Author Archives: Alicia

Hanging Planter Turned Light Fixture

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Alicia

The light hanging over my dining table is horrible.  We live in a rental, and when we moved in the first thing I said to my husband was, “That’s got to go.”  I didn’t get a “before” picture because I … Continue reading →

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Garden Marks

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Alicia

This is my practical non-nonsense garden marker. I accidentally tucked the last letter of “basil” in the dirt. Anyway, that marker was tough and all, but it wasn’t purdy. Yesterday I spent most of the day with my sister, and … Continue reading →

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My First Topiary

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Alicia

I made a wreath using rosettes made from book pages: And I liked it so much that I decided to apply the same idea to a topiary. I’ve been wanting to try this for awhile, but I didn’t have the … Continue reading →

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Cook Book Makeover

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Alicia

Okay, this craft is really pretty lame.  I’m sorry.  And I’m also not.  Because I giggled the entire time I made it and thought of the scene in My Big Fat Greek Wedding where Toula pulls out the wedding planning … Continue reading →

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Bridal Shower Apron

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Alicia

When I was in college, I saved my pennies and bought a sheer curtain thingy that I thought would be really pretty.  It actually ended up only being slightly pretty, and I later pulled it apart to make a bunch … Continue reading →

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Dream Journal

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Alicia

I have a cousin who writes. We like to get together and talk about writing because it’s comfortable. I feel 100% comfortable telling her all about my crazy writing things like “sometimes I get mad when my fictional characters don’t … Continue reading →

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Aprons!

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Alicia

First of all, here’s the apron I made for my daughter that looks like mine. I used the casing where a curtain rod would normally be for the top of the apron. I ran a ribbon through it. She gets … Continue reading →

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Repurposed Apron

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Alicia

Yesterday I did something I’ve never done before: I made an apron for myself.  Before I show it to you, I need to say a couple things. #1) It isn’t my “dream” apron.  Not that I have a dream apron, … Continue reading →

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Crochet Projects

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Alicia

I’ve had crochet orders rolling in, and I’m so happy about it! I’m trying to squirrel away cash for my husband’s big #30 bash. Here’s a few things I’ve been making: The elf hat is $17 -if more colors or … Continue reading →

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Easy Christmas Decor

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Alicia

My Aunt just returned home from a short trip to Eastern Arizona Area.  There’s lots of Mormons there, which is to say: there’s lots of Mormon WOMEN there and I had to snap a picture of one craft they made … Continue reading →

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