tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-361867492024-03-15T00:31:16.333-04:00Project: ProjectFrom Lemon CadetBeth Lemonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04325431933638584123noreply@blogger.comBlogger458125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36186749.post-38357907009137298432013-11-07T18:30:00.000-05:002013-11-07T18:30:07.467-05:00Superelf! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Our little Elf on the Shelf, Owen, is preparing to make his trek to WV from the North Pole. I've got some new ideas <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/bethlemon/elf-on-the-shelf/">Pinned</a> and ready. Last year I wrote that "tomorrow" I would post a pattern for this 5-minute superhero cape. So tomorrow is here.<br />
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Just print out the jpeg and you're all set. You don't need seam allowances. You don't need to glue or bring out the sewing machine. Just cut felt or fleece and you're done. I stitched a little snap for a closure but you could use a scrapbooking brad, safety pin, or some double sided tape. <br />
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As you can see, I did a bit of applique. The "O" for Owen is just a red sticker. Make sure you have "no scaling" when printing to get this the right size. There is a 1" marking to help you with sizing but if this is off, I don't think it will matter too much.<br />
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Last year I posted a pattern for an easy capelet. Check it out <a href="http://lemoncadet.blogspot.com/2012/11/elf-on-shelf-returns.html">here</a>. Oh hey, that garland in the top photo was also super quick. We cut triangles out of scrapbooking paper then glued on squares of paper to make trunks. Then we cut slits to string ric-rack through (bad idea, use baker's twine or something not so bumpy). For some extra bling, we hot glued some little bits inbetween some of the trees. Beth Lemonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04325431933638584123noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36186749.post-3096125444156664942012-11-24T20:16:00.000-05:002012-11-25T19:20:16.967-05:00Elf on the Shelf returns<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Our little elf Owen has joined us again this year. We love his crazy antics. For fun, I made him a foppish little capelet to wear when he has tea. Enjoy the free pattern!<br />
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Materials: fabric (no-fray fleece or felt), 12" of holiday ribbon <br />
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If you use felt, you'll need no seam allowances. Just cut as shown on the fold. Stitch or hot glue on the ribbon. Fasten with a scrapbooking brad or spot of double-sided tape and you're ready to pen sublime fiction and enjoy a bit of tea and cake.<br />
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Tomorrow, I will post a pattern for a superhero cape -- just as easy as this one. <br />
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<br />Beth Lemonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04325431933638584123noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36186749.post-91458890523296372332012-07-13T16:48:00.000-04:002012-07-13T16:48:11.966-04:00Messenger Bag for Collecting<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We have been killing Summer this year. Seriously. And soon it will get even better because we're going on vacation. The beaches there are loaded with coral and a few have lots of sea glass. As we're big collectors in this family, I searched for a cool mesh bag for our loot.<br />
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As a class A cheapskate, I refused to spend a ton of money on any of the ones I had seen online so I scoured the Dollar Store for inspiration. I spotted a lingerie bag in the washing aisle and knew I had found "the one." And then I bought two.<br />
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Z wanted a messenger style and I made myself one with a wrist strap to match. Look for us on "The Island." (We're pretending the whole place belongs to us).<br />
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It took about 15 minutes. I just stitched over the two edges 4 or 5 times to make sure the seam would be secure. Less than $2.<br />
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More posts to come. You know you've been busy when the photos from your brother's Easter Egg Hunt are still on the camera...<br />Beth Lemonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04325431933638584123noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36186749.post-16978377832890879982012-01-15T19:52:00.000-05:002012-01-15T19:52:27.118-05:00Christmas Elf 2011<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZuIKhcZaQGg4_j6yDKoW_wRBHHKzxFiuzJ8C_Wg_9Ql2ywtFYs_BaD-JWtaUaSbRrtyqcfMsC-jTs6FUABidO1swvyx7eotEMQBHz8x9o-UpTQbKpmvggsNKCLx12ikCfzEYCBg/s1600/elf+best.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZuIKhcZaQGg4_j6yDKoW_wRBHHKzxFiuzJ8C_Wg_9Ql2ywtFYs_BaD-JWtaUaSbRrtyqcfMsC-jTs6FUABidO1swvyx7eotEMQBHz8x9o-UpTQbKpmvggsNKCLx12ikCfzEYCBg/s320/elf+best.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>I know it's crazy late to be posting Christmas pictures but I do have a full-time job, people. I had photoshop hidden and forgot to save these.<br />
