DSCF3379.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigh782J1TnbGtPCRcNZsZzJu-PiFXgXdFwp9zMNYXO9XSFT0lLWxG981-_07ufHWKoFfe7KlUjRK1VmkofxYLMC-MkKENTqe8DRl-AT4talRfov8XtJ8LSiq9Eay4ifCFogY28riLsBd5h/s320/DSCF3379.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314248571922660722" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj10ICmLNm7HTMwNkjE-iyvKN83IcZ_iLAMAclz8rnMZPSpr0p0OQvmEQB56akgX4BZa8SBIodO0yebiZahbgbfoCbY8s8mMXFxn2aCEkXgoBxbBG_f9MkLAaoE9Pn-mWvQeT-ayLTlaRsc/s1600-h/DSCF3377.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj10ICmLNm7HTMwNkjE-iyvKN83IcZ_iLAMAclz8rnMZPSpr0p0OQvmEQB56akgX4BZa8SBIodO0yebiZahbgbfoCbY8s8mMXFxn2aCEkXgoBxbBG_f9MkLAaoE9Pn-mWvQeT-ayLTlaRsc/s320/DSCF3377.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314248561942801794" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoe2jeMmDjPNdkqBYzJbMrr8EztBFaPzhW6rh2PddWrJ9Pkh2kYqO9DbulOVhYNQkoykPp57hWA12Nq-favuWaMYRHwfHwp41rIsJVmUJmtp80PdvdJwL5ByDul5ffBFFd_2gbEFYLHcHu/s1600-h/DSCF3387.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoe2jeMmDjPNdkqBYzJbMrr8EztBFaPzhW6rh2PddWrJ9Pkh2kYqO9DbulOVhYNQkoykPp57hWA12Nq-favuWaMYRHwfHwp41rIsJVmUJmtp80PdvdJwL5ByDul5ffBFFd_2gbEFYLHcHu/s320/DSCF3387.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314249202772834370" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUNysAwG1lhFXiMWra_vY32x_sRiMOv-6SgHwK5BA4b1nTTU-YE08hdYibsZBpPiVmEwmmOvDwFcWUX862A3SlDp7y4Yc_EYfJvHOjSnRHdeZQH3sckRQiA8KLrLGO6A8J06ebZXR_6LZ8/s1600-h/DSCF3381.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUNysAwG1lhFXiMWra_vY32x_sRiMOv-6SgHwK5BA4b1nTTU-YE08hdYibsZBpPiVmEwmmOvDwFcWUX862A3SlDp7y4Yc_EYfJvHOjSnRHdeZQH3sckRQiA8KLrLGO6A8J06ebZXR_6LZ8/s320/DSCF3381.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314249201819711522" /></a><br /><br />I acquired some vintage linen/lacey stuff, and wasn't quite sure what to do with it, I think it made some very stylish new tags for these bags, what do you think?<br /><br />Anyway, if you're in the market for a bag to carry your latest project in, you can find these bags and more at <a href="http://www.puffymondaes.com/store/">Puffy Mondae's</a> - their grand opening is this weekend.<br /><br />Here's a peek at these soakers I've been working on ... #6 is missing... because he's not finished yet.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1KjTz1CiLo9XjYC6ui6xsbf7yI1q_pZ9xteqbZFxsrfAEcgFtF5G4-8y-JoIDsSinHwaJZ7MDPWD9boKTxVw21qqA82qxSavMhyphenhyphenzh5ZVGrnT0bm8VSTEcPygGQT0RolUXycz-XD4GQnaN/s1600-h/DSCF3390.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1KjTz1CiLo9XjYC6ui6xsbf7yI1q_pZ9xteqbZFxsrfAEcgFtF5G4-8y-JoIDsSinHwaJZ7MDPWD9boKTxVw21qqA82qxSavMhyphenhyphenzh5ZVGrnT0bm8VSTEcPygGQT0RolUXycz-XD4GQnaN/s320/DSCF3390.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314249211353302610" /></a><br />These are <a href="http://www.curlypurly.com/soaker.html">curly purly soakers</a>, I highly recommend the pattern - although I only use 2 sizes of needles instead of 3, and they seem to work great.<br /><br />I can't wait to to show you what I'm up to - in my quest to organize the pile of toys my kids have accumulated! It's going to be GREAT.theschramfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107524096890624314noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3080180233928335244.post-68282567010247822502009-02-27T17:21:00.004-07:002009-02-27T17:34:04.375-07:00Just CauseSo, I was approached by a <a href="http://lovelylittlelovelies.blogspot.com/2009/02/quilt.html">friend</a> about contributing to a fund raising auction for an important <a href="http://www.idahoansformidwives.org/index.php">cause</a>, and wasn't really sure what to make or do.<br /><br />I had made this "bucket" about a month ago, mostly as a prototype - but couldn't seem to wrap my head around what else to do with it - it was made using a felted vintage icelandic sweater, and vintage bed linens. It's highly functional, and interesting textures. So, this ended up being donated for the auction.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUZbUwo_-TzdKsNYYz0s4mU0kXGpYnfwXnQVi9-GZ5Mo-5nUr3PFJ71TU6ST1oHOd0Zuw4ivA7RndKo2ELfkrYE-006qujICU_6KEQfXWiNcTiDj3QbAHIys_roKNh9qa2sJ6d3vaCbXAm/s1600-h/DSCF3356.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUZbUwo_-TzdKsNYYz0s4mU0kXGpYnfwXnQVi9-GZ5Mo-5nUr3PFJ71TU6ST1oHOd0Zuw4ivA7RndKo2ELfkrYE-006qujICU_6KEQfXWiNcTiDj3QbAHIys_roKNh9qa2sJ6d3vaCbXAm/s320/DSCF3356.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307639004105102690" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLYbmg9QRSiUVoycH_jk22rvfRMlNfhyxDj5Q5HCMrHx337QxQhd2uHeex_06x_o8Lbx9aY0mCEPrMXzGC140I7Djqy4rpUPQFIMUL8RqEjpmUsmoYPBQTnSsKvBRdS2fDev6PGhUNqZTm/s1600-h/DSCF3355.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLYbmg9QRSiUVoycH_jk22rvfRMlNfhyxDj5Q5HCMrHx337QxQhd2uHeex_06x_o8Lbx9aY0mCEPrMXzGC140I7Djqy4rpUPQFIMUL8RqEjpmUsmoYPBQTnSsKvBRdS2fDev6PGhUNqZTm/s320/DSCF3355.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307639002653287154" /></a><br /><br />I have also been toying around with some ideas for "wall pockets", as I am obsessed with making fabric storage, but was running out of places to put them - except for the giant blank canvas of my walls! Here's a take on the previous pocket, but with more "adult" tastes. The pocket was made using repurposed herringbone tweed and is lined with vintage bed linens.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg15n3FMqabqPMaFuzyaVWDDstQCsmwVQLxU5IKOKgeRf0lAr6SumIZAb_Ue6fA7Y6OMoGFMOo1GD4IGpRL0YRDJX8_Mq3BCqtMjl_PI7FVG3TfXrVl2aZ_QoKuUF2-mTac3dQyg9jK5kPP/s1600-h/DSCF3351.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg15n3FMqabqPMaFuzyaVWDDstQCsmwVQLxU5IKOKgeRf0lAr6SumIZAb_Ue6fA7Y6OMoGFMOo1GD4IGpRL0YRDJX8_Mq3BCqtMjl_PI7FVG3TfXrVl2aZ_QoKuUF2-mTac3dQyg9jK5kPP/s320/DSCF3351.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307638989380106402" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyg1MFa-2NXsi-n97UgEIqoH43J-nZbdqqG-CV28B-anQjrfvLaCt3YPYxOz2v4Bghmmu8UPf4ZHWLeQD9JlCDU8mWUbApqZdcbsDzDYm7AkBxIPNv0TLWhP0papFFaPf-_f5J86-ABuH5/s1600-h/DSCF3352.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyg1MFa-2NXsi-n97UgEIqoH43J-nZbdqqG-CV28B-anQjrfvLaCt3YPYxOz2v4Bghmmu8UPf4ZHWLeQD9JlCDU8mWUbApqZdcbsDzDYm7AkBxIPNv0TLWhP0papFFaPf-_f5J86-ABuH5/s320/DSCF3352.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307638995767181810" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRPeBYRFWbTvhQoKKXqOfPGGhR_UVywtj-oZhSlgKJuCbVNQDmBcTbbi1IhBsLE5NfCSyPiBPIutoc87jr6FL5mUqyJsOoSoabgQxKx9xqm7G52kq4Fq8skmd2tcfEadzJfeLeD1ELBY_c/s1600-h/DSCF3353.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRPeBYRFWbTvhQoKKXqOfPGGhR_UVywtj-oZhSlgKJuCbVNQDmBcTbbi1IhBsLE5NfCSyPiBPIutoc87jr6FL5mUqyJsOoSoabgQxKx9xqm7G52kq4Fq8skmd2tcfEadzJfeLeD1ELBY_c/s320/DSCF3353.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307638999046730194" /></a><br /><br />Hopefully, my work will bring some much needed funding for the Idahoans for Midwives.theschramfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107524096890624314noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3080180233928335244.post-23014696546140923652009-02-20T13:07:00.005-07:002009-02-20T13:20:57.679-07:00Sewin', sewin', sewin'...This has been a very productive week - I found some inspiration from a plastic envelope Gracie brought home from preschool a couple weeks ago. The shape of it seemed perfect - it did have a velcro closure (which can always be altered), and was made of... well, ... plastic. So, I do what I do... find other fabrics that need a new use!<br /><br />Here's my take on that envelope, I don't know what to call them, like usual. But mine is filled with all my circular needles, tapestry needles and small scissors for knitting. I know, not everyone knits, but I know you can help me find a use for these.<br /><br />This is the original... the one, I call "mine". It's made from a sweater sleeve, and vintage buttons from gentlemen's suits.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAOp-qVGaBeyVrzmlCE-SIIwTKkf3cMM_SKJXCbWNDmACcJmETYxCqS-lbjNiGZJqOPQXHjd2dUwWGBiHEYqf7hlhYVAvLfoBPsnulOXkY8h3FNIASqH9_ke19XH71gKEtDYJaa7dBAl9o/s1600-h/DSCF3336.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 222px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAOp-qVGaBeyVrzmlCE-SIIwTKkf3cMM_SKJXCbWNDmACcJmETYxCqS-lbjNiGZJqOPQXHjd2dUwWGBiHEYqf7hlhYVAvLfoBPsnulOXkY8h3FNIASqH9_ke19XH71gKEtDYJaa7dBAl9o/s320/DSCF3336.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304975068345144338" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCgshzLSe8Y23F5sS0XNi2i3Sgc62wv-yZemyy58oN5WnZZN7GbyLVxjLBR-2iwL6mmKiuZ_I0oPLwyXsJO52f5FtRPujyH6I_XpZTfNfiAVacTa-CHcM4HOdS8DQOgFOUtelFhLMz7XZ0/s1600-h/DSCF3337.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCgshzLSe8Y23F5sS0XNi2i3Sgc62wv-yZemyy58oN5WnZZN7GbyLVxjLBR-2iwL6mmKiuZ_I0oPLwyXsJO52f5FtRPujyH6I_XpZTfNfiAVacTa-CHcM4HOdS8DQOgFOUtelFhLMz7XZ0/s320/DSCF3337.