Raise your hand if you have known someone affected by breast cancer. I’m willing to bet just about all of us have our hands raised in painful unison. Watching my aunt die from breast cancer when I was a teenager was heart wrenching. Knowing what she went through was hard enough, but having to watch my uncle, cousins, and my mom mourn her loss with such sadness was terrible. Breast cancer affects us all; families, relatives, friends… and it needs to be erased.
Archives for October 2011
DIY Ruffled Canvas Tote
I just came across this ruffled tote tutorial on UCreate and fell in love! It would be adorable for the fall. My favorite part is that she bought premade tote bags, so she really only had to embellish them. I would much rather embellish something than start from scratch on the bag – immediate satisfaction works best for this impatient crafter… Now I just have to find some fabulous fabric like this. Blue chevron? Yes, please.
DIY Mad Men themed costume
This weekend I raided some local vintage stores to put together a 1960s-themed costume that channels the show Mad Men. Although Halloween is coming up, I actually have a different reason for getting all dolled up… On Sunday, October 9, the Anaheim/Orange County Visitor and Convention Bureau is hosting the OC Blogger Bash for all…
Black and white Halloween decor
I started decorating the house for Halloween this weekend, but was lacking some inspiration so, as usual, I turned to the trusty internet. I tend to shy away from hokey orange and black, skeletons, and fake legs stuck under closed doors, and lean more towards the classic black and white Halloween décor. I came across…
Guest post: Gender reveal craft
You’re all in for a treat today because my good friend, Michelle, from Just Watching My Garden Grow is here to share with us a tutorial for her recent gender reveal. Michelle is pregnant with baby #3, and despite being a teacher and taking care of her family, she also finds time to craft on a regular basis; and, she ‘s one of the craftiest ladies I know! So take it away, Michelle…
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