Tumblr (3.0; @baglady)http://baglady.tumblr.com/<img src="http://7.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kupcn0xqAx1qz7rz7o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Stamped <a href="http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/09/diy-project-madeleys-stamped-lavender-sachets.html">lavender sachet</a> tutorial.</p>http://baglady.tumblr.com/post/284816409http://baglady.tumblr.com/post/284816409Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:32:59 -0500<img src="http://16.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kuncwcFK861qz7rz7o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>What sweet <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ashleyannabrown">birds</a>!</p>http://baglady.tumblr.com/post/284768413http://baglady.tumblr.com/post/284768413Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:40:51 -0500<img src="http://2.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kuoca8lkuO1qz7rz7o1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I’m in the process of getting a new passport with my new fancy name on it.  But before sending my old one in, I scanned it to remember how awful an ID photo could be.  It’s a cross between my super short haircut at the awkward “growing out” stage, and having just woken up at and heading to Walgreens @ 9am to get my photo taken coupled with my pasty white skin.</p> <p>I also scanned the pages of my old passport so I could remember all of my trips.  A visit to friends studying in Spain, Mexico for spring break (you have to do it once), studying in Italy, France with friends, Canada for work, Australia and New Zealand for honeymooning.  I can’t wait to add Greece, Turkey and maybe Egypt this summer!</p> <p>Also on the future travel list…</p> <p>-Morocco</p> <p>-Copenhagen</p> <p>-London</p> <p>-Thailand</p>http://baglady.tumblr.com/post/284107457http://baglady.tumblr.com/post/284107457Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:39:00 -0500<img src="http://14.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kuncfoegGe1qz7rz7o1_400.png"/><br/><br/><p>Great use of <a href="http://cafecartolina.blogspot.com/2009/12/found-my-friend-corinna-at-piddix-noted.html">old chandelier crystals</a> for jewelry.</p>http://baglady.tumblr.com/post/284043126http://baglady.tumblr.com/post/284043126Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:54:07 -0500<img src="http://13.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kunde5PNQh1qz7rz7o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Gift wrapping inspiration from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/olivemanna">Olive Manna</a> (found through Decor8).  </p>http://baglady.tumblr.com/post/283251229http://baglady.tumblr.com/post/283251229Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:54:00 -0500<img src="http://15.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kuncsxkPRC1qz7rz7o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Wallpaper and felt home decor products by <a href="http://decor8blog.com/2009/12/10/selina-rose/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+decor8blog+%28decor8%29&utm_content=Google+Reader">Selina Rose</a>.  Love.</p>http://baglady.tumblr.com/post/283240349http://baglady.tumblr.com/post/283240349Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:41:20 -0500<img src="http://3.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kunc9oxCdC1qz7rz7o1_400.png"/><br/><br/><p>I have never seen <a href="http://cafecartolina.blogspot.com/2009/12/temari-i-love-these-they-are-called.html">Tamari</a> before- but how beautiful.  Great for print inspiration or even for quilt pattern ideas!</p>http://baglady.tumblr.com/post/283230733http://baglady.tumblr.com/post/283230733Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:29:48 -0500<img src="http://16.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kunb72GxEW1qz7rz7o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I tried out RunHomeBallerina’s <a href="http://homerunballerina.blogspot.com/2009/05/how-i-color-my-photos-tutorial.html">tutorial</a> on how to create a black & white background w/ a color picture in photoshop.  So easy!  I’ve never used the history brush before- what a great tool.</p>http://baglady.tumblr.com/post/283211152http://baglady.tumblr.com/post/283211152Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:06:37 -0500<img src="http://14.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kumb9hlN411qz7rz7o1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I’m getting sick of our mis-matched furniture in our front room.  It’s the 1st thing people see when entering our home, and it looks awful.  