Category Archives: Crafting

Renaissance Costumes and More

Posted on October 22, 2007 by Jenna Magee

Okay, so you wanted pictures, of the costume, right? Here we go! Front: Back: And my hair lace: I neglected to take a picture of Terry’s costume, but I have one of the both of us. 🙂

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It’s Finished!

Posted on October 19, 2007 by Jenna Magee

Finally, the Renaissance costume is done. At least, mine is. Terry will finish up with his this afternoon or tonight, so we’re in good shape. I’m heaving a ridiculously huge sigh of relief right now. And I’m also ready for … Continue reading →

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Panic Attack

Posted on October 16, 2007 by Jenna Magee

I think I experienced close to a full-blown panic attack last night with my renaissance dress. I went to try it on with the sleeves sewn onto the bodice and it was too tight. I freaked out. I thought I … Continue reading →

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A Little Bit of Beading

Posted on October 4, 2007 by Jenna Magee

I decided today that I wanted to do a little bit of beading. I started another purse pin, this time with my own materials, so it won’t have the pretty bow pin; it will probably just have a safety pin … Continue reading →

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Stitchy and Non-Stitchy Finishes

Posted on October 3, 2007 by Jenna Magee

I just finished Little House Needleworks’ Berries collaboration kit today. I substituted our last name for the word Berries and yes, I left the leaves off at the bottom because the right one was going to run into the “g.” … Continue reading →

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Today’s Arts and Crafts Project Is…

Posted on September 18, 2007 by Jenna Magee

a diaper cake! I didn’t read the instructions any more than to see that you roll up diapers and then layer them. Got it. Went to Walmart for supplies. They actually managed to have the 3 DMC colors that I … Continue reading →

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Have a Little Class

Posted on September 16, 2007 by Jenna Magee

Two sewing classes, I mean. I went to the Joann store and did two three-hour classes, back to back. I feel like I have a much better command of my new sewing machine now. It has its little quirks, but … Continue reading →

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Today’s Craft is Brought to You by the Letter Q

Posted on September 15, 2007 by Jenna Magee

As in Quilling. A vase of tulips today: I’ve also done some coloring, some stitching and some sewing. In sewing, I am trying to learn the ins and outs of this new machine, so I’m sewing a skort for which … Continue reading →

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Plastic Canvas Work

Posted on September 14, 2007 by Jenna Magee

You may have been wondering what I was working on while we were out on the boat yesterday. Or you may not. 😉 About a month ago, I ordered two plastic canvas kits from The Stitchery. One kit is a … Continue reading →

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Two More Ornaments

Posted on September 3, 2007 by Jenna Magee

We went sailing today, so I don’t have much of anything to report. However, I did finish painting two more jumping jack Christmas ornaments last night and this morning. I only had four of these, so now I’ll have to … Continue reading →

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