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304975071044085538" /></a><br /><br />Here are a couple more, you get the idea... They measure 6" x 8".<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbRk7SGo0Nq318KobowymOmgozGbluik5tu_8xhayxdKA2SJg60YrCLHfbVVna_qvA9bOGBBmY6ILsq4BD8b6oPFGyG4_myqtprqhSiz4My3mOp5S8y17g_NS1gwGV0VUQnl-vgrMFOFum/s1600-h/DSCF3338.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbRk7SGo0Nq318KobowymOmgozGbluik5tu_8xhayxdKA2SJg60YrCLHfbVVna_qvA9bOGBBmY6ILsq4BD8b6oPFGyG4_myqtprqhSiz4My3mOp5S8y17g_NS1gwGV0VUQnl-vgrMFOFum/s320/DSCF3338.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304975076013110994" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYNf5p0S7QDznEBFOFv6NK5wPVRHgCsfQlXk-5n5iRy15dpl6iLJuhYZvUvjxDRys9z0OiNEly4m1o7S1KSL-xERHQUEXubPNstBTRy4UZhe0tGqjfj3GRFXIydQQHhqrcCpPijOp_b3kK/s1600-h/DSCF3340.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYNf5p0S7QDznEBFOFv6NK5wPVRHgCsfQlXk-5n5iRy15dpl6iLJuhYZvUvjxDRys9z0OiNEly4m1o7S1KSL-xERHQUEXubPNstBTRy4UZhe0tGqjfj3GRFXIydQQHhqrcCpPijOp_b3kK/s320/DSCF3340.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304975081500323906" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzG9UbCRli5DQjrXjx7mlWhfCZR9MTJIw9ro7UZohpHt_79YxVbbU-gfJWYXH7DRvcnJSdgmxhcKGP6Br0SmeyVFXjVLGhO8Mgeb9TlI0eoX674AZDgNORvO2efzUwTtPsNGgeaQFe92aF/s1600-h/DSCF3344.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 226px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzG9UbCRli5DQjrXjx7mlWhfCZR9MTJIw9ro7UZohpHt_79YxVbbU-gfJWYXH7DRvcnJSdgmxhcKGP6Br0SmeyVFXjVLGhO8Mgeb9TlI0eoX674AZDgNORvO2efzUwTtPsNGgeaQFe92aF/s320/DSCF3344.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304976015452974018" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhArPgOU_Hq6NDapR_i_2znG9SVEBaHABG0CBzyZ4FqF56p21OXePA9EkwXc2kfDicV_SdJbaoTzJeAheqDLvvZ_p78_0WQmFLrcWeNIPktVpdbf4cts3gKaCeTokPV9KNhAnbj8eYwZN6v/s1600-h/DSCF3345.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhArPgOU_Hq6NDapR_i_2znG9SVEBaHABG0CBzyZ4FqF56p21OXePA9EkwXc2kfDicV_SdJbaoTzJeAheqDLvvZ_p78_0WQmFLrcWeNIPktVpdbf4cts3gKaCeTokPV9KNhAnbj8eYwZN6v/s320/DSCF3345.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304976021201998082" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQEPxNqo5kDYnaqeJ0CJxbMLtZlOjwB-qLAc9cXaGHXQvbR15LcbgycZrKM0udmNPwgnee0j3bYpTfxW1kHvcCRxaBv53vMPNDfa2YEkoUPcUQ_7MWQTrihaIFlj5WzEww1xgxogDP6txk/s1600-h/DSCF3347.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 226px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQEPxNqo5kDYnaqeJ0CJxbMLtZlOjwB-qLAc9cXaGHXQvbR15LcbgycZrKM0udmNPwgnee0j3bYpTfxW1kHvcCRxaBv53vMPNDfa2YEkoUPcUQ_7MWQTrihaIFlj5WzEww1xgxogDP6txk/s320/DSCF3347.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304976021889606802" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrs1LzlEbSTyi4L764dUKXnYDozVK-cvjGV4vsyDnDf4OIKFxptKd8p69lc769KMcN1XqPxcMLhyphenhyphenbWZdVHB0ut-o7RdhMTlThypp_MEewFr3YdGbB2fShxWpbxwY2J7Uh-ZXXs7kf2eCZG/s1600-h/DSCF3348.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrs1LzlEbSTyi4L764dUKXnYDozVK-cvjGV4vsyDnDf4OIKFxptKd8p69lc769KMcN1XqPxcMLhyphenhyphenbWZdVHB0ut-o7RdhMTlThypp_MEewFr3YdGbB2fShxWpbxwY2J7Uh-ZXXs7kf2eCZG/s320/DSCF3348.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304976024240745666" /></a><br /><br />I also found another way to use a vintage curtain, and some vintage bed sheets - here's my first take on making creative wall space.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVHckoZ8A1KibZssSWmAc66Opy9ZUvZ7y3kFIFZybklnQN6cdX2DnkYzIFG2DB5Maw2KNvkSFcLCZN-gBCIFH8NHW0vakuDG7i7fH7WZ0i4AQRrcCmj6XOhRdoTPZI7vN1pAWBVO5tXHI0/s1600-h/DSCF3334.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVHckoZ8A1KibZssSWmAc66Opy9ZUvZ7y3kFIFZybklnQN6cdX2DnkYzIFG2DB5Maw2KNvkSFcLCZN-gBCIFH8NHW0vakuDG7i7fH7WZ0i4AQRrcCmj6XOhRdoTPZI7vN1pAWBVO5tXHI0/s320/DSCF3334.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304976393298291362" /></a><br /><br />I love it so much! I think I will keep my wool soakers in it above the changing table/dresser. But I do plan on making a LOT more, in different shapes and sizes.<br /><br />Happy Crafting!<br />Jenntheschramfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107524096890624314noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3080180233928335244.post-28096018708369874812009-02-14T20:21:00.003-07:002009-02-14T20:27:20.418-07:00And the winner is...NITA JO who said :<br />I always celebrate by getting candy or small gifts for my immediate family. Just delivered my gift to Grandma yesterday. I think it's a nice time to remind people how much you love them.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjWIzOBDGdmW4wUqP-HXqfl5PSp3ySSbQwQk1kxrTPV4PXF0CuCepuxiXsA4WN-iDRgH8K4g-EQhCCzHBZSef6Mv7H_SlVV_ljHhoUpxBI5nmiyHolbvs18ElMhamTmyVOyY4nadBlTLR2/s1600-h/DSCF3291.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjWIzOBDGdmW4wUqP-HXqfl5PSp3ySSbQwQk1kxrTPV4PXF0CuCepuxiXsA4WN-iDRgH8K4g-EQhCCzHBZSef6Mv7H_SlVV_ljHhoUpxBI5nmiyHolbvs18ElMhamTmyVOyY4nadBlTLR2/s320/DSCF3291.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302860343551677474" /></a><br /><br />Happy Valentine's Day 'Nita :) I will send your scarf this week - - all the way to the other side of the valley.<br /><br />And here's a link to her <a href="http://littlegreygardens.blogspot.com/">blog</a>.<br /><br />love<br />jenntheschramfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107524096890624314noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3080180233928335244.post-85450740801905913362009-02-07T13:52:00.007-07:002009-02-10T12:22:29.047-07:00Valentine Giveaway!Hey friends, <br />In honor of Valentine's Day, I will be giving away a Revive(d) Scarf, made with love, from a vintage polyester quilt. This scarf is lined with soft cotton flannel, and ready to warm you or your loved one.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIDQjO0MKW86N4lyOCQcTOPIWeZm5RS5AoLaYeZJfOA4SDBE0m1ZePBxT9s-jg-hX-U4EVyCaB_aCfi54w_BEdLHIWwlNnA8SBNSgBHjoXnHQj5vsgTAuMSFSZEQZpMF2VE-qmoxue7uPY/s1600-h/DSCF3297.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 271px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIDQjO0MKW86N4lyOCQcTOPIWeZm5RS5AoLaYeZJfOA4SDBE0m1ZePBxT9s-jg-hX-U4EVyCaB_aCfi54w_BEdLHIWwlNnA8SBNSgBHjoXnHQj5vsgTAuMSFSZEQZpMF2VE-qmoxue7uPY/s320/DSCF3297.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300163150783455698" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBVWAlyxOxSDsfNtND4yQ_ZCrVPtHp8_LBRrxBUA5sME4zLiXNdWjvSR4HnDhVAhiIMDRzHEuT-JtVtev1GoonVIjDaYAjk9hW2nRa0LgQztD0bzwrQvFPW94xB-hjiDf1vCXgCNY_XXpc/s1600-h/DSCF3293.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 317px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBVWAlyxOxSDsfNtND4yQ_ZCrVPtHp8_LBRrxBUA5sME4zLiXNdWjvSR4HnDhVAhiIMDRzHEuT-JtVtev1GoonVIjDaYAjk9hW2nRa0LgQztD0bzwrQvFPW94xB-hjiDf1vCXgCNY_XXpc/s320/DSCF3293.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300163145698355138" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0cUvssxZNIzKkhRfPCVdNhqrwnFhhn9eE65VoxXS8FiC1DMLmpPVltcbkecrqja8jiBUM3yZycprGjLXIwwvYDoE1TspH0D0Ph0nJoDD-eFhj49mBlA5FBqyznD1bdS33gekrh99mczch/s1600-h/DSCF3296.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0cUvssxZNIzKkhRfPCVdNhqrwnFhhn9eE65VoxXS8FiC1DMLmpPVltcbkecrqja8jiBUM3yZycprGjLXIwwvYDoE1TspH0D0Ph0nJoDD-eFhj49mBlA5FBqyznD1bdS33gekrh99mczch/s320/DSCF3296.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300163140746521858" /></a><br /><br /><br />To win, all you need to do is post a comment telling whether you avoid or participate in Valentine's Day. I will pick a winner randomly (so, there is no wrong answer). Comments must be posted no later than midnight Friday 13th (spooky). I will announce our winner on Valentine's Day!<br /><br />lovey love,<br />Jenntheschramfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107524096890624314noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3080180233928335244.post-54647364438782210532009-02-03T14:07:00.005-07:002009-02-03T14:27:19.236-07:00Ideas, Ideas...During the winter months, it's hard for me to stay motivated to create product. I have boiled it down to the cold hard facts - I pretty much only sell when I am face to face with my customers - and those opportunities are few and far between in the first few months of the year. So, instead of sitting around wondering what I should do, I have been trying to create at least once a week, and will be posting more items on etsy, each week, hoping to generate some interest in the items I have in stock.<br /><br />In the meantime, I need to be consistent with my posting, blogging and also try a giveaway or two, to see if anyone actually reads this blog.