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So this is my bean as a Christmas elf. We have been doing this every year since she was born. Check them out <a href="http://lemoncadet.blogspot.com/2011/11/holidays.html">here</a>.<br />
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I wanted to start a tradition of buying a hat on Etsy for each year but I bit the bullet and made one myself. I found a <a href="http://www.firstpalette.com/Craft_themes/Wearables/christmaselfhat/christmaselfhat.html">quick tutorial online</a> and lined it with fleece. I made the pattern a bit smaller after making a test and I shouldn't have. With the lining, it was too small. It would have been perfect.Beth Lemonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04325431933638584123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36186749.post-18545832698464284852011-12-22T20:23:00.001-05:002012-07-10T11:07:13.303-04:00Mantelscape<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For the first time ever, I styled my mantel for the holidays. I've had most of this stuff for years but I usually just toss it all up there. This year, I wanted to do something special. I pulled out all the white and silver.<br />
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Z and I made the trees. It took me about 45 minutes to wind and hot glue the yarn around the tall tree. I might add another layer or some color next year. We glittered the other cone with super chunky glitter.<br />
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The deer is my favorite. I got it last year at Crate and Barrel I think. I was with my mom in Manhattan and after seeing the Rockettes. We walked all the way up 5th Avenue (?) looking at the lights. On our way back down the next street (Madison?), we shopped for a long time. The jingle bell garland is from there too.<br />
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Last year I found the perfect cylinder vase for the jingle bells. The plate with the birch trees and single cardinal is from TJMaxx. They have the best holiday stuff.<br />
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This is a bit of the top. My vintage favorites mixed with the Martha Stewart Santa tree topper from back when she was just out of prison and wasn't too good for Kmart. Oh why doesn't she love us poor people anymore? I liked buying Martha stuff at Kmart. There is no Macy's near here.<br />
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Oh, and just so you know, I think I'm using the word Mantelscape somewhat ironically. I really don't take myself that seriously. Edit: just realized the typo in the original post. Mantle is actually a correct spelling but not the more common one. Oops.Beth Lemonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04325431933638584123noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36186749.post-75374851541865441962011-12-19T22:01:00.000-05:002011-12-19T22:01:09.319-05:00I'm a Giant . finished for now<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwaEZKTuEUmunPT2f33zm6kJJgSHYynEw0Bup7DubBbGy5IOJg4Q_RLPVSwKCxcQJy6SieSux-9EPFoImnDiZQyoVh9hezqn5OLXGKk-pQscUGnv25RgpSeyuWJvBS6OZQeHas9w/s1600/blog+1+giant+imac.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwaEZKTuEUmunPT2f33zm6kJJgSHYynEw0Bup7DubBbGy5IOJg4Q_RLPVSwKCxcQJy6SieSux-9EPFoImnDiZQyoVh9hezqn5OLXGKk-pQscUGnv25RgpSeyuWJvBS6OZQeHas9w/s320/blog+1+giant+imac.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>The studio apartMac is finally finished! I took some photos before we went out of town last week but I had some technical difficulties and only managed to upload a couple of <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lemoncadet/sets/72157625703202430">quick shots to Flickr</a>. I am happy with what's here but I'm going to take advantage of the extension to edit a little bit and refine some pieces.<br />
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These are just a few of my favorite vignettes. With the extension, I'll be able to take better photos in different light and get some good views of the whole thing. The iMac is a beautiful piece of design but it's so hard to shoot the scene!Beth Lemonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04325431933638584123noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36186749.post-1601862496724501942011-12-02T20:56:00.000-05:002011-12-02T20:56:18.764-05:00I'm a Giant . making some progress<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAXBIug7nv6mc2MT87NGs7_JoLo3tWvu8SczMf38Kx9yL31_EJfbB-1w2wpERTF48MkkPUUYK5UyIxsZ9STv8aabTkA5kyI_9qVrYn_-f0QrGphGhSl_dwGFWX2Wcxz_mNF7kEIQ/s1600/imac+right.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAXBIug7nv6mc2MT87NGs7_JoLo3tWvu8SczMf38Kx9yL31_EJfbB-1w2wpERTF48MkkPUUYK5UyIxsZ9STv8aabTkA5kyI_9qVrYn_-f0QrGphGhSl_dwGFWX2Wcxz_mNF7kEIQ/s320/imac+right.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>It probably seems like I haven't been working on my studio apartMac but that's not true. It's just that I've been doing all these little things that don't look like much. I spent a very long time on the stone floor. The vinyl sheets were from eBay and I had to cut them to the size of the base which meant stacking one on top of the other. To make it look more realistic, I cut away the top layer in a stone pattern then sealed up the seam. You can't tell in the right lighting that it is not one piece.<br />
