November 13, 2013
I made these muffins today using
a pkg of Philsbury Flaky Rolls and shredded cheddar cheese and bacon bits.
So good!!
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Saturday, September 28, 2013
Upcoming Craft Fairs and Classes
Hello everyone in Blogland!!
If anyone is still reading this blog I'd like to let you know that I will be at 2 upcoming craft fairs and teaching All Occasion One-Sheet-Wonder Classes this fall.
Sunday Oct 6 - I'll be at the West Vancouver Community Centre Pumpkinfest event. Click the link and check out all the great activities planned!
Saturday Oct 19 - I'm teaching an All Occasion One-Sheet-Wonder class at ScrapArts. Please call the store at 604-980-8811 to sign up (space is limited).
Friday Nov 22 - I'm teaching the All Occasion One-Sheet-Wonder class again at ScrapArts for those that missed it the first time or wanting to do it again! Please call the store to register at 604-980-8811 (space is limited).
Sunday Nov 30 - I'll be at the Gleneagles Community Centre Christmas Festival. There will be lots of fun for everyone including an Artisan Market in the main gym area.
If anyone is still reading this blog I'd like to let you know that I will be at 2 upcoming craft fairs and teaching All Occasion One-Sheet-Wonder Classes this fall.
Sunday Oct 6 - I'll be at the West Vancouver Community Centre Pumpkinfest event. Click the link and check out all the great activities planned!
Saturday Oct 19 - I'm teaching an All Occasion One-Sheet-Wonder class at ScrapArts. Please call the store at 604-980-8811 to sign up (space is limited).
Friday Nov 22 - I'm teaching the All Occasion One-Sheet-Wonder class again at ScrapArts for those that missed it the first time or wanting to do it again! Please call the store to register at 604-980-8811 (space is limited).
Sunday Nov 30 - I'll be at the Gleneagles Community Centre Christmas Festival. There will be lots of fun for everyone including an Artisan Market in the main gym area.
Friday, September 6, 2013
Crochet Blog Link
September 6th, 2013
I've set up a separate blog for my crochet craft sales.
If you want to know where to find me click HERE
Thanks and I hope to see you at one of the craft fairs this fall and winter!
Craft Fair Preparations Underway
September 6, 2013
I have been super busy getting the kids settled into their university lives and getting myself organized for the upcoming fall and Winter Craft Fairs.
I'll be at the West Vancouver Pumpkin Fest Market on Saturday Oct 6th selling my crochet goodies.
I have been super busy getting the kids settled into their university lives and getting myself organized for the upcoming fall and Winter Craft Fairs.
I'll be at the West Vancouver Pumpkin Fest Market on Saturday Oct 6th selling my crochet goodies.
Friday, July 12, 2013
Stuff....
July 12, 2013
I'm going to change the name of my blog to Marie Likes to Keep Busy...
I haven't stamped in months or done any papercrafting for a while!
My son graduated from High School in June, my daughter is transferring universities and possibly moving and I had some health issues to deal with so the time has just rolled by.
I've been busy crocheting scarves and hats for the upcoming craft market season and in between I've been visiting my local thrift shops and keeping an eye out for "FREE" stuff by the side of the road.
Here's a few things I've picked up recently.
I love these leopard peep toe shoes - got them for $11.99 at a local thrift store!
I picked up this headboard in an alley near my daughter's rental in the city. Of course I spray painted it!
It was originally that pink coloured pickled pine look with the cane panels.
I also spray painted this pineapple lamp that we inherited from our friend Jim - it was originally gold toned.
It's times like this I wish I had taken some "befores".
I'm going to change the name of my blog to Marie Likes to Keep Busy...
I haven't stamped in months or done any papercrafting for a while!
My son graduated from High School in June, my daughter is transferring universities and possibly moving and I had some health issues to deal with so the time has just rolled by.
I've been busy crocheting scarves and hats for the upcoming craft market season and in between I've been visiting my local thrift shops and keeping an eye out for "FREE" stuff by the side of the road.
Here's a few things I've picked up recently.
I love these leopard peep toe shoes - got them for $11.99 at a local thrift store!
I picked up this headboard in an alley near my daughter's rental in the city. Of course I spray painted it!
It was originally that pink coloured pickled pine look with the cane panels.
I also spray painted this pineapple lamp that we inherited from our friend Jim - it was originally gold toned.
It's times like this I wish I had taken some "befores".
Monday, December 10, 2012
Handmade with love!
Monday, December 10, 2012
How are your holiday preparations going? Are you ready?
Have you been crafting up a storm to give your special loved ones some handmade gifts?
This holiday season I've been super busy rekindling my love of YARN.
I have been knitting and crocheting for years and I think it's the perfect craft to take along with you. Especially if you've got kids who play sports in indoor facilities - like volleyball and basketball tournaments or waiting in the car for them to get out of their activities.
