https://daydreamhouse.co/available-works/2018-04-10T15:01:48+00:00weekly0.6https://daydreamhouse.co/blog-posts/2018-04-03T04:30:41+00:00weekly0.6https://daydreamhouse.co/instagram/2018-04-03T03:41:05+00:00weekly0.6https://daydreamhouse.co/5-to-feed/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/5-to-feed-logo.png5 to Feed LOGO2018-04-03T03:40:55+00:00weekly0.6https://daydreamhouse.co/2016/03/23/i-love-to-learn/2016-03-24T05:48:54+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2016/02/01/all-these-months-later-its-time-to-share/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/02012016-all-these-months-later-its-time-to-share.jpg02012016 All These Months Later, It's Time to Sharetitle $$ title $$ title $$ title $$ title $$ title $$ title $$ title $$ title $$ title $$ title $$ 2016-03-24T04:39:37+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2015/05/26/weekly-journal-prompt-week-21/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/05-26-2015-weekly-journal-week-21.jpg05 26 2015 weekly journal week 21title $$ title $$ title $$ title $$ title $$ title $$ title $$ title $$ title $$ title $$ title $$ 2015-05-27T03:56:17+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2015/05/19/weekly-journal-prompt-week-twenty-and-some-avoidance/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/05-19-2015-weekly-journal-week-20.jpg05 19 2015 weekly journal week 202015-05-19T07:09:30+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2015/01/26/weekly-journal-prompt-week-four/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/01-26-2015-journal-prompt-week-4.jpg01 26 2015 journal prompt week 42015-04-14T01:34:52+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2015/04/06/weekly-journal-prompt-week-thirteen-and-week-fourteen/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/04-06-2015-weekly-sketch-week-14.jpg04 06 2015 weekly sketch week 14https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/04-06-2015-weekly-sketch-week-13.jpg04 06 2015 weekly sketch week 132015-04-07T04:04:35+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2015/03/22/weekly-journal-prompt-week-twelve/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/03-22-2015-beehive-comm-center.jpg03 22 2015 beehive comm centerhttps://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/03-22-2015-journal-week-12.jpg03 22 2015 journal week 122015-03-23T03:04:39+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2015/03/15/weekly-journal-prompt-week-11/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/03-15-2015-journal-prompt-week-11-21.jpg03 15 2015 journal prompt week 11-2Boy, that is a lot of shine! Vinyl plus gel medium and metallic paints will do that. But you can see hints of gold accents around my swimming lady.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/03-15-2015-journal-prompt-week-11-11.jpg03 15 2015 journal prompt week 11-12015-03-23T02:36:26+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2015/03/08/weekly-journal-prompts-week-nine-and-week-ten/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/03-08-15-week-10-2.jpg03 08 15 week 10 2https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/03-08-15-week-10-1.jpg03 08 15 week 10 1https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/03-08-15-week-9.jpg03 08 15 week 92015-03-09T04:16:59+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2015/02/24/weekly-journal-prompt-week-eight/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/02-23-2015-journal-prompt-week-8.jpg02 23 2015 journal prompt week 82015-02-24T18:33:02+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2015/02/16/weekly-journal-prompt-week-seven/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/02-16-2014-weekly-journal-prompt-week-seven.jpg02 16 2014 weekly journal prompt week seven2015-02-17T04:33:24+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2015/02/10/weekly-journal-prompt-week-six/2015-02-10T17:41:24+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2015/02/01/weekly-journal-prompt-week-five/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/02-01-2015-journal-prompt-week-5.jpg02 01 2015 journal prompt week 52015-02-02T05:29:00+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2015/01/19/weekly-journal-prompt-week-three/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/01-18-20151.jpg01 18 2015pattern2015-01-27T04:25:29+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2015/01/25/some-of-my-favorite-supplies/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/01-24-2015-favorite-supplies-141.jpg01 24 2015 favorite supplies 14https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/01-24-2015-favorite-supplies-13.jpg01 24 2015 favorite supplies 13https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/01-24-2015-favorite-supplies-12.jpg01 24 2015 favorite supplies 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52015-01-25T06:49:34+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2015/01/13/the-post-where-we-play-in-the-snow-and-take-terrible-pictures/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/01-13-2015-snow-drawing-7.jpg01 13 2015 snow drawing 7Fishes!https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/01-13-2015-snow-drawing-6.jpg01 13 2015 snow drawing 6I drew a quick mandala because I am kind of obsessed with them.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/01-13-2015-snow-drawing-5.jpg01 13 2015 snow drawing 5https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/01-13-2015-snow-drawing-4.jpg01 13 2015 snow drawing 4https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/01-13-2015-snow-drawing-3.jpg01 13 2015 snow drawing 3https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/01-13-2015-snow-drawing-2.jpg01 13 2015 snow drawing 2Our free drawing tools.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/01-13-2015-snow-drawing-1.jpg01 13 2015 snow drawing 1Snow angels have to happen when snow is this perfect.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/01-13-2015-snow-drawing-8.jpg01 13 2015 snow drawing 8The only way to end a snow day...cocoa with whipped cream and pink sprinkles.2015-01-13T22:24:15+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2015/01/11/weekly-journal-prompt-week-two/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/01-11-2015.jpg01 11 20152015-01-12T03:58:36+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2015/01/04/weekly-journal-prompt-week-one/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/01-04-2015-sketchbook-prompt-1-fireworks1.jpg01 04 2015 sketchbook prompt 1 fireworksfireworks2015-01-05T04:41:57+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/12/31/wrapping-up-another-year/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/12-31-2014.jpg12 31 2014I finally got my daughter's permanent Christmas stocking done...after five years.2015-01-01T02:32:11+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/12/19/recipe-sharing-time/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/12-19-2014-recipe-sharing-time-2.jpg12 19 2014 recipe sharing time 2https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/12-19-2014-recipe-sharing-time-1.jpg12 19 2014 recipe sharing time 12014-12-20T05:54:17+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/12/08/slacker/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/giveawaydaydec8.jpggiveawaydaydec8There are tons of goodies looking for new homes! And often times, you will find a new blog to love. Go check out Giveaway Day.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/12-08-2014-6-books.jpg12 08 2014 6 booksSo many good books to read and I have to waste time on sleeping.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/12-08-2014-5-runza.jpg12 08 2014 5 runzaRunza! Always known as insanely delicious meat pies.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/12-08-2014-4-angel-wall.jpg12 08 2014 4 angel wallThe angel wall at church. Giving back should really be a part of every day, put paramount during the holidays. No matter what you have, it's more than someone else.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/12-08-2014-3-qs-blanket.jpg12 08 2014 3 qs blanketLittle man's blanket in progress. My daughter really went with the idea of adding taggies.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/12-08-2014-2-scarf.jpg12 08 2014 2 scarfA little scarf for one of my daughter's friends. She chose all the fabric and I assembled.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/12-08-2014-1-pasta.jpg12 08 2014 1 pastaGlorious colors!!!https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/12-08-2014.jpg12 08 2014A simple sewn pouch for toting little goodies around in. It measures about 4.5 by 8 inches.2014-12-13T01:23:41+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/11/24/christmas-time-means-making-doll-furniture/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/11-23-2014-doll-house-furniture-7.jpg11 23 2014 doll house furniture 7https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/11-23-2014-doll-house-furniture-6.jpg11 23 2014 doll house furniture 6https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/11-23-2014-doll-house-furniture-5.jpg11 23 2014 doll house furniture 5https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/11-23-2014-doll-house-furniture-4.jpg11 23 2014 doll house furniture 4https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/11-23-2014-doll-house-furniture-3.jpg11 23 2014 doll house furniture 3https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/11-23-2014-doll-house-furniture-2.jpg11 23 2014 doll house furniture 2https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/11-23-2014-doll-house-furniture-1.jpg11 23 2014 doll house furniture 1If you are making gift certificates for friends or family, this printable is really pretty (and free!). It's from Lia Griffith. You can get it and a lot of other really cute freebies at her blog.2014-11-24T06:27:31+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/11/12/2986/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/11-11-2014-bottles-11.jpg11 11 2014 bottles 1On the left, the Argo tea bottle with the label intact. On the right, a clean bottle out of my fridge rotation.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/11-11-2014-hat-1.jpg11 11 2014 hat 1All the fabrics I pulled to start with. I only used three, but it's good to know I could make more hats easily.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/11-11-2014-bottles-3.jpg11 11 2014 bottles 3Finished bottles. They just have to sit for three weeks.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/11-11-2014-bottles-2.jpg11 11 2014 bottles 2Red and orange look so good together.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/11-11-2014-lead.jpg11 11 2014 leadA quick little project, halfway through.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/11-11-2014-hat-5.jpg11 11 2014 hat 5Lucky for me, I have a little green hat model. https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/11-11-2014-hat-4.jpg11 11 2014 hat 4This part is totally not functional. I just wanted to put these little patches of star fabric on the right side to balance out the fasteners on the left side.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/11-11-2014-hat-3.jpg11 11 2014 hat 3https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/11-11-2014-hat-2.jpg11 11 2014 hat 2This is the part I turned up. Because of how I assembled the band, it ended up being four layers of jersey fabric. So his little head should stay nice and toasty.2014-11-12T06:09:24+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/10/23/mending-mania-when-good-ideas-cause-problems/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/10-22-2014-patching-mania-10.jpg10 22 2014 patching mania 10Teeny-weeny thread weaving to patch tiny holes.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/10-22-2014-patching-mania-9.jpg10 22 2014 patching mania 9That huge rip actually looks kind of cool with bright red thread.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/10-22-2014-patching-mania-8.jpg10 22 2014 patching mania 8Peaches! Now you can see why I needed to save that towel for patching purposes.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/10-22-2014-patching-mania-7.jpg10 22 2014 patching mania 7Lots of messy machine and hand stitches. Even better, there is pink and purple, My daughter will be thrilled.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/10-22-2014-patching-mania-6.jpg10 22 2014 patching mania 6This is a strange patch shape, but I had a reason! I was following the faint lines where the fabric is starting to give more. So I am hoping those long icicle-looking stitches fight that off a bit.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/10-22-2014-patching-mania-5.jpg10 22 2014 patching mania 5I cut away all the shredded denim in these jeans so my kiddo could really see the fabric.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/10-22-2014-patching-mania-4.jpg10 22 2014 patching mania 4https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/10-22-2014-patching-mania-3.jpg10 22 2014 patching mania 3These are all the fabrics my daughter picked. I think she has pretty good taste!https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/10-22-2014-patching-mania-2.jpg10 22 2014 patching mania 2All the pants in need of fixing. The capris were gonig to get turned back into jeans, but there is no real point. So I just covered the marker on the front.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/10-22-2014-patching-mania-1.jpg10 22 2014 patching mania 1Patches for everyone!!! Seriously, I spent the last two nights patching kid jeans and kitchen towels. I am so bad ass. 2014-10-23T05:14:55+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/10/09/journal-bad-days-away/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/10-08-2014-journal-bad-days-away-61.jpg10 08 2014 journal bad days away 6When I painted the background for this page, I laid it out to dry on a trash bag covered in paint bits. Those little bits transferred onto the page and ended up looking pretty cool.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/10-08-2014-journal-bad-days-away-7.jpg10 08 2014 journal bad days away 7Simple grid created from a page out of the King Arthur Flour catalog.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/10-08-2014-journal-bad-days-away-5.jpg10 08 2014 journal bad days away 5That's one sad, cranky kid.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/10-08-2014-journal-bad-days-away-4.jpg10 08 2014 journal bad days away 4The picture after burning, but before I crumpled it a bit.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/10-08-2014-journal-bad-days-away-3.jpg10 08 2014 journal bad days away 3If you do burn edges on paper, turn the page over and paint a small border of water just inside the edge. That will help control the burn.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/10-08-2014-journal-bad-days-away-2.jpg10 08 2014 journal bad days away 2Here is the picture edge before. I decided it needed some help to fit the mood of the page. So I decided to burn the edges a bit.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/10-08-2014-journal-bad-days-away-1.jpg10 08 2014 journal bad days away 12014-10-10T03:54:36+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/10/05/firestarter-creative-friendships-and-collaboration/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/10-05-2014-firestater-collaboration.jpg10 05 2014 firestater collaborationMy littlest and most frequent collaborator, hard at work.2014-10-06T04:10:01+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/10/03/when-painters-make-cakes/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/09-30-2014-when-painters-make-cake-9.jpg09 30 2014 when painters make cake 9https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/09-30-2014-when-painters-make-cake-8.jpg09 30 2014 when painters make cake 8https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/09-30-2014-when-painters-make-cake-7.jpg09 30 2014 when painters make cake 7https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/09-30-2014-when-painters-make-cake-6.jpg09 30 2014 when painters make cake 6https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/09-30-2014-when-painters-make-cake-5.jpg09 30 2014 when painters make cake 5https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/09-30-2014-when-painters-make-cake-4.jpg09 30 2014 when painters make cake 4https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/09-30-2014-when-painters-make-cake-3.jpg09 30 2014 when painters make cake 3https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/09-30-2014-when-painters-make-cake-2.jpg09 30 2014 when painters make cake 2https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/09-30-2014-when-painters-make-cake-1.jpg09 30 2014 when painters make cake 12014-10-03T22:32:37+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/09/25/making-stuff-happen/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/book-7.jpgbook 7Boom! Book done.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/book-6.jpgbook 6Red page: cotton, minky and another scrap from a tee.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/book-5.jpgbook 5Purple page: Mostly from a purse I loved to literal pieces. Also has a strip of fabric I painted and a medallion from a tank I wore in high school. Yellow page: Two yellow stash cottons and lace from a shelled cami.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/book-4.jpgbook 4Blue page: Cotton scrap, minky scrap from little man's first Christmas gift and a t-shirt bit.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/book-3.jpgbook 3Brown page: Corduroy from a blazer, cotton scrap and faux fur. Orange page: cotton scrap and jersey from two tees.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/book-2.jpgbook 2The beautiful marbled interior and bookplate. Green page: Cottons and velvet.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/book-1.jpgbook 1The cover is four pieces of fabric patch worked together. I love both these prints, and they complement each other so well.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/09-24-2014-baby-book-9.jpg09 24 2014 baby book 9I had to use my aluminum clips to hold everything together. There were so many layers pins couldn't possibly do the job. Then I had to hand-stitch this beast together.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/09-24-2014-baby-book-8.jpg09 24 2014 baby book 8Bookplate! Marbled endpapers! The bibliophile in me is THRILLED with this part of the book!https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/09-24-2014-baby-book-7.jpg09 24 2014 baby book 7Pages waiting for a cover.2014-09-25T06:02:40+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/09/10/selling-art-lessons-learned/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/09-09-2014-lessons-learned.jpg09 09 2014 lessons learnedI did it! I sold art. In public even.2014-09-10T05:47:14+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/08/29/two-days-to-go/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/08-29-2014-two-days-to-go1.jpg08 29 2014 two days to go2014-08-30T03:50:09+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/08/25/one-week-to-go/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/08-24-2014-one-week-to-go-2.jpg08 24 2014 one week to go 2Lots of art nouveau-type swirls with the moon. More shimmer will be applied tomorrow.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/08-24-2014-one-week-to-go-1.jpg08 24 2014 one week to go 1Tags, glorious tags!2014-08-25T05:05:33+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/08/21/goodbye-one-shot-hello-lots-of-pictures/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/08-20-2014-wordless-wednesday-4.jpg08 20 2014 wordless wednesday 4Color, color everywhere. These two pieces are going to be turned into some sweet journal covers. And hopefully they find a good home.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/08-20-2014-wordless-wednesday-3.jpg08 20 2014 wordless wednesday 3Vintage fabric plus gesso.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/08-20-2014-wordless-wednesday-2.jpg08 20 2014 wordless wednesday 2I love painting with bubble wrap. It creates such a cool texture, especially with contrasting colors.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/08-20-2014-wordless-wednesday-1.jpg08 20 2014 wordless wednesday 1Lots and lots of dictionary pages. Add a layer of paint, sew up, a bit of writing and now I have bags for smaller purchases.2014-08-21T05:17:05+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/08/19/bad-bad-brain/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/07-19-2014-quick-rings-3.jpg07 19 2014 quick rings 3So pretty. So bright. So big. Perfection!https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/07-19-2014-quick-rings-2.jpg07 19 2014 quick rings 2Silver is always a good choice.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/07-19-2014-quick-rings-1.jpg07 19 2014 quick rings 1Every sweet piece of jewelry has to start somewhere.2014-08-20T04:37:32+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/08/09/ohmygoodness-i-am-alone/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/08-09-2014-eureka-5.jpg08 09 2014 eureka 5Little dribbles of flow medium and blue paint, ready for water.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/08-09-2014-eureka-4.jpg08 09 2014 eureka 4Better!https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/08-09-2014-eureka-3.jpg08 09 2014 eureka 3All the purple got buried. I added a bit more...https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/08-09-2014-eureka-2.jpg08 09 2014 eureka 2There is something so fun about just dribbling paint right onto a canvas. It just brings out the little kid in me.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/08-09-2014-eureka-1.jpg08 09 2014 eureka 12014-08-09T21:05:16+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/08/06/obsession/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/08-05-2014-obsession-6.jpg08 05 2014 obsession 6Looks pretty sweet. Too bad I can't wait that horrid water heater.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/08-05-2014-obsession-5.jpg08 05 2014 obsession 5I do love circles. Not sure why.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/08-05-2014-obsession-4.jpg08 05 2014 obsession 4This is why I save every little scrap.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/08-05-2014-obsession-3.jpg08 05 2014 obsession 3Like awesome swiss cheese.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/08-05-2014-obsession-2.jpg08 05 2014 obsession 2You can never have too much glitter.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/08-05-2014-obsession-1.jpg08 05 2014 obsession 12014-08-06T05:48:20+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/08/03/firestarter-why-back-to-school-is-for-everyone/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/08-03-2014-firestarter-back-to-school.jpg08 03 2014 firestarter back to schoolNotes on a painting sketch by Edward Hopper. I loved to see this because it reminds me even really good, accomplished artists started their works with roughs.2014-08-05T03:51:29+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/07/30/paper-and-paint-meet-again/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/07-30-2014-paint-and-paper-meet-again-5.jpg07 30 2014 paint and paper meet again 5Just a little detail from a page full of complaining about my garden. Once I got it out, I realized weeds are not the end of the world.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/07-30-2014-paint-and-paper-meet-again-4.jpg07 30 2014 paint and paper meet again 4It may look a little sterile now, but it will evolve.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/07-30-2014-paint-and-paper-meet-again-3.jpg07 30 2014 paint and paper meet again 3Aaaaand there's the floor aftermath. It's a good thing it's a utility room.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/07-30-2014-paint-and-paper-meet-again-2.jpg07 30 2014 paint and paper meet again 2Mmmmm....colors.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/07-30-2014-paint-and-paper-meet-again-1.jpg07 30 2014 paint and paper meet again 12014-08-04T04:01:23+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/07/17/artists-way-weeks-four-through-six/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/07-17-2014-artists-way-weeks-four-through-six.jpg07 17 2014 artists way weeks four through sixI have been getting back into visual journaling more again. It's a wonderful way for me to create anywhere in the house, even with kids around. And it feels soooo good.2014-07-18T04:25:39+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/07/16/one-shot-new-visual-journal/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/07-16-2014-one-shot.jpg07 16 2014 one shotFirst page in a soon to be fully loaded journal of goodness,2014-07-17T04:37:30+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/07/11/jewelry-butchering-time/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/07-11-2014-jewelry-butchering-12.jpg07 11 2014 jewelry butchering 12https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/07-11-2014-jewelry-butchering-11.jpg07 11 2014 jewelry butchering 11See, look how pretty those all are together. It was meant to be!https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/07-11-2014-jewelry-butchering-10.jpg07 11 2014 jewelry butchering 10Oh. the disappointment. https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/07-11-2014-jewelry-butchering-9.jpg07 11 2014 jewelry butchering 9I do love the excitement of mixing colors.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/07-11-2014-jewelry-butchering-8.jpg07 11 2014 jewelry butchering 8So simple, so pretty. t's just a mix of chains and someone had the forethought the used the right hardware to make everything lay flat and nice.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/07-11-2014-jewelry-butchering-7b.jpg07 11 2014 jewelry butchering 7bI plan to wear this over the weekend when my husband and I take a short kid break. After that, it gets hung up until the next time grabby baby hands are not around.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/07-11-2014-jewelry-butchering-7.jpg07 11 2014 jewelry butchering 7This was inspired by things I love from Sundance and Anthropologie. Both beautiful and expensive.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/07-11-2014-jewelry-butchering-6.jpg07 11 2014 jewelry butchering 6...and here is the trash.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/07-11-2014-jewelry-butchering-5.jpg07 11 2014 jewelry butchering 5Here is what I saved...https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/07-11-2014-jewelry-butchering-4.jpg07 11 2014 jewelry butchering 4Skull beads, paper beads, glass beads. Stuff I would pay good money for in a store. So why not make good use of them.2014-07-11T17:18:17+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/07/09/one-shot-making-jewelry/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/07-09-2014-one-shot.jpg07 09 2014 one shotToday I did something I never do and I ignored chores most of the day. I spent the time painting and making jewelry. Here are some super quick earrings...tomorrow I share the rest.2014-07-10T04:24:43+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/07/06/firestarter-using-what-seems-unusable/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/07-06-2014-ff-using-what-seems-unusable-3.jpg07 06 2014 ff using what seems unusable 3Bracelets! I can always use more bracelets.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/07-06-2014-ff-using-what-seems-unusable-2.jpg07 06 2014 ff using what seems unusable 2Summer is about things being easy and relaxed. So don't stress about crafts.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/07-06-2014-ff-using-what-seems-unusable-1.jpg07 06 2014 ff using what seems unusable 1All of these fabrics have gone to some really meaningful projects. I really like all the prints, but have no projects at this moment they really work for.2014-07-07T04:33:09+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/06/25/one-shot-back-from-vacation/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/06-25-2014-one-shot.jpg06 25 2014 one shotThis is not anything earth-shattering when it comes to handmade items, but not sharing it was KILLING me. 2014-06-26T04:22:58+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/06/11/one-shot-small-metals-in-progress/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/06-11-2014-one-shot-small-metals.jpg06 11 2014 one shot small metalsA new pendant in progress. I may actually make this for myself. We will see.2014-06-12T04:28:39+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/06/11/srart-small-i-did-something-i-really-did-something/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/06-10-2014-decorating-a-lamp-4.jpg06 10 2014 decorating a lamp 4I love my metallic markers so very much.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/06-10-2014-decorating-a-lamp-3.jpg06 10 2014 decorating a lamp 3This is just the beginning of the colors spreading. It has progressed more and more as it dries out.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/06-10-2014-decorating-a-lamp-2.jpg06 10 2014 decorating a lamp 2Shapes so easy a kid could draw them.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/06-10-2014-decorating-a-lamp-1.jpg06 10 2014 decorating a lamp 1Cool lamp, lame shade. That must be changed because I am tired of looking at all that white.2014-06-11T21:59:17+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/06/07/firestarter-friday-transformation-and-time/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/ff-transformation-4.jpgff transformation 4I'm OK - 5 by Jinyoung Yu. https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/ff-transformation-3.jpgff transformation 3Desiccate: Bridge, 1986 by Marc Vischer.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/ff-transformation-2.jpgff transformation 2US by Marcus Kenney.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/ff-transformation-1.jpgff transformation 1Between a Rock and a Hard Place by Bently Spang.2014-06-11T05:18:51+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/06/04/one-shot-looking-at-art/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/06-04-2014-one-shot.jpg06 04 2014 one shotI have been doing very little of my own art lately thanks to a few other obligations. But I did enjoy a trip to the museum to see Adonna Khane drawing the greatest animal on the planet. Even though I had to keep close tabs on two kids, I still really enjoyed watching her work. Now I just need to go back and soak up the details.2014-06-05T04:49:26+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/05/29/one-shot-6/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/05-28-2014-one-shot.jpg05 28 2014 one shotI cleaned and reorganized my jewelry bench...better late than never. I decided it needed a touch of decoration, so I stamped my mantra for the year on it. 2014-05-29T05:10:16+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/05/21/one-shot-spring-pavlova/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/05-21-2014-one-shot.jpg05 21 2014 one shotIt's spring, and that means time for berries! So I made a quick pavlova with purple and blue swirls, topped with blueberries and raspberries. And then on to the jewelry sketches.2014-05-22T04:08:13+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/05/20/artists-way-weeks-one-through-three/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/05-20-2014-artists-way-1-thru-3-2.jpg05 20 2014 artists way 1 thru 3 2Because I am an anal-retentive nerd type, I created my own time tracking sheet. Each dot is fifteen minutes. I won't bore you with what all the colors mean. But doesn't it look so cool!https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/05-20-2014-artists-way-1-thru-3-1.jpg05 20 2014 artists way 1 thru 3 1I am in the middle of writing my artists prayer for week four. This just came to me today, and I may have to work it in.2014-05-21T04:52:52+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/05/14/one-shot-painting-outside/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/05-14-2014-one-shot.jpg05 14 2014 one shotThis year for Mother's Day, I got a camping trip. And as an added bonus, the kiddos slept long enough I coudl actually road test my new travel easel. Just a plain, good day.2014-05-15T16:12:09+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/05/13/may-giveaway-day-2/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/05-13-2014-may-giveaway-day-4.jpg05 13 2014 may giveaway day 4I don't do crewel, so this has to go to someone who will love it.