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I also worked on the kitchen unit. I made a farm sink out of pieces from the Irwin Interior Decorator Set. I think it looks pretty good although I do need to touch it up a bit and attach the bar table.<br />
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While I enjoy holiday crafting and all the sewing I've been doing for the doll I bought my assistant for Christmas, it always feels right to work on the minis.Beth Lemonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04325431933638584123noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36186749.post-27338096538762910192011-11-27T18:07:00.000-05:002011-11-27T18:07:04.335-05:00More holiday crafting<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmXbb1yDB1losX6gsVYian9bYgIrDXOCWgMmiNEF88WgfIF-SsOMy7GdRy1ABXsw70dt2pnLtViNULrU9KlVQAt1ersAGbTg5wgs01Mr_yNtnkkAwpmhjeODtm6BkkTEiUlWfLsA/s1600/dollar+store+ornament+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmXbb1yDB1losX6gsVYian9bYgIrDXOCWgMmiNEF88WgfIF-SsOMy7GdRy1ABXsw70dt2pnLtViNULrU9KlVQAt1ersAGbTg5wgs01Mr_yNtnkkAwpmhjeODtm6BkkTEiUlWfLsA/s320/dollar+store+ornament+1.jpg" width="253" /></a></div>I'm pretty sure this is the last of our Christmas craft extravaganza. We're going to take it easy from now on. This is just a felt ornament that we got at the dollar store (where everything is $1). We just glued all these sparkly bits to it with tacky glue. It took about 45 minutes. If you have a toddler, you know how precious that 45 minutes can be. That's a lifetime of being occupied.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkvdAJG6-MgL6cGZrfgEyLvwF-iAyX3th8zb9Ry6YHE2tcnD6Vo2PAvMdASSMQUmAsWBdQGVLFcKe1DV_NVTEWTioweGZHOyMJMXF36q3v8ZyErr6E22mj7GhmSKZ_EDMvInACZw/s1600/tin+ornaments.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkvdAJG6-MgL6cGZrfgEyLvwF-iAyX3th8zb9Ry6YHE2tcnD6Vo2PAvMdASSMQUmAsWBdQGVLFcKe1DV_NVTEWTioweGZHOyMJMXF36q3v8ZyErr6E22mj7GhmSKZ_EDMvInACZw/s320/tin+ornaments.jpg" width="142" /></a></div>Finally, a word about Pinterest. I am loving <a href="http://pinterest.com/bethlemon/">Pinterest</a> and having such a blast with it -- so many great ideas. Please, pin away! But I do ask that you pin directly from my post and not the jpeg image so it will link back here. I spend a lot of time writing and coming up with ideas. I'm obviously not in this for the money; I just really enjoy doing it. So give me a little cred, okay? Thanks so much!Beth Lemonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04325431933638584123noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36186749.post-19106425647927569922011-11-23T20:50:00.001-05:002011-11-26T21:51:43.083-05:00Holiday crafting continues<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfyhALBm3wputOEjai4CnFSYzruzabDMaVb7u622CX8Fwj2WzYPUiYP5gJNaPZ6tYXorecxcAfZjJobhLaC4pDw1GhIg-4Pnwx9FiVLA7Hbz0VEe5ueoCV-Utb7RI2ccOwjuz4vg/s1600/yarn+tree.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfyhALBm3wputOEjai4CnFSYzruzabDMaVb7u622CX8Fwj2WzYPUiYP5gJNaPZ6tYXorecxcAfZjJobhLaC4pDw1GhIg-4Pnwx9FiVLA7Hbz0VEe5ueoCV-Utb7RI2ccOwjuz4vg/s320/yarn+tree.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>We got about 5 minutes of sunlight today so I took some photos of the other Christmas crafts we've been working on. First was a white yarn tree. I was inspired by <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/155726099584833452/">this pin</a> on Pinterest (<a href="http://pretty-ditty.blogspot.com/2009/12/yarn-christmas-trees-tutorial.html">here</a> is a link to the original tutorial, per pinterest etiquette). I just used a paper cone from the craft store and hot glued the yarn at random increments as I wound up and up. I'm still trying to decide if I should do another row inbetween the rows -- maybe it's not full enough. It's soft and lovely though. It makes me happy. I like the little berries in the inspiration. Maybe next year we'll embellish but for now I like the simplicity of this.<br />
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We also doused a styrofoam tree with glitter. That was very fun. I'll show a picture of that later. There are a million different ones on <a href="http://pinterest.com/bethlemon/">Pinterest</a> so I can't say it was just one pin that reeled me in. I hope your house smells as good as mine does right now. I love being married to a baker!Beth Lemonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04325431933638584123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36186749.post-13951339584638092262011-11-19T09:52:00.002-05:002011-11-26T21:56:50.854-05:00Holiday crafting commences<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9PuEyIJiwt3bbiUijolaAA2DNwkxWeSH1LhkTN0hJh846VeR1VYmntk4tFTc_0WKmzm7nbngyXCdVxBPqJOtD3c7se_dzTf8C5VJFNqxWZsNSx_wJIPqgZ39hxAHoNxp-GPnAvQ/s1600/button+tree.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9PuEyIJiwt3bbiUijolaAA2DNwkxWeSH1LhkTN0hJh846VeR1VYmntk4tFTc_0WKmzm7nbngyXCdVxBPqJOtD3c7se_dzTf8C5VJFNqxWZsNSx_wJIPqgZ39hxAHoNxp-GPnAvQ/s320/button+tree.jpg" width="170" /></a></div>We are like little elves these days. The most fun for Z to help out with was this button tree. At first I was afraid to let her handle the pins but then I couldn't stop her. She was grabbing and sticking those buttons into the foam like a crafter possessed. It was awesome. She even forced her daddy to join in.<br />
