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Thursday's Links
I know a lot of you are following my pregnancy progress. So before I start posting today's fun links, let me give you all a bit of an update. I am now 'officially' over due! My doctor told me that he's not sure if I'll make it to my appointment next week (although, I'm not optimistic, he said the same thing last week too), but if I do, we'll discuss 'options' (induction, no doubt). I have resorted to posting an eviction notice on my belly in order to coax the current occupant out!
Now onto the links!
If you're starting to gather ideas for Mother's Day, you might what to try making your mom some Eco Cosmetics (made from everyday products). I'm thinking this looks like a fun project for Taylor and I to do together!
Two of my favorite things, fashion and video games, are finally joining forces. Karl Lagerfeld will appear in the new Grand Theft Auto. [link via A Socialite's Life]
Another great magazine has bit the dust - Adorn magazine is no more. [link via Bits and Bobbins]
I'm in trouble now, it looks like Amy Butler has a line of dishes coming out.
The girls at Stitch Lounge have created a gorgeous reusable tote bag that folds up and can be slipped into your purse - all from a recycled tank!
An interesting concept for a purse - turning a book into a handbag. It's a good inspiration piece for Make it Mine's purse challenge.
This purse gives new meaning to the name "Doggie Bag".
I just took away a too small shirt from Taylor with a promise of making it into something else. I'm not contemplating making it into this t-shirt bag.
How to crochet and felt a felt pimp daddy fedora. [link via Craftgossip]
I am completely amazed at this gorgeous quilt. I would love to make something like this someday.
If you're looking for some crafty projects to work on with your kids, be sure to stop by The Crafty Crow. I love that they break down each each project by age.
Congratulations to a few of my favorite fabric sources on their recent write ups (ironically, they both have the same first name)! Ann of Needle Nook Fabrics appeared in our local paper and answered some fun questions and Ann of Gorgeous Fabrics had a tremendous write up in this month's Vogue Patterns (you can read a blurb from the magazine on Ann's personal site).
Have a new IPod or cell phone? Check out this tutorial for creating your own customized case.
Previous Comments
[1] On Apr-17-2008, Christy S wrote:Amy Butler dishes?? I looked. I love. I, too, am in big trouble. That is my favorite fabric from her collection. I have the fabric in many colors. Now I must have those dishes. Sigh.
[2] On Apr-17-2008, MelissaB wrote:
ROFL - an eviction notice huh? Think he'll listen??? lol ;-) Hope so!
Thanks for all the fun links, I love all the stuff you dig up for us to look at - you're such a wealth of info girly!
[3] On Apr-17-2008, bernadette wrote:
When I was a girl, I used my chemistry set to make cold cream, as a gift for my Mom. (It was one of the chemistry projects in the instruction booklet - to demonstrate emulsification.) She thanked me and placed the little jar in a place of prominence among her few beauty supplies. But she never, ever tried it - she was too scared. ha-ha!
Thanks for all the super links today. I am still enjoying them. But I am supposed to be trimming shrubs.
[4] On Apr-17-2008, Mamaphunk wrote:
I am SO bummed that Adorn is gone!
My heart actually skipped a beat when I read it! LOL!
[5] On Apr-17-2008, Anne (PR-tessiesgal) wrote:
Eviction notice--too funny.
I am a dish-o-holic, so showing the Amy Butler dishes to me is my husband's worst nightmare! I love them!
Enjoyed all the great links!
[6] On Apr-17-2008, Miss Sassy wrote:
Well, shoot. I get sad for you every time I see a new post from you in my blog reader. Thanks for the links, though.
[7] On Apr-17-2008, Stephanie Ryan wrote:
Thanks for linking to my site about the Amy Butler dinnerware! I love seeing new people come and visit. The dinnerware looked amazing! I was so bummed that Mikasa wouldn't let me into the showroom. Most companies are very gracious to other people in the trade, but not Mikasa...bummer. I can't wait to see them in the stores.
Great blog!
[8] On Apr-17-2008, nikki/candyo wrote:
Adorn is gone?? I think I'm going to cry! I had a subscription and everything! Come to think of it, I haven't gotten an issue in quite a while.
[9] On Apr-17-2008, Aimey wrote:
I have to admit that I've become a "stalker" to your blog hoping to read that the time has come! As much as I love your posts, I'm slightly disappointed when I see that you're sewing and posting links instead of having a baby ;) I'm sure you're getting very anxious - I know the time will come soon enough. Take this opportunity to get as much rest as possible - I'm so excited for you and your family!
Aimey
[10] On Apr-18-2008, Joanne wrote:
I love the news about Karl :)
and the saving grace about the Butler dishes is that their availability to the UK will no doubt be limited, and if they do get here they'll be so expensive I won't be able to justify it
Fingers crossed the little guy makes it out of there in his own time
[11] On Apr-18-2008, Linda at Make It Mine Magazine wrote:
Thanks for the link to the purse challenge. We've gotten some great entries, but the more the merrier.
Optimism must be tough at this stage of the game, as far as delivery dates go. Good luck!
Linda