How cute is this dog leash from Purl Bee? There are so many options to customize it with different ribbon. I’m loving the initial ribbon they used here though.
Find directions here.
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Puppy Power
Posted on September 30, 2009 by laurenmakes
Last Friday, we got a little addition to our family.
A little furball of love…
Murphy.
On the ride home from the airport
Chillin out with his hedgehog
Of course, I made a couple of cutesy purchases for him. I got this adorable little id tag from Lovebarklee.
And here he is sporting it….
Also, this pretty little collar from DesignsbyJinx. Haven’t [...]
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Newbies in the shop
Posted on September 29, 2009 by laurenmakes
Fall is literally in the air here in Birmingham, Alabama (FINALLY! ) which has me thinking of all the holidays coming up. Here are a few new designs in the shop.
Happy Fall & Happy Fall Yall flags
Scarrry Halloween flags
And thinking ahead…Thanksgiving!
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Photo Blocks
Posted on September 15, 2009 by laurenmakes
photo by Brian Francis
This is another one of the projects I did for Lowe’s Creative Ideas earlier this year. I cut an 8×10 photo into pieces and cut craft wood pieces to match. I mounted the photos to my blocks with spray adhesive and then tapped in brackets. I’m pleased with how these turned out. [...]
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DIY Fabric Covered Shade
Posted on September 11, 2009 by laurenmakes
Young House Love shows us how to cover a boring old lamp shade.I’m loving that fabric!
Click over for a step by step.
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Teeny tiny letters
Posted on September 10, 2009 by laurenmakes
Oh, how I’d love to get a letter from the World’s Smallest Postal Service. It combines two of my favorite things…getting things in the mail and all things miniature. Pure joy!
Go check it out here.
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Newbies in the shop
Posted on September 9, 2009 by laurenmakes
Just posted a couple new products in the shop. I’m always open to feedback, tell me what you think!
Drink Stirrers
Mini flags
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Pretty desktop wallpapers
Posted on September 9, 2009 by laurenmakes
I don’t know about you guys, but pretty desktop wallpaper can just make my day. When you stare at a screen for most of your day, it’s nice to have something pretty to look at. Jessica at How About Orange always finds the best ones. I’m so glad she shares them.
Click over for her newest [...]
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Kid’s art table organizer
Posted on September 9, 2009 by laurenmakes
photos by Brian Francis
After I lost my job last October, I was fortunate enough to get hired on as a freelancer to work on projects for Lowe’s Creative Ideas. I got paid to make. It was amazing! Sadly, when I was rehired full time to do other duties, I had to give it up. [...]
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American Girl Party
Posted on September 6, 2009 by laurenmakes
I just love this American Girl party by One Charming Party.
The decorations and activities are so simple and handmade, which really fits into the American Girl theme. They made strawberry freezer jam, mini loaves of bread, and their own butter! How fun is that?
The girls each got their own bonnet and apron.
Party favors were little [...]
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