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We've been making lots of holiday decorations. There are crafts all over the house in various stages of completion. I love it.Beth Lemonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04325431933638584123noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36186749.post-7714895431372807172011-11-14T15:17:00.000-05:002011-11-14T15:17:45.337-05:002011 Handmade Arcade review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjETPP4H6_ZDuXRa1d0gOYi_UPDHhM7fpZ5VHEKT85moCLYrJFTCU5N7mTpg-zA4KQzXlaiA5k_c82KSlkE-kt_huUQyolCDkUxVC72Hy0jbmX0eM29mUgOM8TvcASAbM_ekvJIdA/s1600/my+paper+crane.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjETPP4H6_ZDuXRa1d0gOYi_UPDHhM7fpZ5VHEKT85moCLYrJFTCU5N7mTpg-zA4KQzXlaiA5k_c82KSlkE-kt_huUQyolCDkUxVC72Hy0jbmX0eM29mUgOM8TvcASAbM_ekvJIdA/s320/my+paper+crane.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>This weekend we took an extra long drive up to Pittsburgh to check out Handmade Arcade. It was my first time at a cool craft show where I wasn't a vendor. How nice to have time to look around! My first purchase was at <a href="http://www.mypapercrane.com/">My Paper Crane</a>. I have bought from her online shop and from Spoonflower but I never had time to spend at her booth when we were vending at the same shows so it was nice to be able to say hi. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGycJjJaNzQPgGpP8R0RMfM1wzsaVY8kTzUvZnAmmjRuAv0tU3rwa9S4SN1LFs_xCQTqOUBwv2m95PxKjakR6-9O-tVYHoURBD5k_4GTLn4oqqeH46XGIn3I0FDVSeuyA0J24urg/s1600/paper+cutting+print.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGycJjJaNzQPgGpP8R0RMfM1wzsaVY8kTzUvZnAmmjRuAv0tU3rwa9S4SN1LFs_xCQTqOUBwv2m95PxKjakR6-9O-tVYHoURBD5k_4GTLn4oqqeH46XGIn3I0FDVSeuyA0J24urg/s320/paper+cutting+print.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>I love everything that <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/rruth">Renee Ruth</a> had out there. It was so hard to choose but I'm happy with this. It's really amazing. Her papercuts are phenomenal. This is a bad photo.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAWSoduOsxlbsfZR0YodCo_HGCBFzoQtG6dfMbZ2d5Yr0F3WgOxsvRs25Je4mrzwVtaagjsY1t6gEqE6IWO3eg-OjRleVr74pOM_0kyd0Q6elLm3qdFXxSKK1qUDX6Gc0J9KnxhQ/s1600/ha+cards.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAWSoduOsxlbsfZR0YodCo_HGCBFzoQtG6dfMbZ2d5Yr0F3WgOxsvRs25Je4mrzwVtaagjsY1t6gEqE6IWO3eg-OjRleVr74pOM_0kyd0Q6elLm3qdFXxSKK1qUDX6Gc0J9KnxhQ/s320/ha+cards.jpg" width="186" /></a></div>I loved everything at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/laurageorge">Laura George</a> but my budget wouldn't allow it. I had to settle on these cards. The beard will become part of the permanent holiday collection. I'm going to frame it and hang it on the wall. Next time I will plan to buy an original.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW5ZmGN_rGDW3QpNHWbKJgy2OZ_p97-IbGXQ9Bw0HGRNy4vmOpj7Z95nLhvFBCJ6iCEQe6k1-D58-GGwpYayGn63UUdn-W_QubCp463MEfws9XrBSKSPdZWhVV3ns5-akGEeDeVg/s1600/cards+ha.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW5ZmGN_rGDW3QpNHWbKJgy2OZ_p97-IbGXQ9Bw0HGRNy4vmOpj7Z95nLhvFBCJ6iCEQe6k1-D58-GGwpYayGn63UUdn-W_QubCp463MEfws9XrBSKSPdZWhVV3ns5-akGEeDeVg/s320/cards+ha.jpg" width="304" /></a></div>Finally, we picked out a few cards from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sloeginfizz">Sloe Gin Fizz</a>. Lots of cuteness. I like her style. These wellies will probably hang in Z's room too (once we figure out how to hang pictures without frames just in case we have another earthquake.<br />
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I also bought a funny shirt for my nephew but just in case he's reading I won't post it. <br />
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Overall, it sucked to have to pay so much for parking but with a toddler in tow, we weren't willing to park anywhere else. I was surprised that the things that bothered me as a vendor bothered me even more as a shopper: super loud music (I think we're there to buy stuff, not dance or see a concert) and food. While the food was really good, there wasn't much of a selection. I think craft shows should always have food so the shoppers stay longer. If you get hungry and leave to eat, there's a pretty good chance that you won't bother going back. I remember before that there were more local vendors. I am assuming that the venue wouldn't allow it.<br />
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The vendor selection, as usual, was pretty broad. I would like to have seen more kids clothes but I know (having been there) that it's a tough market.Beth Lemonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04325431933638584123noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36186749.post-55987884026809295312011-11-13T20:22:00.000-05:002011-11-13T20:22:22.603-05:00Holidays<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht9hCfoU7oRd7GmpWph14KrdfWJ1DFvQ8O907nxBHYfVn081YFS97DvRbU3COBFfS6K5d0AmfLCo0kmxlkUtTqpsBQOrn6wxNaZxEt7dwOdEz9ixQtUd-pXa-oYIkaOXgR96SW1A/s1600/elfs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht9hCfoU7oRd7GmpWph14KrdfWJ1DFvQ8O907nxBHYfVn081YFS97DvRbU3COBFfS6K5d0AmfLCo0kmxlkUtTqpsBQOrn6wxNaZxEt7dwOdEz9ixQtUd-pXa-oYIkaOXgR96SW1A/s320/elfs.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>We have been in super craft mode around here. Since we don't have Thanksgiving at our house, we sorta pass that one over and head straight to Santa because Santa's got elves. Of course we are working hard on the yearly elf costume (see above: 2008, 2009, 2010). <br />