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/05-13-2014-may-giveaway-day-3.jpg05 13 2014 may giveaway day 3Oh, the colors!https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/05-13-2014-may-giveaway-day-2.jpg05 13 2014 may giveaway day 2https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/05-13-2014-may-giveaway-day-1.jpg05 13 2014 may giveaway day 1It's a sad, sad thing when perfectly good fabric never gets used.2014-06-11T15:15:30+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/05/03/2743/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/05-03-2014-ff-solitude.jpg05 03 2014 ff solitudeI love cooking with a kid, but cooking alone can be wonderfully calming.2014-05-04T04:09:11+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/05/02/firestarter-friday-delays-delays/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/05-02-2014-ff-delay.jpg05 02 2014 ff delayThere may not be much to read here, but you can look at what happens when butter and sugar are whipped into submission.2014-05-03T04:47:47+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/05/01/up-late-my-hand-is-cramping-up/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/04-30-2014-one-shot.jpg04 30 2014 one shotThis last day of April, I made bake sale signs.2014-05-01T05:25:48+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/04/29/its-feast-or-famine/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/04-29-2014-4.jpg04 29 2014 4My little guy is on solids and loving them! And my husband worked a miracle...he made the first roast I have ever had that didn't make we want to throw up. It probably helped that no potato was involved. But it was so good I had seconds at dinner and also had it for lunch the next two days.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/04-29-2014-3.jpg04 29 2014 3My kid and I baked crayons. Kudos to my mom for finding the perfect silicone molds for $1.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/04-29-2014-2.jpg04 29 2014 2Wonderful, substantial granola. I adapted this double batch of delish from Sophie Dahl's Tawny Granola recipe.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/04-29-2014-1.jpg04 29 2014 1I am a touch obsessed with blue. But that's only because it's the best color ever.2014-04-30T04:49:59+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/04/24/one-shot-mandala-mindlessness/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/04-23-2014-mandala-mindlessness.jpg04 23 2014 mandala mindlessnessI needed something creative that required no critical thinking so my mind could wander. Mandalas are always the answer in that case. I got this one from Print Mandala. Add a soup bowl full of matcha and TBTL, and we are all set.2014-04-24T05:07:56+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/04/22/start-small-making-garden-markers-step-two/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/04-21-2014-garden-markers-part-1.jpg04 21 2014 garden markers part 1All painted up and ready to place!2014-04-22T05:41:08+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/04/19/start-small-making-garden-markers-step-one/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/04-19-2014-garden-markers-6.jpg04 19 2014 garden markers 6Not bad for an hour or so of work and fun.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/04-19-2014-garden-markers-5.jpg04 19 2014 garden markers 5This is one of mine, and I went nuts with the gold. It is sooo pretty and sparkly in real life.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/04-19-2014-garden-markers-4.jpg04 19 2014 garden markers 4My kid also loves glitter. That purple was a pretty awesome choice.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/04-19-2014-garden-markers-3.jpg04 19 2014 garden markers 3Kid hands, hard at work.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/04-19-2014-garden-markers-2.jpg04 19 2014 garden markers 2This is a really, really cheap project. I spent $2 on two boxes of crayons at Target. All the rocks were gathered on a walk near our house.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/04-19-2014-garden-markers-1.jpg04 19 2014 garden markers 12014-04-20T04:39:09+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/04/17/one-shot-5/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/04-17-2014-one-shot.jpg04 17 2014 one shotI made a nursing shirt! I used Megan Nielsen's Perfect Nursing and Maternity shirt pattern with some alterations (since I am NOT pregnant). Then, to make sure the shirt looks really realistic, I let my four year old take a picture of me in it. She was much more worried about making sure the dog was in the frame than that the camera was straight. If you can believe it, this is way better than the picture I took of myself wearing it.2014-04-17T16:55:04+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/04/11/what-day-is-it-a-k-a-i-share-a-project-with-you/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/04-11-2014-what-day-is-it-9.jpg04 11 2014 what day is it 9With a charging station, I now feel like I have something resembling an adult entryway. https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/04-11-2014-what-day-is-it-8.jpg04 11 2014 what day is it 8Cardboard meets canvas for a supercheap charger.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/04-11-2014-what-day-is-it-7.jpg04 11 2014 what day is it 7I opted for diamond holes so they were large enough for the charging end of the cord, but the cords get hung up in the corner and don't slide.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/04-11-2014-what-day-is-it-6.jpg04 11 2014 what day is it 6So close to done!https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/04-11-2014-what-day-is-it-5.jpg04 11 2014 what day is it 5The less good side. I won't say it's bad, just not my favorite.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/04-11-2014-what-day-is-it-4.jpg04 11 2014 what day is it 4Gotta love hearts and dots.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/04-11-2014-what-day-is-it-3.jpg04 11 2014 what day is it 3I found these aluminum clips at a garage sale for $1. They work really well for odd sewing items like this that are too heavy for pins.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/04-11-2014-what-day-is-it-2.jpg04 11 2014 what day is it 2Here is the finished canvas just after I cut it. Now I have one more awesome scrap for something else. https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/04-11-2014-what-day-is-it-1.png04 11 2014 what day is it 12014-04-11T20:07:23+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/04/04/firestarter-friday-your-worst-critic-probably-lives-with-you/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/04-04-2014-ff-your-own-worst-critic.jpg04 04 2014 ff your own worst criticWe don't just make cookies here. We make purple cookies with pink frosting, pink sprinkles and rainbow stars. Because they taste better that way.2014-04-05T12:51:52+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/04/02/one-shot-get-bored-make-pants/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/04-02-2014-one-shot.jpg04 02 2014 one shotNot a great pic, but it shows what I was up to today. For the first time ever, I made my own pattern for the perfect yoga pants. If you want to make some for yourself, check out the legging tutorial here. You will not be sorry.2014-04-03T23:30:15+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/04/01/i-may-be-spoiled/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/04-01-2014-starling-5.jpg04 01 2014 starling 5https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/04-01-2014-starling-4.jpg04 01 2014 starling 4https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/04-01-2014-starling-3.jpg04 01 2014 starling 3https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/04-01-2014-starling-2.jpg04 01 2014 starling 2https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/04-01-2014-starling-1.jpg04 01 2014 starling 12014-04-02T01:52:18+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/03/26/one-shot-i-love-artsnacks/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/03-26-2014-one-shot.jpg03 26 2014 one shotAfter quite a few weeks of waiting, I finally got around to using the goodies I got in my March ArtSnacks box. For the shell, I used everything that was in the box and nothing else. If I haven't said it before, I super recommend ArtSnacks.2014-03-26T14:09:25+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/03/24/tutorial-step-at-a-time-painting/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/7d.jpg7dhttps://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/7c.jpg7chttps://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/7b.jpg7bhttps://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/7a.jpg7ahttps://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/6.jpg6https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/5c.jpg5chttps://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/5b.jpg5bhttps://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/5a.jpg5ahttps://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/4c.jpg4chttps://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/4a.jpg4a2014-03-25T04:48:06+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/03/21/hello-weekend/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/03-21-2014-hello-weekend-4.jpg03 21 2014 hello weekend 4This is one of those pieces I make and then really, really don't want to get rid of. But hopefully someone else will love it as much as me!https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/03-21-2014-hello-weekend-3.jpg03 21 2014 hello weekend 3Two collage pieces that are now in my Etsy shop. These are the two I will outline in more detail next week. The one on the right won't be sold since my daughter almost cried about how much she "loves the dragons". Darn kids and their cuteness.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/03-21-2014-hello-weekend-2.jpg03 21 2014 hello weekend 2Fabric with watercolors...I am in love. Maybe I am a bit biased since it's my fabric, but I think this would be perfect for a spring dress.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/03-21-2014-hello-weekend-1.jpg03 21 2014 hello weekend 1I love the texture you can create with acrylic mediums. So magical.2014-03-22T01:20:15+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/03/19/one-shot-six-paintings-down/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/03-19-2014-one-shot.jpg03 19 2014 one shotDetail shot of six paintings I wrapped up this week. I will share them all on Friday...gotta take an internet break tomorrow!2014-03-20T03:32:53+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/03/12/one-shot-get-it-out/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/03-12-2014-one-shot.jpg03 12 2014 one shotThe best way to shake doubt is to get it out on canvas.2014-03-13T03:57:10+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/03/12/gettin-some-read-on/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/03-11-2014-gettin-some-read-on.jpg03 11 2014 gettin some read onCooking, art and home design. All this pile is missing is some history and Sedaris, and it would be book heaven.2014-03-12T05:21:48+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/03/07/firestarter-friday-be-prepared/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/03-07-2014-firestarter-friday-be-prepared.jpg03 07 2014 firestarter friday be prepared2014-03-08T05:02:06+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/03/05/one-shot-tiny-tiny-mountains/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/03-05-2014-one-shot.jpg03 05 2014 one shotA tiny work in progress, three by three inches I think. The final result will be at least bordering on realistic.2014-03-06T04:07:24+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/02/26/one-shot-4/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/02-26-2014-one-shot.jpg02 26 2014 one shotWe just dove right in today after breakfast. Painting is more fun with a four year old. She helps me keep things loose and not too serious.2014-03-03T04:53:43+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/02/19/one-shot-works-done-no-longer-in-progress/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/02-19-2014-one-shot.jpg02 19 2014 one shotI guess the one on the far right still needs a bit more work. But I have one piece for each kiddo and one large one to sell. Hooray!2014-02-20T05:12:23+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/02/18/studio-update/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/02-18-2014-studio-update-4.jpg02 18 2014 studio update 4I love oils too. And I have been ignoring them for too long.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/02-18-2014-studio-update-3.jpg02 18 2014 studio update 3This is why I love acrylics. A matte gel skin with lime green, lemon yellow and interference blue drizzles. This creates a skin of paint that can be placed anywhere on the canvas. Awesome.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/02-18-2014-studio-update-2.jpg02 18 2014 studio update 2Acrylics, I love you.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/02-18-2014-studio-update-1.jpg02 18 2014 studio update 1So my daughter wanted a heart on her painting. I think one of transparent iridescent plastic fits the bill.2014-02-19T05:36:37+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/02/08/firestarter-friday-giving-goals-a-chance-to-work/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/02-08-2014-firestarter-friday-edited.jpg02 08 2014 firestarter friday editedOne of my goals for this year was to donate a piece to a local fundraiser art auction. Not only did I meet that goal, my husband and I got three new pieces of original art for our walls. There are two of them, both done on wood panels.2014-02-09T04:55:17+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/01/29/one-shot-jewelry-sketching/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/01-29-2014-one-shot.jpg01 29 2014 one shotSome quick, rough sketches of jewelry (and apparently flowers) that have been in my head.2014-01-30T05:19:15+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/01/27/day-one-done/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/01-27-2014-day-one.jpg01 27 2014 day oneMy finished auction item with low relief flowers. This time around, I went more accessible and smaller. Hopefully this one will find a happy home. If not, I know which friend is getting it.2014-01-28T04:52:58+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/01/22/one-shot-marshmallow/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/01-22-2014-one-shot.jpg01 22 2014 one shotThis is my last full week of work. That means Friday, I get the traditional send-off...food day! For my contribution, I made marshmallows. So sugary sweet and so worth the work.2014-01-23T05:56:27+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/01/21/auction-item-almost-done/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/01-21-2014-auction-almost-done-2.jpg01 21 2014 auction almost done 2This is why watercolor paper is so wonderful.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/01-21-2014-auction-almost-done-1.jpg01 21 2014 auction almost done 1Cutting, cutting and more cutting...2014-01-22T04:47:53+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/01/15/one-shot-small-coloring/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/01-15-2014-one-shot.jpg01 15 2014 one shotColoring bits of paper in preparation for collage.2014-01-16T04:59:38+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/01/13/i-quit/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/01-13-2014-i-quit-1.jpg01 13 2014 i quit 1Nothing quite like a heart with tentacles.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/01-13-2014-i-quit-2.jpg01 13 2014 i quit 2I just love blue and purple streaked together. No idea where this canvas is going, but I have a good feeling about it.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/01-13-2014-i-quit-3.jpg01 13 2014 i quit 3Nothing has changed on this canvas since the last post. But next up, some layers of white flowers (I think).2014-01-14T04:15:57+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/01/08/up-late-my-happy-place/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/01-08-2014-one-shot.jpg01 08 2014 one shotTonight I managed to get both kids into bed and spend some time downstairs. I have three paintings in progress I was able to add a few new bits to.2014-01-09T05:23:19+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/01/04/firestarter-friday-why-achieving-balance-may-not-happen/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/01-03-2014-ff-why-achieving-balance-may-not-happen.jpg01 03 2014 ff why achieving balance may not happen2014-01-04T06:58:41+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2014/01/01/new-decade-for-me-new-year-for-you-and-opportunities-for-all/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/01-01-2014-new-year.jpg01 01 2014 new yearMacrons. Someone in this town actually made macrons. Dark chocolate, raspberry and vanilla macrons. This is the sign of a good year to come.2014-01-02T04:58:35+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/12/30/one-day-left/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/12-30-2013-last-day-3.jpg12 30 2013 last day 3Done! Completing one work, even a small one, is what I am here to do.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/12-30-2013-last-day-2.jpg12 30 2013 last day 2Some good color, but in need of detail.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/12-30-2013-last-day-1.jpg12 30 2013 last day 1Gotta start with an outline.2013-12-31T04:18:32+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/12/19/my-favorite-time-of-the-year/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/12-18-2013-fave-time-of-the-year-4.jpg12 18 2013 fave time of the year 4I've been holding onto this hot pink felt for about six years. Now that has finally been justified.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/12-18-2013-fave-time-of-the-year-3.jpg12 18 2013 fave time of the year 3My last Christmas gift is done. A week earlier than last year! But next year I want to try REALLY hard to get gifts done before Thanksgiving. I can dream, can't I?https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/12-18-2013-fave-time-of-the-year-2.jpg12 18 2013 fave time of the year 2My husband said this reminds him of Invader Zim. I will take that as a compliment.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/12-18-2013-fave-time-of-the-year-1.jpg12 18 2013 fave time of the year 1Chai + a workbook = happiness.2013-12-19T07:01:43+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/12/07/firestarter-friday-when-aiming-for-perfection-prevents-action/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/12-07-2013-ff-when-perfect-prevents-action.jpg12 07 2013 ff when perfect prevents action2013-12-09T21:24:57+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/12/03/yay-thanksgiving/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/12032013-yay-thanksgiving-6.jpg12032013 yay thanksgiving 6I should never make these again. I could not control myself around them. They are so yummy and you don't even really have to chew them.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/12032013-yay-thanksgiving-5.jpg12032013 yay thanksgiving 5This little guy is the perfect amount of fuzzy. I have to say I am pretty proud I completed this.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/12032013-yay-thanksgiving-4.jpg12032013 yay thanksgiving 4Nothing makes a three-year-old happy like glue.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/12032013-yay-thanksgiving-3.jpg12032013 yay thanksgiving 3The bare bones house before I let the kiddo loose on it.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/12032013-yay-thanksgiving-2.jpg12032013 yay thanksgiving 2Layers of acrylic and tissue paper make a great base. Now I just need to add drawings and more paint.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/12032013-yay-thanksgiving-1.jpg12032013 yay thanksgiving 1My daughter really loves telling people where to sit when we eat together. So I let her color some feathers that I added names to. Then She placed one on each plate so everyone sat in the "right" place.2013-12-04T05:15:08+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/11/21/can-i-toot-my-own-horn-a-bit/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/11212013-super-mom-4.jpg11212013 super mom 4Sugary meets healthy. Delish!https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/11212013-super-mom-3.jpg11212013 super mom 3So much pinning and so many layers. This is a decent test of my sewing metal.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/11212013-super-mom-2.jpg11212013 super mom 2About two-thirds of the pieces. There are a stunning number of tiny pieces. Hopefully I don't screw them up.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/11212013-super-mom-1.jpg11212013 super mom 1I got a few quick drawings done this week, but this is my favorite. Not bad for about 20 minutes.2013-11-22T05:10:57+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/11/13/roller-coaster-of-love/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/11132013-rollar-coaster-3.jpg11132013 rollar coaster 3I made these pants that were supposed to be 3-6 month size. They may have been off a bit. So he will be wearing these constantly for the next week because that's all the longer they will fit.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/11132013-rollar-coaster-2.jpg11132013 rollar coaster 2This shot in no way does the scene justice. But you have to move fast with 3-year-olds. And I know this one will always bring back good memories.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/11132013-rollar-coaster-1.jpg11132013 rollar coaster 1There are always about six different activities going on around my kid.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/11132013-rollar-coaster-6.jpg11132013 rollar coaster 6A major point of pride with me has been maintaining a schedule of home-cooked meals despite having a new baby. Tonight was brown rice with fried eggs and panko curry chicken...delish.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/11132013-rollar-coaster-5.jpg11132013 rollar coaster 5Best four bucks I spent this summer.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/11132013-rollar-coaster-4.jpg11132013 rollar coaster 4Bet you didn't know I lived with Wonder Woman. Jealous?2013-11-14T04:00:08+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/11/07/2480/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/11072013-when-a-blanket-is-more-than-a-blanket-4.jpg11072013 when a blanket is more than a blanket 4I have one spoiled baby.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/11072013-when-a-blanket-is-more-than-a-blanket-3.jpg11072013 when a blanket is more than a blanket 3This chair is a mess, but I am using my baby pass to excuse it.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/11072013-when-a-blanket-is-more-than-a-blanket-2.jpg11072013 when a blanket is more than a blanket 2These quilts are so cool! My mom is just enough of a perfectionist to make these blocks line up perfect.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/11072013-when-a-blanket-is-more-than-a-blanket-1.jpg11072013 when a blanket is more than a blanket 1Nothing says crochet like a ripple afghan.2013-11-08T15:10:04+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/11/04/hello-monday-2/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/11042013-hello-monday-3.jpg11042013 hello monday 3If you're going to clean the house, why not do it with a little style.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/11042013-hello-monday-2.jpg11042013 hello monday 2There are so very many times I wish smells could come through a blog post. This pot of awesome smells just like fall.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/11042013-hello-monday-1.jpg11042013 hello monday 1So, so pretty. One of the many harbingers of my favorite time of year...any time that is cold.2013-11-05T05:59:23+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/10/31/so-that-went-fast/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/10312013-that-went-fast-4.jpg10312013 that went fast 4An idea for a painting. I am imagining it as a night scene with lots of layering.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/10312013-that-went-fast-3.jpg10312013 that went fast 3Ravioli and cookies in electric colors.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/10312013-that-went-fast-2.jpg10312013 that went fast 2I love having all sorts of supplies lying around the house.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/10312013-that-went-fast-1.jpg10312013 that went fast 1This is how I set and prioritize goals. Writing, then adding paint. It really does help.2013-11-02T20:41:50+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/10/11/i-got-one-thing-done/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/10102013-one-thing.jpg10102013 one thingMan, those beans smelled sooo good. It was a quick preview of the months of baking ahead.2013-10-11T21:15:10+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/09/29/wrapping-up-september-by-being-late-learning-to-sit-down-and-making-small-drawings/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/09292013-being-late-4.jpg09292013 being late 4A night of sketching while watching Ink Master. I think all their talk of "backgrounds matter" was sinking into my brain.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/09292013-being-late-3.jpg09292013 being late 3Maybe this is strange, but I feel unnaturally proud of this drawing. My daughter did this totally on her own and told me it's a turtle. I don't think she could've gotten it any closer.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/09292013-being-late-2.jpg09292013 being late 2I made chili rellanos! And I didn't completely destroy them. I really need to work on the technique a bit, but these were damn good.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/09292013-being-late-1.jpg09292013 being late 1When you let a kid loose with colored pencils.2013-09-30T03:45:51+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/09/08/i-blame-it-on-the-baby/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/09082013-bibs.jpg09082013 bibsBibs! Check out the tutorial on Stubbornly Crafty.2013-09-09T03:48:36+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/09/06/firestarter-friday-staying-calm-in-the-face-of-change/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/09062013-ff-3.jpg09062013 ff 3Part of a less colorful tree.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/09062013-ff-2.jpg09062013 ff 2Just a mindless doodle that I really love.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/09062013-ff-1.jpg09062013 ff 1I love drawing trees and I love lots of color. Easy to see why this detail is my lead picture today.2013-09-07T04:31:49+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/08/25/a-little-something/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/08252013-a-little-something.jpg08252013 a little somethingJust a background. But you've gotta start somewhere.2013-09-02T02:56:12+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/08/21/up-late-learning-to-layer/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/08212013-one-shot.jpg08212013 one shotI am taking a cue from my friend Carly: layer. I nearly always like the current state of my paintings, and I am afraid of "ruining" what is already there. So on this, I am forging ahead and adding layers. Tonight, bubble wrap printing with copper and purple plus a very generous coating of fine gold spray glitter. It's not nearly as tacky as it sounds.2013-08-22T04:30:54+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/08/20/i-promise-i-have-been-keeping-busy/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/08202013-i-promise-i-have-been-doing-stuff-4.jpg08202013 i promise i have been doing stuff 4https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/08202013-i-promise-i-have-been-doing-stuff-3.jpg08202013 i promise i have been doing stuff 3https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/08202013-i-promise-i-have-been-doing-stuff-2.jpg08202013 i promise i have been doing stuff 2https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/08202013-i-promise-i-have-been-doing-stuff-1.jpg08202013 i promise i have been doing stuff 1Slime! Wonderful slime!2013-08-21T03:24:42+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/08/13/one-shot-quick-doodle/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/08132013-one-shot.jpg08132013 one shotBecause sitting still and drawing isn't too tiring.2013-08-14T03:29:01+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/08/05/up-late-fighting-nesting/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/08052013-up-late-6.jpg08052013 up late 6Not sure where this is headed, but in the spirit to getting outside my comfort zone, I am rolling with wherever the paint takes me.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/08052013-up-late-5.jpg08052013 up late 5More paint!https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/08052013-up-late-4.jpg08052013 up late 4Started the base for a friend's painting. And then I took the extra bits and added them to my sketchbook. Sometimes I need to start a background without knowing where the page is going.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/08052013-up-late-3.jpg08052013 up late 3Cookbooks! I should've taken a before picture, but believe me, it was bad. The stacks of books were always collapsing and there were piles of magazine clippings of recipes on top. But I said goodbye to half a dozen books and rearranged. Hopefully this sticks.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/08052013-up-late-2.jpg08052013 up late 2French bread and herbs from my kiddos herb garden. We turned them into pizza.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/08052013-up-late-1.jpg08052013 up late 1Play, play, play. 2013-08-06T04:30:44+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/07/29/up-late-filling-empty-space/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/07292013-up-late-filling-space-6.jpg07292013 up late filling space 6Finished off with a little flake salt. Just like the best drinks.