tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47285187274696496732024-03-12T16:03:31.520-07:00TimaryArtIf it's not fun you're doing it wrong.timaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557240760027496703noreply@blogger.comBlogger129125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728518727469649673.post-5671812751540266802012-05-27T19:43:00.001-07:002012-05-30T09:43:11.169-07:00Impress everyone with this easy biscotti<br />
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1 stick butter, softened<br />
2/3 c sugar<br />
2 eggs<br />
1 tsp vanilla<br />
1/2 tsp almond extract <br />
1 1/2 c all purpose flour<br />
1/3 c cocoa powder<br />
1/3 c ground almonds<br />
1 tsp baking powder<br />
1/2 tsp salt<br />
1/2 c slivered or sliced almonds <br />
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Cream together butter and sugar. Add eggs, vanilla and almond extract.<br />
In separate bowl combine flour, cocoa, ground almonds, baking powder and salt. Add to butter mixture.<br />
Add slivered almonds.<br />
Batter will be a little sticky. dump onto a floured surface. Use floured hands to work with it. Divide into two balls. On parchment paper on a cookie sheet make 2 flat logs that are about 14" long by 4" wide.<br />
Bake at 350 for 35 min. Let cool 10 min.<br />
Slice into 1/2-3/4" wide biscotti. Lay all biscotti on one side and bake 10 min. Turn all biscotti onto other side and bake 10 min.timaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557240760027496703noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728518727469649673.post-49396481830158323612012-05-25T15:13:00.001-07:002012-05-25T15:13:10.947-07:00Wool Yarn and Kool-Aid Update<br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/timaryp/TimaryArt?authkey=Gv1sRgCIzX2p33vsf_rgE#5746597474580172146'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_bPVQf7jAY32pUtFcJ7Midy71CWThVG3GMRROuNi4mOcrstSWoZY2k2jTv1BLf1LfRoDlhN5nfR-SMAmvk9Q6RmQHmDyV-CkDEt8aFVyzSWMZ8Ixh_oJOoA8M9izdG-1Nt6w3xv1rGYZS/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Isn't it amazing the colors you can get with kool-aid? That alone should make you think twice about drinking the stuff.<br />timaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557240760027496703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728518727469649673.post-56365713167584457002012-05-20T07:21:00.001-07:002012-05-20T07:21:49.395-07:00Bird nest?<br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/timaryp/TimaryArt?authkey=Gv1sRgCIzX2p33vsf_rgE#5744620580671162482'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyyQEAcuo6AEiKWdx53vhnpbm7yBehQrnp6SPSa38InsZCp6GZt1l8Acueg-vtfE3cxQi1vAPDleMjrTsg0XBUXoC39ZX-_YJuiykQffK_2VEyUOFxn-FHnUXklJfPnUZSiiPvbu5CmnJ3/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='320' height='320' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I was messing around with felting crocheted wool yarn and came with this interesting shape. It could be a nice cozy home for a small bird, don't you think? Or perhaps a pet mouse?<br />timaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557240760027496703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728518727469649673.post-45974123798086944882012-05-08T10:20:00.000-07:002012-05-08T19:19:56.589-07:00Free Natural Room Freshener<br />
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Some rosemary sprigs from the yard and lemon rinds left over from the kitchen make the house smell fresh and crisp when set to simmering on the stove. <br />
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I ran across this recipe online while trying to find inspiration for a cauliflower I bought a few days ago. It actually is quite rich and tasty (butter!) so I've added it to my recipe box.<br />
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1 head cauliflower, chopped<br />
1 small onion, sliced<br />
2 tablespoons butter<br />
2 teaspoons salt<br />
3 cups hot water<br />
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1.Melt the butter in a soup pot on low and add onion. Let cook 15 minutes.<br />
2. Add salt, cauliflower and 1 cup hot water. Cover and cook on medium-low 20 minutes.<br />
3. Remove cover and add 2 cups hot water. Cook uncovered on low 20 minutes. <br />
4. Use immersion blender if desired.<br />
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This recipe can't be easier (and it's sooo healthy):<br />
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3-5 tomatoes, diced<br />
1 large onion, diced<br />
3-4 cloves garlic, minced<br />
1 jalepeno pepper, finely diced<br />
1 handful cilantro, chopped<br />
juice of 3 limes<br />
Salt and pepper to taste<br />
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Combine and let flavors mix in the frig for a few hours. And don't worry about exact amounts - I love cilantro so my salsa tends to be quite green. Be sure to microwave the lime halves for about 20 seconds after squeezing them - you'll get a lot more juice to add to your salsa. Serve with tortilla chops. Enjoy!<br />