It's great for kids to learn to knit and crochet too. When I was 10 my aunt's friend from Paris came to stay with us and she taught me how to crochet with yarn, my other aunt taught me how to crochet with cotton thread. After that, learning to knit came easy for me and I've even taught some basic kids knitting classes using a knitting tool.
And it's easy to pick up and put away - for years if needed - yarn and needles do not expire!
Last year I made myself a crochet flower pin and enjoyed it so much that I made a bunch and sold them. I ended up having 3 different kinds of crochet flowers so I wouldn't get too bored. Here's a photo of one of them.
I had some flowers leftover this season so I decided to make some hats and added the flowers to them.
Then I started making scarves, and then I made a few toques and then I just couldn't stop myself. I became I crochet machine!
I had some set aside for gifts but I made so many that I decided to participate in a few craft fairs and sell them. Here I am at the Makers Market on December 1st.
As well as making & selling my own stuff I've been going to a quite a few craft fairs this season and picking up some "not Marie made" stuff.
My friends and I were just at Got Craft! on the weekend and I got some awesome stuff - a Mozzarella making kit, a jar of Tomato jam, a BuBu bag, some chocolate trufle cookies and some cards (yes I do buy cards from local vendors!).
If you've looking for some "not from the mall" gifts you need to check out your local craft fairs and help support your local artisans.
There are 2 more craft fairs coming up in my area - The Great Canadian Craft Fair and Last Chance Christmas Craft Fair.
To see a listing of craft events "Around Town" (in the Vancouver area) please click HERE.
If you're local and looking for some awesome handmade stuff you need to check them out!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
How are your holiday preparations going? Are you ready?
Have you been crafting up a storm to give your special loved ones some handmade gifts?
This holiday season I've been super busy rekindling my love of YARN.
I have been knitting and crocheting for years and I think it's the perfect craft to take along with you. Especially if you've got kids who play sports in indoor facilities - like volleyball and basketball tournaments or waiting in the car for them to get out of their activities.
It's great for kids to learn to knit and crochet too. When I was 10 my aunt's friend from Paris came to stay with us and she taught me how to crochet with yarn, my other aunt taught me how to crochet with cotton thread. After that, learning to knit came easy for me and I've even taught some basic kids knitting classes using a knitting tool.
And it's easy to pick up and put away - for years if needed - yarn and needles do not expire!
Last year I made myself a crochet flower pin and enjoyed it so much that I made a bunch and sold them. I ended up having 3 different kinds of crochet flowers so I wouldn't get too bored. Here's a photo of one of them.
I had some flowers leftover this season so I decided to make some hats and added the flowers to them.
Then I started making scarves, and then I made a few toques and then I just couldn't stop myself. I became I crochet machine!
I had some set aside for gifts but I made so many that I decided to participate in a few craft fairs and sell them. Here I am at the Makers Market on December 1st.
As well as making & selling my own stuff I've been going to a quite a few craft fairs this season and picking up some "not Marie made" stuff.
My friends and I were just at Got Craft! on the weekend and I got some awesome stuff - a Mozzarella making kit, a jar of Tomato jam, a BuBu bag, some chocolate trufle cookies and some cards (yes I do buy cards from local vendors!).
If you've looking for some "not from the mall" gifts you need to check out your local craft fairs and help support your local artisans.
There are 2 more craft fairs coming up in my area - The Great Canadian Craft Fair and Last Chance Christmas Craft Fair.
To see a listing of craft events "Around Town" (in the Vancouver area) please click HERE.
If you're local and looking for some awesome handmade stuff you need to check them out!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Where's Marie?
I know I haven't been posting on here much but I've been very busy getting ready for some upcoming craft sales.
I like to crochet and I've done so much over the last year that I have enough for Christmas Gifts and Craft Sales!
Here's what my table will look like - it's in my dining room but I've got it set up for a show.
If you are in the Vancouver area and love to shop the craft sales please come visit me this Saturday, November 24 - 10 am to 1 pm - at Scrap Arts in North Vancouver (3rd and St Georges) for the Designers Marketplace.
I'll be at Makers Market at St Monica's Church in West Vancouver (Horseshoe Bay) on Saturday, December 1 - 10 am to 3 pm - too!
Stop by and say hello!
Until next time...
Marie
I like to crochet and I've done so much over the last year that I have enough for Christmas Gifts and Craft Sales!
Here's what my table will look like - it's in my dining room but I've got it set up for a show.
If you are in the Vancouver area and love to shop the craft sales please come visit me this Saturday, November 24 - 10 am to 1 pm - at Scrap Arts in North Vancouver (3rd and St Georges) for the Designers Marketplace.
I'll be at Makers Market at St Monica's Church in West Vancouver (Horseshoe Bay) on Saturday, December 1 - 10 am to 3 pm - too!
Stop by and say hello!
Until next time...
Marie
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