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/07292013-up-late-filling-space-5.jpg07292013 up late filling space 5Not too bad, but it needs one more thing.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/07292013-up-late-filling-space-4.jpg07292013 up late filling space 4Some dribbles and splashing...a good start.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/07292013-up-late-filling-space-3.jpg07292013 up late filling space 3Squeezes of paint, colors chosen at random.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/07292013-up-late-filling-space-2.jpg07292013 up late filling space 2An application of water and extending medium.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/07292013-up-late-filling-space-1.jpg07292013 up late filling space 1Our living room wall. Notice anything off? i mean besides the piles on my sewing machine.2013-07-30T04:10:25+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/07/24/one-shot-another-baby-gift/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/07242013-one-shot.jpg07242013 one shot2013-07-25T03:59:55+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/07/22/im-back/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/07222013-return-from-yellowstone-3.jpg07222013 return from yellowstone 3We got to see large wildlife...https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/07222013-return-from-yellowstone-2.jpg07222013 return from yellowstone 2I spent a lot of time watching my kid run down every path.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/07222013-return-from-yellowstone-1.jpg07222013 return from yellowstone 1My favorite feature of the park was by far all the hot water features. Geysers, steaming waterfalls and multicolored mineral deposits are all so amazing.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/07222013-return-from-yellowstone-7.jpg07222013 return from yellowstone 7This is the first page, and it has been uncolored for way too long.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/07222013-return-from-yellowstone-6.jpg07222013 return from yellowstone 6Markers, graphite pencils, oil pastels and colored pencils hard at work.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/07222013-return-from-yellowstone-5.jpg07222013 return from yellowstone 5The view from where we were camping. Thankfully, away from large crowds. Or really, any crowds at all.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/07222013-return-from-yellowstone-4.jpg07222013 return from yellowstone 4...and tiny wildlife.2013-07-23T03:42:18+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/07/07/2375/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/07072013-3.jpg07072013 3I love this because there are so many little bits of things that make me happy worked in.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/07072013-2.jpg07072013 2As my husband has pointed out, I have a thing for circles. It's not my fault they are so easy to draw.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/07072013-1.jpg07072013 1Nascar would be jealous.2013-07-08T03:27:53+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/07/06/firestarter-fridays-accomplishment-and-perception/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/07062013-ff-accomplishments-and-perception.jpg07062013 ff accomplishments and perceptionNot much to do with the story. It's just pretty and impressive sidewalk chalk art I've been dying to share.2013-07-07T20:09:44+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/07/01/up-late-making-baby-gear/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/07012013-up-late-baby-gear-3.jpg07012013 up late baby gear 3I have 2 skeins of this stashed. So not enough for anything big, but perfect for baby pants.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/07012013-up-late-baby-gear-2.jpg07012013 up late baby gear 2Only a few rows down, but I've gotta start somewhere.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/07012013-up-late-baby-gear-1.jpg07012013 up late baby gear 1Mini mittens! Minus the thumbs because no one wants to wrestle baby thumbs.2013-07-02T13:39:25+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/06/30/one-list-item-done/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/06302013-list-item-done.jpg06302013 list item doneThanks to my darling husband for taking a break from otter pops to take my picture. Love you!2013-07-03T13:34:50+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/06/26/one-shot-art-wall/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/06262013-one-shot-art-wall.jpg06262013 one shot art wallI got a lot of little projects done after work today. Mostly clutter purging, mail shredding boring stuff. But the kiddo and I did hang up two long and braids of yarn on a mostly empty wall in her room. Now we have a place to corral all her creations besides the fridge. Just this makes me so happy I woke up today.2013-06-27T04:58:38+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/06/24/up-late-three-sketchbooks/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/06242013-up-late-2.jpg06242013 up late 2https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/06242013-up-late-1.jpg06242013 up late 1Quick base sketch. I met my goal -- no thinking, just drawing.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/06242013-up-late-5.jpg06242013 up late 5Bunches of pretty colors and tape my husband gave me for Christmas.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/06242013-up-late-4.jpg06242013 up late 4There was more to this page, but it was too personal to share here.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/06242013-up-late-3.jpg06242013 up late 32013-06-25T04:10:36+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/06/23/feeling-thankful/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/06232013-thankful-2.jpg06232013 thankful 2I love eating at our table because it's right next to a big window. Even when there is other junk on the table, it's my favorite place to eat.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/06232013-thankful-1.jpg06232013 thankful 1Living with an artist! One of the best parts ever of little kids is their complete abandon when it comes to creating.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/06232013-thankful-4.jpg06232013 thankful 4I am taking the baby steps approach on this one. But that beats the hell out of my usual approach.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/06232013-thankful-3.jpg06232013 thankful 3New stuff to play with! And I better start soon. My selection of summer shirts is slim. Damn my love of vintage polyester.2013-06-24T04:10:21+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/06/19/one-shot-love-is/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/06192013-one-shot-love-is.jpg06192013 one shot love is......making kolachy to go with breakfast for Father's Day. And then spending the rest of the day on your butt because the simple act of cooking may have taken all your energy. Theoretically.2013-06-20T04:24:23+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/06/10/up-late-more-collage-work/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/06102013-up-late-more-collage-work-2.jpg06102013 up late more collage work 2The white bits are the parts I am waiting on.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/06102013-up-late-more-collage-work-1.jpg06102013 up late more collage work 1Flowers everywhere!!!2013-06-11T03:22:22+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/06/09/this-weekend-was-lots-of-doing/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/06092013-lots-of-doing-9.jpg06092013 lots of doing 9https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/06092013-lots-of-doing-8.jpg06092013 lots of doing 8https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/06092013-lots-of-doing-7.jpg06092013 lots of doing 7https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/06092013-lots-of-doing-6.jpg06092013 lots of doing 6https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/06092013-lots-of-doing-5.jpg06092013 lots of doing 5https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/06092013-lots-of-doing-4.jpg06092013 lots of doing 4https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/06092013-lots-of-doing-3.jpg06092013 lots of doing 3https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/06092013-lots-of-doing-2.jpg06092013 lots of doing 2https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/06092013-lots-of-doing-1.jpg06092013 lots of doing 1Puff pancake, strawberries and breve. Starting the weekend right.2013-06-19T03:42:57+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/06/07/firestarter-friday-less-thinking-more-doing/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/06072013-ff-less-thinking-more-doing.jpg06072013 ff less thinking, more doingSome poppies we saw on the way home from camping. I was jsut going to draw them, but maybe they call for a photo transfer instead...2013-06-08T03:07:59+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/05/22/one-shot-more-stash-goodness/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/05222013-one-shot.jpg05222013 one shotA friend of mine gave me some old pillowcases ready for a new life. Even when I am getting rid of stuff, there are certain things I can't pass up.2013-05-23T03:50:04+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/05/20/up-late-a-mural-for-my-wall/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/05202013-up-late-4.jpg05202013 up late 4A good stopping point for tonight. Once everything dries, more details will be added.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/05202013-up-late-3.jpg05202013 up late 3Simple white start.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/05202013-up-late-2.jpg05202013 up late 2A rough sketch and base painting to start with.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/05202013-up-late-1.jpg05202013 up late 1Orchids!2013-05-21T04:16:17+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/05/19/life-is-good/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/05192013-life-is-good-5.jpg05192013 life is good 5Done! I really should have taken a before, but believe me, it was bad. Imagine you had $500 in groceries and ten minutes to put them away. That pretty much sums it up.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/05192013-life-is-good-4.jpg05192013 life is good 4That's how kids scoop.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/05192013-life-is-good-3.jpg05192013 life is good 3So much space! A good problem to have.it could use more shelves, but I am too cheap for that right now.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/05192013-life-is-good-2.jpg05192013 life is good 2I fraction of the goods.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/05192013-life-is-good-1.jpg05192013 life is good 1I LOVE mint chocolate cookies. That's why we never bake them.2013-05-20T04:46:42+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/05/15/one-shot-staying-up-late-to-draw/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/05-15-2013-one-shot.jpg05 15 2013 one shotAs part of the Creativity Cure, I am working on unfinished projects. So tonight, giant collage.2013-05-16T03:59:47+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/05/08/one-shot-3/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/05082013-one-shot.jpg05082013 one shot2013-05-09T02:56:12+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/05/06/2269/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/05062013-up-late-pony-done-4.jpg05062013 up late pony done 4https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/05062013-up-late-pony-done-3.jpg05062013 up late pony done 3Flowers with the details filled in.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/05062013-up-late-pony-done-2.jpg05062013 up late pony done 2https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/05062013-up-late-pony-done-1.jpg05062013 up late pony done 1Getting started for the night. There is really nothing I love like painting.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/05062013-up-late-pony-done-6.jpg05062013 up late pony done 6A finished pony and all the paint it took to make her!https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/05062013-up-late-pony-done-5.jpg05062013 up late pony done 5The only detail I didn't use paint for was the eyelashes. That's where the Sharpies came in.2013-05-07T04:42:00+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/05/04/firestarter-a-moment-of-clarity/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/05042013-firestarter-clarity.jpg05042013 firestarter clarityI actually left the house last night and went out. Without the kiddo. While I was listening to my friend's band play and scarfing a cheeseburger, I got more doodling done. I guess right now I have ditched trees for hills.2013-05-16T17:04:32+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/05/02/2254/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/05022013-one-shot.jpg05022013 one shotIf you think the internet already has too many food pictures, you are in the wrong place. And, no, I am not sharing a picture of an unbaked casserole. I'm sharing a picture of an unbaked casserole that my darling daughter put all the breadcrumbs on. They're so even! You see raw food, I see a huge step forward for my little sous chef.2013-05-02T21:25:13+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/04/29/up-late-pony-time/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/042913-up-late-3.jpg042913 up late 3Very bright, yellowy green. Hopefully that makes the smaller details pop later.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/042913-up-late-2.jpg042913 up late 2https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/042913-up-late-1.jpg042913 up late 1What a place to start! Sometimes a blank canvas is intimidating, but in this case it's wonderfully exciting. https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/042913-up-late-4.jpg042913 up late 4A decent stopping point for tonight. Now I need to use some better judgement and get some good sleep.2013-05-20T02:26:47+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/04/24/one-shot-living-room-wall-painting/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/04242013-one-shot.jpg04242013 one shotOne idea for a painting...my living room wall really needs some love. Now I just have to decide if the colors are too subdued.2013-04-25T02:49:42+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/04/22/up-late-i-stopped-being-lazy/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/04222013-up-late-7.jpg04222013 up late 7The after. A bit sloppy, but there is potential.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/04222013-up-late-6.jpg04222013 up late 6Before. Not bad. Good bones, very comfy. But I'm not so big on the stripes.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/04222013-up-late-4.jpg04222013 up late 4Some of this fabric could be yours! Come back in May for Giveaway Day and we will see what happens.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/04222013-up-late-3.jpg04222013 up late 3Lookit, a box! Of stuff that I have to kick or keep. Oh, and the triangle on the box? My trick for a three year old who can't read but wants to help sort. https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/04222013-up-late-2.jpg04222013 up late 2It's blurry and embarassing, so it's a smaaaaal picture.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/04222013-up-late-8.jpg04222013 up late 8Tiny little fabric buttons. Great use of pretty, pretty prints.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/04222013-up-late-1.jpg04222013 up late 1There is a reason to keep teenie-weenie bits of fabric.2013-04-25T02:39:07+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/04/17/one-shot-new-sketch-new-book/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/04172013-one-shot-new-sketch-new-book.jpg04172013 one shot new sketch, new bookA quick sketch and I finally got my new book. Three chapters in, and I accrued a fwe bucks in library late fines. So I coughed up a whopping 6 bucks to get my own copy. Now I can take my sweet time.2013-04-18T03:49:46+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/04/05/take-two/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/04052013-take-two.jpg04052013 take twoI have a baby shower to attend tomorrow. Perfect stash busting excuse! Three 100% washable, chewable, lovable toy balls. Bring on the drool.2013-04-08T13:27:09+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/03/27/one-shot-panic-mode/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/03252013-up-late.jpg03252013 up lateWhen I have a really long work week coming, I usually bake a bunch. This Sunday, I made breakfast muffins and five pans of manicotti.2013-03-28T03:11:48+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/03/20/one-shot-tiny-hands-hard-at-work/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/03202013-one-shot.jpg03202013 one shotThis is my reward for the crying, whining and non-cooperation. I little lady who loves to "do projects" with me.2013-03-21T03:21:32+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/03/15/thrifting-loves-me-and-i-love-thrifting/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/03152013-antiquing-score-2.jpg03152013 antiquing score 2https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/03152013-antiquing-score-1.jpg03152013 antiquing score 1Just washed, now laying out to dry.2013-03-16T04:35:49+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/03/13/one-shot-i-got-away-from-fabric/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/03132013-one-shot.jpg03132013 one shotEven if I only got away for five minutes, it's a start. 2013-03-19T04:37:48+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/03/11/up-late-toddler-bedtime-is-messing-with-me/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/03112013-up-late-2.jpg03112013 up late 2Is this a good time to confess that despite wanting to slow down the sewing, two new fat quarters caught my eye this weekend? Damn modern fabrics.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/03112013-up-late-1.jpg03112013 up late 1No one has monkey models like my monkey models. And he looks so cool in his hat.2013-03-12T04:31:38+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/03/06/one-shot-little-doodles/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/03062013-one-shot-doodles1.jpg03062013 one shot doodlesJust some quick, tiny sketches before a slightly early bedtime. It was a long day.2013-03-07T04:11:59+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/03/04/up-late-completely-ignoring-sewing-rules/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/03042013-up-late-7.jpg03042013 up late 7Finished! You can kindof see the flap in this picture. More important, there are no chew holes to be seen.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/03042013-up-late-6.jpg03042013 up late 6I am in love with these pins! And the colors look so cool with this fabric.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/03042013-up-late-5.jpg03042013 up late 5See the ball point pen? Are you in tears yet? Because I can also use paper scissors to cut fabric in a pinch. Besides, getting my fabric pen would've meant another trip downstairs.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/03042013-up-late-4.jpg03042013 up late 4So many choices.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/03042013-up-late-2.jpg03042013 up late 2Different blues, lime green and tiny touches of pink. This tiny bit of perfection has been in my stash for years. And it's about to get used.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/03042013-up-late-1.jpg03042013 up late 1Old fabric, new pins. Sweet!2013-03-05T14:00:53+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/03/01/firestarter-friday-running-away-is-the-answer/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/03012013-ff-run-away-6.jpg03012013 ff run away 6That's where the sharpies come in.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/03012013-ff-run-away-5.jpg03012013 ff run away 5https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/03012013-ff-run-away-4.jpg03012013 ff run away 4But I have learned with these markers, water almost always improves them.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/03012013-ff-run-away-3.jpg03012013 ff run away 3Just a simple marker doodle I did before bed one night this week. This took about fifteen minutes, then I put it down.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/03012013-ff-run-away-2.jpg03012013 ff run away 2I am still in love with the view from my porch. The colors always make me feel so calm.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/03012013-ff-run-away-1.jpg03012013 ff run away 12013-03-04T14:48:46+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/02/27/one-shot-2/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_2257.jpgIMG_2257Not a spectacular photo, but it reminds me of why I love where I live. A nice, quiet drive to work along country roads.2013-02-28T04:06:06+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/02/25/up-late-more-swap-work/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/02252013-up-late-2.jpg02252013 up late 2It's actually looking hat-ish, so I'm not too worried. Yet.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/02252013-up-late-1.jpg02252013 up late 1Perfect flowers. Perfect colors.2013-02-26T05:35:27+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/02/24/a-darn-good-weekend/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/02242013-good-sunday.jpg02242013 good sundayLittle hands, super busy.2013-02-25T05:45:52+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/02/21/one-shot-so-true/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/02202013-one-shot1.jpg02202013 one shotSeen in Deadwood, South Dakota, 2007.2013-02-21T14:33:59+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/02/19/up-late-darn-migraines/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/02192013-up-late-3.jpg02192013 up late 3https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/02192013-up-late-2.jpg02192013 up late 2Supplies! Beautiful, discounted supplies.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/02192013-up-late-1.jpg02192013 up late 1I have been sitting on this bird bead for about five years. Worth the wait.2013-02-22T01:23:14+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/02/14/one-shot-pie/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/02132013-one-shot.jpg02132013 one shotMy lovely husband made me my lemon meringue pie. Late, but deliciously tart.2013-02-14T15:44:33+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/02/11/up-late-thinking-hard/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/02112013-up-late-1.jpg02112013 up late 1I don't share real, substantial emotions much. It feels strange, but appropriate for today.2013-02-13T20:38:17+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/02/06/one-shot-a-favorite-piece/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/02062013-one-shot.jpg02062013 one shot2013-02-07T02:45:32+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/02/04/up-late-finishing-touches/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/02042013-up-late-4.jpg02042013 up late 4The other three year old girl loves purple, pink and everything girly.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/02042013-up-late-3.jpg02042013 up late 3https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/02042013-up-late-2.jpg02042013 up late 2Chore board for a 7 year old. She loves pink and black.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/02042013-up-late-1.jpg02042013 up late 1I love gathering supplies. Hot glue, paper, ink pads, fabric...it all jsut comes together so nicely.2013-02-05T05:20:29+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/01/30/one-shot-removing-old-paint/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/01302013-one-shot.jpg01302013 one shotWhen you screw something up, sometimes you've gotta start over.2013-01-31T15:40:02+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/01/28/up-late-making-plans-2/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/01282013-up-late-3.jpg01282013 up late 3I am in love with these fabrics, but I'm not sure I love them together.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/01282013-up-late-2.jpg01282013 up late 2This is where my pattern drafting starts. Quick sketches, ideas and a few notes.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/01282013-up-late-1.jpg01282013 up late 1One of those stash fabrics I wish I bought more of.2013-01-29T05:26:50+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/01/23/one-shot-no-focus-but-lots-of-color/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/01232013-one-shot.jpg01232013 one shotAnd there is nothing I love like color!2013-01-24T02:43:07+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/01/21/up-late-the-80s-attacked-and-i-never-saw-it-coming/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/01212013-up-late-3.jpg01212013 up late 3Wooden disks. So many possibilities.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/01212013-up-late-2.jpg01212013 up late 2I really did not intend for this to be a rehash of my childhood. I just used the favorite colors of each girl. https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/01212013-up-late-1.jpg01212013 up late 1Sometimes I love being able to see the brushstrokes. Now I have to decide if others love them as well.2013-01-22T04:45:49+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/01/16/one-shot-try-something-new/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/01162013-one-shot.jpg01162013 one shotAmazing tomato cobbler, made superfast and devoured only a bit slower. Get the recipe from my favorite food blog, Joy the Baker.2013-01-17T04:35:33+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/01/14/up-late-shrinking-plastic/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/01142013-up-late-6.jpg01142013 up late 6https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/01142013-up-late-5.jpg01142013 up late 5https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/01142013-up-late-4.jpg01142013 up late 4https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/01142013-up-late-3.jpg01142013 up late 3https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/01142013-up-late-2.jpg01142013 up late 2https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/01142013-up-late-1.jpg01142013 up late 12013-01-20T06:43:21+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/01/09/one-shot/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/01092013-one-shot.jpg01092013 one shot2013-01-10T04:30:55+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/01/07/up-late-its-moose-monday/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/01072013-up-late-5.jpg01072013 up late 5After water. Once it dries, I can start drawing.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/01072013-up-late-4.jpg01072013 up late 4Just a bunch of scribbles with water soluable markers.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/01072013-up-late-3.jpg01072013 up late 3More moose.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/01072013-up-late-2.jpg01072013 up late 2A moose! Not too bad for very little drawing time. And I've never drawn a moose before.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/01072013-up-late-1.jpg01072013 up late 12013-01-15T04:30:12+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2013/01/05/and-break-is-over/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/01052013-im-back-2.jpg01052013 im back 2The best part about the Apartment Therapy Home Cure -- flowers every week!https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/01052013-im-back-1.jpg01052013 im back 12013-01-06T03:45:08+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/12/23/im-done/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/12232012-finished.jpg12232012 finishedMy little girl told Santa she wanted a dolly. Good thing it was on my list already! And now that she has clothes, it's time to wrap.2012-12-24T04:31:00+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/12/19/up-late-i-am-more-or-less-recovered-from-my-cold/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/12192012-up-late-5.jpg12192012 up late 5One win for the night... awesomely yummy orange sugar lip scrub. And there was enough left over for me!https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/12192012-up-late-4.jpg12192012 up late 4https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/12192012-up-late-3.jpg12192012 up late 3https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/12192012-up-late-2.jpg12192012 up late 2https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/12192012-up-late-1.jpg12192012 up late 1Wrapped presents! I love wrapped presents! And even better, I get to GIVE THEM OUT tomorrow. Eeeeee!!!2012-12-25T03:53:08+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/12/13/up-late-5/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_2098.jpgIMG_2098I went to my daughter's Christmas pagent tonight. Then I came home and played with fabric.2012-12-13T06:04:21+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/12/11/its-a-slow-start-kind-of-week/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/12112012-start-small.jpg12112012 start smallTile painting with the kiddo turned out pretty well. She even wants to do it again. So I am counting it as a win.2012-12-12T05:41:16+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/12/09/an-uphill-climb/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/12092012-ss-fu-happy-birthday-1.jpg12092012 ss fu happy birthday 1The most important projects are the little ones. Today is my girl's third birthday and I got up way too early to make her pncakes in her favorite colors. Worth it.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/12092012-ss-fu-5.jpg12092012 ss fu 5Paint, paint, paint! a three year old tests the limits of acrylic paint and ceramics.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/12092012-ss-fu-4.jpg12092012 ss fu 4Memory game in progress. I am SO thrilled about how this turned out, I'm not sure I can even expreess it in words.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/12092012-ss-fu-3.jpg12092012 ss fu 3Thanks to mom for the awesome fabric. It is perfect.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/12092012-ss-fu-2.jpg12092012 ss fu 2Every embroidery project reminds me of why I don't do embroidery projects. It's not awful, but it is time-consuming.2012-12-10T05:06:57+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/12/06/up-late-two-nights/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/12062012-up-late.jpg12062012 up late2012-12-07T05:33:19+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/12/03/start-small-a-much-better-day/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/giveawayday2012-logo.jpggiveawayday2012 logohttps://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/12032012-ss-3.jpg12032012 ss 3The chenille backing for my daughter's stocking. I had this saved as a favorite for a year on Etsy, so I am thrilled to finally have it.