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<br />timaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557240760027496703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728518727469649673.post-75583032397336352242012-05-02T12:59:00.001-07:002012-05-06T13:37:21.048-07:00Easy Crochet Bangles<br />
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I'm gonna make an effort to 'make' something every day since I've noticed I feel better when I do. Call me OCD, or perhaps it's just guilt over not 'being productive'. Or maybe it's a way to trick myself into thinking I have some sort of control over my life. Not. Anyway, I bought some cheap metal bangles at the local big box store and used up some of my wool yarn. Whaddaya think?<br />
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I've got some seeds I want to start indoors but there's no need to buy a seed starter kit from the big box store. Take a used paper egg carton, cut off the top (to be used as a 'saucer' underneath the bottom part), fill the 12 sections with dirt, plant seeds and put on a windowsill. Water daily. When the seedlings are ready to go in the ground, cut the 12 sections apart and plant the entire section. <br />
<br />timaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557240760027496703noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728518727469649673.post-13249355810124720842012-02-24T09:05:00.001-08:002012-05-06T13:38:08.819-07:00What in Tarn-ation?<br />
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The tarn rug is coming along. I'm really liking the effect of 3 different colors held together. Of course that requires more tarn. But no worries - there are lots of cheap t-shirts at local Salvation Army...<br />
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I've gone a little overboard making yarn from old T-shirts (also called 'tarn')and now it's time to actually do something with it. I love using it in place of ribbon on wrapped gifts but that doesn't use much. Here's a rug I just started using three strands of tarn held together. I'll report back later on how far I actually get.timaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557240760027496703noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728518727469649673.post-71378754549446091782012-02-19T09:53:00.000-08:002012-02-19T09:53:53.041-08:00Yet another Lacy Scarf<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I just added another 'lacy scarf' pattern to my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/timaryart">Etsy shop</a>. This one is fun to make because it is easy and it makes up fast. Perhaps a little old-ladyish? I can't really tell, but hopefully my teenage niece as well as my mom will like it.timaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557240760027496703noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728518727469649673.post-16739471878124648562012-02-09T14:41:00.000-08:002012-02-09T14:41:35.426-08:00What to do with excess novelty yarn?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've been seeing these things around lately - strands of yarn that are knotted in a few place to make a scarf. Having plenty of 'leftover' and novelty yarn, it seemed the perfect thing to try and perhaps get a valentine's gift for two for friends. Not surprisingly it turns out to be a snap. About 80-90" long seems to be the optimal length for the strands (at least for me). That leaves plenty of room for 2-4 knots (your choice) and still have lots of free swinging fringe. For this scarf I used 5 strands each of about 10 different yarns. Very satisfying to make as it is quick and easy and the results can be quite flashy. If you want one but you're not interested in making it yourself, please check <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/timaryart?ref=ss_profile">my Etsy store</a> under Shop Section 'Handmade by Me' - I have a ways to go to use up my yarn stash and these are just too much fun make to stop now.timaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557240760027496703noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728518727469649673.post-49199327535674969602011-09-22T08:24:00.000-07:002012-02-09T14:23:29.712-08:00October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhABtM85YavxSigUhB6whAyW5SVR9iGeQJSMypMuXfBNHBfKDpGliZywurw147eotOz6ogQClSrIbcUoLELiaF7rghwlSi6oDCXRsdd3Yu91xkwhtvBBFs-pWnPJseuc6mVow7ijDDzDoc/s1600/SSCN3280.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655206750030827474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhABtM85YavxSigUhB6whAyW5SVR9iGeQJSMypMuXfBNHBfKDpGliZywurw147eotOz6ogQClSrIbcUoLELiaF7rghwlSi6oDCXRsdd3Yu91xkwhtvBBFs-pWnPJseuc6mVow7ijDDzDoc/s320/SSCN3280.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 240px;" /></a><br />
