Common Threads

noreply@blogger.com (Jessi) — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 11:40:00 +0000

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Final Post and New Blogs

noreply@blogger.com (Cassie) — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 14:25:00 +0000

This will be the final post for Common Threads.

We've had a lot of fun, but in the new year we've decided to spread our wings by creating a few new blogs. Please check out Mandi's new blog Make it Dear and Jessi & Cassie's new venture Sparrows and Arrows.

We will be leaving up Common Threads, so you'll still have access to the DIY's and links we've posted over the last year.

Hope you'll all join in our new projects and thanks for the memories :)

A new blog for me!

noreply@blogger.com (Mandi Stephanie) — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 15:40:00 +0000

Just a quick post to let you know that I will be blogging here now too! Come and visit! h&k, Mandi

Happy 2011 and a little pom-pom love!

noreply@blogger.com (Mandi Stephanie) — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 00:03:00 +0000

Hello, did you all have a happy Christmas and super New Years? We brought 2011 in at home with a few friends and family, good food, games and champagne as the ball dropped! Now that all of the holiday fun and New Years dust is settling have you set any resolutions or goals for yourself for this year? I would definitely like to find more time to make things and here are some photos of a quick little accessory I made up to wear to Jason's families Christmas day dinner.

I used this tutorial to make the pom-pom and hot glued
an alligator clip to the back.

I thought they where cute and festive and want to make yellow ones next! What kind of little projects have you been working on lately? Leave me a link here if you like, I would love too see what everyone has been up to!

Monster Stuffie

noreply@blogger.com (Mandi Stephanie) — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 17:22:00 +0000

I picked up this little guy recently at an adorable handmade shop in Napanee called Frayed Around the Edges! His name is Sherman and his tag says he is a "Card carrying Member of the Broken-Hearted Club". I think he is super cute and he is sooo soft and the perfect size for my youngest son, Caden.

I am so happy when I find local shops that carry handmade! Where do you like to shop in your area?

So excited for Project Restyle!

noreply@blogger.com (Mandi Stephanie) — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 00:06:00 +0000

I had to share this because I always love a restyle, especially of anything thrifted and I am super excited to take part in this! You can head on over here and check out all of the details - I am already starting to dream up new projects! Yayyy!! Are you going to be taking part?

S-a-n-t-a!

noreply@blogger.com (Mandi Stephanie) — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 14:08:00 +0000

Hope you all had a very merry Christmas morning and Santa made it to your house with lots of goodies! We have just stayed around the house, opened presents with the two little ones and now are off to make the rounds visiting friends and family. We will be taking a little blogging break for a few days to enjoy some family time so hope your holidays are warm and happy!

Friday Favourites : Foxy Edition

noreply@blogger.com (Mandi Stephanie) — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 13:08:00 +0000

Just a few cute foxes for this Friday Favourites!

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[ And just 1 more sleep until Santa comes!! Excited! ]

Pay it forward fun!

noreply@blogger.com (Mandi Stephanie) — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 11:08:00 +0000

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I am taking part in a fun little pay it forward activity from plus three crochet (love this blog for pretty crocheted things!) and now I am going to pass the love on to you! Here is how it works:

* The first three people who comment on this post will receive a handmade gift from me!

* I will have 365 days to get your gift to you.

* The three people taking part will also host a PIF, so you will need to have a blog to join in.

I love getting things in the mail and you probably do to so leave a comment here if you want some goodies in the mail from me!

Past Project!

noreply@blogger.com (Common Threads) — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 22:06:00 +0000

Monorgramed Christmas Ornaments

noreply@blogger.com (Jessi) — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 00:53:00 +0000

I had some clear ornaments hanging around in my craft box so I decided to try and replicate these monogrammed ornaments from Pottery Barn. My camera didn't want to focus on the glass - so here's kinda what they look like!

The Fun of Photographing Kids!

noreply@blogger.com (Jessi) — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 00:52:00 +0000

I waited too long to get the girls pictures done this year and all the local photographers were booked. I had to remind myself of my stress-free Christmas plan and just laugh at how my little models posed! Here are some out takes of our "shoot". The finished ones are off getting printed, and next year I'll try and remember to book at the end of October.

Kaitlyn is missing from the out takes - because as a 10 year old she can follow direction - and would probably be horrified if I posted embarrassing pictures!

Lucky me!

noreply@blogger.com (Mandi Stephanie) — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 13:00:00 +0000

A little while ago I won a giveaway from the rik rak studio for two custom stockings and I chose these! They are really pretty and simple and I completely love them. Here is how I am displaying them right now!

Thank you rik rak!

Do you like to enter giveaways? What do you think are the best kinds to enter?

Christmas Projects Finished!

noreply@blogger.com (Jessi) — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 21:37:00 +0000

Today I finished all my Christmas sewing - I made all the kidlets stuffed Totoros, made some Princess dresses for Maya (out of the shiniest, most awful fabric - but she'll love it!) and some note books made to look like Hogwarts Textbooks. How are you Christmas project coming?