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/12032012-ss-2.jpg12032012 ss 2Bags trimmed and ready for ironing. I got 50 done, so I am almost there!https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/12032012-ss-1.jpg12032012 ss 1A good starting point. Tiem to kick butt on one of the larger gifts.2012-12-04T05:31:23+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/12/03/well-that-didnt-go-according-to-plan/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/12022012-ss-fu-4.jpg12022012 ss fu 4Can I take a second to boast about my kiddo's cutting skills? Look at that finger placment! And she's only two.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/12022012-ss-fu-3.jpg12022012 ss fu 3Okay, I don't like sifting flour. But I do love the big fluffy pile it creates.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/12022012-ss-fu-2.jpg12022012 ss fu 2Christmas style for toddlers.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/12022012-ss-fu-1.jpg12022012 ss fu 1Don't mind not crafting as much when I get to make cake instead. These are the bits of a green velvet cake with a pink butterfly on top. Not pictured: mint oreo frosting.2012-12-03T06:03:34+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/11/29/up-late-4/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/11282012-up-late-4.jpg11282012 up late 4Fabric washed and ready for a few other gifts.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/11282012-up-late-3.jpg11282012 up late 3Centers for a bunch more squares.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/11282012-up-late-2.jpg11282012 up late 2I love these colors together! Hopefully my husband does as well.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/11282012-up-late-1.jpg11282012 up late 1I have made enough squares now, I am needed the pattern less and less.2012-11-29T06:49:56+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/11/26/start-small-time-is-running-out/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/11262012-start-small.jpg11262012 start smallIf you had asked me ten years ago, I would've said I hate floral prints. Even five years ago. Then one day I woke up and realized I have florals everywhere. My wallet, purse, lunchbox and half my shirts. And my new shirt is no exception.2012-11-27T04:04:20+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/11/25/1980/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/11252012-ss-update-3.jpg11252012 ss update 3Embroidery, about two-thirds done.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/11252012-ss-update-2.jpg11252012 ss update 2Stirring glue with everything she's got.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/11252012-ss-update-1.jpg11252012 ss update 1I messed with my camera color settings. And then quickly regretted it. But here it is (in whatever color), today's craftermath.2012-11-26T05:30:16+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/11/22/happy-thanksgiving/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/11222012-thanksgiving.jpg11222012 thanksgivingCranberries, meet bourbon.2012-11-22T16:29:27+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/11/19/bear-goes-to-the-hospital/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/11192012-ss-bear.jpg11192012 ss bearHe looks really happy for a dude who just had his arm reattached. 2012-11-20T05:24:38+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/11/18/some-productive-time-some-nap-time/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/11182012-ss-fu-8.jpg11182012 ss fu 8I can;t believe it, but I was able to put in iris bulbs in November. Strange.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/11182012-ss-fu-7-jacket.jpg11182012 ss fu 7 jacketCheap-o wool jacket, set to be reincarnated as awesome christmas gift.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/11182012-ss-fu-6.jpg11182012 ss fu 6Robot friends!https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/11182012-ss-fu-5.jpg11182012 ss fu 5The Yellowstone Art Musem go an Art-O-Mat! A few girls from work and I went there and fed in $5 bills like it was a loose slot machine. And in a way, it was. We won every time. https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/11182012-ss-fu-4.jpg11182012 ss fu 4The other side of that bowl.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/11182012-ss-fu-3.jpg11182012 ss fu 3The groom is a musician, so the middle bowl has the quote "Love is friendship set to music".https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/11182012-ss-fu-2.jpg11182012 ss fu 2The front has my own version of a stylized skull, a favorite motif for the bride and groom. I added their initials and used black and red, their favorite colors.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/11182012-ss-fu-1.jpg11182012 ss fu 1Finished ceramics! And since I finally delivered them, I can share!2012-11-20T03:57:25+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/11/15/up-late-sketchy-time/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/11142012-up-late-2.jpg11142012 up late 2And apparently small children love the swirly colors. Or as she said "flowers!". Just what I was going for.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/11142012-up-late-1.jpg11142012 up late 1Markers and water make beautiful things.2012-11-15T14:36:51+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/11/12/start-small-lots-of-little-things/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/11122012-start-small-1.jpg11122012 start small 1A fast and yummy dinner. Risotto and foccacia loaded with herbs. It's times like this I wish computers could be scratch and sniff.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/11122012-start-small-2.jpg11122012 start small 2Beautiful cinnamon ornaments. Photo is from Katy Elliott.2012-11-13T05:27:03+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/11/11/start-small-followup-keeping-pace/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/11112012-ss-fu-4.jpg11112012 ss fu 4One last ceramic shot before I bake these bowls off.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/11112012-ss-fu-3.jpg11112012 ss fu 3This batch of butter is basil and garlic. I also made a batch of thyme and sage. Later this week, one pound of dill and lemon, and one pound of cinnamon sugar.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/11112012-ss-fu-2.jpg11112012 ss fu 2All the herbs I bought this weekend, and I only spent ten bucks. Too awesome!https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/11112012-ss-fu-1.jpg11112012 ss fu 1I got so much basil, this weekend, I am going to have to cook my butt off. But please don't tell me to make pesto.2012-11-12T04:34:00+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/11/09/sense-memory-reaction/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/11082012-sense-memory-1.jpg11082012 sense memory 1They hung one of my pieces next to a watercolor by Ben Steele. Even if I don't sell anything, that pretty much made my day.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/11082012-sense-memory-2.jpg11082012 sense memory 2Lots of small pieces, all really unique and fun. Mine is the last one in the first row. My cube mate at work made the third one in the third row. Another friend at work made the one just under that. 2012-11-12T00:24:15+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/11/07/up-late-just-one-picture/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/11072012-up-late.jpg11072012 up lateJust a girl, a crochet hook and her recliner. Top it off with chai and David Lynch, it's a one-person party.2012-11-08T06:09:40+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/11/06/holy-hell-i-survived/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/11062012-i-survived-3.jpg11062012 i survived 3The first steps of an awesome gift. Now I just need to add more paint and clean up the details.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/11062012-i-survived-2.jpg11062012 i survived 2I just love shooting pictures of these bottles. I can't wait to see this stuff change as the weeks pass.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/11062012-i-survived-1.jpg11062012 i survived 1Four bottles of awesome vanilla extract are now brewing. Yay for early holiday prep!2012-11-07T05:14:04+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/10/31/up-late-this-week-is-kicking-my-butt/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/10312012-up-late.jpg10312012 up lateI did get one things accomplished this weekend -- a Max costume. Just a little white fur and gold fabric mixed with sweats and my little lady stayed nice and toasty for her first year of trick-or-treating.2012-11-01T03:30:12+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/10/28/this-week-start-small-meant-start-slow/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/10282012-ss-fu-1.jpg10282012 ss fu 1If you've never listened to David Rakoff's Wedding Toast, you really should. It's wonderful.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/10282012-ss-fu-2.jpg10282012 ss fu 2Ah, a favorite quote to go with a favorite picture.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/10282012-ss-fu-3.jpg10282012 ss fu 3Not much different from where it was on Wednesday, but the extra metallic really added a lot.2012-10-29T03:51:21+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/10/24/up-late-getting-ready-for-a-show/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/10242012-up-late-3.jpg10242012 up late 3https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/10242012-up-late-2.jpg10242012 up late 2https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/10242012-up-late-1.jpg10242012 up late 12012-10-25T04:02:25+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/10/23/start-small-returns-for-a-little-holiday-buttkicking/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/10222012-start-small-3.jpg10222012 start small 3Six rounds down. So only a few hundred to go.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/10222012-start-small-2.jpg10222012 start small 2Power up for crafts! Whole wheat walnut chocolate chip pancakes and fresh fruit.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/10222012-start-small-1.jpg10222012 start small 1I have been sitting on this yarn for about a year. The project has been planning, and now it's time for execution.2012-10-23T13:55:44+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/10/21/oh-the-fun-is-coming/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/10212012-wind-up.jpg10212012 wind upMmmm....scraps. Gotta love the possabilities.2012-10-23T03:01:23+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/10/17/up-late-destress-with-a-quick-sketch/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/10172012-up-late-5.jpg10172012 up late 5https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/10172012-up-late-4.jpg10172012 up late 4https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/10172012-up-late-3.jpg10172012 up late 3https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/10172012-up-late-2.jpg10172012 up late 2https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/10172012-up-late-1.jpg10172012 up late 12012-10-18T04:14:39+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/10/15/1870/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/10152012-mask-done-4.jpg10152012 mask done 4Obviously I didn't depart too far from the beginning mask. But you can see where I enlarged the eyeholes. Never trust a cheap craft store mask. They can always be improved.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/10152012-mask-done-3.jpg10152012 mask done 3Look who got to bring a cute date to the wedding! I was pretty thrilled becasue with my husband traveling, we don't get to do stuff like this much.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/10152012-mask-done-2.jpg10152012 mask done 2The most fun wedding cake I have ever seen in person. Red velvet cake topped with a gluten-free cheesecake, whote chocolate heart and strawberry sauce. It was all yummy.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/10152012-mask-done-1.jpg10152012 mask done 1I have been rocking a lot of rainbows lately. October brings out the 80's kid in me every year.2012-10-16T04:51:47+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/10/10/seriously-why-cant-get-paid-to-play-with-a-hot-glue-gun/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/10102012-mike-speed-photo-11.jpg10102012 mike speed photo 1Ah, fall. So photogenic. And Mike really knows how to make those warm colors look so inviting.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/10102012-mike-speed-photo-2.jpg10102012 mike speed photo 2I am in love with this photo. But anything with stars, so there is some sort of bias going on.2012-10-11T13:40:22+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/10/08/hello-monday/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/10082012-getting-started.jpg10082012 getting startedI got something done! I think the wine helped.2012-10-11T04:05:07+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/10/05/firestarter-friday-exercise-part-5-finding-my-muse/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/10052012-ff-finding-your-muse-1.jpg10052012 ff finding your muse 1Snow! Glorious snow! That fluffy white stuff alwasy puts me in a happy and thoughtful mood.2012-10-06T04:50:47+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/10/04/up-late-trying-to-calm-down/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/10032012-up-late-5.jpg10032012 up late 5And naturally, some sketching. I already collaged on this page, so today I just added some pen, marker, pencil and paint.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/10032012-up-late-4.jpg10032012 up late 4Have to have energy for the night! Here is my go-to smoothie. And since I always try to encourage you to eat well adn be creative, you should try it too. Scroll down for the recipe.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/10032012-up-late-3.jpg10032012 up late 3Setting up the last tomato harvest to ripen in the kitchen.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/10032012-up-late-2.jpg10032012 up late 2My skin has been acting wonky lately and has been needing really deep moisturizing. So I melted down cocoa butter, beeswax and apricot oil to make awesome heart-shaped lotion bars.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/10032012-up-late-1.jpg10032012 up late 1Yummy soft focus body lotion bars.2012-10-04T05:14:30+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/10/02/hitting-reset/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/10012012-hitting-reset.jpg10012012 hitting resetThe western half of the state was smoky and gross, but it made for some interesting pictures of pretty sunrises.2012-10-02T13:51:33+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/09/25/a-decent-start-to-the-week/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/09252012.jpg09252012Awesome petal pillow! Cute and really easy. I made this one a simple pillow with no removeable insert.2012-10-01T13:48:04+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/09/28/firestarter-friday-exercise-part-4-finding-my-muse/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/09282012-ff-muse-1b.jpg09282012 ff muse 1bSketching time is good time.2012-09-29T03:32:31+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/09/27/up-late-with-family/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/09272012.jpg09272012The bonus at the end of a long car ride: the best raspberries I have ever had in my life. And now they are bigger and sweeter.2012-09-28T03:07:51+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/09/22/firestarter-friday-exercise-part-3-finding-my-muse/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/09222012-muse-10.jpg09222012 muse 10One design inspired by some fabric I saw at the show. Once it dries, I may go over it with my dark purple Sharpie.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/09222012-muse-9.jpg09222012 muse 9But at least I can add color later!https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/09222012-muse-8.jpg09222012 muse 8Great place for inspiration -- watching my kiddo play at the park. And since she's two, she is pretty much the defination of quick life drawing. That's why every sketch is incomplete.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/09222012-muse-7.jpg09222012 muse 7Once I got home, I made roasted tomato and garlic sauce. I never get tired of the colors of these tomatoes together.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/09222012-muse-6.jpg09222012 muse 6Just sweet fabric.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/09222012-muse-5.jpg09222012 muse 5I don't know what the name of this sewing technique is, but I lvoe how the pleating goes back and forth.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/09222012-muse-4.jpg09222012 muse 4This one did not photograph well at all...the lighting in the room was really terrible. Even if the pic didn't turn out so well, I'm glad I shot it becasue it was a really nice quilt.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/09222012-muse-3.jpg09222012 muse 3Another great floral. I love how they mixed the orange and black with a good neautral so it looks awesome and not haloweeny.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/09222012-muse-2.jpg09222012 muse 2A few years ago, I never would've described myself as liking florals. The more I think about it, I realize I like large florals. This vintage inspired blue fabric caught my eye as soon as I got to the quilt show.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/09222012-muse-1.jpg09222012 muse 1This is one of those quilts I love to look at, but there is no way I would ever have it in my house. It is mind blowing though.2012-09-23T04:54:00+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/09/20/up-late-a-wanna-be-wino-squeezes-in-a-good-hour-of-sewing/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/09192012-up-late-4.jpg09192012 up late 4Making progress!https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/09192012-up-late-3.jpg09192012 up late 3Two little distractions.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/09192012-up-late-2.jpg09192012 up late 2Wine and a great place to sit.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/09192012-up-late-1.jpg09192012 up late 1Lots of little branches.2012-09-20T05:08:23+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/09/14/firestarter-friday-exercise-part-2-finding-my-muse/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_1669.jpgIMG_1669Notes! I managed to make beautiful notes! It may not be much to look at, but I love handwriting.2012-09-15T02:48:20+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/09/12/up-late-pickles-and-paint/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/09122012-up-late-9.jpg09122012 up late 9I really wanted these words to pop out, so I did a gradient from metallic copper to metallic silver. I am really proud because I did it freehand, and in one layer, but it is soooo seamless. Now I just hope the couple likes it. They did say they needed some color, and I am pretty sure I delivered.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/09122012-up-late-8.jpg09122012 up late 8The tree looked really flat and childish until I started adding paper leaves. It seems silly that something so simple would have such an impact, but it really worked.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/09122012-up-late-7.jpg09122012 up late 7After many teasers and detail shots, I feel I can finally share this painting. I made it for a dear friends wedding. The background was all lyrics from songs that are "theirs". After that, I just added layers of paint and paper. The tree was a last-minute addition and a change from what I had planned.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/09122012-up-late-6.jpg09122012 up late 6And tonight I made pickled jalapenos. Same as the cucumbers, only time will tell of they are edible.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/09122012-up-late-5.jpg09122012 up late 5Last night I finally pulled the trigger and made true pickles. Wityh a recipe and hot canning and everything. Now we will wait a few weeks to see if I did it well.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/09122012-up-late-4.jpg09122012 up late 4Sparkle accents never hurt!https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/09122012-up-late-3.jpg09122012 up late 3I got paired with someone who had extra time to kill and sent early. This beautiful piece is now mine! I love everything about it -- the colors, the layering and the overall beauty.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/09122012-up-late-2.jpg09122012 up late 2Fabirc on, paint marker details done. Now I just need to send this painting to my partner.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/09122012-up-late-1.jpg09122012 up late 1I joined a 6x6 art swap. This is one in progress shot of the painting I am working on in last few steps before completion. I layered a black fabric heart onto a scrap of watercolor paper to give it some heft.2012-09-13T04:17:10+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/09/09/firestarter-friday-exercise-part-1-finding-my-muse/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/09092012-ff-muse-exercises-w1-1.jpg09092012 ff muse exercises w1 1One of my favorite vacation photos...https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/09092012-ff-muse-exercises-w1-2.jpg09092012 ff muse exercises w1 2...the final result. I know I showed it already, but I love this drawing!2012-09-10T04:37:55+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/09/07/a-good-firestarter-friday-eventually/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/09072012-delaying-ff-5.jpg09072012 delaying ff 5https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/09072012-delaying-ff-4.jpg09072012 delaying ff 4https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/09072012-delaying-ff-3.jpg09072012 delaying ff 3https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/09072012-delaying-ff-2.jpg09072012 delaying ff 2https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/09072012-delaying-ff-1.jpg09072012 delaying ff 12012-09-08T03:41:44+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/09/06/up-late-two-paintings-to-wrap-up-soon/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/09052012-up-late-4.jpg09052012 up late 4More details on the wedding gift...I am so close to done, I can almost taste it. Now things just need to DRY.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/09052012-up-late-3.jpg09052012 up late 3New silicone brush works great! Now I have a background down for the 6 by 6 swap.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/09052012-up-late-2.jpg09052012 up late 2New toys from my pit stop at Utrecht.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/09052012-up-late-1.jpg09052012 up late 1New Liquitex acrylic medium with glitter and metallic paint? Don't mind if I do!2012-09-06T05:05:40+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/09/03/im-back-and-im-mostly-happy/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/09032012-back-from-seattle-4d.jpg09032012 back from seattle 4dWe stayed in an apartment with a kitchen, and my husband took full advantage of it. This perfect dish was lamb with fennel and mushrooms, over a triple pepper pasta. Super yum!https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/09032012-back-from-seattle-4c.jpg09032012 back from seattle 4cAnd my daughter's favorite animal...next to dogs.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/09032012-back-from-seattle-4b.jpg09032012 back from seattle 4bWe got to feed the greatest animal ever!https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/09032012-back-from-seattle-3b.jpg09032012 back from seattle 3bSeriously. Addicted. I snuck away at 6:30 while the rest of the family was asleep. As soon as Le Panier opened, I was at the counter getting a lemon macron and a cafe latte.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/09032012-back-from-seattle-2d.jpg09032012 back from seattle 2dAn awesome print I saw at Pike Street Press. I saw another version of it papered all over Post Alley.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/09032012-back-from-seattle-2c.jpg09032012 back from seattle 2cI was in dahlia heaven! I wish I could have every single one of these growing outside my house.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/09032012-back-from-seattle-2b.jpg09032012 back from seattle 2bMy husband's aunt has an awesome raspberry bush. And my daughter and I ate every single berry we could find.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/09032012-back-from-seattle-6.jpg09032012 back from seattle 6I learned having a two-year-old is really helpful for getting to some tomatos. My kiddo can get to all the ones I can't reach. But the best part is she actually eats these tomatos. She refuses tomatos in every other case. But if she picks it, that's fine by her.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/09032012-back-from-seattle-5.jpg09032012 back from seattle 5In case you needed more pictures of stuff from my garden, here are MORE cucumbers.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/09032012-back-from-seattle-4.jpg09032012 back from seattle 4Speaking of favorites, I spent the whole week addicted to macrons.2012-09-04T04:11:51+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/08/27/were-you-wondering-where-i-am/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/08272012-vacation.jpg08272012 vacationI really do.2012-08-28T04:06:06+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/08/21/wedding-painting-progess/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/08202012-wedding-painting-progress-5.jpg08202012 wedding painting progress 5And back to the cucumbers for some fridge pickles. One jar each of garlic, italian and cumin/jalapeno.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/08202012-wedding-painting-progress-4.jpg08202012 wedding painting progress 4Some more layering. I do love using tissue paper.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/08202012-wedding-painting-progress-3.jpg08202012 wedding painting progress 3Before it got dark, I managed to pull some cucumbers out of the garden.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/08202012-wedding-painting-progress-2.jpg08202012 wedding painting progress 2A magazine page with an awesome photo can be so much more.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/08202012-wedding-painting-progress-1.jpg08202012 wedding painting progress 1My friends love of the outdoors meets my love of layering.2012-08-21T14:03:42+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/08/19/its-now-or-never/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/08192012-better-late-than-never.jpg08192012 better late than neverLife is starting to repeat itself. I now spend some afternoons making animals out of playdoh.2012-08-20T04:14:11+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/08/15/up-late-going-with-the-flow/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/08152012-up-alte-rhino.jpg08152012 up alte rhinoIn the spirit of drawing exactly what pops into my brain first, I give you a purple rhino...thing. To be filled in later with journaling.2012-08-16T03:55:07+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/08/14/garden-bounty/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/08142012-garden-bounty.jpg08142012 garden bountyPeppers and yellow cherry tomatoes!2012-08-15T02:59:31+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/08/13/share-a-little-love/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/08132012-share-a-little-love-2.jpg08132012 share a little love 2Graphic from Handmade by Alissa.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/08132012-share-a-little-love-1.png08132012 share a little love 1Photo from Action Kivu.2012-08-14T13:57:06+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/08/09/up-late-a-little-more-painting/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/08082012-up-late-5.jpg08082012 up late 5A little metallic script.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/08082012-up-late-4.jpg08082012 up late 4https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/08082012-up-late-3.jpg08082012 up late 3My favorite (and super messy) palette.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/08082012-up-late-2.jpg08082012 up late 2I am still loving this paint.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/08082012-up-late-1.jpg08082012 up late 1Let the painting begin!2012-08-09T05:05:37+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/08/06/sushi-maddness/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/08062012-sushi-3.jpg08062012 sushi 3A good pre-bed snack. And I had it for lunch today. And it's on the menu again tomorrow. It's a good thing I love these things.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/08062012-sushi-2.jpg08062012 sushi 2My first ever sushi roll! I know there is way too much rice, but I am still pretty proud.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/08062012-sushi-1.jpg08062012 sushi 1Oh, the magic of nori and rice.2012-08-07T03:01:00+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/08/05/embrace-what-works-for-you-part-2/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/08052012-embrace-part-2.jpg08052012 embrace part 2This is my glam life. Wine, biscuts and a book in the bathroom while my little lady takes a bath.2012-08-06T04:33:41+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/08/04/embrace-what-works-for-you-part-1/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/08032012-embrace-part-1.jpg08032012 embrace part 1Cookbooks? What does that have to do with anything? Let's pretend the stack of cookbooks is a symbol of pressure to cook and cook well. It's a tenuous tie, but I am going to roll with it.2012-08-04T05:11:36+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/08/02/up-late-chipping-away-at-a-wedding-gift/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/08022012-up-late-4.jpg08022012 up late 4...especailly when you add some color.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/08022012-up-late-3.jpg08022012 up late 3Lots of marker eaquals a really sweet background....https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/08022012-up-late-2.jpg08022012 up late 2Getting the first few marks on the canvas can be hard. It's easier when the happy couple has some favorite songs to work with.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/08022012-up-late-1.jpg08022012 up late 1The start of a (hopefully) awesome wedding gift.2012-08-04T04:47:44+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/07/25/up-late-3/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/07252012-up-late-4.jpg07252012 up late 4And a bit of sketching.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/07252012-up-late-3.jpg07252012 up late 3I love these rose tiles.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/07252012-up-late-2.jpg07252012 up late 2Out for a walk shooting pictures today.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/07252012-up-late-1.jpg07252012 up late 12012-07-26T04:51:53+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/07/23/woosh-attack-of-the-rocket-pops/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/07232012-attack-of-the-rocketpop1.jpg07232012 attack of the rocketpopThe color is washed out, but the flavor was totally not.2012-07-24T04:22:48+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/07/22/getting-stuff-done/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/07212012-drawing-2.jpg07212012 drawing 2I know I am late to get on this ship, but I love washi tape. I am so glad I finally sprung for a few rolls.