I love me some zippy pouches. LOVEEEEEE! I'm slightly addicted to making them in a variety of sizes :) They are definitely my top sellers when I go to craft markets! With Back to school season upon us I decided I needed to make some pencil case zippy pouches! And because I am AWESOME I'm sharing the … [Read more...]
101 Handmade Days: Christmas Stockings
"Not everyone loves the look of quilted things". That seems like such a silly thing to say to a quilting fanatic like me, but its true. And its practical statements like this, from my Mother-in-Law, that keep me asking for her advice. I was all set to make a dozen or more Quilt-as-you-Go Christmas … [Read more...]
101 Handmade Days: All the Hearts Quilt
I love quilting. LOVE it... but what I love even more than making them and snuggling with them is giving them away! Especially when they have extra meaning. And this "All the Hearts Quilt" definitely has extra meaning! Earlier this spring, I heard the saddening news that a friend and blogging … [Read more...]
101 Handmade Days: Button Hot Air Balloon Photo Display
I love all things button. My first post here on Busy Being Jennifer had a significant amount of buttons, but just a few projects is not enough to satisfy my button cravings. If I had more buttons, I would probably have covered every square decorate-able inch of my house in them. I saw this image … [Read more...]
101 Handmade Days: Big Letter Magnet
This post may contain affiliate links. Purchasing through them help support this blog. Thanks! I have a slight obsession with magnets. I love making new ones! But they have to be strong, able to hold all kinds of papers securely and look cute at the same time! My latest letter magnet creation fits … [Read more...]
Works in Progress
Hellloooooo April! Let me tell ya, this month has been and will continue to be rather intense! I've got 3 market events 3 weekends in a row... plus some freelance work & a bunch of custom orders! You might notice that there will be a couple extra guest pots around here over the next few weeks... … [Read more...]
Handmade Love: Valentines Edition
I've got nothing but Love for the loving-est day of the year, also know as Valentine's Day! This year hubby will be on the road, so we celebrated a little early... and by celebrate I mean, we watched a couple movies and held hands on the couch. We're big'ole romantics like that ;) In an ideal world … [Read more...]
The BIG List of Valentines!
There are few things in life I love more than LOVE! I'm what my Nana called an "Old Romantic Soul". Happy Endings and Love Stories are just about my favorite things :) Of course Valentines ranks RIGHT up there. Last year I put together a list of 50 of the Best Valentines Ideas, Crafts and Treats... … [Read more...]
Easy DIY Kids Valentines
Remember when giving valentines to your friends and classmates meant buying a box of pre-printed cuteness? All you had to do was sign you name and maybe tape a piece of candy to it... and then hope that no one else bought the same ones as you! I used to love handing out those little envelopes to my … [Read more...]
High Heels and Pink Trucks Quilt
When it comes to friends, and special events like Birthdays... I can kinda suck. As in sometimes I don't remember or totally blank on sending a gift on time. Like I said I suck. But when I do come through, I try to make up for my suck-y-ness with handmade awesomeness. Such is the case with this … [Read more...]
Crochet All the Things! Fall/Winter 2014
As soon as the cooler weather hits, the urge to ignore all my to do lists hits... all I want to do is sit and crochet for hours and hours! Fortunately there are days where I get to do just that! I've got a bunch of ideas and lists for this fall & winter! I can't wait to Crochet All The … [Read more...]
Works in Progress
Well... I've done it again! I went ahead and said yes to a MAJOR event... and I only 8 days left to prepare for it! Oh jeepers... just typing that is giving me anxiety!!! What on earth was I thinking when I said yes to doing Antique Alley?? Don't get my wrong, I'm super excited about this … [Read more...]