Magic Books

Nash is into magic tricks lately and he's been asking me what kind of magic I can teach him. I am so happy I remembered seeing there instructions for making a magic wallet! I've got a pretty awesome library with books on quilting designs, sewing patterns, paper crafts, invitation making, star wars crafts, 2,000 binding stitches, applique, recycled crafts... you get the point. The book with these instructions is by Esther K. Smith and it's called Paper Crafts and Magic Books. Lots of fun old fashioned "tricks". So you put your business card in the middle of the wallet. Close it. When you reopen it, it looks like... this! And if you close it and reopen it again, then it looks like... this! TA-DA!! It was good enough for my little magician.

How D' Ya Like Your Eggs In The Morning?

Blogging today about someone else's project which makes me grin. My friend Lucy lives in England and I met her the strangest way; Lucy's husband was flat mates with my friend's sister. Isn't it just amazing how people come into your life! She and I keep up with projects on Pinterest, and we watch the same TV shows, and we talk about kids and crafts and she gives me advice. She. is. so. cool.

I sent her a package while back with some spoons in it, and look what she's done!


The song asks, "How d'ya like your eggs in the morning?" Boiled, fried, over easy... with a kiss. Here it is on You Tube... so cute.



Her brother got some chickens awhile back, and so received many chicken-related Christmas gifts this year :) I wasn't familiar with the song, but it's from the 1951 movie "Rich, Young And Pretty" and is sung by Dean Martin. Great job, Lucy! Hope your brother liked them as much as I do!

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Party Bunting - Lots Of Shapes

It can't be work work work all the time, can it? I was sad to realize it's been at least a month since I've used my sewing machine. An idea came to me last night and I thought I could make it quickly... so here is it!

I know, I know, you're all tired of party bunting- these banners are everywhere! But I wondered if anyone has done a combined shapes party banner? I looked around and didn't see one. So just in case you were wondering, here's what it would look like!

I am not at all precise when I make things like this. I do use a quilting ruler and rotary cutter, but there are no templates and no measuring involved. I took a few basic shapes I've seen made into banners, and made some of each. I kinda like it... what do you think??

While I'm talking about trying new things, I may as well include a picture of these super cool chopsticks I just added to my Etsy store
Now I need to have a sushi party. You're all invited.

**update!**It's funny to find things when you're not looking for them! Just happen to come across this DIY boho bunting.

Beautiful!