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/07212012-drawing-1.jpg07212012 drawing 1I am glad I worked hard on this table. Because I use it as much as my daughter does.2012-07-22T05:58:46+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/07/18/up-late-dreaming-of-winter/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/07182012-up-late-thinking-of-snow-4.jpg07182012 up late thinking of snow 4...for eyes and sweaters.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/07182012-up-late-thinking-of-snow-3.jpg07182012 up late thinking of snow 3And a quick button sort...https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/07182012-up-late-thinking-of-snow-2.jpg07182012 up late thinking of snow 2...into a sleeping bag for a suffed animal.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/07182012-up-late-thinking-of-snow-1.jpg07182012 up late thinking of snow 1Beautiful fabric scraps...2012-07-19T04:03:26+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/07/16/cheese-and-drawing/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/07162012-sketching.jpg07162012 sketchinghttps://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/07162012-recipe-4.jpg07162012 recipe 4Sour kraut. This one was a tested winner.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/07162012-recipe-3.jpg07162012 recipe 3Crock pot apple butter. This recipe has been here since last fall. It may be time to file it.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/07162012-recipe-2.jpg07162012 recipe 2Awesome salad dressing.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/07162012-recipe-1.jpg07162012 recipe 1Couscous recipe...or at least the proportions.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/07162012-finished-cheese.jpg07162012 finished cheeseIt's so pretty! 2012-07-19T03:50:53+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/07/11/firestarter-packing-for-vacation-with-art-in-mind/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/07112012-pack-smart-painting.jpg07112012 pack smart painting2012-07-11T19:58:55+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/07/09/wish-i-were/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/07092012-wish-i-were.jpg07092012 wish i were...sipping another GNC at Plonk right now.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/07092012-finished-wall.jpg07092012 finished wallI am not sharing a before picture because the living room was an artocious mess. Just imagine the blue as white. Stark, hospital-grade white.2012-07-10T03:17:42+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/07/05/because-holidays-are-about-family-relaxation-and-food-in-that-order/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/07052012-up-late-3.jpg07052012 up late 3I got sketching done! And I am bound and determined to take my time no this one instead of trying to break some imaginary record.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/07052012-up-late-2.jpg07052012 up late 2A great dinner. Buffalo chicken and a salad. The salad had mixed greens, feta cheese, strawberries, walnuts and basalmic vinagrette. https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/07052012-up-late-1.jpg07052012 up late 1A modifed version of a breakfast bake off thekitchn.com. Turned out pretty well and I got to use fresh basil from my garden. I don't think I will ever get sick of having my own fresh herbs right outside.2012-07-06T04:13:47+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/07/03/necklaces-necklaces-and-some-spoilers-for-swap-partners/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/07032012-ss-pendant-swap-8.jpg07032012 ss pendant swap 8And the lace pendant. I layered irridescent paper behind the lace to give it some oomph.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/07032012-ss-pendant-swap-7.jpg07032012 ss pendant swap 7A piece of wood I got on vacation. I smoothed it out and added the holes wih my dremel. I really felt like this lady needed something funky but natural.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/07032012-ss-pendant-swap-6.jpg07032012 ss pendant swap 6A sweet decorative paper scrap with beautiful silver details.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/07032012-ss-pendant-swap-5.jpg07032012 ss pendant swap 5...which looks very cool when held up to light.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/07032012-ss-pendant-swap-4.jpg07032012 ss pendant swap 4This one has two different color light gels in the center...https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/07032012-ss-pendant-swap-3.jpg07032012 ss pendant swap 3And I liked the last one so much, I made one for me!https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/07032012-ss-pendant-swap-2.jpg07032012 ss pendant swap 2This little guy is three layers of water color paper with some metallic paint accents.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/07032012-ss-pendant-swap-1.jpg07032012 ss pendant swap 1I love the feeling of sharing crafted goods. Mailing packages otu just makes my day.2012-07-04T04:59:08+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/07/02/im-back-and-i-missed-you-all/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/07022012-wyo-vacation-16.jpg07022012 wyo vacation 16Tiny baby birds at the cabin. So cool!https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/07022012-wyo-vacation-15.jpg07022012 wyo vacation 15I took some really fun and different pictures of trees. This uprooted one was one of my favorites. THis will be fun for sketching or photo transfer later.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/07022012-wyo-vacation-14.jpg07022012 wyo vacation 14...and whatever these tiny blue babies are.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/07022012-wyo-vacation-13.jpg07022012 wyo vacation 13More flowers. I am officially in love with lupine...https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/07022012-wyo-vacation-12.jpg07022012 wyo vacation 12I managed to take a break from toddler chasing to get a bit of painting done. It was just hot wenough my watercolors were drying very fast. Which actually worked well for painting rocks.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/07022012-wyo-vacation-11-e1341288779873.jpg07022012 wyo vacation 11Little hands finding little rocks.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/07022012-wyo-vacation-10.jpg07022012 wyo vacation 10Our reward for the steep hike down. Dual waterfalls and a beautiful cool pool. Plus, we had the entire place to ourselves for several hours.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/07022012-wyo-vacation-9.jpg07022012 wyo vacation 9The bottom of the trail to our destination.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/07022012-wyo-vacation-8.jpg07022012 wyo vacation 8My cheesey pre-hike face. This trail dropped 500 feet in just under .4 miles. Trust me, I was not smiling after the hike up.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/07022012-wyo-vacation-7.jpg07022012 wyo vacation 7Before this trip, one of my wishes was to see a moose in the wild. Now I have seen 14. This one wandered right behind our cabin, 20 feet away from where we were standing.2012-07-03T10:26:14+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/06/25/hello-again/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/06252012-hello-again-lead-javier-poblacion.png06252012 hello again lead Javier PoblacionThis awesome cover was created by Javier Poblacion of Caceres, Spain. I am so in love with it. 2012-07-03T22:59:10+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/06/18/getting-projects-done-and-feeling-good/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/06182012-ss-fu-baby-gift-4.jpg06182012 ss fu baby gift 4The final haul -- blanket, burp cloths and book for baby. Chocolate mint wafer cookeis and lavendar bath salts for mama-to-be.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/06182012-ss-fu-baby-gift-3-e1340078114959.jpg06182012 ss fu baby gift 3Closeup on my very basic details. I sewed all three layers together, turned the blanket right side out and used a zigzag stitch to finish it. I added tise because the blanket felt a bit unfinished without them.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/06182012-ss-fu-baby-gift-2.jpg06182012 ss fu baby gift 2I caught the veeery last of the daylight to get this photo. Better than my kitchen light.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/06182012-ss-fu-baby-gift-1.jpg06182012 ss fu baby gift 12012-06-19T04:22:17+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/06/17/igore-the-housework-do-some-drawing/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/06172012-ignore-housework-1.jpg06172012 ignore housework 1Just a quick sketch, but I got a really good feel for my new markers. I have a feeling I will be using these a lot.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/06172012-ignore-housework-2.jpg06172012 ignore housework 2These are the teenie-weeniest strawberries I have had in so long. and they were so sweet. I hope mine turn out this good...2012-06-19T06:38:57+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/06/13/up-late-baby-gifts/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/06132012-up-late-baby-stuff-5.jpg06132012 up late baby stuff 5Ooooh, they look so ncie folded and stacked! Too bad I have to break them up. So a baby can spit up on them.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/06132012-up-late-baby-stuff-4.jpg06132012 up late baby stuff 4Yay fior stashbusting projects (that are also cool)!https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/06132012-up-late-baby-stuff-3.jpg06132012 up late baby stuff 3Have I ever mentioned I HATE clipping corners?https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/06132012-up-late-baby-stuff-2.jpg06132012 up late baby stuff 2Pinning, pinning and more pinning...https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/06132012-up-late-baby-stuff-1-e1339649887417.jpg06132012 up late baby stuff 1Every girl needs a good pincushion.2012-06-14T04:59:26+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/06/06/up-late-sewing-for-the-auction/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/06062012-up-late-park-auction-5.jpg06062012 up late park auction 5Ah, the crafting aftermath. And that's after onyl an hour of work.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/06062012-up-late-park-auction-4.jpg06062012 up late park auction 4Some cutting down -- assembling later this week.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/06062012-up-late-park-auction-3.jpg06062012 up late park auction 3This is my personal favorite combo.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/06062012-up-late-park-auction-2.jpg06062012 up late park auction 2These are the four differetn fabric combos for the burp cloths. One side flannel, one side plain cotton, flannel lining.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/06062012-up-late-park-auction-1.jpg06062012 up late park auction 1So cute together! And they will be even cuter as a blanket.2012-06-07T04:46:15+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/06/04/start-small-park-auction-time/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/06042012-ss-parkauction-item.jpg06042012 ss parkauction itemFor someone who keeps claiming to want a break from sewing, I sure to spend a lot of time touching fabric.2012-06-05T03:38:23+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/05/31/firestarter-friday-get-close/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/06012012-ff-get-close-4.jpg06012012 ff get close 4And a tree. Because there is always a tree. This one's branches and so twisty and wonderful. Definately good sketch material.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/06012012-ff-get-close-3.jpg06012012 ff get close 3One iris waiting to open. I just love the ruffled edges.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/06012012-ff-get-close-2.jpg06012012 ff get close 2I may have shared this picture or something like it last November, but it's a perfect example. There plants were cut and flattened by my grandpa's tractor and now create and interesting pattern.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/06012012-ff-get-close-1.jpg06012012 ff get close 1I am lucky enough to have nearly 30 varieties of iris blomming in front of my house. And they all smell different. But most of all, I love the patterns and striations on the petals.2012-06-02T00:22:23+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/05/31/perfectionist-sewers-avert-your-eyes/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/05312012-tent-lead.jpg05312012 tent leadNever has a crafting project gone from designed to done so quickly. Well, nothing this large anyway.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/05312012-fabric-swatches.jpg05312012 fabric swatchesAll these fabrics were either thrifted or saved from the trash. I did not literally take them out of a trash can, but I saved them from being thrown out.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/05312012-5.jpg05312012 5I was going to do a scalloped edge, but that seemed like way more work. In the end, I like this result better.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/05312012-4.jpg05312012 4Since my kiddo burns faster than anyone I've ever met, I used a heavier adn darker fabric for the top. I am hoping this thing creates some serious shade.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/05312012-3.jpg05312012 3There are three ties along each side to keep things together. Both this ribbon and the green ribbon were also bound for the landfill.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/05312012-2.jpg05312012 2Simple woven ribbon stake loops. Durable, washable and still fun.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/05312012-1.jpg05312012 1I really wanted to echo the feeling of some exotic tent, not just a sheet folded in half. Having a door on the side with ruffle along the top really added to that. Plus, it makes it easier to keep an eye on things.2012-05-31T14:21:06+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/05/31/up-late-looots-of-sewing/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/05302012-up-late-holy-sewing-1.jpg05302012 up late holy sewing 1Beautiful ruffles!https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/05302012-up-late-holy-sewing-2.jpg05302012 up late holy sewing 2Some jersey knits and some cotton sheets plus ribbon.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/05302012-up-late-holy-sewing-3.jpg05302012 up late holy sewing 3Some sweet vintage finds.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/05302012-up-late-holy-sewing-4.jpg05302012 up late holy sewing 4That's a lot of fabric.2012-05-31T06:02:29+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/05/28/start-small-i-feel-like-taking-on-a-contest/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/05282012-ss-contest.jpg05282012 ss contestThis is the great part about living in Montana. I can even do my snow dance over Memorial Day weekend. But that dance pretty much stops when my tomato plants get crapped on.2012-05-30T20:02:55+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/05/21/giveaway-time/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/05262012-winner.png05262012 winnerhttps://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may-giveaway-day-icon.jpgMay Giveaway Day icon2012-05-27T04:17:06+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/05/24/up-late-creative-fair-necklace/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/05242012-up-late-creative-fair-necklace-lead.jpg05242012 up late creative fair necklace leadhttps://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/05242012-up-late-creative-fair-necklace-6.jpg05242012 up late creative fair necklace 6https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/05242012-up-late-creative-fair-necklace-5.jpg05242012 up late creative fair necklace 5https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/05242012-up-late-creative-fair-necklace-4.jpg05242012 up late creative fair necklace 4https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/05242012-up-late-creative-fair-necklace-3.jpg05242012 up late creative fair necklace 3https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/05242012-up-late-creative-fair-necklace-1.jpg05242012 up late creative fair necklace 12012-05-24T20:54:19+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/05/22/start-small-jewelry/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/05222012-ss-creative-fair-necklace.jpg05222012 ss creative fair necklaceThese really jumped out at me when I was in the store. They are bright and sparkley -- perfect for summer -- but I also really love the stripe detail. Now I just need to find the perfect pendant to complement these.2012-05-22T22:34:55+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/05/18/feeling-optimistic/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/05182012.jpg05182012Future chives. Sooo tiny now, so yummy later.2012-05-19T02:25:57+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/05/16/up-late-just-some-doodles/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/05162012-up-late-3.jpg05162012 up late 3New markers!https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/05162012-up-late-2.jpg05162012 up late 2Started out as the ocean. Not sure where it's headed. And that's why it's just a detail shot.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/05162012-up-late-1.jpg05162012 up late 1Good first sketch for my new book and markers.2012-05-17T03:26:36+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/05/14/start-small-a-quick-project/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/05142012-ss-mystery-project.jpg05142012 ss mystery projectWonderful mail from the Art House Co-op.2012-05-15T03:18:14+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/05/13/start-small-follow-up-pincushion-triumph/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/05132012-ssfu-pincushion-2.jpg05132012 ssfu pincushion 2Just think how fabulous this will look on some lucky readers sewing table.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/05132012-ssfu-pincushion-1.jpg05132012 ssfu pincushion 1It turned out! 2012-05-21T13:34:10+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/05/10/1461/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/05102012-up-late-4.jpg05102012 up late 4I asked my husband what he thinks so far, and he said it looks very wrinkly. I guess I had better add the seams before I ask questions. This is as far as I got, but it will be a fast job to finish later this week!https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/05102012-up-late-3.jpg05102012 up late 3Peek-a-boo!https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/05102012-up-late-2.jpg05102012 up late 2Lots anf lots of folding, pinning and pressing.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/05102012-up-late-1.jpg05102012 up late 1I picked bright, happy fabrics...it is May after all!2012-05-11T13:46:44+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/05/09/random-blog-love/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/05092012-fiberworks.jpg05092012 fiberworksIf there is anyone to blame for my fabric stash, it would probably be Fiberworks. This photo from their site shows one of the racks that sucks me in first. Small pieces of fabric always lull me into a false sense of security. They seem small and harmless, but they slowly take over.2012-05-10T06:57:01+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/05/07/start-small-may-giveaway-day-is-coming/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/05072012-lead.jpg05072012 leadI made new blog planning sheets! They aren't ready for download yet. I want to use them for a week or so and make sure they're perfect. Then I will post them for all of you.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/05072012-cathedral-pincushion.jpg05072012 cathedral pincushionThis pretty little thing was posted in the Moda Bake Shop, but was created by Kim at My Go Go Life.2012-05-07T19:50:23+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/05/05/changing-gears-or-figuring-out-what-the-hell-to-do/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/080911-changing-gears-001.jpg080911 changing gears 001Family hike + photography = awesome dayhttps://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/080911-changing-gears-002.jpg080911 changing gears 0022012-05-07T03:40:08+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/05/02/up-late-working-on-a-collage/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/05022012-up-late-4.jpg05022012 up late 4Tissue paper with metallic flakes is one of my favorites.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/05022012-up-late-3.jpg05022012 up late 3https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/05022012-up-late-2.jpg05022012 up late 2Getting a few pieces ready while I wait for paint to dry.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/05022012-up-late-1.jpg05022012 up late 1Tape and paint. Always a good place to start.2012-05-03T04:02:45+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/04/30/project-done/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/04302012-monday-5.jpg04302012 monday 5The third spread in the group. Where I learn that cheap ball point pens always smear more than I expect.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/04302012-monday-4.jpg04302012 monday 4Spread two in the group. Just color. Fun, fun color.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/04302012-monday-3.jpg04302012 monday 3First page spread in a tree series.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/04302012-monday-2.jpg04302012 monday 2I DO love lines. Because they are so simple.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/04302012-monday-1.jpg04302012 monday 1This is about one-sixth of the spread. This took soooo long.2012-05-01T04:20:27+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/04/27/wish-me-luck/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/fabric-contest.pngfabric contestSo many good fabrics. And I'm one of them!2012-04-28T02:51:51+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/04/25/up-late-getting-sketchy/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/04252012-up-late-3.jpg04252012 up late 3https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/04252012-up-late-2.jpg04252012 up late 2https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/04252012-up-late-1.jpg04252012 up late 12012-04-26T04:37:41+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/04/24/i-ignored-crafting/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/04242012-room-makeover-2.jpg04242012 room makeover 2https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/04242012-room-makeover-1.jpg04242012 room makeover 1https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/summer-energy-run.jpgsummer energy run2012-04-25T02:47:22+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/04/22/start-small-boy-do-i-need-to-plan/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/04222012-ss-followup.jpg04222012 ss followupWatercolors!!!2012-04-23T04:11:31+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/04/19/up-late-one-shot/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/04182012-up-late-one-shot.jpg04182012 up late one shotThis is what three hours of layering on white and grey paint with a mini brush gets you. After this -- cobalt and green. Probably.2012-04-19T05:07:28+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/04/17/a-start-to-a-better-week/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/04172012-ss-lead.jpg04172012 ss leadIt looks like the steam from dinner created it's own soft focus. Awesome.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/04172012-ss-7.jpg04172012 ss 7The finished goodness. Pasta and asparagus are always a win.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/04172012-ss-6.jpg04172012 ss 6The best dinners come on a monkey plate.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/04172012-ss-5.jpg04172012 ss 5I put asparagus on the table and come back to someone pulling it off the table and eating it with her bare hands.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/04172012-ss-4.jpg04172012 ss 4Sage leaves waiting to be fried and salted. So good.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/04172012-ss-3.jpg04172012 ss 3Butter on it's way to browning.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/04172012-ss-2.jpg04172012 ss 2The last of the mushrooms getting yummy.2012-04-18T14:28:33+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/04/11/up-late-lots-of-outlines/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/04112012-up-late-3.jpg04112012 up late 3Hard at work. And totally ignoring good posture.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/04112012-up-late-2.jpg04112012 up late 2Tomorrow, I will start filling everything in with paint.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/04112012-up-late-1.jpg04112012 up late 1It took a while, but I finally zeroed in on what I want to do.2012-04-12T03:53:58+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/04/09/start-small-tying-up-loose-ends/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/04092012.jpg04092012Bunnies. Lumpy and awkward. But toddler sized and huggable. They have already napped in the pews at church, on a stack of rugs at Home Depot and in daddy's sirt pocket.2012-04-10T03:55:00+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/04/08/firestarter-friday-dont-forget-your-family/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/04082012-1.jpg04082012 1Of course we dyed eggs this weekend. It never, ever gets old.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/04082012-2.jpg04082012 2We got the motherload of veggies and fruit, so there will be a lot of cooking going on this week.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/04082012-3.jpg04082012 3A delicious meal made as a family, and enjoyed as a family. My husband makes a great israli couscous with fresh herbs and veggies.2012-04-09T03:40:11+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/04/05/up-late-bunnies/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/04052012-up-late-bunnies-1.jpg04052012 up late bunnies 1https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/04052012-up-late-bunnies-2.jpg04052012 up late bunnies 2Lime green with tulips...what says spring better than that?2012-04-06T03:06:12+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/04/02/start-small-easter-goodness/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/04022012-ss-fabric.jpg04022012 ss fabricRaiding my fabric stash, always a good way to end the day.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/04022012-ss-bunny-pic.jpg04022012 ss bunny picThis is the bunny I am making. The pattern and photo are from Martha Stewart's website. It looks perfect -- casual and squeezeable.2012-04-03T13:52:40+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/03/31/winner/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/03312012-winner2.jpg03312012 winnerSomeone did some awesome drawings on the street downtown. Luckily, one wasn't blocked so I could shoot a quick picture.2012-04-01T03:48:12+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/03/30/1334/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/03302012.jpg03302012It's been a great year. We could've used a bit more snow, but I guess I can't complain.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/we-so-thrifty.pngwe so thriftyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/we-so-thrifty-2.jpgwe so thrifty 2https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/toothpaste.pngtoothpastehttps://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/toothpaste-2.giftoothpaste 2https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/street.pngstreethttps://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/street-2.jpgstreet 2https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/sew-mama-sew.pngsew mama sewhttps://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/sew-mama-sew-2.jpgsew mama sew 2https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/rowdy.pngrowdy2012-03-31T04:34:42+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/03/29/sweet-smoothies-and-rad-recipe-cards/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/smoothie-header.jpgsmoothie headerhttps://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/03292012-smoothie-4.jpg03292012 smoothie 4If I can't have a hot breakfast, this is my top choice.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/03292012-smoothie-3.jpg03292012 smoothie 3All the ingredients about to turn amazing.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/03292012-smoothie-2.jpg03292012 smoothie 2The vanilla, agave and chia are optional but all have their own perks.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/03292012-smoothie-1.jpg03292012 smoothie 1Fruit, fruit and more fruit.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/4-by-6-recipe-cards.jpg4 by 6 recipe cardshttps://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/3-by-5-recipe-cards.jpg3 by 5 recipe cards2012-03-30T04:12:36+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/03/28/up-late-sketchbook-project/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_0214.jpgIMG_0214https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_0213.jpgIMG_0213https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_0211.jpgIMG_0211https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_0210.jpgIMG_0210https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_0209.jpgIMG_02092012-03-29T04:15:10+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/03/27/1263/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/gift-cards-low-res.pnggift cards low res2012-03-28T04:06:58+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/03/26/happy-anniversary-to-me/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/03262012-scarf-lead.jpg03262012 scarf leadhttps://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/03262012-scarf-1.jpg03262012 scarf 1So light and a little bit glittery.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/03262012-painting-2.jpg03262012 painting 2This one is quite old, but I still love it.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/03262012-book-4.jpg03262012 book 4A closeup on one of the inside pages. This project is for a tinsel nest and eggs. It's so pretty and ethereal and would be a great tiny project to try your hand at.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/03262012-book-3.jpg03262012 book 32012-03-30T03:42:35+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/03/25/yummy-beautiful-things-are-brewing/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/03252012-update.jpg03252012 updateWonderful citrus, soon to be sweet, sweet marmalade.2012-03-26T02:54:26+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/03/22/up-late-2/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/03212012-up-late-1.jpg03212012 up late 1Super yummy sock yarn with a bit of sparkle.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/03212012-up-late-2.jpg03212012 up late 2This is where I started. Soooo tiny.