<br /><br />Maybe it's because this is Gracie's first year of school, and maybe it's because I love hearts - but I've already jumped head-first into making Valentine's for her classmates. Why make them when you can buy them? Because I love all things handmade, because I was inspired by <a href="http://mayamade.blogspot.com/2009/02/newspaper-heart-bunting-two-ways.html">these</a>, and because I had a cool old book with a billion sweet illustrations that were begging to be cut into hearts. Here's our first batch:<br />I just randomly cut freehand hearts around the illustrations I liked.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9iFxFH2DWC0K-D3rXISAxcWBV5U0Qf_SBdi2Wjw1IZWsVFghLqkDKAN-B7kiut3m4atmE_67XhFcc6Lw4Z-dyhyZnU0KRjjJ9Jb3uUx_W9T2q9yi8A_oo8aZs2DMQV-uyULKcq4euE8nL/s1600-h/DSCF3328.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9iFxFH2DWC0K-D3rXISAxcWBV5U0Qf_SBdi2Wjw1IZWsVFghLqkDKAN-B7kiut3m4atmE_67XhFcc6Lw4Z-dyhyZnU0KRjjJ9Jb3uUx_W9T2q9yi8A_oo8aZs2DMQV-uyULKcq4euE8nL/s320/DSCF3328.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298684625653723506" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfCtNEAuV8Ypn1ak77UlwLbLJsDAREodH66xzg_zoLxqBUEI81J0rkEOXovkiV-dWA0vdq_kotQvvcJsboW4ZA-q2IhztXn9EL3ngx8TFyYo8kzU6CCr1XwXqu4xjm4VYH4Hm9SAMSnLWE/s1600-h/DSCF3326.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfCtNEAuV8Ypn1ak77UlwLbLJsDAREodH66xzg_zoLxqBUEI81J0rkEOXovkiV-dWA0vdq_kotQvvcJsboW4ZA-q2IhztXn9EL3ngx8TFyYo8kzU6CCr1XwXqu4xjm4VYH4Hm9SAMSnLWE/s320/DSCF3326.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298684622378355426" /></a><br />Then we painted the backs red.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVY7unvlM5dQlxDXyxbh9HUtzJagE9p_ZgBawmbyHVFrXMMvUBWrzKME5Fo31LI-YSGmoPwTa5kf4sYnWtnw341b_LSA29AuK2BDQPE2vxI0fQhxk_j5fmFN4ZWXBDNvgrEAVcNUP3lO05/s1600-h/DSCF3307.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVY7unvlM5dQlxDXyxbh9HUtzJagE9p_ZgBawmbyHVFrXMMvUBWrzKME5Fo31LI-YSGmoPwTa5kf4sYnWtnw341b_LSA29AuK2BDQPE2vxI0fQhxk_j5fmFN4ZWXBDNvgrEAVcNUP3lO05/s320/DSCF3307.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298684621544339410" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbWN8hoeFg1Eq9ZCa4ngITBpsxqqRwvK0ZXCcggXfEEery8c_Abbegs752KC3qR_aSy6bPFapyFr8QU1LamJtUhW7fXRkW0ib-jkGxDQajnM-VkgEdWaoXmV0qD86BtvqRD_tK219Tk9OW/s1600-h/DSCF3306.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbWN8hoeFg1Eq9ZCa4ngITBpsxqqRwvK0ZXCcggXfEEery8c_Abbegs752KC3qR_aSy6bPFapyFr8QU1LamJtUhW7fXRkW0ib-jkGxDQajnM-VkgEdWaoXmV0qD86BtvqRD_tK219Tk9OW/s320/DSCF3306.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298684614981916194" /></a><br />Then Gracie signed her name.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzoNw4sGDrVyscIsvKHkqud-zfDezqd_WL6i-QWntjQgkyPtI1fUngRw2hL0fT96aCA0KUPmcNKqwJnrGclcCZSIr3tmfSFTo_yKp-5040ms1D5iqtiw_dM1JJ027gLgoAs17X2nB__S2J/s1600-h/DSCF3330.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzoNw4sGDrVyscIsvKHkqud-zfDezqd_WL6i-QWntjQgkyPtI1fUngRw2hL0fT96aCA0KUPmcNKqwJnrGclcCZSIr3tmfSFTo_yKp-5040ms1D5iqtiw_dM1JJ027gLgoAs17X2nB__S2J/s320/DSCF3330.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298684630058087218" /></a><br /><br />Voila! Happy Handmade Valentines Day!<br /><br /><br />I will post a giveaway on Friday, and we'll see if you're still in the mood for warmth! See you soon.theschramfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107524096890624314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3080180233928335244.post-30021118265224720202009-01-23T12:19:00.007-07:002009-01-23T12:41:00.407-07:00Back in business...Hey everyone - I know, I know, I don't post often enough, and I don't stock my shop often enough... blah. Judger. Anyway, I do have items to post, just don't have enough hours in the day to take pics, write witty descriptions and post products. Not to mention, I had come to the conclusion that Etsy was not working for me and was a waste of my precious creative energy. But, I have been wrong about so many things lately, I decided to repost, and keep the creative juices flowing. Who knows, maybe my new goal of posting weekly, will actually get me going on some more projects!<br />First of all, remember that sweet polyester quilt I posted a few times back? And how I promised I would give you some pics of what I had created? Well, I hadn't posted yet, because I had this notion that maybe I would sell out of them.... and wouldn't be worth my posting, but I was... wrong. It seems I am the only one who thinks these are rad... and worth $15. So, here you are - note my beautiful model (who was freezing, but enjoyed mommy saying "look over there"... "look at the tree" ... "look at the ground"... "look at the sky" ).<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRO_lfQQ3kZ3bAEtxGXqiFtZIWIOtsoh8d8SmrBki74AmgDjHb_CcKVJ-Yv-Q6Gdu_YYPn7WJ1JqXab-PPwSD3-qPVw8R8yURuM5iKXaIPsMhu4XrWahfeDX3lG6FxXEppUE7m01jaOyFr/s1600-h/DSCF3291.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRO_lfQQ3kZ3bAEtxGXqiFtZIWIOtsoh8d8SmrBki74AmgDjHb_CcKVJ-Yv-Q6Gdu_YYPn7WJ1JqXab-PPwSD3-qPVw8R8yURuM5iKXaIPsMhu4XrWahfeDX3lG6FxXEppUE7m01jaOyFr/s320/DSCF3291.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294574722399134034" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgikoFB0QCjxfEtG6akSW9nkEhsnDtAoHEHrsCxgAsNoWtxLDRtXkjfvD_tLBXv6_YiwTM_Z5fbSDYEfc6TmjFyz2_z8uIaOEslRGcKWcaIFutOTPrnLClcoe3iQLjFn_VUHU6TOMi5d64N/s1600-h/DSCF3292.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 312px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgikoFB0QCjxfEtG6akSW9nkEhsnDtAoHEHrsCxgAsNoWtxLDRtXkjfvD_tLBXv6_YiwTM_Z5fbSDYEfc6TmjFyz2_z8uIaOEslRGcKWcaIFutOTPrnLClcoe3iQLjFn_VUHU6TOMi5d64N/s320/DSCF3292.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294574885471476866" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_kaubGpBrTcwrKFapMbRIL1iel85hwx3SiceJvBBwgPQuHWhjih-4Qx0K_YgQaHG6fVSGQUsVGXNFOLZ_E_GNrTSabrpAfE4UldQJ0yMV7sDI1gWFup_XvX0SgugLY-j1exb6CShYZurH/s1600-h/DSCF3293.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 317px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_kaubGpBrTcwrKFapMbRIL1iel85hwx3SiceJvBBwgPQuHWhjih-4Qx0K_YgQaHG6fVSGQUsVGXNFOLZ_E_GNrTSabrpAfE4UldQJ0yMV7sDI1gWFup_XvX0SgugLY-j1exb6CShYZurH/s320/DSCF3293.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294575145854644018" /></a><br /><br />I have added these items to my <a href="http://www.revive.etsy.com">etsy shop</a> and put some stubborn items on sale, maybe I can liquidate some things - <br />I have been sketching new ideas, and recycling clothing into other functional products, so stay tuned - I am working!! (But I'm also potty-training my son, chasing 3 kids, taking Gracie to and from school 3 times a week and trying to keep up with this awkwardly designed home!, so please be patient with me.)<br /><br />Happy 2009, here's to creativity!!theschramfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107524096890624314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3080180233928335244.post-33465409975831527972008-12-16T13:25:00.004-07:002008-12-16T13:41:59.915-07:00Arrrgh, Matey!I've been creating like crazy around here, trying to get gifts done for Christmas - yes, it's worth it!<br />Anyway, I just finished Pete's Christmas present, and I'm having trouble not playing with it myself. Maybe blogging about it, will distract me enough, so I can get on with the rest of the gifts I need to make by Friday. (yes, it's worth it!)<br /><br />I decided to make Peter a bag, for "pirating" - or for hunting treasures.<br />Here's his Pirate bag, made with scrap corduroy and lined with a used men's shirt:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrj2_KDRWjdFcLpIMgG6t0ItaLtvIFysPbPM0mSKeKcrNFrjz-LWY8OBDPkCiGi1hza1YbAeM-RGURHnVpkeDmJNr-1QiLQku5oxJIvla4lcAUBpZzgiqTU7kQHdXwe9c8oJXCs2neG26I/s1600-h/DSCF3159.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrj2_KDRWjdFcLpIMgG6t0ItaLtvIFysPbPM0mSKeKcrNFrjz-LWY8OBDPkCiGi1hza1YbAeM-RGURHnVpkeDmJNr-1QiLQku5oxJIvla4lcAUBpZzgiqTU7kQHdXwe9c8oJXCs2neG26I/s320/DSCF3159.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280489014936189842" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmL1r4q_KzLHwc0F5W3ruPcm5zNTDe-GmIKIdrqqggKlL4cUSFOD2bM4bpOJndFaoNCYHT5USjMYKO9_r5pji-F4pcawGISr6DmZJa9h2FMhTlx76wjwNFEHJLgrvpQ42q-zwnDIY9piqj/s1600-h/DSCF3160.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmL1r4q_KzLHwc0F5W3ruPcm5zNTDe-GmIKIdrqqggKlL4cUSFOD2bM4bpOJndFaoNCYHT5USjMYKO9_r5pji-F4pcawGISr6DmZJa9h2FMhTlx76wjwNFEHJLgrvpQ42q-zwnDIY9piqj/s320/DSCF3160.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280489022751292178" /></a><br /><br />Inside you'll find some extra special cargo:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-i-oJjjPCkvNDim7TaP2bViVL7uvjrcXKTAv5jjX0QSPsXbpWSUNf6qalsLmwP0hGKqTxptH8FCjG2pIrvPspRqONXUu9x6sFSAi-B5U73FNavddu3FkTXGeUZL75BRKh_WuSTqfJXCjB/s1600-h/DSCF3161.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-i-oJjjPCkvNDim7TaP2bViVL7uvjrcXKTAv5jjX0QSPsXbpWSUNf6qalsLmwP0hGKqTxptH8FCjG2pIrvPspRqONXUu9x6sFSAi-B5U73FNavddu3FkTXGeUZL75BRKh_WuSTqfJXCjB/s320/DSCF3161.