http://sagewood.forumandco.com/crafts-and-handworks-f8/-t1.htm What are you making today?? Big project, small project, tell us all about it. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 09:52:24 GMT 10 http://illiweb.com/fa/green-baby/logo.jpg http://sagewood.forumandco.com/crafts-and-handworks-f8/-t1.htm http://sagewood.forumandco.com/crafts-and-handworks-f8/writing-a-novel-t308.htm Lightfoot From Oprah... Write That Novel Now Did you know Sunday is the official start of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)? Now is the time to sit down and start that novel you've always talked about writing. Get advice and inspiration from some of your favorite writers, and take on NaNoWriMo this year. http://www.oprah.com/article/oprahsbookclub/pastselections/20091030-obc-nanowrimo-advice Crafts and Handworks Sat, 31 Oct 2009 09:52:24 GMT http://sagewood.forumandco.com/crafts-and-handworks-f8/writing-a-novel-t308.htm#1320 http://sagewood.forumandco.com/crafts-and-handworks-f8/writing-a-novel-t308.htm http://sagewood.forumandco.com/crafts-and-handworks-f8/repurposing-stuff-t266.htm LeaShi So, remember those candle sconces I made a few months ago? After I rearranged my living room and changed out my curtains, they really didn't fit anymore, so I recycled them into the perfect garden accessory. Behold: This will be joining its partner in the picture outdoors this year as soon as it gets a coat of sealer. What do you think? Crafts and Handworks Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:13:29 GMT http://sagewood.forumandco.com/crafts-and-handworks-f8/repurposing-stuff-t266.htm#1123 http://sagewood.forumandco.com/crafts-and-handworks-f8/repurposing-stuff-t266.htm http://sagewood.forumandco.com/crafts-and-handworks-f8/garden-sign-t263.htm LeaShi
]]> Crafts and Handworks Fri, 27 Mar 2009 21:17:06 GMT http://sagewood.forumandco.com/crafts-and-handworks-f8/garden-sign-t263.htm#1115 http://sagewood.forumandco.com/crafts-and-handworks-f8/garden-sign-t263.htm http://sagewood.forumandco.com/crafts-and-handworks-f8/bandana-pants-t257.htm Sage http://blueyonder.typepad.com/photos/bandana_pants/index.html]]> Crafts and Handworks Mon, 02 Mar 2009 15:53:56 GMT http://sagewood.forumandco.com/crafts-and-handworks-f8/bandana-pants-t257.htm#1096 http://sagewood.forumandco.com/crafts-and-handworks-f8/bandana-pants-t257.htm http://sagewood.forumandco.com/crafts-and-handworks-f8/bandana-pants-t256.htm Sage http://blueyonder.typepad.com/photos/bandana_pants/index.html]]> Crafts and Handworks Mon, 02 Mar 2009 15:53:56 GMT http://sagewood.forumandco.com/crafts-and-handworks-f8/bandana-pants-t256.htm#1095 http://sagewood.forumandco.com/crafts-and-handworks-f8/bandana-pants-t256.htm http://sagewood.forumandco.com/crafts-and-handworks-f8/why-didn-t-i-think-of-this-t106.htm LeaShi I like candles, and I like candles in jars. What I don't like is the stupid sticker labels that never come off. If you ask me nothing detracts from the decor more than a big "Yankee Candle" label or whatever brand you happen to buy. So I was surfing Piper Classics, a country/prim decor site, when I found a candle hugger. http://www.piperclassics.com/products/Candle_Hugger_Jack_O_Lantern-4151-254.html They had some for different seasons, some for every day, but they look easy enough ... Crafts and Handworks Fri, 25 Jul 2008 03:01:47 GMT http://sagewood.forumandco.com/crafts-and-handworks-f8/why-didn-t-i-think-of-this-t106.htm#425 http://sagewood.forumandco.com/crafts-and-handworks-f8/why-didn-t-i-think-of-this-t106.htm http://sagewood.forumandco.com/crafts-and-handworks-f8/you-gotta-see-this-t141.htm Sage http://thesecondhelpinghouse.blogspot.com/2006/12/wreath-of-mussel-shells_5056.html]]> Crafts and Handworks Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:46:28 GMT http://sagewood.forumandco.com/crafts-and-handworks-f8/you-gotta-see-this-t141.htm#589 http://sagewood.forumandco.com/crafts-and-handworks-f8/you-gotta-see-this-t141.htm http://sagewood.forumandco.com/crafts-and-handworks-f8/quilting-break-out-the-gear-t206.htm MandaMae Okay so I have a friend who has inspired me to break out the sewing machine and start quilting... sorry i'm not doing it by hand. Either way, that's my plan for christmas gifts for close family since we're not purchasing gifts this year. Only kids are getting gifts and they may