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/03212012-up-late-3.jpg03212012 up late 3I worked up ome good length. I could finish this now, but it would take another hour and a half to two hours. And I should really get to bed sometime today.2012-03-22T05:29:36+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/03/19/some-success-some-ridiculous-failure/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/03192012-ss-fu-fail.jpg03192012 ss fu failThe best weekends start with a good breakfast. I promise there was fruit with the monkey bread.2012-03-20T03:17:33+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/03/15/up-late-soooo-didnt-happen/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/vacation-2008-099.jpgvacation 2008 099I could tell the truth and say I didn't shoot a single photo last night and I am sharing an old vacation photo I love. Or you could pretend I am sharing this photo so you can practice your sketching skills. Just go with whichever option you like better.2012-03-15T13:55:16+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/03/12/start-small-loving-what-i-already-have/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/03122012.jpg03122012I love where I live. This may not be a craft project, but it's darn good inspiration for one. And this was the worst part of the sunset.2012-03-13T04:42:27+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/03/08/please-bear-with-me/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/03082012-tech-difficulties.jpg03082012 tech difficultiesMy lovely dog is here to detract from the obvious problem of my blog's current ugliness.2012-03-09T14:57:00+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/03/07/up-late-two-hours-one-project/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/03072012-up-late-6.jpg03072012 up late 6https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/03072012-up-late-5.jpg03072012 up late 5https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/03072012-up-late-4.jpg03072012 up late 4https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/03072012-up-late-3.jpg03072012 up late 3https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/03072012-up-late-2.jpg03072012 up late 2https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/03072012-up-late-1.jpg03072012 up late 12012-03-09T14:54:00+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/03/06/start-small-and-a-new-blog-to-love/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/03062012-ss-potholders.jpg03062012 ss potholdersThe awesome fabric I will be using for my project this week. And this is the only photo you get today because I am NOT sharing photos of my nasty old potholders.2012-03-07T15:02:35+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/03/02/objective-goal-assessment/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/03022012-ff.jpg03022012 ffI don't actually have a photo about making and meeting goals. But I did go wander downtown today and found a really pretty sales display I wanted to share.2012-03-03T04:41:55+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/02/29/up-late-making-sea-critters/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/02292012-up-late-sea-critters-3.jpg02292012 up late sea critters 3Until they all took over the page. Some of them will soon be living on fabric.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/02292012-up-late-sea-critters-2.jpg02292012 up late sea critters 2...and then a few more..https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/02292012-up-late-sea-critters-1.jpg02292012 up late sea critters 1It started with one...2012-03-01T05:08:22+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/02/27/start-small-follow-up-sketching/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/02272012-ss-fu-3.jpg02272012 ss fu 3The start of some clouds...now I just need to add more details.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/02272012-ss-fu-2.jpg02272012 ss fu 2Simple idea for initials. I do love drawing letters.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/02272012-ss-fu-1.jpg02272012 ss fu 12012-02-28T03:53:37+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/02/23/a-belated-up-late/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/02232012-up-late-2.jpg02232012 up late 2https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/02232012-up-late-1.jpg02232012 up late 12012-02-24T05:10:54+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/02/20/start-small-and-a-weekend-update/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/02202012-ss-fu-weekend-5.jpg02202012 ss fu weekend 5https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/02202012-ss-fu-weekend-4.jpg02202012 ss fu weekend 4https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/02202012-ss-fu-weekend-3.jpg02202012 ss fu weekend 3https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/02202012-ss-fu-weekend-2.jpg02202012 ss fu weekend 2Messy time with my girl.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/02202012-ss-fu-weekend-1.jpg02202012 ss fu weekend 1Yay for color! We went to Target this weekend and there was a wonderful display hanging from the entry ceiling. My husband said we can't hang it in the living room.2012-02-20T21:13:57+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/02/16/up-late-one-project-start-to-finish/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/02152012-up-late-6.jpg02152012 up late 6...so I can add color! And now I knocked out my whole Start Small project in one night! All I have left to do is mail these out.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/02152012-up-late-5.jpg02152012 up late 5Letting everything dry really well...https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/02152012-up-late-4.jpg02152012 up late 4Peel the tape away -- nice neat line!https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/02152012-up-late-3.jpg02152012 up late 3I taped off the bottom of the markers to create a semi-neat paint line. Then I added a few coats of blackboard paint. Instead of using chalk, you write on the chalkboard paint with grease pencil. It can be erased, but it won't wask off in the rain.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/02152012-up-late-2.jpg02152012 up late 2Some awesome blank garden markers made by my super talented friend Jenn. If you are ever around Crookston Minnesota, you should check out her shop The Krazy Kiln. If you can't get there, at least check out her website.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/02152012-up-late-1.jpg02152012 up late 12012-02-16T19:27:42+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/02/13/postcards-done/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/02132012-ss-fu-postcards-3.jpg02132012 ss fu postcards 3These went a totally different direction from what I expected, but I am still pretty happy with the results.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/02132012-ss-fu-postcards-2.jpg02132012 ss fu postcards 2I put the title on the front of the cards -- something I don't usually do.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/02132012-ss-fu-postcards-1.jpg02132012 ss fu postcards 12012-02-14T05:01:37+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/02/08/up-late-drawing-in-backgrounds/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/02082012-up-late-3.jpg02082012 up late 3Metallic paint pens are still one of my favorites.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/02082012-up-late-2.jpg02082012 up late 2Just drawing on a few more layers before the final touches.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/02082012-up-late-1.jpg02082012 up late 1Basic tools are all we need.2012-02-09T05:08:19+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/02/06/start-small-postcard-backgrounds/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/02062012.jpg02062012Postcards...super messy postcards!!!2012-02-24T04:45:26+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/02/05/a-quick-announcement/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/02052012-ann-2.jpg02052012 ann 2A perfectly golden puff pastry crust. So, soo good.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/02052012-ann-1.jpg02052012 ann 1When veggies and chicken get yummy.2012-02-06T05:48:47+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/02/03/firestarter-friday-finding-your-groove-and-staying-there/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/02032012-ff-lead.jpg02032012 ff leadIf I had $3,400 to blow, this is how I would get organized.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/02032012-ff-3.jpg02032012 ff 3Keeping supplies on hand doesn't have to be expensive either. On the left is a vase I got for $3 at an antique store. I actually bought it because I love the shape and color. Now it's next to my bed filled with drawing tools. I do a large part of my sketching, figuring out ideas and making lists here, so it makes sense to be prepared. On the right, my super, super cheap organizers. Yes, that is the bottom of a plastic milk jug. I have a few of them in my pantry for sorting really small stuff. This same idea could work great for organizing small supplies that you need to get to quickly.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/02032012-ff-2.jpg02032012 ff 2Keeping your tools and supplies organized doesn't require fancy or expensive supplies. On the left is the crayola box I have had for-ev-er. It was headed for the trash my freshman year of college. It has since held papers, paints and most recently, yarn. It has even been through the mail a few times, and it's still going strong. On the right, my go-to plastic boxes. I got these during an after school clearance for 25 cents each.2012-02-06T16:08:12+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/02/01/up-late-playing-with-paint/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/img_0817.jpgIMG_0817https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/img_0816.jpgIMG_0816https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/img_0815.jpgIMG_0815https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/img_0814.jpgIMG_0814https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/img_0813.jpgIMG_0813https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/img_0812.jpgIMG_0812https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/img_0811.jpgIMG_0811https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/img_0807.jpgIMG_0807https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/img_0806.jpgIMG_0806https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/img_0805.jpgIMG_08052012-02-02T05:25:28+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/01/30/start-small-some-stuff-down-others-to-come/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/01302012-ss-fu-2.jpg01302012 ss fu 2The whole outfit. Supersoft polar fleece will make for one cuddly warm toddler.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/01302012-ss-fu-1.jpg01302012 ss fu 1I love the buttons my mom picked out for this. And they are even mismatches!2012-01-31T03:49:05+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/01/27/hello-friday/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/01272012-progress-lead.jpg01272012 progress leadhttps://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/01272012-progress-21-e1327723343786.jpg01272012 progress 21For my figure, I added real butterfly wings I have been saving forever. That's the joy of having an extensive stash of goodies in the basement.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/01272012-progress-20-e1327723136799.jpg01272012 progress 20I cut figures out of an old dictionary I have laying around. Here I added a heart I cut out of a superthin piece of wood. A thick layer or acrylic gel is perfect for holding it in place.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/01272012-progress-19-e1327723063910.jpg01272012 progress 19To call attention to my favorite parts of the painting, I added touches of solid colors and metallic paitn pen.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/01272012-progress-18-e1327722974828.jpg01272012 progress 18Paper bits from Carly and some green shrink wrap covered in asian characters.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/01272012-progress-17-e1327722938420.jpg01272012 progress 17Tissue paper can work great with glazing. They both let color through, altering it in their own way.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/01272012-progress-16-e1327722864589.jpg01272012 progress 16I picked out two different tissue papers to layer on because I looove paper. And since my husband is such a good sport about me saving it, I figured working it into the piece would be appropriate.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/01272012-progress-15.jpg01272012 progress 15I do love keeping some brushstrokes alive.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/01272012-progress-14.jpg01272012 progress 14And more bright color!https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/01272012-progress-13-e1327722328972.jpg01272012 progress 13More layers!2012-01-28T04:27:31+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/01/25/up-late-food-and-sketching/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/01252012-up-late-3.jpg01252012 up late 3Some sketches done from reference photos. There are some really fun architectural details all over downtown Bozeman.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/01252012-up-late-2.jpg01252012 up late 2Quick sketch of lettuce leaves. I like the background pattern, but I think it may be a bit too much...https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/01252012-up-late-1.jpg01252012 up late 1Started out the evening welcoming my husband home with a big bowl is stir fry noodles. Cooking is a great way to get excited about an evening of creativity.2012-01-26T04:46:05+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/01/24/start-small-knocking-tiny-things-out/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/01242012-ss.jpg01242012 ssDetail of one of my Create Daily assignments. I think you may know it by now, but I loooove shine, so I am pretty well addicted to metallic paint pens. They just pop so well over watercolors.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/01242012-ss-2.jpg01242012 ss 2This is the base coat for a new mural/collage piece. It is partly for a Create Daily class assignment, but it works out perfect because my basement walls are boring. I will post shots as things get more interesting.2012-01-24T15:30:55+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/01/23/start-small-followup-two-down/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/0122012-lead.jpg0122012 leadOh! It's folded and pretty. So pretty!https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/0122012-3.jpg0122012 3This pink square had to be in! It's girly, but funky. There was a small cut in it, so I cut this patch out of the backing fabric and fused it on. One stitch all thw way around means it is strong as well as pretty.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/0122012-2.jpg0122012 2I feel like I've posted this same pictrure over and over, but the important thing is now it is also DONE. Patched, bound and ready to be loved.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/0122012-1.jpg0122012 1It's done! It's finally done. Now I can start freaking out.2012-01-23T07:00:17+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/01/18/up-late-keeping-it-simple/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/01182012-1.jpg01182012 1A little bit of paper and other good bits...https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/0182012-2.jpg0182012 2...now I only have one more layer to add.2012-01-19T15:14:31+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/01/17/feeling-a-bit-scattered/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/01172012.jpg01172012My attempt at naming my main distractions. And it actually helped. Plus, since I wrote them down in my sketchbook, I have to look at them everyday.2012-01-18T04:58:57+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/01/15/start-small-follow-up-baby-quilt-top/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/01152012-ss-fu-quilt-top-2.jpg01152012 ss fu quilt top 2My favorite part of this quilt -- half the squares were already cut.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/01152012-ss-fu-quilt-top-1.jpg01152012 ss fu quilt top 1This has been hanging around the studio in various stages of completion since this summer. Over the whole time, I've grown to love this color combo more and more.2012-01-16T04:35:06+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/01/11/up-late-an-overdue-baby-gift/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/011112-up-late-lead.jpg011112 up late leadSo pretty! The top of a girl quilt that isn't too sweet or babyish.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/011112-up-late-3.jpg011112 up late 3Far left, backing fabric.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/011112-up-late-2.jpg011112 up late 2A wonderful fabric to cut long strips out of.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/011112-up-late-1.jpg011112 up late 1Lots and lots of pinning.2012-01-12T04:52:11+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/01/09/start-small-can-i-get-a-do-over/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/day-7.jpgday 7One current favorite from my first week of class. So far, I would highly reccommend Alisa Burke's classes.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/day-5-4.jpgday 5 4Another quick sketch from my class. Only 20 minutes -- not too bad.2012-01-10T03:19:07+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/01/06/firestarter-friday-planning-against-burnout/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/010612-ff-planning-against-burnout.jpg010612 ff planning against burnout2012-01-18T17:49:47+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/08/14/590/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/081411-baby-blanket-1.jpg081411 baby blanket 1Look at that happy monkey all nice and warm. It probably has more to do with the 90+ degree heat than the blanket, but the blanket is still pretty sweet.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/081411-baby-blanket-7.jpg081411 baby blanket 7New book!https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/081411-baby-blanket-8.jpg081411 baby blanket 8Autograph!https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/081411-baby-blanket-9.jpg081411 baby blanket 9Awesome painting! It may be tiny, but it's mine!!!https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/081411-baby-blanket-2.jpg081411 baby blanket 2https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/081411-baby-blanket-3.jpg081411 baby blanket 3https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/081411-baby-blanket-4.jpg081411 baby blanket 4Closeup of the stitches on the octopus.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/081411-baby-blanket-5.jpg081411 baby blanket 5I kept the quilting simple. Just a few lines to keep everything together.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/081411-baby-blanket-6-aftermath.jpg081411 baby blanket 6 aftermathA baby-made mess and one happy dog.2012-01-05T16:06:57+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/01/04/up-late-painting-a-k-a-making-up-for-being-lazy-during-the-pre-christmas-season/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/010412-up-late-3.jpg010412 up late 3Two bits of collaging goodness from my stash. THe dark green one is actually the shrink wrap off a bottle of stir fry sauce...too pretty to toss. The light green filigree die cut of from the package Carly sent me a few weeks ago. Thanks lady!https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/010412-up-late-2.jpg010412 up late 2A closeup on one corner of the painting. I have been trying really hard to push myself further with the layering on this project. Which is the main reason it's a late Christmas gift. But I am happy so far. And I love that I have been able to work in a lot of metallic and glitter. Just don't tell my husband.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/010412-up-late-1.jpg010412 up late 1When it comes to acrylics, I never clean my palettes. I just let layers build and build. Then I can peel off gant chunks that look really sweet and shiney underneath. This bad boy has about 8 years under it's belt.2012-01-05T04:24:20+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2012/01/02/happy-new-year-time-to-start-small/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/01022012-new-year.jpg01022012 new year2012-01-03T05:14:21+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/12/24/building-habits/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/12242011-creating-habits.jpg12242011 creating habitsI got all my Christmas gift baskets done. Yaaaaayyyy!2011-12-25T03:12:36+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/12/23/up-late-making-honey-flavored-magic/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/12222011-up-late-baklava-lead.jpg12222011 up late baklava leadBaklava!!!https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/12222011-up-late-baklava-7.jpg12222011 up late baklava 7Now just waiting to cool and get another walnut coating.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/12222011-up-late-baklava-6.jpg12222011 up late baklava 6Adding syrup.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/12222011-up-late-baklava-5.jpg12222011 up late baklava 5The smell of the syrup cooking is one of the best parts.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/12222011-up-late-baklava-4.jpg12222011 up late baklava 4Looks funy now, but give it a few...https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/12222011-up-late-baklava-3.jpg12222011 up late baklava 3Layers of phyllo, butter, nuts, cinnamon and sugar.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/12222011-up-late-baklava-2.jpg12222011 up late baklava 2Buttering phyllo.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/12222011-up-late-baklava-1.jpg12222011 up late baklava 1Looks so plain, but will soon be sooooo good.2011-12-25T02:21:46+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/12/18/december-giveaway-day-winner/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/12172011-lead.jpg12172011 leadAnother teaser pic! I am REALLY excited about this gift.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/12172011-december-giveaway-winner.png12172011 december giveaway winner2011-12-18T06:43:54+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/12/16/start-small-followup-heatpack-as-a-quick-christmas-gift/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/12162011-quick-17-cover-done.jpg12162011 quick 17 cover donePic. 17: Completed cover. Don't you feel accomplished! You should -- you did a great job.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/12162011-quick-16-clip-corners.jpg12162011 quick 16 clip cornersPic. 16: Clipping corners.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/12162011-quick-15-cover-backstitch.jpg12162011 quick 15 cover backstitchPic. 15: Backstitch here for added strength.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/12162011-quick-14-folding-cover-3.jpg12162011 quick 14 folding cover 3Pic. 14: Second cover fold pinned for sewing.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/12162011-quick-13-folding-cover-2.jpg12162011 quick 13 folding cover 2Pic 13: Pin that fold!https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/12162011-quick-12-folding-cover-1.jpg12162011 quick 12 folding cover 1Pic. 12: First cover fold.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/12162011-quick-11-finished-packs.jpg12162011 quick 11 finished packsPic. 11: Completed heat packs. You're almost there!https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/12162011-quick-10-basic-pack-seam.jpg12162011 quick 10 basic pack seamPic. 10: Opening for pouring lentils into.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/12162011-quick-9-sewn-lines.jpg12162011 quick 9 sewn linesPic. 9: Channels!https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/12162011-quick-8-stopping.jpg12162011 quick 8 stoppingPic. 8: Stop about an inch or so from the edge so you can turn the raw edges in later.2011-12-16T20:35:02+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/12/13/start-small-heat-pack/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/12142011-start-small-gift-teaser.jpg12142011 start small gift teaserAnother teaser from another gift. The one I am currently having the most fun with.2012-01-03T09:52:59+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/12/12/hooray-for-december-giveaway-day/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/12122011-giveaway-day-book.png12122011 giveaway day bookThank you Amazon for saving me the trouble of going downstairs to get my camera.2012-01-05T04:09:40+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/12/11/a-cooking-kind-of-weekend/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/12112011-cooking-weekend-lead.jpg12112011 cooking weekend leadSomeone couldn't keep her hands out of the frame. She was eating the pomegranate was fast as I could clean it. She even turned down cheese! I think she has a new favorite fruit.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/12112011-cooking-weekend-1.jpg12112011 cooking weekend 1Teddy Grahams, sugar and butter. I like this even better than graham crackers.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/12112011-cooking-weekend-2.jpg12112011 cooking weekend 2The crust that survived my snacking.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/12112011-cooking-weekend-3.jpg12112011 cooking weekend 3Vanilla bean is such a wonderful thing. It just amps up the flavor of plain cheesecake a bit more.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/12112011-cooking-weekend-4.jpg12112011 cooking weekend 4The color of cheesecake batter is so creamy and beautiful.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/12112011-cooking-weekend-5.jpg12112011 cooking weekend 5I was asked by someone if my daughter requested cheesecake. I explained that in our family, liking cheesecake is not optional.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/giveawayday.jpgGiveawayDay2011-12-11T20:04:53+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/12/07/875/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/12062011-up-late-making-magic-1.jpg12062011 up late making magic 1The wreath on the pantry door.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/12062011-up-late-making-magic-2.jpg12062011 up late making magic 2Multi color twinkle lights and icicles. So pretty.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/12062011-up-late-making-magic-3.jpg12062011 up late making magic 3The snowflakes are finally up!2011-12-16T20:08:26+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/12/04/card-making-and-a-major-supply-score/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/12042011-cards-21.jpg12042011 cards 2https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/12042011-cards-1.jpg12042011 cards 1https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/12042011-cards-3.jpg12042011 cards 3Just a little bit of decoration for the outside of the envelopes.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/12042011-cards-4.jpg12042011 cards 4A wonderful, beautiful snowflake.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/12042011-cards-5.jpg12042011 cards 5Simple but nice. And open them to see...https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/12042011-cards-6.jpg12042011 cards 6...little girl art inside. Now I just need to write something. And address them. And mail them.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/12042011-score-1.jpg12042011 score 1If my butt ever touches the floor, the dogs want to be hear me. So that smile is half I love dogs and half I love paint.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/12042011-score-2.jpg12042011 score 2Canvases...so very many canvases. Mmmmmm...2011-12-05T05:28:18+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/12/02/firestarter-friday-the-importance-of-sketching/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/sketch_18.jpgsketch_18https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/sketch_19.jpgsketch_19https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/sketch_20.jpgsketch_202011-12-02T15:47:47+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/11/30/up-late-quick-jewels/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/11302011-up-late-jewels-3.jpg11302011 up late jewels 3Three nice, light pairs of earrings.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/11302011-up-late-jewels-4.jpg11302011 up late jewels 4Closeup on freshwater pearls and glass.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/11302011-up-late-jewels-2.jpg11302011 up late jewels 2A long, long necklace or a super layered bracelet.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/11302011-up-late-jewels-1.jpg11302011 up late jewels 1Made some stuff for one of my angel tree people.2011-12-01T05:04:47+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/11/30/a-darn-good-day/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/11292011-christmas-teaser-1.jpg11292011 christmas teaser 1https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/11292011-carly-package-2.jpg11292011 carly package 2https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/11292011-carly-package-3.jpg11292011 carly package 3Close-up of the stenciling on my fab new art bag.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/11292011-carly-package-4.jpg11292011 carly package 4So many goodies...https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/11292011-carly-package-5.jpg11292011 carly package 5Some of my favorite scraps. A light blue with brown flowers, red and burgandy foiled paper and two-tone green paper that is fuzzy. So sweet.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/11292011-carly-package-6.jpg11292011 carly package 6Foil and glitter damask pattern paper.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/11292011-carly-package-7.jpg11292011 carly package 7Barnacles! I can't wait to make some jewelry out of these.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/11292011-christmas-teaser-8.jpg11292011 christmas teaser 8Look at those awesome fabrics. Wonder what I made...you'll have to wait and see.2011-12-02T08:28:54+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/11/27/sweet-lazy-holidays/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/112711-lazy-holiday-1.jpg112711 lazy holiday 1https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/112711-lazy-holiday-2.jpg112711 lazy holiday 2Messy paint fingers! This Mama's dream come true.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/112711-lazy-holiday-3.jpg112711 lazy holiday 3I actually managed to take a picture in daylight instead of horrible indoor lighting. This is my new favorite necklace.