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280489034056023842" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKM-tTpFEY_UD6iU06HJH9L7vC6hp2PCZOCKX0cm4RjX1_ZSlU5MYq7U5tSrUvztG3LAedhSj2x8OUUnw_qx0oxxIug85i61o7I1xjrA4Ie5f5807thJY_OSeRJgpN7uwCGtK_NnI-0DGU/s1600-h/DSCF3157.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKM-tTpFEY_UD6iU06HJH9L7vC6hp2PCZOCKX0cm4RjX1_ZSlU5MYq7U5tSrUvztG3LAedhSj2x8OUUnw_qx0oxxIug85i61o7I1xjrA4Ie5f5807thJY_OSeRJgpN7uwCGtK_NnI-0DGU/s320/DSCF3157.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280489042736977794" /></a><br /><br /><br />I found a map at a local used book store for $1.00 + tax, and I just sewed it to double thick fabric, for easy rolling (as this is how pirates carry their treasure maps apparently). If I were a pirate I would make my maps tiny and laminate them, for easy traveling - but I guess that's not piratey enough these days.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv5WiYvsSv5TuunGFD8Vtv7jmlnzm3v2-k1Rj9VnJyDr3boz1_F02NbjG8dkDBI0_gPWPQ31nt7w0Zt-K9r8zSeESreuwUUmtKYs9uKLv5U5ZRqjI7GH0SRrgN0rOi1p6S2QHKdEsoXvdA/s1600-h/DSCF3162.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv5WiYvsSv5TuunGFD8Vtv7jmlnzm3v2-k1Rj9VnJyDr3boz1_F02NbjG8dkDBI0_gPWPQ31nt7w0Zt-K9r8zSeESreuwUUmtKYs9uKLv5U5ZRqjI7GH0SRrgN0rOi1p6S2QHKdEsoXvdA/s320/DSCF3162.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280489053533372658" /></a><br /><br />I'm hoping to make a telescope and a compass to add to the bag too. And I like making the maps so much, I might add some to my shop and see what happens. I can't wait to see how he reacts to these maps (he's even been tearing apart road atlases to roll up the "treasure" maps in them!).<br /><br />If I don't post before the holiday, I hope you have a very Happy Christmas, and are able to spend it with people who love you!<br />Jenntheschramfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107524096890624314noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3080180233928335244.post-87514114907723574492008-12-02T13:47:00.004-07:002008-12-03T12:23:50.747-07:00It's Hip, come on!Hey everyone, it's officially "shopping" season and it's time to look at the calendar. Wow, did you look? There aren't many days left until Christmas, and don't you have a LOT of people that you would like to delight with gifts?<br /><br />This Saturday, from 11-7, the <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&client=safari&ie=UTF-8&q=flying+m+coffee&near=Nampa,+ID&fb=1&cid=12399394858833289943&li=lmd&z=14&t=m">Flying M Coffeegarage</a>, holds it's 3rd annual "Hip holiday Market". It is a fabulous collection of local artists, and their unique gifts - you will NOT want to miss it. This year there will be more artists than ever before, and if you haven't been to the M for a while, you'll note that there is a lot more room in the "garage"for the biggest market ever.<br /><br />If you are planning on spending any cash this year, please consider shopping locally (no, not at your local Walmart), but by businesses that are owned by local people, who live in your community. And if it's possible, look for items that are made by hand by people you live near. A simple choice to purchase locally, will benefit our community and brings so much satisfaction. Meet the person who created the product, find out that they live within 10 miles of your home, and their handicraft is made without compromising or threatening your family's employment.<br /><br />I hope to see you there! Join the local and handmade revolution.<br />Here's a sampling of what I will have to offer...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkcrmCNk_o4pDAChS95ZIWb5c8_KhGuSX77K3kuJ9pAP-NcVy2O6qCiGOg4SFkTYU2gJrEWjKX78Ro6E1ur00QhXxH8XVfhx54xgIWNEQX6nC5S1pFoW-BxRY7DS909nlxEdsRSbbFXE30/s1600-h/DSCF3113.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkcrmCNk_o4pDAChS95ZIWb5c8_KhGuSX77K3kuJ9pAP-NcVy2O6qCiGOg4SFkTYU2gJrEWjKX78Ro6E1ur00QhXxH8XVfhx54xgIWNEQX6nC5S1pFoW-BxRY7DS909nlxEdsRSbbFXE30/s320/DSCF3113.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275300786846911506" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2xj-XZbr6JoxUZNjzv0Vza4rKKe3hmx7rbEKuf6qCq7uVc2TaauHuB3szth1CFTVF9gBVbIsfz2yRxjGpeWrffY6v3z07rsM5DPoA8ivhp0JZhzLwi-gNG0wb67Qtw3EXdbx-UqT4QhSp/s1600-h/DSCF3111.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2xj-XZbr6JoxUZNjzv0Vza4rKKe3hmx7rbEKuf6qCq7uVc2TaauHuB3szth1CFTVF9gBVbIsfz2yRxjGpeWrffY6v3z07rsM5DPoA8ivhp0JZhzLwi-gNG0wb67Qtw3EXdbx-UqT4QhSp/s320/DSCF3111.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275300783669045138" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihUOsrH9gcl9gzesM6MKMGoL3Q7HXqhtwyoSWpdAvl0eVC2BeKsNzmbS03W6-zQJjQd0GR3GKBuQFnGdCzNMC_zvWg4_dwgQsppHE9ggfpY1FpTtkbAfoWwWeiu-CEcTfwQQfWZIPpHowW/s1600-h/DSCF3103.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihUOsrH9gcl9gzesM6MKMGoL3Q7HXqhtwyoSWpdAvl0eVC2BeKsNzmbS03W6-zQJjQd0GR3GKBuQFnGdCzNMC_zvWg4_dwgQsppHE9ggfpY1FpTtkbAfoWwWeiu-CEcTfwQQfWZIPpHowW/s320/DSCF3103.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275300776790350162" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho1FPLLJxDvzDPtbT__a5gZXbHMtN5GSgItsPrC13cNu2zwa0rtyyjH2OaC6iHAcEDLm7onGW_hRuc37BqylgKfv72JjUI-eOE7G2xiyohOGKYxwzheeXTDAaJYCE0jIFZFWYLMNZ7tBSK/s1600-h/DSCF3102.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho1FPLLJxDvzDPtbT__a5gZXbHMtN5GSgItsPrC13cNu2zwa0rtyyjH2OaC6iHAcEDLm7onGW_hRuc37BqylgKfv72JjUI-eOE7G2xiyohOGKYxwzheeXTDAaJYCE0jIFZFWYLMNZ7tBSK/s320/DSCF3102.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275300770059273106" /></a><br /><br />oh oh... <a href="http://www.boiseweekly.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=oid%3A319468">here's</a> a sweet article about this show (and a shout out to fellow crafters!theschramfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107524096890624314noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3080180233928335244.post-58095842415152300692008-11-13T16:55:00.006-07:002008-11-14T09:00:28.397-07:00Sneak PeekI found this at a fabulous second hand sale...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBh3tyNtYA4Stx_kjULK1DJnZBhvGJvR0qLEIlt9NMtDgHf63X-LjzX9f6PTOnOkiIhfOwy_12Y02lHAxU2WSfesNlTj71P-JzzkwuLYz0X9mnY62ZSoLVyicDBGXCKabYqZ2F4jKlfk4r/s1600-h/DSCF3092.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBh3tyNtYA4Stx_kjULK1DJnZBhvGJvR0qLEIlt9NMtDgHf63X-LjzX9f6PTOnOkiIhfOwy_12Y02lHAxU2WSfesNlTj71P-JzzkwuLYz0X9mnY62ZSoLVyicDBGXCKabYqZ2F4jKlfk4r/s320/DSCF3092.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268295704178839570" /></a><br /><br />Funny thing is, I'm not even sure what it is. It is definitely made of seriously cool polyester squares, from previously loved clothing... but it's not a quilt. Well, at least, it's not a quilt that you would put on a bed... or a lap... or anything else I could think of. Maybe it once warmed the back of a couch? It is the only thing I can think of that would require such a long, skinny, quilt.<br />Whatever it once was, I know what it will be next!! And then the cycle will be complete... or will it?! Just think - all those clothes, from so many people - were then turned into a quilt... and will now be turned again - upcycled, if you will, re-used. :)<br /><br />I'm not telling what I'm making with it, but I do know where you'll be able to see my recycling efforts:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7ivNXxxxkUbdw4HrviuBvByXPeKX_Ro9GW-KeuMj4hL0tkYAVoAG4_dwkHvsAb4BAi7bP2fnW9W6SDhUZ-btROh3_FkbaOUuzAGKzXcJlCb9cOdhpgHgJMOgXPnf-fDkKCVWvXEDVGx9L/s1600-h/Picture+2.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 206px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7ivNXxxxkUbdw4HrviuBvByXPeKX_Ro9GW-KeuMj4hL0tkYAVoAG4_dwkHvsAb4BAi7bP2fnW9W6SDhUZ-btROh3_FkbaOUuzAGKzXcJlCb9cOdhpgHgJMOgXPnf-fDkKCVWvXEDVGx9L/s320/Picture+2.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268298278366238082" /></a><br /><br />Craft o copia - The White Pine, downtown Nampa. There will be a group of artists each night, I'll be there Friday evening. But feel free to stop by each night, and start your Christmas shopping before it gets crazy!<br /><br />Later!theschramfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107524096890624314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3080180233928335244.post-79708896811242608312008-11-04T14:41:00.007-07:002008-11-04T14:54:31.470-07:00Well, hello there!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiqLGdFA0GGM98U59Vl79COrUT5MbMr1bsQe3Be_vQCGDO0qeHKcG5HsEiq5Hq6Ak8Py0FaoPPrTa_P1z3bsWq_BydQfxAqD9u6B0dLgQhKZTJyqCQPsJvu3ZgP0RLyAycfgKCAoMobqzH/s1600-h/DSCF3082.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiqLGdFA0GGM98U59Vl79COrUT5MbMr1bsQe3Be_vQCGDO0qeHKcG5HsEiq5Hq6Ak8Py0FaoPPrTa_P1z3bsWq_BydQfxAqD9u6B0dLgQhKZTJyqCQPsJvu3ZgP0RLyAycfgKCAoMobqzH/s320/DSCF3082.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264921620643241282" /></a><br />Well, hello, where are you boys off to, looking so dapper, and trim?