Wednesday, September 2, 2009

A feature and did you know "impatience" is NOT a virtue?

Well, Kim thinks I am a "show off." Okay, so I am totally honored and flattered today to be the featured blog today on Today's Creative Blog.....


.....but really, a "show off"? LOL. I loved the post. Thank you Kim! I'm a total fan of McGyver so I loved the reference. And yes, I am a giver. I figure when I make stuff I might as well share how I did it so there is a record somewhere in the whole huge universe that I DO exist. Is that deep enough for you this morning? But seriously, I've been blessed with health, food and shelter, and a supportive family so there is no reason for me hoard creative ideas. And here is the reason you've all been waiting for: I just like to make stuff.


And Kim, just let me "show off" a little of what I messed up today.....just to make me a little more "like-able" ;)


Remember those pretty tie-dyed shirts? I was too impatient. I washed them too early....even with my husband warning me not too. AND I accidentally left the wash setting on EXTRA HOT. Now I have some lovely pinkish-purple tees......


Then I blew up my printer. Ink pooled all over the floor. Here is my hand after 400 washings....it might be permanently inked....


And here is a preview of my new fall pattern....with the "short sleeved" version. Looks cute....but the neck turned out WAY too small on this sample and I almost ripped off Sienna's pigtails getting it on. She was a trooper though. Does the ruffle look familiar?


But I'm a survivor ;) The shirts can be salvaged into something. I'll print in grayscale until we can afford a new printer. Sienna still has her "piggies." And I was featured at Today's Creative Blog. Holla!
at

14 comments:

  1. KimSeptember 2, 2009 at 12:27 PM

    lol I love it! You are human after all. :O) I love your work.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Kim -today's creative blogSeptember 2, 2009 at 12:50 PM

    You can try to deny it, but anyone more talented than me is a show off. :)
    smooches.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Lemonade Makin' MamaSeptember 2, 2009 at 1:59 PM

    You would be like able if you messed up every single day girlfriend... You crack me up and I still say I'm am your biggst fan. Don't let any other Ashley groupies tell you otherwise...

    ReplyDelete
  4. michelle@somedaycraftsSeptember 2, 2009 at 2:17 PM

    You are certified big time now!!!

    ReplyDelete
  5. UnknownSeptember 2, 2009 at 2:33 PM

    Nice! Sweet! Congrats on all the PR..you totally deserve it!!

    Now I know why I have bruises on my chin!!

    XOXO-

    ReplyDelete
  6. lyndsey @ the stationery placeSeptember 2, 2009 at 5:29 PM

    im kinda glad you posted this, because after seeing the post just before about how you painted a masterpiece i was going to comment "is there anything you CANT do??"

    now i know at least you wash things wrong sometimes :) oh well, i still think you're pretty amazing.

    ReplyDelete
  7. SherrylSeptember 2, 2009 at 5:50 PM

    It was a lovely post about you - really flattering and well deserved.

    ReplyDelete
  8. JessSeptember 2, 2009 at 8:24 PM

    Congrats

    ReplyDelete
  9. Angie@treasures for totsSeptember 2, 2009 at 8:37 PM

    You deserve it! LOVE Sienna's new dress!

    ReplyDelete
  10. whiskerchaseSeptember 3, 2009 at 5:55 AM

    Rit makes a dye remover that should work to get the shirts white again. Rit is known for being a poor dye because it bleeds horribly and just never sets right. Try using Dylon (in the craft section) instead. It works so much better and the colors stay nice and bright wash after wash. I have used both and Dylon is the hands down clear cut winner.

    ReplyDelete
  11. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2009 at 6:39 AM

    Yay!!! Congrats!!!!!

    ReplyDelete
  12. CamilleSeptember 3, 2009 at 8:42 AM

    Out of the whole, great, big-wide internet universe, your site is definietly one of my favorites. If you only knew what your tutorials have helped me accomplish, it's unreal!!! Me the person who was always too afraid to do art projects! Thanks for sharing your amazing talents and abilities with everyone!

    ReplyDelete
  13. Pink RufflezSeptember 8, 2009 at 7:02 AM

    Great projects and you're very generous to share detailed directions -- you certainly deserve the Cool Site Award!

    ReplyDelete
  14. Pink RufflezSeptember 8, 2009 at 7:07 AM

    Sorry - I meant Kim's Today's Creative Blog recognition :)

    ReplyDelete

I love comments....they help me figure out what you enjoy reading! I read and appreciate every single one but I receive so much email that it is impossible for me to reply to everyone! Please email me directly if you have a specific question and please leave your email if it isn't published on your profile.... otherwise I don't have the means to contact you!