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/112711-lazy-holiday-4.jpg112711 lazy holiday 4I've had this necklace done for less than a week, and I've already worn it twice.2011-11-28T03:17:54+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/11/20/803/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/112011-start-small-fu-snowflakes-1.jpg112011 start small fu snowflakes 1https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/112011-start-small-fu-snowflakes-2.jpg112011 start small fu snowflakes 2I got this necklace from a swap a few years ago, but my darling daughter broke it. But I took fixing it as an opportunity to alter a few parts of it, and now I like it even better.2011-11-28T02:36:02+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/11/21/quick-project-heat-pack/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/112111-quick-heat-pack-1.jpg112111 quick heat pack 1It's been a long time coming, but it's finally done!https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/112111-quick-heat-pack-2.jpg112111 quick heat pack 2If you've never made a heat pack before, try making one with channels. They keep all your filling from shifting to one side of the pack.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/112111-quick-heat-pack-3.jpg112111 quick heat pack 3A pocket for slipping the heat pack into. Oh, I love this fabric!2011-11-22T04:56:16+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/11/16/up-late-snow/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/111611-up-late-snowflakes-1.jpg111611 up late snowflakes 1Twenty minutes with a pencil will turn this hill into an okay drawing.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/111611-up-late-snowflakes-2.jpg111611 up late snowflakes 2https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/111611-up-late-snowflakes-3.jpg111611 up late snowflakes 3It's a snowflake! In my hand!https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/111611-up-late-snowflakes-4.jpg111611 up late snowflakes 4Thirteen snowflakes and one round extra ornament. I will probably let L decorate it.2011-11-17T04:28:08+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/11/11/stuck/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/111111-red-and-black-sketch-1.jpg111111 red and black sketch 1https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/111111-red-and-black-sketch-2.jpg111111 red and black sketch 22011-11-12T04:11:38+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/11/09/up-late-finishing-birdies/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/110911-up-late-birdies-1.jpg110911 up late birdies 1Nothing crazy going on here. Just adding beads to the bird ornaments.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/110911-up-late-birdies-2.jpg110911 up late birdies 2https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/110911-up-late-birdies-3.jpg110911 up late birdies 3https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/110911-up-late-birdies-4.jpg110911 up late birdies 42011-11-10T10:35:00+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/11/06/start-small-birdie-ornaments/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/110611-ss-birdies-pt-1-1.jpg110611 ss birdies pt 1 1One of my favorites as far as having a good bird shape.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/110611-ss-birdies-pt-1-2.jpg110611 ss birdies pt 1 2Yes, mom did get me glow-in-the-dark clay. Freaking awesome!https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/110611-ss-birdies-pt-1-3.jpg110611 ss birdies pt 1 3Cutting board and multi tool? Check.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/110611-ss-birdies-pt-1-4.jpg110611 ss birdies pt 1 4Stamps, clay and wire? Check.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/110611-ss-birdies-pt-1-5.jpg110611 ss birdies pt 1 5Tea? Check.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/110611-ss-birdies-pt-1-6.jpg110611 ss birdies pt 1 6Soon to be an awesome bird...https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/110611-ss-birdies-pt-1-7.jpg110611 ss birdies pt 1 7That teeny ball of clay rolled out into a teeny log.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/110611-ss-birdies-pt-1-8.jpg110611 ss birdies pt 1 8I bent the little log into a rough heart shape.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/110611-ss-birdies-pt-1-9.jpg110611 ss birdies pt 1 9I centered the heart where I wanted it. After this shot was taken, I used the end of a curved piece of wire to press it into the bird.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/110611-ss-birdies-pt-1-10.jpg110611 ss birdies pt 1 10These may have to go to the same home...they look so good together.2011-11-07T15:14:42+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/11/05/firestarter-value-your-downtime/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/110511-ff-time-alone-1.jpg110511 ff time alone 12011-11-10T10:33:04+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/11/02/up-late-making-bobbles/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/110211-up-late-making-bobbles-1.jpg110211 up late making bobbles 1Perfect green yarn chosen by my daughter. Now I just need to transform it into something sweet.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/110211-up-late-making-bobbles-2.jpg110211 up late making bobbles 2Rows 1 through 6. I've gotta start somewhere!https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/110211-up-late-making-bobbles-3.jpg110211 up late making bobbles 3The amazing finished project made by Petite Purls. If you have a tiny kiddo to knit or crochet for, definately check out the site.2011-11-03T04:55:46+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/11/01/742/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/110111-rusty.jpg110111 rustyThe last thing I finished before vacation -- a dog sweater. Please don't judge me. That little guy is only 3 pounds...that doesn't leave much room for a good fat layer.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/110111-5th-annual-handmade-holidays.jpg110111 5th annual handmade holidays2011-11-02T15:37:34+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/10/19/inspiration-vs-clutter/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/101911-inspiration-v-clutter.jpg101911 inspiration v clutterA creative space with enough stuff to inspire, but not get in the way. Too bad this was my setup at the old house.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/101911-inspiration-v-clutter-2.jpg101911 inspiration v clutter 2A crochet stitch I haven't tried -- crocodile stitch. This awesome scarf was made by Yarn Muse. Now do I raid my current stash or buy new?2011-10-19T16:37:41+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/10/14/work-in-progress/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/10142011-wip-1.jpg10142011 wip 1It needs a bit more detail and sealing, but I still love it!https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/10142011-wip-2.jpg10142011 wip 2https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/10142011-wip-3.jpg10142011 wip 3Two thumbs up for layering!2011-11-01T19:51:28+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/10/09/quick-sunday-update/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/10092011-quick-update.jpg10092011 quick updateLookit me, being the glam arty type. Yes, those are fuzzy pink lunge pants. I'm sure this is just how Dali worked.2011-10-13T16:32:09+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/10/08/firestarter-staying-flexible/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/10072011-ff-stay-flexible-1.jpg10072011 ff stay flexible 1I just realized I like photographing bottles of paint way too much.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/10072011-ff-stay-flexible-2.jpg10072011 ff stay flexible 2As usual, I am going big(ish) for my first floor cloth. I am a major art nouveau lover, so I am going to create something inspired by Victor Horta or Alphonse Mucha. Above is a stairwell in Horta's Tassel House.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/10072011-ff-stay-flexible-3.jpg10072011 ff stay flexible 3One of my favorite parts of paint it the infinate possibilities for color and texture. It's just magical what can be created.2011-10-08T05:43:26+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/10/08/up-late/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/10052011-hood-1.jpg10052011 hood 1The model monkey returns.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/10052011-hood-3.jpg10052011 hood 3Side view. Still a lot of scarf, but it will fold up easily.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/10052011-hood-2.jpg10052011 hood 2Front view of the hood and a good, long scarf. Perfect for cuddling up with when it's snowy.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/10052011-hood-4.jpg10052011 hood 4Mmmmm...detail stitching. Thanks Mom for letting me borrow your machine!2011-10-08T05:02:30+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/10/03/yay-monday/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/100311-yay-monday-1.jpg100311 yay monday 1I made a cute scalloped border! Now I just need to figure out what to do next...https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/100311-yay-monday-2.jpg100311 yay monday 2Tie dye and a lime green lizard print...what madness is being created now?2011-10-04T04:07:50+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/09/30/supporting-the-arts/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/093011-support-the-arts.jpg093011 support the artsAh, there's nothing like swing.2011-10-01T03:41:27+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/09/24/i-get-something-done-and-then-have-an-oh-crap-moment/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/092411-holiday-prep.jpg092411 holiday prepNo, you can't see the whole thing. That's why it's a teaser. You'll see more in a few weeks when we talk Etsy.2011-09-25T03:53:39+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/09/21/up-late-another-to-do-down/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/092111-closet-curtain-1.jpg092111 closet curtain 1Her room keeps getting better and better!https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/092111-closet-curtain-2.jpg092111 closet curtain 2After closet doors, before curtain.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/092111-closet-curtain-3.jpg092111 closet curtain 3Even though the curtain isn't that heavy, I'm sure L will find many chances to pull on it. That's why I placed the brackets on the most solid area I could.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/092111-closet-curtain-4.jpg092111 closet curtain 4The two end posts are hinged so they can be configured a few different ways. I opted to mount them on the wall as the ceiling would've been too high.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/092111-closet-curtain-5.jpg092111 closet curtain 5Two of the three posts. I hung them inside so you won't see any hardwarem just curtains.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/092111-closet-curtain-6.jpg092111 closet curtain 6Finished...and now I can breathe a sigh of accomplishment.2011-09-22T03:50:04+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/09/20/i-got-it/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/092011-design-sponge-book.jpg092011 design sponge book2011-09-21T21:31:18+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/09/18/i-win-subtitled-take-that-you-stinking-table/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/091811-finished-table-1.jpg091811 finished table 1Yes, it's done. After all my big talk, I finished it. To all those who know me in real life, thanks for your patience.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/091811-finished-table-2.jpg091811 finished table 2Ombre legs. More subtle than I had pictured, but I like it!https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/091811-finished-table-3.jpg091811 finished table 3Mmmmmm....I love woodgrain. The top of this table turned out so much better than I expected.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/091811-finished-table-4.jpg091811 finished table 4Yes, I did rearrange my living room to fit a mini table and chair set.2011-09-19T02:52:19+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/09/12/mail-is-always-fun/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/110912-postcards-1.jpg110912 postcards 1https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/110912-postcards-2.jpg110912 postcards 2This is the point I have to push past. It looks dumb and juvenile now, but I keep telling myself "Add layers -- the layers will turn out great". I just need to keep repeating that to myself. As long as no one is listening.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/110912-postcards-3.jpg110912 postcards 3Usually not a gold fan, but gold on this red and yellow looks so nice.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/110912-postcards-4.jpg110912 postcards 4Three different colorways to choose from. Watercolors can be so much fun!2011-09-13T10:39:17+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/09/08/up-late-to-meet-my-crafting-destiny/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/090711-up-late-craft-destiny-1.jpg090711 up late craft destiny 1https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/090711-up-late-craft-destiny-2.jpg090711 up late craft destiny 2Yes, I am becoming my mother. But not in a bad way.2011-09-21T21:29:51+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/09/05/so-what-did-i-accomplish/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/090511-accomplished1.jpg090511 accomplishedMy newest piece of art looks much better on the wall than propped up against it. And Oskie looks really thrilled for his fifteen minutes of fame.2011-09-06T04:22:18+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/09/02/firestarter-friday-refreshed-and-back-on-track/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/090211-refreshed-1.jpg090211 refreshed 1I love where I live...https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/090211-refreshed-2.jpg090211 refreshed 2I stocked up!https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/090211-refreshed-3.jpg090211 refreshed 3I was initially sucked in by the packaging. But how much fun could something called glitter mist be?https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/090211-refreshed-41.jpg090211 refreshed 4https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/090211-refreshed-4.jpg090211 refreshed 42011-09-03T03:58:24+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/08/22/taking-a-break/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/082211-taking-a-break.jpg082211 taking a breakSweet pin by Abby. It really makes me want to glue things together.2011-08-23T04:25:07+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/08/17/up-late-dreaming-of-panoramas/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/081711-up-late-panorama1.jpg081711 up late panoramahttps://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/081711-up-late-panorama.jpg081711 up late panorama2011-08-19T17:58:05+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/08/15/messy-indeed/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/081511-painting-1.jpg081511 painting 1You have to start somewhere.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/081511-painting-2.jpg081511 painting 2A base sketch covered in dark grey.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/081511-painting-3.jpg081511 painting 3A subtle, two-tone green wash.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/081511-painting-4.jpg081511 painting 4A touch more paint in cyan and purple.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/081511-painting-5.jpg081511 painting 5Nothing is as fun as spraying a wet canvas with more water.2011-09-13T18:38:20+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/08/08/thoughts-on-restructuring/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/080811.jpg080811I can't show you the sewing project I finished this week. So for now, here is a shot of some mushroom ravioli and lemon asparagus. Yum.2011-08-08T19:46:34+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/08/04/up-late-working-on-a-baby-gift/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/080311-up-late-baby-boy-quilt-1.jpg080311 up late baby boy quilt 1An unassuming pile of fabric, soon to be something better.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/080311-up-late-baby-boy-quilt-2.jpg080311 up late baby boy quilt 2A pile of strips waiting for pressing.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/080311-up-late-baby-boy-quilt-3.jpg080311 up late baby boy quilt 3I made a paper template to help me get this quilt assembled. And then I put it in the only room in the house that had a clear floor and a working light -- my husband's hunting room. Thanks honey!https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/080311-up-late-baby-boy-quilt-4.jpg080311 up late baby boy quilt 4Laying out strips to see what I have so far and how much more I need.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/080311-up-late-baby-boy-quilt-5.jpg080311 up late baby boy quilt 5At least that's a start. Now you all just have to wait a week and a half to see the finished product.2011-08-04T05:47:45+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/08/02/lunchtime-sketch/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/080211-pic2.jpg080211 pic2https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/080211-pic1.jpg080211 pic12011-08-03T04:29:31+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/08/01/start-small-keeping-things-simple/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/080111-ss-easy-week-1.jpg080111 ss easy week 1The photos I tried to get of the dragonflies didn't turn out so well, but the butterflies turned out much better.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/080111-ss-easy-week-2.jpg080111 ss easy week 2This photo will be really fun to recreate in watercolor.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/080111-ss-easy-week-3.jpg080111 ss easy week 3Bones are so great for practicing drawing. The solid color combine with dramatic shadows are so fun to recreate in a lot of different mediums.2011-08-02T04:45:24+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/08/01/start-small-cute-new-dress/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/073111-ss-fu-1.jpg073111 ss fu 1Great colors in action.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/073111-ss-fu-2.jpg073111 ss fu 2Sometimes a fabric jsut grabs me. I knew this needed to be a dress, and I am thrilled with the results.2011-08-01T05:06:23+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/07/31/firestarter-make-changes-part-3/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/073011-ff-seating.jpg073011 ff seatingIt's clean! Relatively clean!!!https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/073011-ff-inboxes.jpg073011 ff inboxesMy own personal favorite accomplishment of the day. I now have two inboxes right next to the door, one for papers and one for supplies. Now, I can dump supplies and run back upstairs. But once they are full, I have to put everything away.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/073011-ff-yarn.jpg073011 ff yarnA sweet discovery -- yarn. I have two whole skiens leftover from my sister-in-laws Christmas present, and they are a wonderful shade of red.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/073011-ff-small-drawers.jpg073011 ff small drawersA new set of drawers from my awesome husband. Not sure what they will hold yet, but they are still perfect.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/073011-ff-baby-bus.jpg073011 ff baby busA brief interruption for bus time.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/073011-ff-fabric-cab.jpg073011 ff fabric cabMy fabric cabinets. These will need some dividers at some point, since this is about half my stash. But it works for now.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/073011-ff-dog-bed.jpg073011 ff dog bedThe first thing you see in my room. A warm spot for the dog, and my super basic inspiration wall. My plans are to start adding some color to the concrete and hang that corkboard up somehwere else...later.2011-07-31T05:25:08+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/07/27/up-late-kicking-butt-and-making-plans/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/072711-up-late-clearing-clutter.jpg072711 up late clearing clutterWhy a picture of a box of stuff? Because I met my goal, and you know what that means...https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/072711-up-late-dress.jpg072711 up late dressI'm shooting to complete this over the weekend. When I bought this fabric, I knew I wanted to make a dress out of it, and now I have the perfect pattern.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/072711-up-late-bear.jpg072711 up late bearAn adorable bear pillow for the inevitable big girl bed. The bonus -- this fabric came from a blazer I got at Montana Vintage for cheap.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/072711-up-late-ellie.jpg072711 up late ellieI'm not sure if my baby likes ellies, but I sure do. This vintage fabric will be a perfect match for this little guy.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/072711-up-late-heat-pack.jpg072711 up late heat packI kbew I wanted to make something for myself with this fabric, and this is it. I do need a new heatpack. After all, I will probably be sore after all this sewing.2011-07-31T04:40:30+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/07/25/start-small-the-joy-of-finding-a-new-book/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/072511-ss-one-yard-2.jpg072511 ss one yard 2My couch could really use some personality. And I could learn how to do smocking at the same time.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/072511-ss-one-yard-3.jpg072511 ss one yard 3This is probably a good idea considering the last two weeks.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/072511-ss-one-yard-4.jpg072511 ss one yard 4My lady can never have too many clothes, right? And this jumper would be cute year-round.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/072511-ss-one-yard-1.jpg072511 ss one yard 1It doesn't matter if you've been sewing for years, or you've never even touched a sewing machine -- you need to check this book out.2011-07-26T04:15:17+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/07/25/thank-you-netflix-for-fueling-a-late-night-craft-bender/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/072411-ss-fu-booties-1.jpg072411 ss fu booties 1Oh, what could I have made?....https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/072411-ss-fu-booties-4.jpg072411 ss fu booties 4There you have it: one cute, but not-too-matchy twin gift.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/072411-ss-fu-booties-3.jpg072411 ss fu booties 3Geometric patterns are a great choice for baby gifts too...you just can't go wrong with them.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/072411-ss-fu-booties-2.jpg072411 ss fu booties 2Who couldn't love cute little goldfish?2011-07-25T05:28:40+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/07/22/firestarter-friday-getting-ready-for-an-inspiration-weekend/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/072211-ff-inspiration-weekend-001.jpg072211 ff inspiration weekend 001Sweet new fabrics and awesome reading. Sounds like one sweet weekend!https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/072211-ff-inspiration-weekend-002.jpg072211 ff inspiration weekend 002The two fabrics at the top were far too cool to pass up. Now they will live in my stash. The other two are for some lucky babies.2011-07-23T03:55:51+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/07/21/when-something-really-simple-goes-wrong/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/110721-craft-fail-1.jpg110721 craft fail 1Hey, those look okay! But don't get your hopes up.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/110721-craft-fail-2.jpg110721 craft fail 2Yes, I did that. All you sewers out there may now giggle. And then breathe a sigh of relief because you're not the only one who screws up really, really easy stuff.2011-07-21T21:58:05+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/07/17/hey-i-got-something-done-this-week/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/071711-ss-fu-lime-tart.jpg071711 ss fu lime tartThe teeniest, tiniest lime tart slice for my sweet little lady. Food spoiled is the best kind of spoiled.2011-07-18T02:43:30+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/07/16/firestarter-make-changes-part-2/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/071511-craft-room-cleanup-1.jpg071511 craft room cleanup 1As much as I hate making excuses, the last few months have really screwed up my craftt room. So I had to share the ugliness with you. And now you don't feel so bad about your craft space.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/071511-craft-room-cleanup-2.jpg071511 craft room cleanup 2That is not good clutter. That is panicky, waiting for disaster clutter. And it's eating up my workspace.2011-07-16T05:05:14+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/07/03/firestarter-make-changes/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/lola-color1.jpglola colorTeaching color theory to the kiddo is a good priority for me. Plus, I really am too embarrased to show "before" pics or cluttered house until I have good "afters".https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/lola-color.jpglola color2011-07-15T02:57:57+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/07/13/up-late-making-plans/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/071311-up-late.jpg071311 up lateSo simple and enjoyable to make. It's like being a kid again.2011-07-14T02:53:21+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/07/11/creating-when-you-have-to-sit-still/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/071111-monday-update.jpg071111 monday update2011-07-11T15:02:54+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/07/10/why-creative-should-types-should-take-a-break-and-exercise/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/071011-update.jpg071011 updateThis photo has nothing to do with this entry. These are some sweet pebbles and pins made by my dear visiting friend. I just figured a picture of me writhing in pain is not nearly as compelling.2011-07-10T20:20:34+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/07/09/arting-with-a-friend/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/070811-ff-art-night-1.jpg070811 ff art night 1Nothing I love like seeing all sorts of fabric bits and buttons reassembled into something fun.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/070811-ff-art-night-2.jpg070811 ff art night 2https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/070811-ff-art-night-3.jpg070811 ff art night 3Working on another clip.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/070811-ff-art-night-4.jpg070811 ff art night 4The picture WAS of thw flowers, but you should really focus on the awesome new drawing I am the oroud owner of. Now I just need to finsh up the walls and hang it up.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/070811-ff-art-night-5.jpg070811 ff art night 5Good reason to get creative with others -- new perspectives. I walked by those died allium every day and don't even notice them. But now they are living on my kitchen table.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/070811-ff-art-night-6.jpg070811 ff art night 6The shape of the flower as well as the shadows will make for some really interesting sketches later.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/070811-ff-art-night-7.jpg070811 ff art night 7I shared one of my wool hairclips with her...https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/070811-ff-art-night-8.jpg070811 ff art night 8...and she made me a sweet new clip as well!2011-07-10T04:51:45+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/07/06/thank-goodness-for-holidays/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/070611-holidays-1.jpg070611 holidays 1I love stacking fresh pressed fabric bits together. I'm sure other fabric addicts will understand.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/070611-holidays-2.jpg070611 holidays 2Mmmmmm.... future salsa.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/070611-holidays-4.jpg070611 holidays 4I wanted to create a girl quilt that wasn't sickly sweet. So I used lots of pink and light yellow, but added tans and bold reds for contrast. Now I just need to pick a few more fabrics.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/070611-holidays-5.jpg070611 holidays 5I picked up this black vase with two others for $1 at a garage sale, and I love it. The glossy black is a perfect background for so many flowers.2011-07-06T18:21:00+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/06/30/up-late-up-way-way-too-late/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/062911-up-late-prepping-fabric-1.jpg062911 up late prepping fabric 1https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/062911-up-late-prepping-fabric-2-fruit.jpg062911 up late prepping fabric 2 fruitBefore I started the fabric fun, I had to cut up some fruit while it was perfectly ripe.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/062911-up-late-prepping-fabric-3-fruit.jpg062911 up late prepping fabric 3 fruitNaked mango, soon to be preserves.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/062911-up-late-prepping-fabric-4.jpg062911 up late prepping fabric 4I may've cracked into the neverending scrap bag again.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/062911-up-late-prepping-fabric-5.jpg062911 up late prepping fabric 5Piles of goodness! Top: boy quilt, girl quilt and scrappy bibs. Bottom: rejected fabric, whites to dye and strips for embellishments.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/062911-up-late-prepping-fabric-6.jpg062911 up late prepping fabric 6Scraps for the start of an oceany boy quilt...https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/062911-up-late-prepping-fabric-7.jpg062911 up late prepping fabric 7...and a girly, lemonade-y one.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/062911-up-late-prepping-fabric-8.jpg062911 up late prepping fabric 8Scraps destined to be patchwork bibs.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/062911-up-late-prepping-fabric-9.jpg062911 up late prepping fabric 9Done! I think that is the most pressing I have ever done to date.2011-06-30T06:11:09+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/06/27/this-week-baby-shower-crafting/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/062711-ss-baby-gifts.jpg062711 ss baby giftsBooties! So cute and so easy to personalize.2011-06-28T04:04:50+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/06/26/how-to-make-your-own-awesome-trivet/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/062611-ss-fu-trivet-18-pin-closed.jpg062611 ss fu trivet 18 pin closedhttps://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/062611-ss-fu-trivet-14-finish-top.jpg062611 ss fu trivet 14 finish tophttps://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/062611-ss-fu-trivet-13-monogram.jpg062611 ss fu trivet 13 monogramhttps://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/062611-ss-fu-trivet-12-pin-pieces.jpg062611 ss fu trivet 12 pin pieceshttps://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/062611-ss-fu-trivet-11-pin-fab-batt.jpg062611 ss fu trivet 11 pin fab batthttps://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/062611-ss-fu-trivet-10-place-pieces.jpg062611 ss fu trivet 10 place pieceshttps://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/062611-ss-fu-trivet-9-iron-pieces.jpg062611 ss fu trivet 9 iron pieceshttps://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/062611-ss-fu-trivet-8-rough-fold.jpg062611 ss fu trivet 8 rough foldhttps://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/062611-ss-fu-trivet-7-sew-insul.jpg062611 ss fu trivet 7 sew insulhttps://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/062611-ss-fu-trivet-6-cut-insul.jpg062611 ss fu trivet 6 cut insul2011-06-27T03:34:54+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/06/25/dont-let-hectic-days-slow-you-down/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/062411-ff-love-the-small-things-plants.jpg062411 ff love the small things plantsGood neighbors are one of the best reasons to love a small town.