<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1HvGf5VhYUv4ll0Q6LE8AMdNddihyphenhyphenB82TbiDJlZmDpG7BD9atV1mGJusJMEdUeSuncMg1K_aedwJwcxLQff25wCCbx9P3ESoHxcF0v23rOuhGPCX_t3-Prv6UHZwAojKMFiwUXWicAlo9/s1600-h/DSCF3083.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1HvGf5VhYUv4ll0Q6LE8AMdNddihyphenhyphenB82TbiDJlZmDpG7BD9atV1mGJusJMEdUeSuncMg1K_aedwJwcxLQff25wCCbx9P3ESoHxcF0v23rOuhGPCX_t3-Prv6UHZwAojKMFiwUXWicAlo9/s320/DSCF3083.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264921623252449442" /></a><br />Whoa, one at a time please - I can't listen to all of you at once.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH9nz4Ltam7SYP4CZAFPAyDetI1bMm0X16S4hrz59S6UTwlaBS_pWcA_iQ7UgCiW3qh34zBpZ_60B0pvDP3E9LzMnus7M40lU-DmxfnOh9Fc-hJWT5b5n4GD7kbiRuOgBujjTQyLRS6DnI/s1600-h/DSCF3084.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH9nz4Ltam7SYP4CZAFPAyDetI1bMm0X16S4hrz59S6UTwlaBS_pWcA_iQ7UgCiW3qh34zBpZ_60B0pvDP3E9LzMnus7M40lU-DmxfnOh9Fc-hJWT5b5n4GD7kbiRuOgBujjTQyLRS6DnI/s320/DSCF3084.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264921633287434354" /></a><br />Much better, thanks.<br />Oh, you're a new line of Zips? by Revive you say? <br />Well, you're awfully good-looking, and reasonably priced I'm sure.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-wsXAT4CmuekKcGEEUbyDCiFjQ-C4THhZ5sD-GwEnrTsz8X9lBpy2Vul_ASL1pLYaYPDwCqJP6LdZW6yZD9NhI_MbdU90pNGZ6t6ev9KhhHEIY0lK7orQTXxECluAT19xakqFGXz_pC3P/s1600-h/DSCF3086.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-wsXAT4CmuekKcGEEUbyDCiFjQ-C4THhZ5sD-GwEnrTsz8X9lBpy2Vul_ASL1pLYaYPDwCqJP6LdZW6yZD9NhI_MbdU90pNGZ6t6ev9KhhHEIY0lK7orQTXxECluAT19xakqFGXz_pC3P/s320/DSCF3086.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264921639654934002" /></a><br />Wait!! Where are you going, when will I see you again?<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpWibhzVQXQ1iQebLChyphenhyphenJmYcBttAEsrxgz4Wji4huJKEoOWwXEOGHUK6d-IOPjlj9WyJpHRjYrCfomgklJMCRZcwZ5dN-9tw4tTMTchPCf12r-46jvjzoXlD1Qx9XaE82beBOghRC43ZUS/s1600-h/GetAttachment.aspx.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 282px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpWibhzVQXQ1iQebLChyphenhyphenJmYcBttAEsrxgz4Wji4huJKEoOWwXEOGHUK6d-IOPjlj9WyJpHRjYrCfomgklJMCRZcwZ5dN-9tw4tTMTchPCf12r-46jvjzoXlD1Qx9XaE82beBOghRC43ZUS/s320/GetAttachment.aspx.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264923879861475586" /></a><br />Oh, so I WILL see you again. On Saturday, from 9am-4pm at Idaho Arts Charter School Holiday Bazaar!<br /><br />Be there, or be square, this is NOT going to be your grandma's bazaar.theschramfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107524096890624314noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3080180233928335244.post-7117782196858313432008-10-16T13:26:00.004-06:002008-10-16T13:38:39.740-06:00Falling Downtown<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://thewhitepine.files.wordpress.com/2008/10/whitepine.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://thewhitepine.files.wordpress.com/2008/10/whitepine.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Wow... ok, I've been super busy, again.<br />And I didn't even have time to post about this craft show, until today (and it's tonight...).<br />Anyway, thought you'd like to see what I've been up to:<br />creating more scarves.... I am using gently used gentlemen's suits - as well as a lot of really fantastic fabric Trish nabbed for me at the Re-Use Market! I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRu0WSm7rL9EFGOJUglR1RJ3eX0H24yVfBDWt4MFvJ-TtAZ_qx_6EMNK3DgJ95y_Fp5cSlGrve21Cj-cnyvHhNfK5rfdi2xW88kuL_M_NgC09yqjhzo-WE-GtUCWgqDPlcbU954SqPUc0k/s1600-h/DSCF3037.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRu0WSm7rL9EFGOJUglR1RJ3eX0H24yVfBDWt4MFvJ-TtAZ_qx_6EMNK3DgJ95y_Fp5cSlGrve21Cj-cnyvHhNfK5rfdi2xW88kuL_M_NgC09yqjhzo-WE-GtUCWgqDPlcbU954SqPUc0k/s320/DSCF3037.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257836393970805026" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiux4-wT8tKoOJ2OdKdgJR79MXCZRiiJoBeNZEGa2EV-vnv4jE7E_avmYaO-H3keq0fESZ_7vC1MVcR1m6HNIGmFqlmQJTLj4VthehThrWbrkom2cvkoCsMMu6tSSG9gFv9DWLbZ5nMtMPW/s1600-h/DSCF3039.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiux4-wT8tKoOJ2OdKdgJR79MXCZRiiJoBeNZEGa2EV-vnv4jE7E_avmYaO-H3keq0fESZ_7vC1MVcR1m6HNIGmFqlmQJTLj4VthehThrWbrkom2cvkoCsMMu6tSSG9gFv9DWLbZ5nMtMPW/s320/DSCF3039.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257836400347401202" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKa8esnAG_l1biGkEqzTbYCTqHS-06zPlLqYx7LHY6Pf5E3Oxw-_a4wTdH95FnECpTOi8Y9qY_qJ2ytHEj6Xsc0OPrTf7d91fEYC6bFU_JogLkB03yDO6ggyJPQBnOvSB56GFOoujW27zP/s1600-h/DSCF3045.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKa8esnAG_l1biGkEqzTbYCTqHS-06zPlLqYx7LHY6Pf5E3Oxw-_a4wTdH95FnECpTOi8Y9qY_qJ2ytHEj6Xsc0OPrTf7d91fEYC6bFU_JogLkB03yDO6ggyJPQBnOvSB56GFOoujW27zP/s320/DSCF3045.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257836405699441250" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9or5xDA65nhsMopthbpkiV7PDBQaNHsyuwmoaZl2_sasQq7D0FdUoKbW4Ax4abeni_l2TbTveyAyJNH7zCIJ6SgBMrwoMyzhl2HdiLnMFm3VL_rSMWofCIXe8qq0KstKEoww58fEZQVl9/s1600-h/DSCF3043.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9or5xDA65nhsMopthbpkiV7PDBQaNHsyuwmoaZl2_sasQq7D0FdUoKbW4Ax4abeni_l2TbTveyAyJNH7zCIJ6SgBMrwoMyzhl2HdiLnMFm3VL_rSMWofCIXe8qq0KstKEoww58fEZQVl9/s320/DSCF3043.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257836410553734322" /></a><br /><br />I also made a LOAD of glass magnets, which are quite fetching, if I do say so myself - they just don't photograph well... so, you'll have to come see them for yourself!<br /><br />I'm leaving on vacation tomorrow - so I'm hoping this show is worth my while this evening. I always feel like I'm gonna lose it before a show - like, if people don't come or purchase things, that I have wasted my time. And maybe I need to CHILL out about that part, and remember how much fun I've had creating things, instead. (easier said than done... so if you come tonight, make sure to gush the compliments... :) ha!theschramfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107524096890624314noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3080180233928335244.post-38545891619839491682008-09-03T09:06:00.013-06:002008-09-03T09:50:38.084-06:00More knitting... in AUGUSTSo, I've been knitting a lot more than sewing, which goes against my theory that sewing is more satisfying because you can complete a project so much faster... d'oh!<br />Anyway, here's a sampling of what I've been up to:<br />I finished the stripey socks... then i tore out the bind off because I couldn't get my stinkin' cankles into the socks!!! I found a new bind off called knit 1 purl 1 bind off, which uses your tapestry needle instead of the other knitting needle. It's super stretchy and my cankles are happy :)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhatZlXrul_cuR0X8PLmrzDctI6wbZVLm52Y2V6IOS_VluhudNtfn31R12vjsDo9CdiPKDLe78ydOHcTawE2G2okXUyYY_BMKEJEFQgl-fuTwqBPgstgRL3rU0sG94X2wF9GoVnuBRrRg05/s1600-h/Photo+138.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhatZlXrul_cuR0X8PLmrzDctI6wbZVLm52Y2V6IOS_VluhudNtfn31R12vjsDo9CdiPKDLe78ydOHcTawE2G2okXUyYY_BMKEJEFQgl-fuTwqBPgstgRL3rU0sG94X2wF9GoVnuBRrRg05/s320/Photo+138.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241813391376614034" /></a><br /><br />Here's the bind off before:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgnT5l3NkY3j7pZFAT2sonI-_EHYns8Ezi2-QCuPDXD5S5uMzXx8IO1PdSXHJUwyMhGZJC2NVHzVCLCiZHTNnV__Mz4TQW-0fS8hNYU7XUroPgG03mtne1j5QEVnCn8zNg_fCWhfpXk2hv/s1600-h/DSCF2854.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgnT5l3NkY3j7pZFAT2sonI-_EHYns8Ezi2-QCuPDXD5S5uMzXx8IO1PdSXHJUwyMhGZJC2NVHzVCLCiZHTNnV__Mz4TQW-0fS8hNYU7XUroPgG03mtne1j5QEVnCn8zNg_fCWhfpXk2hv/s320/DSCF2854.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241814481202085490" /></a><br /><br />And After:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiATJSz6GRxKhEe9ir9ElgC9QDBSKhi38_rEj_bGzOBirMZRhQFDG1W5NfmDIkYvWcIfmg1kKw1p5PmBgf05QtV32EfvTXkiCjz398mTUvG9OjNovyPaWEiQMayd1Jhiu3WOvI7QwLoHMKN/s1600-h/DSCF2859.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiATJSz6GRxKhEe9ir9ElgC9QDBSKhi38_rEj_bGzOBirMZRhQFDG1W5NfmDIkYvWcIfmg1kKw1p5PmBgf05QtV32EfvTXkiCjz398mTUvG9OjNovyPaWEiQMayd1Jhiu3WOvI7QwLoHMKN/s320/DSCF2859.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241817111444554562" /></a><br /><br />ok, so maybe it's not that obvious off my leg, but on it's a huge stretchy difference!<br />On this first pair of socks, I learned - the "magic cast-on"... an invisible cast on for toe-up socks. A short row heel, which turned out really great, and the new bind off - satisfaction guaranteed!<br /><br />I liked it so much, and had enough yarn left over to make Ella Bella some sweet shortie socks:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJzmACIivgzYD1OMb7bLJY4iutWAEZ7Om1DVGkOqK6tGqeFwTYPxgh84uLaArSwLjtdTapHyouZrHTLA4wh6ahKPJ4kGNpXWvktsA0okeaAbV5xwjJ60Klr37-lWIB6JlRSjyaeCAYfqdH/s1600-h/Photo+151.