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I also recently discovered how addictive <a href="http://pinterest.com/bethlemon/">Pinterest</a> can be and we've been gathering supplies to make lots of ornaments and decorations (email me if you need an invite). We already made a cute garland and some ornaments from tins (I'll post this as soon as we get a sunny day). Here's <a href="http://pinterest.com/bethlemon/holiday-crafts/">the board</a> if you want to check it out. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD-1D1odE3vVAIEwzL-PdXL7RvZ6OZrZ2WeI5AjRo_NI5YO0IREvbaaa5sf4Mn_ggJZPZ5CXaN1Wkt4n2biP6ziPKswcoDQDpI8pol9gS-k3parX8xPJJUbYJB5iq9Pff7u-H0RA/s1600/tree+skirt+image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD-1D1odE3vVAIEwzL-PdXL7RvZ6OZrZ2WeI5AjRo_NI5YO0IREvbaaa5sf4Mn_ggJZPZ5CXaN1Wkt4n2biP6ziPKswcoDQDpI8pol9gS-k3parX8xPJJUbYJB5iq9Pff7u-H0RA/s320/tree+skirt+image.jpg" width="155" /></a></div>The <a href="http://lemoncadet.blogspot.com/2010/11/reversible-christmas-tree-skirt-pattern.html">Christmas Tree Skirt Tutorial</a> that I wrote up last year is still very popular. It's very easy -- just a few quick seams and I even uploaded a printable pattern. <br />
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Finally, I will be adding a week of posts to the <a href="http://lemoncadet.blogspot.com/2010/11/play-dollhouse-guide.html">Play Dollhouse Guide</a>. If there is something you want to review or are interested in, please let me know. The info on the furniture and houses as far as scale goes has not changed. In fact, many of the sets I reviewed are still available. We play with ours all the time and the only thing that has broken is the refrigerator door.<br />
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The elf on the shelf will be coming to stay with us this week!Beth Lemonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04325431933638584123noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36186749.post-73563650459603828582011-11-07T19:48:00.000-05:002011-11-07T19:48:17.339-05:00A new skirt<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVXfceX48NKuEu7zdUuZ_5lbpruE5Na3dblGXW2QCjNtRjRS6Vsp6iajd1AYdDyNNBTXc8kCVPHgJPWZIWHgakhK3CNeI6hZ1d6tGluFCaf9fWC-xSoRu9D19JKn_PBZ9Y_sF7zw/s1600/new+skirt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVXfceX48NKuEu7zdUuZ_5lbpruE5Na3dblGXW2QCjNtRjRS6Vsp6iajd1AYdDyNNBTXc8kCVPHgJPWZIWHgakhK3CNeI6hZ1d6tGluFCaf9fWC-xSoRu9D19JKn_PBZ9Y_sF7zw/s320/new+skirt.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Santa will be bringing my assistant a special doll for Christmas. I know you're judging but I don't care. She's been asking for a girl (not a baby) with clothes and shoes and sunglasses and stuff. So it's this or American Girl. And yes, I've been taking her out of the box.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAr9AbThc4g6IpKaYX9_Otl2r1YV7KgilQV_nEj_8neoHLvrOM57y8A2vFXcY2JI_DY-V34CMNuN-cLkxQPEhbZW5IJwLPjEif0oW4ThWH5_qg6nhIq1yV6b4KCz3cxPyn4Y-02A/s1600/pink+shirt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAr9AbThc4g6IpKaYX9_Otl2r1YV7KgilQV_nEj_8neoHLvrOM57y8A2vFXcY2JI_DY-V34CMNuN-cLkxQPEhbZW5IJwLPjEif0oW4ThWH5_qg6nhIq1yV6b4KCz3cxPyn4Y-02A/s320/pink+shirt.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>I feel this skirt is a little short so next time I'll lengthen the pattern. And I'll make a wrap skirt sometime too. Just extend one of the short edges about an inch or so and add a little ribbon to tie it up. Oh yeah, I did some applique on an eBay shirt using the scraps of the skirt fabric to match. The shirt is too long for the skirt so I paired it with these dollar store jeans that need to be hemmed. I found loads of free Blythe dress patterns online and I'm really excited to start sewing.Beth Lemonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04325431933638584123noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36186749.post-65424298557920562692011-11-01T21:44:00.000-04:002011-11-01T21:44:15.792-04:00I'm a Giant . billy balls and beads<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOJCWfnqrwfey5CgqsSmfbvJxmlN4PdGujKwPonNOowgsiQESMqQ4C6nfuRRKCG4FEd2mkaIiFZGOdydiz7JA3stCayPLbC6DypfZBbCFGaa6mX5IWEMxLDzwriw8JLvYIeD9_NA/s1600/beads.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="187" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOJCWfnqrwfey5CgqsSmfbvJxmlN4PdGujKwPonNOowgsiQESMqQ4C6nfuRRKCG4FEd2mkaIiFZGOdydiz7JA3stCayPLbC6DypfZBbCFGaa6mX5IWEMxLDzwriw8JLvYIeD9_NA/s320/beads.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>My assistant and I went to our local bead shop to pick out some vases for the iMac studio apartment. We found these yellow resin beads to use on the mantle perhaps. The 3-year-old picked out the turkey for her dollhouse and it is having a lovely time, so I hear. The wooden bead has already been painted white and will probably become a shade of grey. We will fill it with the 1:12 scale billy balls we made. The white slate is the flooring I plan to use. It's a bit shiny in a plastic sort of way so I'll fill in the grout more and Frank Lloyd Wright it up after our Fallingwater inspiration.<br />