get blankets as well depends on how froggy I am feeling once I start my first one. I want a patriotic theme for the quilts since well that's what I want! LOL Do any of you guys have suggestions, or quilting ... Crafts and Handworks Mon, 10 Nov 2008 06:54:17 GMT http://sagewood.forumandco.com/crafts-and-handworks-f8/quilting-break-out-the-gear-t206.htm#889 http://sagewood.forumandco.com/crafts-and-handworks-f8/quilting-break-out-the-gear-t206.htm http://sagewood.forumandco.com/crafts-and-handworks-f8/paintings-for-the-nursery-t188.htm LeaShi I finished the first of two paintings that I'm doing for the baby's room. I worked with it all day yesterday, and now I'm finally happy with the way it looks. Hopefully the second one will turn out to my liking as well. Niel says if we're actually having a boy, I'll need to paint the dragon red and have him scorching the butterfly with a tiny flame, lol! Crafts and Handworks Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:29:47 GMT http://sagewood.forumandco.com/crafts-and-handworks-f8/paintings-for-the-nursery-t188.htm#790 http://sagewood.forumandco.com/crafts-and-handworks-f8/paintings-for-the-nursery-t188.htm http://sagewood.forumandco.com/crafts-and-handworks-f8/preserve-your-jack-o-lantern-t187.htm Lightfoot
A few extra things you can do to make your hard work last a little longer:

Right after carving, coat the edges with petroleum jelly. You might also smear it on the inside of the shell, as well. Then keep it in the shade and out of the sunlight, which can dry it out.]]> Crafts and Handworks Sun, 12 Oct 2008 16:32:55 GMT http://sagewood.forumandco.com/crafts-and-handworks-f8/preserve-your-jack-o-lantern-t187.htm#789 http://sagewood.forumandco.com/crafts-and-handworks-f8/preserve-your-jack-o-lantern-t187.htm http://sagewood.forumandco.com/crafts-and-handworks-f8/i-told-ya-i-would-t154.htm LeaShi and so I am. Posting pictures of my nursery, that is. I'm only putting up a couple right now because all I have added to the room is the bedding and some curtains, but there will be more to follow. The changing table will be arriving sometime next week, so I'll post pictures of that when I get it all together. So what do you think? The bedding I bought, but the curtains and lamp I did myself. I'm still at a loss for what to do as wall decor. There is NOTHING right now. I'm ... Crafts and Handworks Sun, 07 Sep 2008 21:39:28 GMT http://sagewood.forumandco.com/crafts-and-handworks-f8/i-told-ya-i-would-t154.htm#650 http://sagewood.forumandco.com/crafts-and-handworks-f8/i-told-ya-i-would-t154.htm http://sagewood.forumandco.com/crafts-and-handworks-f8/mosaic-help-t145.htm LeaShi Okay, I have searched teh intrawebs and haven't gotten a definitive answer. Can you mosaic on plastic? I mean, I have some of those decorative glass bead things that are flat on one side that I'd like to mosaic to a plastic planter. Has anyone done something like this before? I'd like to know if it will hold before I potentially waste money on tile adhesive and grout. Crafts and Handworks Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:50:43 GMT http://sagewood.forumandco.com/crafts-and-handworks-f8/mosaic-help-t145.htm#626 http://sagewood.forumandco.com/crafts-and-handworks-f8/mosaic-help-t145.htm http://sagewood.forumandco.com/crafts-and-handworks-f8/stuff-i-ve-been-working-on-t126.htm LeaShi Nothing much, just a couple of pics to show you what I've been up to. I painted the signs so I can start doing seasonal displays around the house to change things up a bit from time to time. I intend to get one done for Christmas, one for St. Patty's Day, etc. The second pic is of my bookcase and how it doesn't look quite so lonely anymore now that it's flanked by my sconces and topped with my birdhouse and such. I'll get pics of the other parts of the room once I get done with them and the walls ... Crafts and Handworks Wed, 13 Aug 2008 04:47:29 GMT http://sagewood.forumandco.com/crafts-and-handworks-f8/stuff-i-ve-been-working-on-t126.htm#513 http://sagewood.forumandco.com/crafts-and-handworks-f8/stuff-i-ve-been-working-on-t126.htm http://sagewood.forumandco.com/crafts-and-handworks-f8/i-have-an-itch-t101.htm LeaShi A decorating itch. I've been told it's the pregnancy that's doing it, but I don't think so. I've been taking a look around my house and doing a lot of