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJzmACIivgzYD1OMb7bLJY4iutWAEZ7Om1DVGkOqK6tGqeFwTYPxgh84uLaArSwLjtdTapHyouZrHTLA4wh6ahKPJ4kGNpXWvktsA0okeaAbV5xwjJ60Klr37-lWIB6JlRSjyaeCAYfqdH/s320/Photo+151.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241822546888645010" /></a><br /><br /><br />I also knit this soaker for a friend this weekend, while we were camping, and it turned out SO pretty!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuRdcPgQRKtZG6tsuSUFI_Ylndr2XJXM_myMHyEgEUBComsw0njamR6D-WfvDI_OmmD4FuXL9Wk4CZwocSEzTZjLJI9ycAajpguH9rZewx-14f5wkf2yV-mAO63g2nwhqAjBHsNm5Jhhl_/s1600-h/Photo+149.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuRdcPgQRKtZG6tsuSUFI_Ylndr2XJXM_myMHyEgEUBComsw0njamR6D-WfvDI_OmmD4FuXL9Wk4CZwocSEzTZjLJI9ycAajpguH9rZewx-14f5wkf2yV-mAO63g2nwhqAjBHsNm5Jhhl_/s320/Photo+149.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241818147428025490" /></a><br /><br /><br />Here's my next project:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQmm-N-14BbDnsKhRYUuO37ymvjeZmdWbGYoxTLLCQFsrI-F26pmxf_ftNtv_71vekBB95wRLBKScnyJncNpQZ97HO00HwFv95vVBX0tTV0iLvWTM3ed33MEGTvwgx8F15SqsUAMnVJbtw/s1600-h/Photo+148.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQmm-N-14BbDnsKhRYUuO37ymvjeZmdWbGYoxTLLCQFsrI-F26pmxf_ftNtv_71vekBB95wRLBKScnyJncNpQZ97HO00HwFv95vVBX0tTV0iLvWTM3ed33MEGTvwgx8F15SqsUAMnVJbtw/s320/Photo+148.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241818419436954130" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.garnstudio.com/lang/en/visoppskrift.php?d_nr=109&d_id=1&lang=en"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.garnstudio.com/drops/mag/109/1/1-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://www.garnstudio.com/drops/mag/109/1/1-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></a><br /><br /><br />Ok, and I also have these new socks on my needles:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR5-eSockTLfRVMSz8C8a8ISLccApYZo-VruM7-80zJQSw6T9M8e8Bck3-CFAOZ0h3543kbBFRn7Xlx-hMrZGHxoCj3mp2TCSHHy4TfAOQPkdldE-tAmYPDI0eguOWTWltWoKBrBuAsVlO/s1600-h/Photo+150.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR5-eSockTLfRVMSz8C8a8ISLccApYZo-VruM7-80zJQSw6T9M8e8Bck3-CFAOZ0h3543kbBFRn7Xlx-hMrZGHxoCj3mp2TCSHHy4TfAOQPkdldE-tAmYPDI0eguOWTWltWoKBrBuAsVlO/s320/Photo+150.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241820777331044098" /></a><br /><br />All that to say, I need to get to the sewing machine and sew some stuff for revive!!! Although, this new "make stuff for yourself" thing has been awfully fun.<br /><br />Later!theschramfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107524096890624314noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3080180233928335244.post-43321017225890017352008-08-22T13:28:00.000-06:002008-08-22T13:28:14.050-06:00Garden Party Frock GIVEAWAY!!!!<a href="http://grosgrainfabulous.blogspot.com/2008/08/garden-party-frock-giveaway.html">Garden Party Frock GIVEAWAY!!!!</a>theschramfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107524096890624314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3080180233928335244.post-46441193320680592452008-08-14T14:22:00.003-06:002008-08-14T14:26:52.375-06:00Happy Birthday to You!Ok, so we'll test this out and see if my lil bro reads my blog (my money's on no).<br />I had this fabulous vintage fabric, and it needed to be used - I thought of making a gentlmen's necktie, but I know that my husband won't wear one. Then I thought of my brother, who is dressed by his wife - and thought "this just might work!" :)<br />So, here's my first gentleman's necktie, what do you think?<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV36Q8GJNpNkG0GbJiGU71LFrjkaquzfEdYl_aogEpAhIrI-yglMszoceNrdWJpwLsAQQwKj8UXugIEaNtrgGoXSO6bJA6smWpLDkoOfbr7rSzuKNuNVns8XrexKK6ambeiWvoA0rZLb2_/s1600-h/DSCF2845.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV36Q8GJNpNkG0GbJiGU71LFrjkaquzfEdYl_aogEpAhIrI-yglMszoceNrdWJpwLsAQQwKj8UXugIEaNtrgGoXSO6bJA6smWpLDkoOfbr7rSzuKNuNVns8XrexKK6ambeiWvoA0rZLb2_/s320/DSCF2845.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234472289098053378" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCwFSO9Rmj9hFl6Bwc5RSFkBluKczZqES1wa6w_-JJcbUO5qvagFS6LSIMj5ptoj-i5Qb2uSD-t7Mzu9ub5_Tudvk9X8QYBPU_LLpb6j9z8emQUyX4_MvKOFP8A88DEByFZVVIfq6bnTaW/s1600-h/DSCF2846.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCwFSO9Rmj9hFl6Bwc5RSFkBluKczZqES1wa6w_-JJcbUO5qvagFS6LSIMj5ptoj-i5Qb2uSD-t7Mzu9ub5_Tudvk9X8QYBPU_LLpb6j9z8emQUyX4_MvKOFP8A88DEByFZVVIfq6bnTaW/s320/DSCF2846.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234472295385235394" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh1QC-CMFIADh1NNGD9lzAkO4AfT9Z6GD683isSAzSJ7mt3Zrv5Jl6GoqJLABRNP9NrehVwP3JfGBT6LtxlQSvhJ2J1HOhTk22sXEOWzuwa_eluhmpPF0oKlSNGKHHAIiiCUpEwI3t5daW/s1600-h/DSCF2847.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh1QC-CMFIADh1NNGD9lzAkO4AfT9Z6GD683isSAzSJ7mt3Zrv5Jl6GoqJLABRNP9NrehVwP3JfGBT6LtxlQSvhJ2J1HOhTk22sXEOWzuwa_eluhmpPF0oKlSNGKHHAIiiCUpEwI3t5daW/s320/DSCF2847.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234472298856831522" /></a><br /><br />Oh how I love this fabric. I hope my lil bro likes this tie as much as I do.<br />Happy Birthday Drew!theschramfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107524096890624314noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3080180233928335244.post-56741052053596201842008-08-12T14:45:00.000-06:002008-08-12T14:45:36.094-06:00Nantucket Weekend GIVEAWAY!!!!mmm checkers....<br /><a href="http://grosgrainfabulous.blogspot.com/2008/08/nantucket-weekend-shirt-and-short.html">Nantucket Weekend GIVEAWAY!!!!</a>theschramfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107524096890624314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3080180233928335244.post-90841876243807196302008-08-06T09:36:00.011-06:002008-08-06T10:06:51.926-06:00Lazy Summer...Ok, so, even though you haven't heard from me in a while, I have STILL be creating a lot of items. I've also done a lot of creating just for myself (is that ok?). I think, "what's the point of creating things, if you only get seconds?". All that to say, I made a load of shirts and onesies for Sparrow Clothing, and they turned out quite well, thank you very much. Here are a few samples. We'll call this "Show and Tell".<br /><br />My favorite tree shirt - size 3T<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyu0mEaegGBMcLOyBXQbJWZ3TU6wpgawEtg0bcLLpGG07-AwjtZM3nCXmPNKTzWtxN5zaE40D1-WhX06XWWb2pv0i4QULZ1DQdvII9DGJrQntZgopYuMBp5mW9rLKzXQP_CPzPI3mmwrrR/s1600-h/DSCF2754.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyu0mEaegGBMcLOyBXQbJWZ3TU6wpgawEtg0bcLLpGG07-AwjtZM3nCXmPNKTzWtxN5zaE40D1-WhX06XWWb2pv0i4QULZ1DQdvII9DGJrQntZgopYuMBp5mW9rLKzXQP_CPzPI3mmwrrR/s320/DSCF2754.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231430161655217090" /></a><br /><br />Next up, a sweet onesie, with vintage fabric embellishment - size 6mo.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj96U1E5WeoiPoO2GhaJtEDYCCFNCICXfp3WSdJcarDMHRUr-im0uuE-fufjScKdp_KKiSmNyPP1L95Qsj0eUKtfEfVjWMkH_gHaR-j90IMozGAWHCTI8jIlXP_6LEDsAZ-PXyriuAXa3g-/s1600-h/DSCF2746.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj96U1E5WeoiPoO2GhaJtEDYCCFNCICXfp3WSdJcarDMHRUr-im0uuE-fufjScKdp_KKiSmNyPP1L95Qsj0eUKtfEfVjWMkH_gHaR-j90IMozGAWHCTI8jIlXP_6LEDsAZ-PXyriuAXa3g-/s320/DSCF2746.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231431941200751730" /></a><br /><br />Oh, and I've been creating these MiniZips... I procured a large stock of zippers, both vintage and new, and wanted desperately to make a small pouch to incorporate these, this is what I came up with.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmG2RTOllL1fgNNjHXYx2b8g0XNYse-U6BqWKiG_BZw33l7aTrRdcyUEDk-ZHpAAwaISN-cSh03XeoNithTHDERRX4l_pJcGmS5oOUXp86MY0U1adQMm6bhZ0uNo9jztUBSFJ8e2GnbVCu/s1600-h/DSCF2702.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmG2RTOllL1fgNNjHXYx2b8g0XNYse-U6BqWKiG_BZw33l7aTrRdcyUEDk-ZHpAAwaISN-cSh03XeoNithTHDERRX4l_pJcGmS5oOUXp86MY0U1adQMm6bhZ0uNo9jztUBSFJ8e2GnbVCu/s320/DSCF2702.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231432766664569538" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgstcgQYLo3bEia46ZBzUriKgjzyAt26qVVxTVaWZcvgRoA-xzZ1qxARyt0c1kYKAcKQDzkIJEm7Sg04JF7y9-pPqwwuDlNQqyloiv0yH2ltIbRrlMJjk-miIHtE_c3YiB0Da078EKTp1Uw/s1600-h/DSCF2703.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgstcgQYLo3bEia46ZBzUriKgjzyAt26qVVxTVaWZcvgRoA-xzZ1qxARyt0c1kYKAcKQDzkIJEm7Sg04JF7y9-pPqwwuDlNQqyloiv0yH2ltIbRrlMJjk-miIHtE_c3YiB0Da078EKTp1Uw/s320/DSCF2703.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231432775549203810" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIXGIw0ZvnWaXrmptnsgQ9Hu6bf5T1_1_C495HyN-pfvQg6RFgsR8FNIE3cAMh7k9kkRdRnIepm7kZUU5akX0jQJk5LoWR9HxwuqSsC36sfCnCwNmpiO0DvnYEtNG-llYH6tv2yI8Il-9Z/s1600-h/DSCF2704.