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I think if you have a house that has tall ceilings or a more open floor plan, this would be great for you. I'm happy to take it out of the box again and measure it or photograph it next to familiar objects (don't you love all the diet coke cans on eBay?). Email me if you're interested: lemoncadet at gmail dot com. <br />
I paid $29 for it. Make me an offer. If you're nice, I will throw in some handmade billy balls in the scale of your choice (or both).Beth Lemonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04325431933638584123noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36186749.post-31576973736023341262011-10-31T17:48:00.000-04:002011-10-31T17:48:35.468-04:00Halloween!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoA6oE_IaHUhf8b3r3Bu0-NxhQJwDZQ33syE6mHi5iz9a5EXWLSmN8rKUyZKQUFgFXh5uTZH_FyBDuNTOM1SBvRB6cTWCuC-FWMGC4qhmA-8eTpg7ttG1usSOOhTxpQqnk6zKNSw/s1600/halloween+2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoA6oE_IaHUhf8b3r3Bu0-NxhQJwDZQ33syE6mHi5iz9a5EXWLSmN8rKUyZKQUFgFXh5uTZH_FyBDuNTOM1SBvRB6cTWCuC-FWMGC4qhmA-8eTpg7ttG1usSOOhTxpQqnk6zKNSw/s320/halloween+2011.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Z said she wanted to be a purple ladybug for Halloween, "and you can make me some wings, mama!" I made the pattern by drawing a half circle. I traced a butter container for the spots. It has been a huge hit.<br />
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I also made sure to do a good clean job of stitching so this would be reversible. I sewed a button on both the inside and out but did it too tightly so I can't secure the loop. I need to fix that.Beth Lemonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04325431933638584123noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36186749.post-20214964798190090682011-10-23T12:54:00.000-04:002011-10-23T12:54:41.785-04:00Orange Horse . I have no idea why I bought this thing except that it was $2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiibrPP9zKGVshgSZk17I6NUVsqCKj2aVcNR_1o0wdQVvDSGsJTZIjIBReyX-CvbiYB8CxrqK-gSiiqSQqIg-l_xNcuN5_ep6nM1IXXOYDiI5xUgWUkPDjL460V8I4z4aRJEq1F1A/s1600/orange+horse+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiibrPP9zKGVshgSZk17I6NUVsqCKj2aVcNR_1o0wdQVvDSGsJTZIjIBReyX-CvbiYB8CxrqK-gSiiqSQqIg-l_xNcuN5_ep6nM1IXXOYDiI5xUgWUkPDjL460V8I4z4aRJEq1F1A/s320/orange+horse+1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicsHqlpzf9POJZg-fPoGHzvWAUXe79qKMv4vetVpK2fdK2ZUvadK-gV8nlwQldEsVIbKwYfkZFR-e77M28wF-dVk2GgxOeoMuPfGs654nKPk-P44pefWUNA9Iys8kwmV2G4T2SYg/s1600/orange+horse+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicsHqlpzf9POJZg-fPoGHzvWAUXe79qKMv4vetVpK2fdK2ZUvadK-gV8nlwQldEsVIbKwYfkZFR-e77M28wF-dVk2GgxOeoMuPfGs654nKPk-P44pefWUNA9Iys8kwmV2G4T2SYg/s320/orange+horse+3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Beth Lemonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04325431933638584123noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36186749.post-14586096409256966152011-10-22T10:08:00.000-04:002011-10-22T10:08:25.607-04:00Giant . space planning<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi90K1GS_29qnw9ETSHt2iSzLU4zSC-kJNNwUqZxsBYeTj3qlr6DPZYqvhd0YFpMMOaXuuYWDb4_69-_xhk0zUyABsfLNgj26rqcTCDdx7Zm0d7faU_XZGwPoQWkvk556I10QLIvg/s1600/giant+space+planning.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi90K1GS_29qnw9ETSHt2iSzLU4zSC-kJNNwUqZxsBYeTj3qlr6DPZYqvhd0YFpMMOaXuuYWDb4_69-_xhk0zUyABsfLNgj26rqcTCDdx7Zm0d7faU_XZGwPoQWkvk556I10QLIvg/s320/giant+space+planning.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I started putting some furniture in the studio apartMac. I am surprised at how much stuff I can get in there. I'm thinking I'll cut a hole in the back that will be a stairway leading to the lower level where the bathroom and bedroom are -- kinda like in a boat.<br />
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That TOMY sofa is killing me. I hate it in there; it's just what my "assistant" (to steal a term from MyRealitty) was playing with in our Lundby. I was too lazy to grab something else.<br />
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I will definitely be making some sort of kitchen area from these Irwin (Interior Decorator Set) pieces. My plan is to research Manhattan apartments for their kitchens. There is little I love more than House Hunters when it's set in NYC. I'm like Babe, pig in the city when I go there. <br />
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I've been adding lots of <a href="http://pinterest.com/bethlemon/">inspiration to my Pinterest</a> and working away on the Billy balls.Beth Lemonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04325431933638584123noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36186749.post-44275997386044853782011-10-21T20:13:00.000-04:002011-10-21T20:13:50.178-04:00I'm a Giant . pulling some loot from the permanent collection<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzLaOFU6wVstoQBb7lKXJ7l2rP8MW3bQovPwFM82sTAANSUFsDcM1iJFzjbUsMcrNgVULUyN26WwnUTep1kd7sghG2pOphAA1vhyb5EFLuFGZHKaiGOJpZbS9xmModi1GGT0QCig/s1600/giant+furniture.