This one has pink ribbon that you can't really see in the picture, and then I made a Snow White one, but the picture came out blurry and I had already wrapped it!

Friday Favourites!

noreply@blogger.com (Mandi Stephanie) — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 23:43:00 +0000

I have really been adoring all of this delicate jewelry lately! I may just have to make an Etsy order this afternoon...which one is your favourite?

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Christmas Card Display

noreply@blogger.com (Jessi) — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 15:07:00 +0000

Christmas is the best time of year for mail - it's the only time we have more cards than bills in the mail box! Here's what I rigged up to display them this year!

(side note - can you believe Chritmas is in 8 days!!! )

Nice Surprise!

noreply@blogger.com (Jessi) — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:51:00 +0000

Today I got home from work to find *yeah!* a little package for me in the mail. It was a gift from Michelle at Marsupial Menagerie -along with a sweet hand written thank you card for featuring her in a post :). It made my day! and the timing was perfect since we finally got to go see the Deathly Hallows pt 1 last night! (and it was amazing!! Thanks Cassie for babysitting!)

So if your as big a Harry Potter fan as our household is - or if you know someone who is be sure to check out her adorable and unique cards!

look how great they fit into Kaitlyn's Harry Potter Collection!

Stress Free Christmas?!

noreply@blogger.com (Jessi) — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 16:01:00 +0000

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Last Christmas I over extended myself and found myself (as usual) up late finishing presents on Christmas eve. This year I really made a point to try and do less so I can enjoy the season more. So far I am sticking to my plan - and it's working! I am excited for Christmas and able to spend evenings with my family without worrying about deadlines.

Part of our yearly tradition is to watch all of Lord of the Rings. We are half way through the Two Towers right now. What are some of your family's traditions??

Happy 1st Birthday!

noreply@blogger.com (Mandi Stephanie) — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 17:47:00 +0000

My little boy Caden turned one last weekend and I am just getting around to posting the few photos that I managed to get now! We didn't do anything to over-the-top, we actually ended up opening presents in our pj's after Jason got home from work but here are a few pics of the day!

his card from a great aunt

so obsessed with these garlands!

Clark ended up opening most of his presents for himbear that I made for Caden, from this pattern

birthday boy!

Re-Usable Chalk Board Gift Tags

noreply@blogger.com (Jessi) — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 15:45:00 +0000

Here is a quick and affordable way to put a unique spin on your gift wrapping! Not only are they cute to look at, but because they are chalkboard they can be re-used!

What you'll need:

1) A roll of chalkboard paper (available at most dollar stores!)

2) Cardstock

3) Scissors

4) Ribbon

5) Hole Punch

Step One

Stick Chalkboard Paper to card stock

Step Two

Draw your label shape

Step Three

Cut Out

Step Four

Punch hole in tag

Step Five

Attach Ribbon and attach to gift!

Crafty Christmas Club

noreply@blogger.com (Mandi Stephanie) — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 13:07:00 +0000

Is anyone else taking part in this or following along?
I think it is such a great idea and I love seeing what everyone
is making for their friends and family this Christmas!

This one here is my absolute favourite!

Friday Favourites

noreply@blogger.com (Jessi) — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 14:30:00 +0000

Can you tell I've been watching a lot of Mad Men?? Happy Friday!

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First Embroidery Hoop!

noreply@blogger.com (Jessi) — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 19:25:00 +0000

Next week is our Stitch N Bitch Christmas pot luck/gift exchange so I decided it was finally time to make the embroidery hoop I have kept pushing aside. After making it I was cleaning up my desk and found a number of sketches that were almost identical so I think I've had this project on the brain for awhile!!

Christmas sale!

noreply@blogger.com (Mandi Stephanie) — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 23:57:00 +0000

(and a free little gift with each Etsy order!)

Just a quick scheduled post (today is my first day back to work at the hospital after my mat leave - yikes!) to mention that we are having a Holiday Sale on all of our handmade goodies! Everything at Case Clothed in Picton, at Go Green Baby in Kingston, and all of our items on Etsy will be 25% off from now until Christmas! If you are buying from our shop just use the coupon code "happyholidays", and if you live in the Kingston area we can always arrange for pick-up up to save those shipping fees :)

Click here to visit our shop!

Fakey Blythe Custom Progress

noreply@blogger.com (Cassie) — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 14:07:00 +0000

I'm finally getting back to working on her after moving and morning sickness kept me away :)

Before

After

She looks way better already! I've sand matted her face, did a little carving on her lips and eyes, changed her lashes, added freckles,cut her hair, added chalk pastel make-up (borrowed from Jessi), and sealed her lips to make them glossy. I have a wig and new green eye-chips coming for her off of Ebay, so this is pretty much all I can do until they get here. I think I might change her eyelashes...make them more lush. Also, I wish I could get a better pic of her lips...I'm so proud!!!

I am intent on finishing her! I refuse to let her get relegated to the graveyard of unfinished crafts :P Also, Jess said she'd make her clothes! I'll keep you posted!