I took a broom skirt and turn it into a cute apron for my sister-in-law. I couldn’t take a picture of myself in it, but I could have my poor husband try it on for me. Here is the edging I crocheted. And this is the heart if added a crocheted edge to and then...

Done in black, like the infamous Woody Hayes hat, the coffee cozy had to take on a more masculine feel for my dad. What better way to butch up something than by adding Buckeye nuts I crocheted the actual cozy and then used needle felting to make the “O” and the Buckeye nuts.While it is...

My mother-in-law loves desserts. Last Christmas I made her a bracelet that incorporated some of her favorite sweets. The little charms were made from polymer clay.

I recently went through winter clothes to weed out the clothes that didn’t fit my daughter. Some were sent to Savers, but many went into a pile for crafting (upcycling) purposes. You will get a bonus with this blog. For the holiday season you get my mom and daughter singing in the background of the...

Not really, but it makes for a more interesting blog title. Here’s the thing, when you push your friends and family into buying handmade, they look for the easiest route to actually by handmade. Me! My mom wanted to buy the chicas at work some hip arm warmers but didn’t want to buy them at...

My six-year-old loves Avril Lavigne. While her lyrics may be a little much, I can’t help be enjoy how self assured my daughter looks singing to her. I buy the bleeped versions of music and my daughter is oblivious of what she’s missing. Everything is pink and black skulls and crossbones for my baby. So,...

Sometimes our government needs some good pharmaceuticals or maybe, just maybe our government is at the mercy of big business. And it really doesn’t care who get hurt. With all the lead based paint in toys and similar health concerns with sub par toys, the government has come up with a plan. The plan, however,...

When I was my daughter’s age, almost exactly, I remember my mom crying while watching John Walsh talking about his son. His son, Adam, had been abducted and my world would forever change because of it. My dad talked about riding his bike all around his neighborhood as a kid and simply checking in with...

SUPER POO Originally uploaded by kingkong21 That’s funny stuff!

Chapulines (Grasshoppers) Yummy! Originally uploaded by S0Cal I really really really want to try chapulines. We are so close to Mexico here in Phoenix and there are no chapulines to be found. I’d even take a some lead in my chapuline just to have a taste. I’m intrigued.

There are times when somebody seems so self assured that you want to emanate that deficiency. Growing up, I would see pictures of Bettie Page and stare in awe of her strength. In high school I would sneak into the adult section of the comic store to look at her pictures and the art made...

Does it get any cooler than this? Nope. The Question will forever be one of my favorite characters. While I like Montoya, Vic’s my man and I really miss him. I haven’t yet decided if I am going to make a t-shirt or do something with my purse. (I have a messenger bag that keeps...