thinking, and I'm dissatisfied with my decorating efforts so far. I don't like my living room, my kitchen, my loft, or my bedroom. The only room I'm truly proud of is the Horde Den. So, I'm going to redo it all. I'm going to start with the living room, since it's the room that needs the most work. I can't throw everything out, unfortunately, because ... Crafts and Handworks Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:55:12 GMT http://sagewood.forumandco.com/crafts-and-handworks-f8/i-have-an-itch-t101.htm#394 http://sagewood.forumandco.com/crafts-and-handworks-f8/i-have-an-itch-t101.htm http://sagewood.forumandco.com/crafts-and-handworks-f8/my-first-country-accessory-t111.htm LeaShi

Yesterday while out shopping I stopped by AC Moore's and picked up an unfinished birdhouse. This picture above is the end result. I think it will look cute in my country themed living room, although I don't have a home for it yet. It's got three of my five accent colors, so it should work nicely.]]> Crafts and Handworks Sat, 26 Jul 2008 21:02:14 GMT http://sagewood.forumandco.com/crafts-and-handworks-f8/my-first-country-accessory-t111.htm#444 http://sagewood.forumandco.com/crafts-and-handworks-f8/my-first-country-accessory-t111.htm http://sagewood.forumandco.com/crafts-and-handworks-f8/my-biggest-project-my-house-t95.htm MandaMae Well ladies... I have mentioned what we've done with the house... so I fished around the computer and found old pictures when we were looking to buy it and pictures of some of the work we've done So here goes.. Emily's Room before: Emily's room now: Kira's Room before: Kira's room now: Tristan's room before: Tristan's room now: Master b-room before: After: So this is what we've accomplished thus far... the rest ... Crafts and Handworks Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:09:09 GMT http://sagewood.forumandco.com/crafts-and-handworks-f8/my-biggest-project-my-house-t95.htm#373 http://sagewood.forumandco.com/crafts-and-handworks-f8/my-biggest-project-my-house-t95.htm http://sagewood.forumandco.com/crafts-and-handworks-f8/a-favor-t69.htm LeaShi You guys know I like to scrapbook. Well, I recently got an idea for a scrapbook page that I wanted to do, but it requires something I don't have. I need either rubber or acrylic stamps that have a "post office" theme. You know, the kind of stamps you might see on packages like postage stamps, postmarks, fragile, this end up, that kind of thing. Shoot, even a packet of stickers with that theme would do. I've been keeping my eyes peeled whenever I go into a craft store, but I haven't ... Crafts and Handworks Sat, 14 Jun 2008 20:05:54 GMT http://sagewood.forumandco.com/crafts-and-handworks-f8/a-favor-t69.htm#247 http://sagewood.forumandco.com/crafts-and-handworks-f8/a-favor-t69.htm http://sagewood.forumandco.com/crafts-and-handworks-f8/so-i-never-thought-i-d-post-here-t49.htm Kat ...but I actually HAVE been working on something! Its Braydens room, but I figured a few of you might want to see the 'work in progress' pics that we took. I've thumbnailed 'em so you'll have to click to get a bigger pic. Ok so here is pre painting, I emtied the room out first 'course, but the crib was to big so had to leave it. Hehe, these are our 'during' pics. I caught Erik by suprise (kinda scared him I think ) . Then again he DID snap one while my ... Crafts and Handworks Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:48:33 GMT http://sagewood.forumandco.com/crafts-and-handworks-f8/so-i-never-thought-i-d-post-here-t49.htm#151 http://sagewood.forumandco.com/crafts-and-handworks-f8/so-i-never-thought-i-d-post-here-t49.htm http://sagewood.forumandco.com/crafts-and-handworks-f8/ok-so-these-aren-t-handmade-t20.htm LeaShi But they look like they could be! Check out the neat little ornaments I got for $7 on ebay: I told ya I'd post pictures of my ebay wins. Don't they look like someone handpainted them? I think they'll look great on my tree. I'm so excited to have them, because they remind me of Christmas when I was a child. They should fit right in with the handcrafted Christmas theme we're doing this year. Crafts and Handworks Fri, 09 May 2008 23:59:23 GMT http://sagewood.forumandco.com/crafts-and-handworks-f8/ok-so-these-aren-t-handmade-t20.htm#55 http://sagewood.forumandco.com/crafts-and-handworks-f8/ok-so-these-aren-t-handmade-t20.htm