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzLaOFU6wVstoQBb7lKXJ7l2rP8MW3bQovPwFM82sTAANSUFsDcM1iJFzjbUsMcrNgVULUyN26WwnUTep1kd7sghG2pOphAA1vhyb5EFLuFGZHKaiGOJpZbS9xmModi1GGT0QCig/s320/giant+furniture.jpg" width="315" /></a></div>When I'm playing with my miniatures sometimes I pretend I work for Rachel Zoe and I "pull" styles from my vault. Yeah, it's like that. I might use this fireplace instead of making a hanging one like planned. The speakers from the iMac are too big. The sofa is vintage Fisher Price; I printed out the bricks and used this as a fireplace in a scene. I'm thinking of painting the trashed Petite Princess chair to mimic grey leather. Oh, the colors in the background are scrapbook paper I'll use for stuff. Maybe I'll use the yellow Lundby chairs or the acrylic chairs but definitely with a different table. Maybe the Eames rocker will live in my studio apartMac and maybe I'll paint the elephant in one of these ochre shades. See my new MacBook and iPad? <a href="http://modernminihouses.blogspot.com/2011/10/mini-mac-by-lilu-by-zuri.html">Awesome</a>. Some drawer pulls and knobs, another stolen idea.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjophj4euUKRHl3YeV-jhosepBcHbNJYEnRUObj_zD_Ogqo2tvGA8lWX1cdtplok-jiAcitEC1Pi25oYc0F6JgsMyvJpZIKyzwUeO8qqggFzS9nIgscdNZhtm2azrNrKn8S-biy7Q/s1600/giant+stuff.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjophj4euUKRHl3YeV-jhosepBcHbNJYEnRUObj_zD_Ogqo2tvGA8lWX1cdtplok-jiAcitEC1Pi25oYc0F6JgsMyvJpZIKyzwUeO8qqggFzS9nIgscdNZhtm2azrNrKn8S-biy7Q/s320/giant+stuff.jpg" width="316" /></a></div>These are the accessories I'm starting with. Why yes, that is a Princess Diana commemorative plate. That's how we roll. That's a wheel of brie and a Rilakkuma flan. Indeed.Beth Lemonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04325431933638584123noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36186749.post-44240292151333801002011-10-16T20:01:00.000-04:002011-10-16T20:01:57.956-04:00I'm a Giant Update<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOdduRYO15KPXkEeN7JwqpwsXNkxL7_ZsaADt5iSxzzhFwzkrZE6TTtSoVrDYO8CNENToU8Nf5VKGTf4m27BZk9wlobiUf9JeJS0xNiWWx4ceuC25fNzjib3VnnPOX9gcQlQDszA/s1600/whole+mac.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="311" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOdduRYO15KPXkEeN7JwqpwsXNkxL7_ZsaADt5iSxzzhFwzkrZE6TTtSoVrDYO8CNENToU8Nf5VKGTf4m27BZk9wlobiUf9JeJS0xNiWWx4ceuC25fNzjib3VnnPOX9gcQlQDszA/s320/whole+mac.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Things are really coming along well with the iMac dollhouse. Here is the shell of the home. I think this will be more of a roombox with just a main living space OR perhaps something like a studio apartment. We'll see what happens when I start placing furniture in there.<br />
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I've been adding away to the <a href="http://pinterest.com/bethlemon/i-m-a-giant/">Pinterest mood board</a> so check it out. I also spent the day making Billy Ball flowers out of air-dry clay and wire. I ended up making some that are really too big so someone lucky who loves the 1:6 may win out. I have to wait until they fully dry to paint and flock.Beth Lemonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04325431933638584123noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36186749.post-8471023494672489602011-10-07T21:05:00.000-04:002011-10-07T21:05:31.697-04:00I'm a Giant!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjALRcASQogDAV6erjjdnJ_lQmG-JEKHl6g3u8TaCle61mfr2dq1O15Itd6B2jSq9DoREWyDk0G4cTLuFWoJe5oTUpMxkQcM7kCFkp4qLUvaL1T-Z9yOo6ERsgN1XafQo0sKVgtjw/s1600/ImAGiant.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjALRcASQogDAV6erjjdnJ_lQmG-JEKHl6g3u8TaCle61mfr2dq1O15Itd6B2jSq9DoREWyDk0G4cTLuFWoJe5oTUpMxkQcM7kCFkp4qLUvaL1T-Z9yOo6ERsgN1XafQo0sKVgtjw/s1600/ImAGiant.jpg" /></a></div>I have been wanting to jump into the <a href="http://www.stylebyemilyhenderson.com/blog/imagiantblog-challenge.html">I'm a Giant mini challenge since</a> it was first announced but I felt like I couldn't just make a scene in a roombox <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lemoncadet/sets/72157625703202430/">like I always do</a> because it's a challenge and I wanted to do something really cool.<br />
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Then I remembered it. The <a href="http://imacquarium.cool-mac.com/">iMacquarium</a>! A while back I had come across these things when trying to figure out what the heck to do with that massive old iMac we had collecting dust in the basement. I tried to get Mr. Lemon to help me make a dollhouse with it then and he said no.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsoBeHnmquUVAqO2lxX38dCq3UsvTnwNuKponW_PxgUbcJ-zQpnkzGHGH5qCLjBaq6b1Wnc9rh32jUSHHypqZHpqEcmdSqPllsIFcQ4o6OCVYXQzHrd6YmkN-6gU8gwwzNw_sevQ/s1600/giant+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsoBeHnmquUVAqO2lxX38dCq3UsvTnwNuKponW_PxgUbcJ-zQpnkzGHGH5qCLjBaq6b1Wnc9rh32jUSHHypqZHpqEcmdSqPllsIFcQ4o6OCVYXQzHrd6YmkN-6gU8gwwzNw_sevQ/s320/giant+3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Here's where we are in the process now. The shell needs surprisingly little to stay together and weighs next to nothing. I've started a <a href="http://pinterest.com/bethlemon/i-m-a-giant/">Pinterest board</a> with all my inspiration. This weekend I'm going to troll through my minis and start pulling some pieces. I know that I want to use bits of the computer as accessories. I'm hoping to use the roundy parts the speakers are incased in to make a hanging fireplace. I'm excited to get started. We have already been to Michaels for supplies and Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater for proper inspiration.