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/062411-ff-love-the-small-things-pancakes.jpg062411 ff love the small things pancakesThey're apple-y and carmel-y and sooo good.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/062411-ff-love-the-small-things-baby-quilt-sketch.jpg062411 ff love the small things baby quilt sketchOne of the ideas for a baby quilt I need to make. Lots of scraps and the octopus from Doodle Sketching.2011-06-25T05:35:49+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/06/22/up-late-working-and-planning/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/062211-up-late-trivet.jpg062211 up late trivet2011-06-23T04:29:35+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/06/20/its-wedding-season/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/062011-ss-trivet-003.jpg062011 ss trivet 003New fabrics that will soon go with the red and tan you met last week.2011-06-21T04:52:13+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/06/19/new-lunchbag-a-k-a-when-crafts-go-wonderfully-right/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/061911-ss-fu-lunchbag-1.jpg061911 ss fu lunchbag 1https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/061911-ss-fu-lunchbag-2.jpg061911 ss fu lunchbag 2https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/061911-ss-fu-lunchbag-3.jpg061911 ss fu lunchbag 3https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/061911-ss-fu-lunchbag-4.jpg061911 ss fu lunchbag 4So many pretty reds!2011-06-20T07:05:24+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/06/16/up-late-sewing-a-lunch-bag/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/061511-up-late-lunchbag-1.jpg061511 up late lunchbag 1I axed the black fabric in favor of a sweet batik. Wanna know why? Check back Sunday.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/061511-up-late-lunchbag-2.jpg061511 up late lunchbag 2Made new crayons in between ironing and sewing.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/061511-up-late-lunchbag-3.jpg061511 up late lunchbag 3Hnadles pinned and ready for sewing.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/061511-up-late-lunchbag-4.jpg061511 up late lunchbag 4A tag with my name and the name of the pattern maker. Always try to give credit where it is due.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/061511-up-late-lunchbag-5.jpg061511 up late lunchbag 5All pieces cut and ready to assemble tomorrow night.2011-06-16T05:26:06+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/06/13/getting-my-butt-in-gear/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/061311-ss-1.jpg061311 ss 1https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/061311-ss-2.jpg061311 ss 2All of these lunchbags look like purses. And I don't really like any of them. Thank goodness for my addiction to craft blogs and websites.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/061311-ss-3.jpg061311 ss 3https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/061311-ss-4.jpg061311 ss 4I did no breaking of crayons. That is all the work of my little lady.2011-06-14T04:00:58+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/06/11/push-past-your-comfort-zone/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/061011-ff-3.jpg061011 ff 3Trees!!! I guess that's not really anythnig new for me, but I don't paint them that often.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/061011-ff-1.jpg061011 ff 1Bare trees. Cool, but could be cooler.2011-06-13T00:58:30+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/06/09/up-late-finally/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/060811-up-late-1.jpg060811 up late 1https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/060811-up-late-2-food.jpg060811 up late 2 foodGotta have fuel! Mmmmm sweet potatoes and ranch.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/060811-up-late-3.jpg060811 up late 3Clouds? Flowers? A lake? Who knows...you will have to come bck later to see!2011-06-09T05:20:41+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/06/07/why-craft-when-you-can-eat/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/060711-bananas-2.jpg060711 bananas 2Before you assume I've snapped and changed this to a food blog, read below.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/060711-bananas-1.jpg060711 bananas 1Fruit is good, but sometimes you need to alter it it make it truely heavenly.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/060711-bananas-3.jpg060711 bananas 3If you are wondering why I married him, this is on my top twenty list of reasons. 2011-06-07T20:21:15+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/06/03/friday-architecture-love/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/060311-ff-archi-1.jpg060311 ff archi 1https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/060311-ff-archi-2.jpg060311 ff archi 2https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/060311-ff-archi-3.jpg060311 ff archi 3I love architecture, but I am also a bit of a text fiend. I love the lettering on this entryway.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/060311-ff-archi-4.jpg060311 ff archi 4This wallpaper just feels like it's flowing. Gotta love a good pattern, even if the color is not quite right.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/060311-ff-archi-5.jpg060311 ff archi 5https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/060311-ff-archi-6.jpg060311 ff archi 62011-06-03T13:08:47+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/06/01/up-late-painting/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/060111-up-late-painting-1.jpg060111 up late painting 1https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/060111-up-late-painting-2.jpg060111 up late painting 2https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/060111-up-late-painting-3.jpg060111 up late painting 3Lookit those sweet, swirly colors.2011-06-02T03:16:07+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/05/29/bag-envy/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/bag-front_closed.jpgBag-front_closedBag designed and made by Katie at Fox Flat. You should really check out her blog...once you are done here of course.2011-06-03T03:23:43+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/05/26/giveaway-day-winner/2011-05-27T02:10:35+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/05/25/up-late-not-crafting-just-planning/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/052511-up-late-flood.jpg052511 up late floodHalf a mile from the house, this sweet little canal now looks like a raging river.2011-05-26T03:55:34+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/05/23/may-giveaway-day/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/052311-giveaway-day-1.jpg052311 giveaway day 1Some really cute barettes are the perfect way to perk up any outfit.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/052311-giveaway-day-2.jpg052311 giveaway day 2So many great, earthy colors to choose from.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/052311-giveaway-day-3.jpg052311 giveaway day 3All different patterns and rich colors. There are a lot of cool things waiting to be made with these bits of cloth.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/052311-giveaway-day-4.jpg052311 giveaway day 4Little scraps, big fun.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/maygiveawayday-logo1.jpgMayGiveawayDay logo2011-05-26T03:30:44+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/05/23/the-last-tiny-elephants-i-will-ever-make/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/maygiveawayday-logo.jpgMayGiveawayDay logohttps://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/052211-ss-fu-ellies-1.jpg052211 ss fu ellies 1https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/052211-ss-fu-ellies-2.jpg052211 ss fu ellies 2https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/052211-ss-fu-ellies-3.jpg052211 ss fu ellies 3I can tell you the giveaway will not be for a tiny crochet elephant.2011-05-23T16:54:09+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/05/21/firestarter-friday-so-you-say-can%e2%80%99t-draw/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/052011-ff-pansy-sketch-4.jpg052011 ff pansy sketch 4https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/052011-ff-pansy-sketch-3.jpg052011 ff pansy sketch 3The final sketch...for now. Only about half an hour, but it was really fun. Is it perfect? No. Museum worthy? No. But do I like it and did I have fun? Yes. That's what you should be reaching for in your sketches. If you aren't enjoying it, it's unlikely you will ever get better.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/052011-ff-pansy-sketch-2.jpg052011 ff pansy sketch 2The roughed in pansy with rough pastels and some background. To create a more finished look after this, I used water to blend the pastels and colored pencils to create an abstract background.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/052011-ff-pansy-sketch-1.jpg052011 ff pansy sketch 1The really rough start.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/052011-ff-pansies-3.jpg052011 ff pansies 3The basis for my sketch...a nice closeup with fun details.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/052011-ff-pansies-2.jpg052011 ff pansies 2I wasn't kidding about having lots of pansies. This is only some of them.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/052011-ff-pansies-1.jpg052011 ff pansies 12011-05-21T16:52:34+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/05/18/up-late-ellie-buddies/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/051811-up-late-ellie-buddy-1.jpg051811 up late ellie buddy 1Now my little green dude has a friend. I still have to make two for a friend, but they may be a bit larger...these things are killer on my hands.2011-05-19T03:39:26+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/05/16/start-small-starting-really-small/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/051611-ss-really-small.jpg051611 ss really smallI have no idea what they are talking about, but I think they're having fun.2011-05-17T02:48:09+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/05/16/spoiler-alert-for-my-bother/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/051811-ss-fu-01.jpg051811 ss fu 01I wasn't lazy on Saturday, I was lazy outside. It's totally different.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/051811-ss-fu-02.jpg051811 ss fu 02https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/051811-ss-fu-03.jpg051811 ss fu 03mmmmm....handwritinghttps://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/051811-ss-fu-04.jpg051811 ss fu 04https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/051811-ss-fu-05.jpg051811 ss fu 05It's pretty amazing to get a closeup look of the micro envronments that we are surrounded by all the time.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/051811-ss-fu-06.jpg051811 ss fu 06A twisty tree root...I love the crackling texture of the tree set against the dirt and grass.2011-05-17T14:27:25+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/05/14/firestarter-friday-i-used-up-my-fire-for-the-day/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/vacation-2008-029.jpgvacation 2008 0292011-05-14T06:00:22+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/05/12/up-late-more-wool-felt-fun/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/051111-up-late-wool-and-etsy-002.jpg051111 up late wool and etsy 002Finished up some little pretties for the soon-to-be Etsy shop.2011-05-12T05:23:50+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/05/09/start-small-anniversary-gift/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/050911-ss-alex-and-alison.jpg050911 ss alex and alisonThe adorable couple who will be subjected to my crafting this week.2011-05-10T03:24:17+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/05/08/cute-baby-gear-made-even-cuter/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/050811-ss-fu-lolas-hat-002.jpg050811 ss fu lolas hat 002Crochet flowers are so easy and a great portable project. If you ever have no idea what to make, just make a bunch of them. They can easily be used to embellish gifts, clothing or jewelry at a later date.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/050811-ss-fu-lolas-hat-001.jpg050811 ss fu lolas hat 001Little Lady's finished hat. Cute, but not babyish. And I love the color combos.2011-05-09T03:57:59+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/05/05/firestarter-friday-goodbye-isnt-the-end/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/050611-dolan-horse.jpg050611 dolan horseSusan Dolan's horse. A beautiful example of art living on past it's creator.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/050611-firestarter-dolan-rabbit.jpg050611 firestarter dolan rabbitA rabbit, santa and assorted small paintings, all done by Susan Dolan. 2011-05-06T21:32:19+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/05/04/up-late-playing-with-felt/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/050411-up-late-felt-barettes-1.jpg050411 up late felt barettes 1https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/050411-up-late-felt-barettes-2.jpg050411 up late felt barettes 2Turning this stack of awesome wool felt...https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/050411-up-late-felt-barettes-3.jpg050411 up late felt barettes 3...into this.2011-05-05T04:59:38+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/05/02/i-give-up/2011-05-03T02:44:10+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/05/02/start-small-and-making-a-plan-for-the-week/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/050211-ss-and-frame-of-mind-1.jpg050211 ss and frame of mind 1Who says crafts have to start with raw materials? If you are looking at a list of non-craft chores (booo-ring) you can get a small project done and feel great about it. This hat willbe looking even lovlier this weekend.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/050211-ss-and-frame-of-mind-3.jpg050211 ss and frame of mind 3The first step is admitting you let your craft area turn into an unholy wreck...https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/050211-ss-and-frame-of-mind-4.jpg050211 ss and frame of mind 4...and then you get to cleaning that junk up.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/050211-ss-and-frame-of-mind-2.jpg050211 ss and frame of mind 2The white-on-white details are even cuter with the lacey edging. But we need to add some color...2011-05-03T02:00:11+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/05/01/take-that-sewing-project/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/050111-ss-followup-soup-coaster-1.jpg050111 ss followup soup coaster 1Looks a bit better then it did a few days ago, huh? Now I have zero excuses for not bringing a hot leftover lunch to work.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/050111-ss-followup-soup-coaster-2.jpg050111 ss followup soup coaster 2Mmmmm....tangerine and light blue. That is a color match made in heaven.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/050111-ss-followup-soup-coaster-3.jpg050111 ss followup soup coaster 3A little touch of handsewing is a great added detail. 2011-05-02T03:44:44+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/04/28/firestarter-friday-get-one-thing-done/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/042911-firestarter-get-stuff-done.jpg042911 firestarter get stuff doneCleaned out a few boxes and found Whisper something new to play with. That's a pretty good reward for getting work done.2011-04-29T04:04:52+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/04/27/up-late-binding/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/042711-up-late-binding.jpg042711 up late bindingMachine part down, hand sewing part next!2011-04-28T03:53:45+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/04/25/dropping-the-crafty-ball/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/042511-soup-coaster-halfway-1.jpg042511 soup coaster halfway 1Looks pretty good other than the wrinkles. Now it just needs padding and backing.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/042511-soup-coaster-halfway-2.jpg042511 soup coaster halfway 2Here is a detail of the backstitch on the circle applique. I just love these fabrics together.2011-04-26T02:18:39+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/04/24/playing-with-color/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/042311-choosing-colors-combo-3.jpg042311 choosing colors combo 3The combo I am settling on. A good balance of bright, rich and muted. Bright enough to be happy, but not obnoxius.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/042311-choosing-colors-combo-4.jpg042311 choosing colors combo 4Add a little backing fabric, and the whole project color scheme is rounded out.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/042311-choosing-colors-combo-5.jpg042311 choosing colors combo 5That's the start of one good-looking giant coaster.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/042311-choosing-colors-combo-2.jpg042311 choosing colors combo 2My second color combo. A bit more muted than I want.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/042311-choosing-colors-combo-11.jpg042311 choosing colors combo 1One possible color combination for this weeks project. It works, but it lacks...something.2011-04-24T05:29:09+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/04/22/firestarter-friday-guest-post-by-michael-speed/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/042211-firestarter-mike-3.jpg042211 firestarter mike 3https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/042211-firestarter-mike-21.jpg042211 firestarter mike 2https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/042211-firestarter-mike-1.jpg042211 firestarter mike 12011-04-22T20:09:51+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/04/20/up-late-to-read/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/042011-up-late-books1.jpg042011 up late booksThis is what happens when I wander through the stacks looking for one book. And it wasn't even a craft book.2011-04-21T03:16:55+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/04/19/unexpected-inspiration/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/041911-snow-5.jpg041911 snow 5https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/041911-snow-4.jpg041911 snow 4https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/041911-snow-3.jpg041911 snow 3https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/041911-snow-2.jpg041911 snow 2The view off my back step this morning.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/041911-snow-1.jpg041911 snow 12011-04-19T18:50:44+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/04/18/start-small/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/041811-ss-food-4.jpg041811 ss food 4The mug rugs I whipped up. I probably don't need to tell you which one is mine.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/041811-ss-food-3.jpg041811 ss food 3Grill pizza, one of our favorite summer dishes.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/041811-ss-food-2.jpg041811 ss food 2Mushroom ravioli and meatballs with lemon fingerling potatoes. Super yummy and all made from scratch.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/041811-ss-food-1.jpg041811 ss food 1Curry tomato rice. Hands down one of my favorite foods that reheats well.2011-04-19T18:42:46+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/04/17/start-small-procrastintion-didnt-win/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/041711-ss-followup-3.jpg041711 ss followup 3Making those little rosettes is addicting. And a great way to use scraps of fabric.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/041711-ss-followup-2.jpg041711 ss followup 2A great illustration of why you should shoot in daylight, not fakelight.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/041711-ss-followup-1.jpg041711 ss followup 1So bright! So spring! My mom always finds the coolest fabrics.2011-04-19T02:28:32+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/04/15/firestarter-friday-happy-places/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/041511-firestarter-happy-place-2.jpg041511 firestarter happy place 2Since we were nearby for the party anyway, of course we stopped in Deadwood, another good happy place.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/041511-firestarter-happy-place-1.jpg041511 firestarter happy place 1The dam behind my Grandparent's house, calm and quiet. Except for mooing.2011-04-15T17:11:00+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/04/13/up-late-playing-with-fabric/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/041311-up-late-faves-7.jpg041311 up late faves 7The best little finds in the bag overall. A cut-out teapot motif and some super sweet skull print minky.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/041311-up-late-faves-6.jpg041311 up late faves 6My personal faves to be stashed away for selfish projects.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/041311-up-late-strips-5.jpg041311 up late strips 5and pre-cut strips as well.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/041311-up-late-squares-4.jpg041311 up late squares 4Great suprise -- pre-cut squares of the same size. And a coordinating colorway, too.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/041311-up-late-taylor-3.jpg041311 up late taylor 3The perfect fabric scraps for my Start Small project. Bet you can't wait to see what I make!https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/041311-up-late-fabric-2.jpg041311 up late fabric 2A pretty big bag of awesome.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/041311-up-late-fabric-1.jpg041311 up late fabric 1Five dollars can go soooo far sometimes.2011-04-14T04:15:45+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/04/11/start-small-craft-its-craftsanity/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/041111-ss-inspiration-tins-4-chase.jpg041111 ss inspiration tins 4 chaseCousin C's tin.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/041111-ss-inspiration-tins-3-allie.jpg041111 ss inspiration tins 3 allieInside of tin for Cousin A.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/041111-ss-inspiration-tins-2-skye.jpg041111 ss inspiration tins 2 skyeThe inside of the tin for Cousin S.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/041111-ss-inspiration-tins-1-group.jpg041111 ss inspiration tins 1 groupOh, the messes I make when given glue and paint.2011-04-11T19:08:22+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/04/10/start-small-bathroom-bag-follow-up/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/041011-ss-bathroom-bag-followup-3.jpg041011 ss bathroom bag followup 3I used the original bag as the basis for this one, including the handle. Which makes it so easy for hands big and small to carry.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/041011-ss-bathroom-bag-followup-2.jpg041011 ss bathroom bag followup 2https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/041011-ss-bathroom-bag-followup-1.jpg041011 ss bathroom bag followup 1Finished bathroom bag. Much more stylin' than the old one. Well, maybe just brighter.2011-04-11T04:47:19+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/04/08/firestarter-friday/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/040811-sketchbook-6.jpg040811 sketchbook 6https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/040811-sketchbook-5.jpg040811 sketchbook 5https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/040811-sketchbook-4.jpg040811 sketchbook 4https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/040811-sketchbook-3.jpg040811 sketchbook 3https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/040811-sketchbook-2.jpg040811 sketchbook 2The front cover to my book. Sewing meets photography.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/040811-sketchbook-1.jpg040811 sketchbook 12011-05-26T02:10:57+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/04/06/up-kinda-late-to-contemplate-a-big-blank-wall/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/040611-bedroom-painting-11.jpg040611 bedroom painting 1A rough start, but still a start.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/040611-trees-4.jpg040611 trees 4Another scene with trees. https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/040611-trees-3.jpg040611 trees 3Photo and print of trees.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/040611-trees-2.jpg040611 trees 2Painting of trees in the dining room.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/040611-trees-1.jpg040611 trees 1The trees in the dining room. This will make more sense in a minute.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/040611-bedroom-12.jpg040611 bedroom 1That is one blank wall. 2011-04-07T04:07:10+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/04/04/start-small-bathroom-bag/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/040411-ss-bonus-picture.jpg040411 ss bonus pictureI can't tell which person is my favorite. But I can tell you they look pretty awesome stacked together.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/040411-ss-bathroom-bag-1.jpg040411 ss bathroom bag 1The old bathroom bag that needs to go. It doesn't look so bad here, but it really is on it's last leg.2011-04-07T03:34:00+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/04/03/start-small-craft-coupon-follow-up/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/040311-sketchbook-cover.jpg040311 sketchbook coverMy contribution to The Sketchbook Project 2011.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/040311-ss-followup-3.jpg040311 ss followup 3Closeup! I already feel excited for grocery shopping.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/040311-ss-followup-2.jpg040311 ss followup 2When I arrange them like that, it looks like I decorated them all.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/040311-ss-followup-1.jpg040311 ss followup 1Cut out card stock -- I am so living on the edge.2011-04-07T03:33:37+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/04/01/firestarter-friday-unexpected-beauty/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/040111-fire-art-alley-3.jpg040111 Fire Art Alley 3Words to live by.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/040111-fire-art-alley-2.jpg040111 Fire Art Alley 2https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/040111-fire-art-alley-11.jpg040111 Fire Art Alley 1Art Alley2011-04-07T03:33:05+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/03/29/staying-up-late-to-make-flowers/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/032911-orchids-2.jpg032911 orchids 2Parts that will soon be a necklace.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/032911-orchids-1.jpg032911 orchids 12011-04-07T03:32:29+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/03/28/start-small-craft-coupon-organizer-dividers/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/032811-ss-coupon-holder-3.jpg032811 ss coupon holder 3$1 wells spent, but it's still time to retire the old folder.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/032811-ss-coupon-holder-2.jpg032811 ss coupon holder 2Lining fabric -- so pretty. https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/032811-ss-coupon-holder-11.jpg032811 ss coupon holder 1When you can have such pretty accessories, why wouldn't you clip coupons?https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/032811-ss-coupon-holder-1.jpg032811 ss coupon holder 1When you can have such pretty accessories, why wouldn't you clip coupons?2011-04-07T03:32:02+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/03/25/firestarter-friday-%e2%80%93-reigning-in-your-energy/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/032511-12-days-swap3.jpg032511 12 days swapOne of twelve packages from the 12 Days of Christmas Swap 2007. A great example of how helpful writing down ideas can be. The star coasters, sleep mask and candy wreath were all made by me.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/032511-clock1.jpg032511 clockFabric clock I made for a Warhol lover.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/032511-quilt-block1.jpg032511 quilt blockThe entire block, for those who were wondering what it looks like.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/032511-12-days-swap2.jpg032511 12 days swapOne of twelve packages from the 12 Days of Christmas Swap 2007. A great example of how helpful writing down ideas can be. The star coasters, sleep mask and candy wreath were all made by me.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/032511-12-days-swap1.jpg032511 12 days swapOne of twelve packages from the 12 Days of Christmas Swap 2007. A great example of how helpful writing down ideas can be. The star coasters, sleep mask and candy wreath were all made by me.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/032511-12-days-swap.jpg032511 12 days swaphttps://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/032511-clock.jpg032511 clockFabric clock I made for a Warhol lover.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/032511-quilt-block.jpg032511 quilt blockThe entire block, for those who were wondering what it looks like.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/032511-lead-quilt-closeup.jpg032511 LEAD quilt closeupDetail of quilt block I made a few years ago. After a lot of agonizing.2011-04-03T21:50:18+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/03/09/hello-world/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/032211-urban-outfitters-rug-22.jpg032211 urban outfitters rug 2https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/032211-urban-outfitters-rug-21.jpg032211 urban outfitters rug 2https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/032211-urban-outfitters-rug-2.jpg032211 urban outfitters rug 2https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/032211-urban-outfitters-rug-1.jpg032211 urban outfitters rug 1patience pays off -- look at the prettiness!https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/032211-craft-list.jpg032211 craft listKate's Craft Hit List2011-04-01T13:38:39+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.co/2011/03/27/start-small-craft-rug-follow-up/https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/032711-ss-followup-11.jpg032711 ss followup 1Everyone should have a space this pretty.https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/032711-ss-followup-21.jpg032711 ss followup 2https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/032711-ss-followup-2.jpg032711 ss followup 2https://daydreamhouse.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/032711-ss-followup-1.jpg032711 ss followup 1Everyone should have a space this fun.2011-04-01T13:38:25+00:00monthlyhttps://daydreamhouse.codaily1.02018-04-10T15:01:48+00:00