Monthly Archives: September 2010

Color Combination Inspiration: Pool Blue and Warm Grey

Posted on September 29, 2010 by letsmakesomething

I enjoy grabbing inspiration from nature and this color combination, even though it’s not very fall inspired,  is what is inspiring me right now.  I’ve always loved the combo of cool and warm colors and this is no exception.  I … Continue reading →

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The Handwritten Note

Posted on September 28, 2010 by letsmakesomething

Since I’ve moved to Chicago, I’ve discovered a desire to keep in touch with friends through written snail mail.  I know, with email what’s the point?  I, personally, love tangible tokens of friendship and love.  Getting mail is an awesome … Continue reading →

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Inspiration: Jim Henson

Posted on September 27, 2010 by letsmakesomething

I was tagged in a Facebook note recently that wanted you to list your top 15 artists.  This is still proving to be a little difficult to me because narrowing all of the inspirational and motivating artists that I’ve come … Continue reading →

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Sometimes….

Posted on September 24, 2010 by letsmakesomething

you’re just having one of those days where only something like this will do.

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Trying Something New: Monoprinting

Posted on September 23, 2010 by letsmakesomething

I was inspired by this post from Cathy Cullis to try my hand at monoprinting.  Her approach is simple yet effective and I couldn’t wait to give it a shot.  I did exactly what she did: ink on glass and … Continue reading →

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Flickr Stitchers

Posted on September 22, 2010 by letsmakesomething

I love perusing the Embroidery group on Flickr to see what great and inspiring things stitchers are doing.  Here are some of my favorites this week: refabulous Melissa Crowe Sew Lovely Embroidery lilyvanilli72 childrenplayingwithfire You should really pop on over … Continue reading →

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Dresser Re-Do

Posted on September 21, 2010 by letsmakesomething

One down, 5 more to go!  I hope you enjoyed this project, it really translates to a lot of surfaces.  You could also cover the front of an armoire, desk drawers, cabinet doors……the possibilities are endless.  I would love to … Continue reading →

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Roasted Tomato Sauce

Posted on September 20, 2010 by letsmakesomething

I’m back with the recipe I promised-a delicious roasted heirloom tomato pasta sauce!  This couldn’t be any simpler, all it really takes is time.  To start you want to pre-heat your oven to 325 degrees.  Then cut your tomatoes horizontally … Continue reading →

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Farmers’ Market Loot

Posted on September 19, 2010 by letsmakesomething

Just popping in to show you some pictures of my farmers’ market haul this week.  I’ll be coming back tomorrow with a recipe using some of this gorgeous produce! sweet and red onion an heirloom tomato: a little rough around … Continue reading →

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Out and About: Oyster Fest

Posted on September 18, 2010 by letsmakesomething

Today we walked down to Roscoe St. to Oyster Fest to see what it was all about.  There were bands, oysters (of course) and a little petting zoo.  We were able to get up close and personal with some goats. … Continue reading →

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