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIXGIw0ZvnWaXrmptnsgQ9Hu6bf5T1_1_C495HyN-pfvQg6RFgsR8FNIE3cAMh7k9kkRdRnIepm7kZUU5akX0jQJk5LoWR9HxwuqSsC36sfCnCwNmpiO0DvnYEtNG-llYH6tv2yI8Il-9Z/s320/DSCF2704.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231432785948537218" /></a><br /><br /><br />Then I decided after making about 20 of those, that I would make something for myself - here's an early pic of my first ever handknit sock!<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBecZDD5qt2akFZb1fSo5HkKhib1hT_oixBZpuUtQiVFdj03F-U7A5RVMMXYufJHx8nkLIEHWci-sLoHA0xq4K8qStuLPZY9p7y439f5-kUu50HckLS0l9sP7OxviJ7fLSNzst-i813wbm/s1600-h/Photo+131.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBecZDD5qt2akFZb1fSo5HkKhib1hT_oixBZpuUtQiVFdj03F-U7A5RVMMXYufJHx8nkLIEHWci-sLoHA0xq4K8qStuLPZY9p7y439f5-kUu50HckLS0l9sP7OxviJ7fLSNzst-i813wbm/s320/Photo+131.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231434338771686258" /></a><br /></span><br />The first sock, does make your brain hurt a bit, but the second one was seriously autopilot, it knit up so quick and easy, didn't even have to look at the pattern for the toe or the heel! So there!<br /><br />This vintage sheet has been calling my name for months. I made a little sundress for a friends newborn earlier in the spring, but I have been wanting to do something with it for myself too - here's my first skirt.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7QuR_CGU4GTK7qQ3wUsQt-PciD3EdQuZgVo5p1Gs-YhoGt5HXAUViaKtImv8cOnCIiQHf0IlzL1XeeTsXi8IArUeUPkqvUBiJpMlO0O_tBdONyVieE7jWrpYlvYlKuCAo12bauJngV16v/s1600-h/Photo+139.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7QuR_CGU4GTK7qQ3wUsQt-PciD3EdQuZgVo5p1Gs-YhoGt5HXAUViaKtImv8cOnCIiQHf0IlzL1XeeTsXi8IArUeUPkqvUBiJpMlO0O_tBdONyVieE7jWrpYlvYlKuCAo12bauJngV16v/s320/Photo+139.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231435004681607474" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisCwwiPhqp3AVvBs2SZEXdnSbVwM2Cys_fCn4Cio2gPTsZQawANFqcERernbZ5axZ3OsnBChePkL1oGgRmF-XwK8E5PX-GBptEMCLLFBroC8M0ZtMi1kehM1ThO_Na4_eT5k02sGkoLiwx/s1600-h/Photo+140.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisCwwiPhqp3AVvBs2SZEXdnSbVwM2Cys_fCn4Cio2gPTsZQawANFqcERernbZ5axZ3OsnBChePkL1oGgRmF-XwK8E5PX-GBptEMCLLFBroC8M0ZtMi1kehM1ThO_Na4_eT5k02sGkoLiwx/s320/Photo+140.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231435003437861522" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXLhTdu4q-NocOzWkN_jTMzwGOFHY8lCi_BMhd9kIJQnG_9Kd0Vhzn3GkuZQu9o_bCP1wZ0D2LXbZzxcggE9ooy1xqO4JrPxuyl65T6Lt5KQ64ZfU3ksb3P65cTFXbGzoUuAUMeCHB3jkN/s1600-h/Photo+145.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXLhTdu4q-NocOzWkN_jTMzwGOFHY8lCi_BMhd9kIJQnG_9Kd0Vhzn3GkuZQu9o_bCP1wZ0D2LXbZzxcggE9ooy1xqO4JrPxuyl65T6Lt5KQ64ZfU3ksb3P65cTFXbGzoUuAUMeCHB3jkN/s320/Photo+145.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231435012274304466" /></a><br />Oh yes, there is a zipper in that too! :)<br /><br />So, no, I haven't been blogging much, but I have been creating a lot. Our Etsy group has been frequenting the Nampa Farmer's Market each week, with a new vendor, and that's been really fun to organize, as well as getting to know some other local Etsy-ers. They are a great resource for creative thinking and great instant friends! Please check out their blogs too :<br /><a href="http://lovelylittlelovelies.blogspot.com/">LovelyLittleLovelies</a> and <a href="http://www.bellagrano.blogspot.com/">BellaGrano</a>.theschramfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107524096890624314noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3080180233928335244.post-2838513466734040482008-06-10T22:12:00.003-06:002008-06-10T22:30:22.798-06:00A Time for EverythingAlright, yes... I've been swamped. But seriously, three kids keep one especially busy! But, even though I've been silent on the blog-scene, it doesn't mean that I haven't been productive, creatively. So, there!<br />Our Idaho Indie Works team recently met for a "destash party" - where we traded anything from old sewing machine parts to beading looms. I came away with some exceptional finds. A sturdy set of salvaged wooden bag handles. Several pieces of fabulous upholstery fabric. A bag of zippers (old and new). A pile of adorable quilting fabric. And a collection of scrap fabric.<br />I also managed to nab some sweet vintage Singer sewing machine accessory boxes... little, perfect... brick shaped boxes... with fitted lids. mmmm<br />While I was on my way home from the swap, I day dreamed of a dozen creations for my new finds. Some can wait for a later debut, but this bag... is currently my favorite. I have it hanging on my wall... even though I took a picture of it already... I just can't seem to stay away from it. I walk by it and have to linger and stare. It really is a beautiful bag.<br />I've changed up my "tags" as well. I'm using scrap fabric, and a permanent fabric marker along with my "revive" stamp... I set the ink with heat... and voila! - permanently printed tag!<br /><br />Please welcome my new bag to my collection. I'd like to call her the "MaLinda" - after the fabulous girl who found it in her heart to part with these gems.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/theschrams/SE9FisjX3LI/AAAAAAAABi8/06J0JQi19QU/DSCF2687_2.JPG?imgmax=512"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/theschrams/SE9FisjX3LI/AAAAAAAABi8/06J0JQi19QU/DSCF2687_2.JPG?imgmax=512" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/theschrams/SE9GA0kWCYI/AAAAAAAABjA/aOavgCNkh-E/DSCF2688.JPG?imgmax=512"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/theschrams/SE9GA0kWCYI/AAAAAAAABjA/aOavgCNkh-E/DSCF2688.JPG?imgmax=512" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />I really love how, she used these fabrics for other things, and then I was able to make a completely new thing with them. And I have more scraps of these fabrics - that are bound to be made into something fabulous!<br /><br />I will be at Nampa Farmer's Market on June 14th 9am-1pm, if you're in the area, come see me!theschramfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107524096890624314noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3080180233928335244.post-75206085257397337052008-03-15T23:23:00.005-06:002008-12-09T11:54:10.865-07:00mmm fabric...Yeah, I am really itching to buy some new fabric - and I think after I receive payment on this next purchase, I will buy a LOT of new fabric. Here are some beautiful textiles that have been really singing to me lately.<br /><br />First up, my very own sister-in-law, Lacey. Not only is she a talented artist, and mom - but she has decided to produce textiles. I mean, she's hand dying, batiking, printing... creating absolutely beautiful fabrics, which I MUST get my hands on!<br />Her newest prints are available at <a href="http://www.puffymondaes.com/">Puffy Mondaes</a> (our local, fiber art source) - and her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5567085">Etsy shop</a> is coming along quite nicely.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz4kPHO0t3ZzCcxdUKcfmg2abvw9EGI0X-hYmR0c-KiVgTwXbwYJgwca0_rJCt5-3C0poYDfC9P2XGvhuzpenS4ryz1wWr6cMRQasvNH1NGKlZifig4Asmec3tBhhjtKwvuA8qzyK-fPzW/s1600-h/Picture+1.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz4kPHO0t3ZzCcxdUKcfmg2abvw9EGI0X-hYmR0c-KiVgTwXbwYJgwca0_rJCt5-3C0poYDfC9P2XGvhuzpenS4ryz1wWr6cMRQasvNH1NGKlZifig4Asmec3tBhhjtKwvuA8qzyK-fPzW/s320/Picture+1.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178207591039818194" /></a><br /><br />Next, another artist from my beloved Etsy : <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5176614">Stitchindye</a>!<br />Her style is simple, and colorful, and very unique. What can I say? Handmade really IS better!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/c/c66/f3d/il_430xN.20858207.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/c/c66/f3d/il_430xN.20858207.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/d/dcb/aa6/il_430xN.21651506.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/d/dcb/aa6/il_430xN.21651506.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/4/4eb/5c5/il_430xN.21492474.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/4/4eb/5c5/il_430xN.21492474.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Ok, but maybe hand dyed, isn't your thing? Or the item I want to create demands something a bit different? Well, there are certainly your garden variety fabric shops all over the place - so what makes fabric really pop? I mean, is it just because you might be the only one in your county that has a bit of it in your closet? I think that may be it, but it's also the fact that really unique, beautiful fabric is hard to come by - so when you find it, you really need to buy it and keep it close!