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE1GILmGJgqeq77BtsRSxkUV5t76_lqv5yrlrFIbT4VPHT7N5cQvU823vSEDwM8Gj74HckPRj86HcND1OpreYE9pqC40XVGg9OtNwWy6WuUShVY2xtKyXFcsEzTZmulafl2NTVug/s1600/picture+day+front+detail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE1GILmGJgqeq77BtsRSxkUV5t76_lqv5yrlrFIbT4VPHT7N5cQvU823vSEDwM8Gj74HckPRj86HcND1OpreYE9pqC40XVGg9OtNwWy6WuUShVY2xtKyXFcsEzTZmulafl2NTVug/s320/picture+day+front+detail.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>I bought the loot for this pattern before I read the instructions and picked up piping trim instead of bias tape. That started the whole thing off on the wrong foot (pun intended) but I'm very happy with the results. I like the extra detail there instead of a ruffle.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgftUUtd-hlsyEMeuBf83hFLaZeM-5g7P-C_yh6PQzEOFo3LZVsyi0i1e4qO_85MnOkn8iEqG2t6trDl88AX5kPkmrcsoc3s_QGRsNilJ9_FqTyIhGGe4ReETU4eqHDBz27sMwPbA/s1600/picture+day+back.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgftUUtd-hlsyEMeuBf83hFLaZeM-5g7P-C_yh6PQzEOFo3LZVsyi0i1e4qO_85MnOkn8iEqG2t6trDl88AX5kPkmrcsoc3s_QGRsNilJ9_FqTyIhGGe4ReETU4eqHDBz27sMwPbA/s320/picture+day+back.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>But let me tell you, that yoke is a bitch. I have said it before on this blog that I learned my best strings of curse words from my mother while she was sewing. And one day Z will have her own sewing blog and say the very same thing about me. I made it hard on myself with the wrong supplies, sure, but it's a challenge either way. So here's what I did. I turned the yoke back inside-out (you'll know what I mean if you sew this) and made my seam allowance a little bit wider wherever I could but not at the seams. Then it still did not match up with the dress so I pulled apart my shoulder seams and tucked in the extra and made it work. To finish it, I topstitched both shoulder seams and you would not know I screwed it up.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy0HokfU2KkD6Wcs93XJBUgoUAO-9p74dR2XNWCb3C3ZmAzml8vb6g3RGkKcenCcBjhC9uP7G1aOaNbl0A4hz0NPoyYRPNIC7DLnKSPJTL5ykNxHb7lSiEr66uu3iILyr5DZV5QQ/s1600/picture+day+sleeve+detail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy0HokfU2KkD6Wcs93XJBUgoUAO-9p74dR2XNWCb3C3ZmAzml8vb6g3RGkKcenCcBjhC9uP7G1aOaNbl0A4hz0NPoyYRPNIC7DLnKSPJTL5ykNxHb7lSiEr66uu3iILyr5DZV5QQ/s320/picture+day+sleeve+detail.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Also, I didn't know what the heck I was supposed to do at the cuff so I just did a roll hem and added the extra button detail. Awesome. Finally, the hem called for handstitching and I wasn't about to bother so I just ironed the hem facing and stitched it to the bottom of the dress. Quick and it looks fine. I love my kid but there will be no handstitching if it can't be seen. That means embroidery and buttons will be the only time I pick up a needle and thread. Hello.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwp6got3Jmko6D_2AenzZQz0-Btwz03LnqAAzbmIo71OqFuBJVXLUvWNTHVAK7HSJ0A0aXmkJ_cpsbu6yG-jQrXYE4GVlycj6SxZMDSrQmkPTXw10AekXR1YGoLKfblbWWmNE8gA/s1600/horrible+yoke.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwp6got3Jmko6D_2AenzZQz0-Btwz03LnqAAzbmIo71OqFuBJVXLUvWNTHVAK7HSJ0A0aXmkJ_cpsbu6yG-jQrXYE4GVlycj6SxZMDSrQmkPTXw10AekXR1YGoLKfblbWWmNE8gA/s320/horrible+yoke.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Here is a shot of the yoke at it's worst. What a mess. I have this foot that has a high edge and a low edge and I used that instead of the zipper foot that I started with. It worked great. I think it is supposed to be for hemming denim. You can also look at the photo of the back of the yoke above and see some crap topstitching but my hope is that the kid moves so fast no one will ever notice.Beth Lemonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04325431933638584123noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36186749.post-31384229442104668382011-09-12T21:36:00.000-04:002011-09-12T21:36:01.395-04:00What happens when toddlers shop at JoAnn's<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggas4POmFf-VBmBp2dHPCzNW7UXAS9L4xu-qI2tVAi40478Lzx2HsoLUnXPhPE4rCHVVXE_caGOgtp5n_amH-EB3jiC8MtZRufR8MHIyrzNOSH5f5dXk5o3hn22QdvjdlLBNUxlg/s1600/sparkly+fabric.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggas4POmFf-VBmBp2dHPCzNW7UXAS9L4xu-qI2tVAi40478Lzx2HsoLUnXPhPE4rCHVVXE_caGOgtp5n_amH-EB3jiC8MtZRufR8MHIyrzNOSH5f5dXk5o3hn22QdvjdlLBNUxlg/s320/sparkly+fabric.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Purple. Pink. Sparkly. Shiny. Lots of stars. Coming soon: one skirt.Beth Lemonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04325431933638584123noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36186749.post-54705217278160019012011-08-31T10:16:00.000-04:002011-08-31T10:16:09.630-04:00I'm itching to sew...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4ArL7olqPEivIPJ66dgnr12aSOwmtHzgZU9oIDgkQjHBBr3NDFse2eLM62GgTlJzfo23UFTjLVwRye8e68C2EesJ8b3KVDvF0uNXtr-ZiJhNhiuVwOD-w0Tf-k84cc0d51hJrXw/s1600/playdate+dress.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4ArL7olqPEivIPJ66dgnr12aSOwmtHzgZU9oIDgkQjHBBr3NDFse2eLM62GgTlJzfo23UFTjLVwRye8e68C2EesJ8b3KVDvF0uNXtr-ZiJhNhiuVwOD-w0Tf-k84cc0d51hJrXw/s320/playdate+dress.jpg" width="296" xaa="true" /></a></div>And I've got a 3-day weekend. Size 5. Beth Lemonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04325431933638584123noreply@blogger.com0