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BART banner reincarnated

BART banner reincarnated

Ever wonder what you’ll come back as? Assuming you believe in reincarnation, that is. Not to say that I do. But inanimate objects are another story.

What…

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DIY Bridal Party Attire

DIY Bridal Party Attire

Since life has been consumed by wedding research and planning lately instead of making items for the Etsy shop, I thought I’d post some of the sewing-related tips I plan to use.

The bridesmaids are deciding between a handmade…

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2 are better than 1

2 are better than 1

This is my dear mom holding up the fruits of her labor. She spent three hours wrapping me up in duct tape to make me…

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Will the real asparagus please stand up?

Will the real asparagus please stand up?

Coming soon: a tutorial on how to make your very own, wool felt asparagus spears.

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Happy Snail Trails for moms

Happy Snail Trails for moms

Look out, diaper bag seekers – Happy Snail has slithered into the land of diapers, wipes, and sippy cups!

This larger version of the original Happy Snail Trails was…

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Lighting, continued

Lighting, continued

Here’s my follow-up on the white balance post, with before-and-after photos! Speaking of which, the photos are of my first order of 100% wool felt sheets from Magic Cabin! They just came in on Thursday. They weren’t cheap, but…

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Lessons in product photography: lighting

Lessons in product photography: lighting

By the time I’m done with a bag and ready to shoot photos of it, the natural sunlight that streams so generously through my living room windows in the day is usually long gone. More often than not, I’m left…

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Boys need blocks too!

Boys need blocks too!

It’s not easy parting with these blocks once they’re done. They’re just so cuddly soft, and the kiddy pictures I’ve been given to “develop” on fabric for them are…

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Aww…two new cuddly cute baby blocks

Aww…two new cuddly cute baby blocks

I’m really excited to have been able to make not one – but two! – new Plush Baby Blocks, thanks to Jojo who ordered up a couple for her

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Happy Snail Trails!

Happy Snail Trails!
The countless number of snails – and their silvery telltale trails – parading past Jimmy’s doorstep were my inspiration for this bag.Happy Snail Trails, with its quilted corduroy exterior, is so soft you might want

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