I’m dreaming of getting a great tax refund check in a few months… and it might be used to purchase this <a href="http://www.cb2.com/family.aspx?c=102&f=5058&q=avvec&fromLocation=Search&DIMID=400001&SearchPage=1">avec sofa</a> from CB2.  At $1,199 and with it’s great reviews, I think it is the winner!</p> <p>Or maybe this <a href="http://www.cb2.com/family.aspx?c=102&f=3856">movie sofa</a> for under $1,000.</p>http://baglady.tumblr.com/post/282438343http://baglady.tumblr.com/post/282438343Sun, 13 Dec 2009 20:10:00 -0500<img src="http://21.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kukjyxOUQv1qz7rz7o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I just posted this <a href="http://fortwayne.craigslist.org/fuo/1507605141.html">sofa bench</a> on Craigslist.  I purchased it this summer and recovered it with some awesome fabric, but have yet to use it.  Jump on it of you need some holiday seating, or something for your porch!</p>http://baglady.tumblr.com/post/281008840http://baglady.tumblr.com/post/281008840Sat, 12 Dec 2009 21:23:20 -0500<img src="http://21.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kuki7gvTtm1qz7rz7o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Craigslist <a href="http://fortwayne.craigslist.org/zip/1486444073.html">item of the day</a>.  Free: beads made by indian.</p>http://baglady.tumblr.com/post/280964813http://baglady.tumblr.com/post/280964813Sat, 12 Dec 2009 20:45:16 -0500<img src="http://21.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kuic6fHhUs1qz7rz7o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>One of the best <a href="http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/12/before-after-wills-chair-autumns-office.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=before-after-wills-chair-autumns-office">after shots</a> of furniture re-finishing on Design Sponge.</p>http://baglady.tumblr.com/post/279357341http://baglady.tumblr.com/post/279357341Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:39:51 -0500<img src="http://1.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kuic21yfhP1qz7rz7o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Great <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/designspongeonline/njjl/~3/b0yjsacjdqQ/holiday-inspiration.html">ornaments</a> found on Design Sponge.  You could make these from left-over felt or leather and embellish with trims and sparkle.</p>http://baglady.tumblr.com/post/279354748http://baglady.tumblr.com/post/279354748Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:37:13 -0500<img src="http://9.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kui64daqDu1qz5v8bo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>It’s pronounced orang-EE-na.  And it’s delicious.  Don’t knock it till you try it.</p> <p><a href="http://nathangotsch.tumblr.com/post/279235976/some-days-the-jokes-just-write-themselves">nathangotsch</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Some days the jokes just write themselves.</p> </blockquote>http://baglady.tumblr.com/post/279306592http://baglady.tumblr.com/post/279306592Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:47:47 -0500<img src="http://14.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kuhzhdubp51qz7rz7o1_500.jpg"/><br/> Before..<br/><br/> <img src="http://21.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kuhzhdubp51qz7rz7o2_500.jpg"/><br/> Ba-Zow!<br/><br/> <p>Today I got my hair and make-up done for a TV interview at work.  I don’t usually wear make-up to work, so everyone was freaking out.  I’m killing 2 birds with one stone and getting my new passport photo taken tonight while I’m lookin’ good. </p> <p>* I hope you like my sad face in the before shot.  I took inspiration from all of those make-up commercials for wrinkle products.</p>http://baglady.tumblr.com/post/279115700http://baglady.tumblr.com/post/279115700Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:05:00 -0500<img src="http://22.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kuguruvpsH1qz7rz7o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://2.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kuguruvpsH1qz7rz7o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://23.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kuguruvpsH1qz7rz7o3_500.jpg"/><br/> Hey mom!<br/><br/> <img src="http://19.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kuguruvpsH1qz7rz7o4_500.jpg"/><br/> Detail shot<br/><br/> <p>Project #1: No Sew Scarf.</p> <p>This project was inspired by <a href="http://store.americanapparel.net/6445.html">this American Apparel Scarf</a>.</p> <p>We just cut some jersey and used fabric glue to attach some sueded flowers.  My mom even braided hers!  Cute.