<br /><br />Here are a few other options from the mass production world - I must admit, I prefer japanese imported fabric to a lot of domestic brand ... here are some of my favorites:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/0/0b1/bff/il_430xN.21483385.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/0/0b1/bff/il_430xN.21483385.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/0/039/4fd/il_430xN.21537497.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/0/039/4fd/il_430xN.21537497.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />And yes, this next one looks like something from the end of the 70's, but so am I, and I really love this stuff - but guess what? You can't find it except from japan! <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/reprodepot_1989_52669139"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/reprodepot_1989_52669139" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/7/7e7/ae4/il_fullxfull.21808823.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/7/7e7/ae4/il_fullxfull.21808823.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />So, It looks like I have my work cut out for me!! I can't wait to get my hands on this stuff!<br />Happy crafting!!<br />jenntheschramfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107524096890624314noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3080180233928335244.post-44871923705453336382008-02-20T15:18:00.002-07:002008-02-20T15:29:54.066-07:00Etsy etsy etsy...So, yeah, I sell some items of mine on Etsy.com - and have had the privilege of joining forces with other local etsy-ers recently. But I was just thinking about how great it is to meet someone new, and have something in common with them ... like "the desire to buy handmade" or supporting someone who does what you do. Don't know... if that applies to you in your line of work or not, but in my journey to make some cash, while doing something I love, I've found that it's not all about me. There's a whole community of people doing what we do, and they're all over the planet. Incredibly creative ones too, some have more talent than they know what to do with - and others have worked really hard honing their craft to perfection... some things catch your eye, mesmerize you and others only make you think... "i could do that" (my least favorite comment I get from people regarding my own craft.<br />Anyway, all that rambling to say - I found a new crafter in the midwest, and she has such a cool style, and is creating very functional art, which I love. I contacted her to see if she wanted to "trade" , which may sound cheezy, but I can't do what she does and she can't do what I can... so it's sort of perfect in these handmade circles, to trade it up! Anyway, here's her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5309492">store</a>. And a sample of what she does. I am more than impressed, and one of her hand-stitched, reverse applique shirts, is on it's way to me as we speak! Hooray! I can't wait to advertise for her.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/2/28f/c41/il_fullxfull.13608569.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/2/28f/c41/il_fullxfull.13608569.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Her shop is New Flight, and if you see something you like, place an order and tell her I sent you. It's so great to find a great shop on Etsy.<br />So, here's my new quest - not just get the word out about the stuff I do (boorring...), but get the word out about fellow etsy-ers that I love and appreciate.<br />Come back and read more soon! and keep buying handmade! (trust me, you'll know the different instantly!!)theschramfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107524096890624314noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3080180233928335244.post-33976807012573819982008-02-02T13:54:00.000-07:002008-12-09T11:54:11.156-07:00Is this supposed to be so much fun?While doing some latenight sewing - in preparation for this art/craft show this weekend, I realized again that I do this because I really love to make stuff :) I'm sure there are people who make things simply because they need the cash, but I seriously, love making things. For instance...<br />I was sewing this bag...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFWql-CyJwHmheLq9RVueJUXRpFcKzHoikVyyzF71rDByY7HAME7CHYRIywZforE4cTm5T68kWsrr5PBZwq01Ip62DAmyXO2Fzkhfrq8_6EHBGJ5Y_jwJKJGP8-Sr8QpMW6P8CYL8B8i9q/s1600-h/DSCF2367.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFWql-CyJwHmheLq9RVueJUXRpFcKzHoikVyyzF71rDByY7HAME7CHYRIywZforE4cTm5T68kWsrr5PBZwq01Ip62DAmyXO2Fzkhfrq8_6EHBGJ5Y_jwJKJGP8-Sr8QpMW6P8CYL8B8i9q/s320/DSCF2367.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162623432368575730" /></a><br />I was using some scraps of shiny green fabric I had in my stash, and this sweet print from Ikea... and I was making some rather large pockets, when it struck me, that maybe they needed a little pen pocket as well. So, I sewed 2 lines down the center, instead of 1, and voila - pen pocket. Honestly, it's moments like that where I think "yeah, I just thought of that!!" :) I know other people have made pen pockets before, it's just the actual moment of thinking something, then creating it, just because you can... gets me all excited!<br />Here's a closer look at those pockets... <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3pjfMU6PGr9MvufgxAiEFrlnraz884gA0WPDSWDQdJq-i1shA1oxitP0xzrXZPupoN9jYRA57UDK9SHME1E5S5EW44rUKLkJ0Wt8ehA5fIS8-PTGq1I9FjZoemXUgR7OAGvMu6GeHLa-X/s1600-h/DSCF2369.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3pjfMU6PGr9MvufgxAiEFrlnraz884gA0WPDSWDQdJq-i1shA1oxitP0xzrXZPupoN9jYRA57UDK9SHME1E5S5EW44rUKLkJ0Wt8ehA5fIS8-PTGq1I9FjZoemXUgR7OAGvMu6GeHLa-X/s320/DSCF2369.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162624325721773314" /></a><br /><br />All in all, I'd say, I really love this bag. Yes, to answer your question, I sometimes make stuff just because I think "someone will like this" - but mostly I just make things that I really like.... what's the point otherwise?theschramfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107524096890624314noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3080180233928335244.post-82777450089732543112008-01-31T22:19:00.000-07:002008-01-31T22:45:31.866-07:00Crafty...Hey Everyone - Ok, so apparently it's "hip" to blog about stuff you create too.... not just stuff you think about :) So, here goes. Welcome to Revive - Unique Handicrafts. Interestingly enough, I was just looking through a collection of pictures of my products from the last 2 years and I was SHOCKED that I had created so many items... and equally shocked that I had sold so many of them... for MONEY. :) I've got to admit it's a pretty huge ego boost when someone stops walking, looks at something you spent a few hours on... and says "wow, that's really great" ... and then when they say "I'll take it"... it's like your heart just really starts thumping... "they like me... they really like me.... I didn't waste all that time in a room, away from my children for nothing!". <br />That's the other crazy part. I started really getting creative, after the birth of my second child. I don't know if I went a little crazy or what. I just needed an outlet for creativity, and thus, revive was born. I like to think of it as my way of sharing a bit of me with this small community I live in. Not because I think people should know who I am, but because I think it's really great to make something pretty, and other people to want to receive it as a gift (yes, money is exchanged as well), but it's really great anyway.<br /><br />So, I've got some great stuff coming up, and some newer creations that I'm working on, and just haven't had as many hours as I'd hoped, with chasing 3 kids around and stuff... like cleaning up and sorting... and trying to keep our house livable.<br /><br />I usually peddle my wares on <a href="http://www.etsy.com">Etsy</a>. You can visit me at <a href="http://www.revive.etsy.com">my shop</a> or you can see me at various shows around the valley. I've recently joined a like-minded group of hand-crafters from the etsy community,and we're now <a href="http://www.idahoindieworks.etsy.com">"Idaho Indie Works"</a>. Which is a really great avenue for us all to join ranks and take over our community, by selling the heck out of handmade items that are WAY better quality, stylish, ingenious than anything you're gonna find at stuff-mart.... trust me.<br /><br />So, come one, come all... here's our next show:<br />Valentine Fine Art & Craft Show<br />February 2-3 from 2-8pm<br />@ 519 Holly Street - Nampa Idaho<br /><br /><br />Also, our <a href="http://www.idahostatesman.com/life/story/278278.htm">local paper</a> decided we're important too!! Hooray for etsy-ers.<br />ltheschramfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107524096890624314noreply@blogger.com0