Monthly Archives: August 2010

Unscripted Butterflies: 69

Hi there, Today’s sweet butterfly card is just what I needed to cling to what’s left of my summer.  Back to school/work for me in just over a week! I get all giddy and girly when I play with vintage … Continue reading

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Canadian chequebook cover

Hiya! I played with another sewing project.  Baby’s first chequebook cover – modified from Prudent Baby.  I am oh-so-proud! First off, I heart this fabric!  So it’s important to note that my seams aren’t perfect.  I have a lot to … Continue reading

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Project 52: Music and Dinner

This week’s date was all kinds of fun.  Nathan and I adore live music, so when we heard that Andrew Allen was coming to town to play at a great local restaurant, we jumped at the chance and got dolled … Continue reading

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Favours for an 80’s party

On the weekend I hosted an 80’s themed bridal shower for my very dear friend Sara.  Thank goodness I had  helpful bridesmaids and a grown-up flower girl on my side! What could be more appropriate as an 80’s party favour … Continue reading

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Tomatoes with Mozzarella, Basil, and truffle

I had a whole pile of tomatoes on my counter.  I stole them from my mom’s greenhouse, as she’s away for the week.  Don’t tell on me. I sliced them up, sprinkled on the secret ingredient (some amazing truffle salt … Continue reading

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Project 52: Pictures of a Seattle Date

When a date lasts for 4 days, it’s ok to count it as multiple dates, right?  I’m counting our trip to Seattle as 2 dates, since it was probably worth more than that.  4 days of quality one-on-one time in … Continue reading

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CAS Cupcake

Hey there! A card? Say what? I have a paper crafting blog and I actually made a card?!? It was bound to happen at some point ;-) I was given the sweetest clear set of cupcakes for my birthday, and … Continue reading

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Project 52: Seattle Vacation

Hi there, This week’s date is an exceptional one.  We decided somewhat on a whim to celebrate our one year anniversary by going to Seattle for a few days.  What a fun city!  The last time we were here, we … Continue reading

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Baby’s First Sewing Project – Tissue Holder

Hey there.  I hope summer’s going well! I’m pretty excited, I have to admit.  I got my sewing machine a good month ago and haven’t done much other than a few stitches here and there, plus some hemming. I’ve had … Continue reading

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Project 52: Happy Anniversary

Hi there! Today’s Nathan’s and my one year wedding anniversary.  What does this mean?  Paper, apparently.  So maybe a hand-made card fits the bill ;-)  Or maybe a paper box filled with punched out hearts?  I’m not so sure he’ll … Continue reading

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