</p>http://baglady.tumblr.com/post/278318103http://baglady.tumblr.com/post/278318103Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:26:18 -0500<img src="http://4.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kugufbedb41qz7rz7o2_500.jpg"/><br/> Necklace making<br/><br/> <img src="http://9.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kugufbedb41qz7rz7o5_500.jpg"/><br/> More necklaces<br/><br/> <img src="http://1.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kugufbedb41qz7rz7o6_500.jpg"/><br/> Gift tags and jewels<br/><br/> <img src="http://8.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kugufbedb41qz7rz7o7_500.jpg"/><br/> Crafters with their projects<br/><br/> <p>Last night was my first adult class at White Owl Studio!  It was a great success, and everyone’s projects turned out fantastic.</p> <p>Sherry, Joan and Debbie created some great things.  In just 2 1/2 hrs they each made a charming necklace, stationery, scarf, ornament and silhouette wall art.</p>http://baglady.tumblr.com/post/278307720http://baglady.tumblr.com/post/278307720Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:18:00 -0500<img src="http://5.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kugfzlEa011qz5v8bo1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>My brother was inspired by my <a href="http://nathangotsch.tumblr.com/post/137836344/its-wednesday-so-heres-a-picture-of-my-sisters">bandanas I created for my wedding party</a> and is now selling them at <a href="http://www.mustachebandana.com">MustacheBandana.com</a>.</p> <p><a href="http://nathangotsch.tumblr.com/post/277927646/last-week-i-was-called-in-for-jury-duty-like-all">nathangotsch</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Last week, I was called in for jury duty. Like all the other potential jurors, I was asked by the judge what my occupation was.</p> <p>“I own a small business,” I replied.</p> <p>“What kind of business?” he asked.</p> <p>“I sell mustache bandanas,” I answered (under penalty of perjury).</p> <p>Last week it was entered to the public record. Today, <a href="http://www.mustachebandana.com">MustacheBandana.com</a> is officially open for business.</p> <p>I’ve been working on this for weeks now, with the help and encouragement of my friends Heather, Joanna, Mike and my sister Amanda.</p> <p>To celebrate, we’re offering discounted prices and a special holiday mustache bandana.</p> <p>Oh, and we have a <a href="http:///mustachebandana.tumblr.com">MustacheBandana.com Tumblr</a> as well.</p> </blockquote>http://baglady.tumblr.com/post/277945985http://baglady.tumblr.com/post/277945985Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:24:08 -0500<img src="http://13.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kugbk44Jwg1qz7rz7o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Oh, <a href="http://thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com/2009/11/holiday-craft-sale.html">this</a> would have been fun to go to!!!</p> <p>“It’s a VERY busy week for us because we’re getting ready for a big event this weekend, our first <a href="http://images.marthastewart.com/images/content/web/pdfs/2009Q4/martha_crafts_michaels_coupon.pdf">Holiday Craft Sale</a>. It’s being held at our offices here in Chelsea, and is open to the public this Saturday from 12 – 6. Many employees here at Martha (including just about every contributor to this blog) will be selling thier own handmade crafts. It really is going to be great holiday shopping – there will be ceramics, knit items, clothing, accessories, toys, stationery, ornaments, jewelry, and tons of other great stuff. There will also be many talented vendors from our larger craft community selling thier work. Some other highlights: a “craft walk”, where participants can win prizes donated by each crafter, with all proceeds going to benefit the George Washington Carver Residence in New York City. There will be food and drinks, and some of our food editors here at the magazine will be selling thier own packaged treats.”</p>http://baglady.tumblr.com/post/277836706http://baglady.tumblr.com/post/277836706Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:31:16 -0500<img src="http://9.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kugb6rE4dv1qz7rz7o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Easy to make project of the day: <a href="http://www.enidlifestyle.com/blog/2009/11/28/new-leather-ornaments.html">Leather ornaments</a>.  Or, put a few together and make a <a href="http://www.enidlifestyle.com/jewelry/leather-necklaces/">necklace</a>.</p> <p>I have tons of scrap leather at home just waiting to be used on these little gems!</p>http://baglady.tumblr.com/post/277829565http://baglady.tumblr.com/post/277829565Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:23:00 -0500