A couple of years ago I designed this scarf for my sister-in-law, who was diagnosed with breast cancer. (She just passed her 5 year mark - yay!) I've made the pattern is available for free download from my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/breast-cancer-awareness-scarf-4">Ravelry shop</a> for you to make for someone special.<br />
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MATERIALS REQUIRED:<br />
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Approximately 6 oz. of worsted weight yarn<br />
Size F crochet hook (metric size 3.75; English size 8)<br />
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APPROXIMATE FINISHED SIZE: 5" wide by 55" longtimaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557240760027496703noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728518727469649673.post-41884063380980125962011-08-22T09:34:00.000-07:002011-08-22T09:40:24.009-07:00Snow in Texas in August...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOR5L8haQ_V5zjfzAt0a7fW3m5T7T66olLGsTQEBIexI_gz2LC9hsWjkB6cAD2drrVfgKUVaNuzRcp0luQnBDiasTRz3hwjGHD_r4sc8FxXRa6GNhB3qKIhKX0yZ6uf1I7fNyhPRyr_GSr/s1600/SSCN8618.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 303px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOR5L8haQ_V5zjfzAt0a7fW3m5T7T66olLGsTQEBIexI_gz2LC9hsWjkB6cAD2drrVfgKUVaNuzRcp0luQnBDiasTRz3hwjGHD_r4sc8FxXRa6GNhB3qKIhKX0yZ6uf1I7fNyhPRyr_GSr/s320/SSCN8618.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643720887319260258" border="0" /></a>
<br />I must be unconsciously dreaming of cold weather since the heat this summer in Texas has been beyond oppressive. How else to explain my current obsession with making hats? This one is made with bits and pieces of novelty yarns left over from a recent reorganization of my vast and mysterious yarn stash.
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<br />My mom is big into conspiracy theories, including alien abductions and the like. A old skein of neon green yarn and a lazy afternoon produced something she can wear to her MUFON meetings...timaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557240760027496703noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728518727469649673.post-36073603234302387482011-03-12T07:21:00.001-08:002011-03-12T07:31:29.296-08:00Brother, can you spare a dime?<center><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/timaryp/TimaryArt?authkey=Gv1sRgCIzX2p33vsf_rgE#5583213874785040818"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU1OyPRr4t1r7fTMyRIcxcanXXglX8YXSziyuiNfZOxhwbfPpviJnZ9seSHgjfENylT2fe2t420M8lmuCx9rLkHwvtPghIMnlEiIMHzTxCR80JIL_V690tiCYtTpxbC7Io1ZYbFEVpCRq-/s288/iphone_photo.jpg" style="margin: 5px;" border="0" width="281" height="210" /></a></center><br />This is my crafty country cousin, Georgia, working on a quilt in bed. Why in bed? Because she broke her leg and had to have extensive orthopedic surgery and won't be back on her feet for awhile. And along with that surgery came huge bills for the surgeon, hospital and rehab. And like so many of us self-employed she can't afford health insurance. A huge garage sale is planned for April 9 in Rockdale, Texas, to help raise money for her medical bills. But if you won't be in the area that day please consider making a small donation using the paypal donate button below. Thank you so much.<br /><form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post"><br /><input type="hidden" name="cmd" value="_donations"><br /><input type="hidden" name="business" value="justlikenannies@yahoo.com"><br /><input type="hidden" name="lc" value="US"><br /><input type="hidden" name="item_name" value="Georgia's Medical Bill Fund"><br /><input type="hidden" name="no_note" value="0"><br /><input type="hidden" name="currency_code" value="USD"><br /><input type="hidden" name="bn" value="PP-DonationsBF:btn_donateCC_LG.gif:NonHostedGuest"><br /><input type="image" src="https://www.paypalobjects.com/WEBSCR-640-20110306-1/en_US/i/btn/btn_donateCC_LG.gif" border="0" name="submit" alt="PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!"><br /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://www.paypalobjects.com/WEBSCR-640-20110306-1/en_US/i/scr/pixel.gif" width="1" height="1"><br /></form>timaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557240760027496703noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728518727469649673.post-40331361650950858372011-03-06T07:37:00.000-08:002011-03-06T07:55:44.807-08:00Thrifting Tip #3 - Ball O' YarnI only add this one because I figure you're a fiber person if you're reading this blog. If not, I'm sure you know someone who knits or crochets, right?<br /><br />While you're out junking, keep an eye open for bags of yarn. That's how my local thrift stores package the yarn donations they get from overly ambitious crafters who planned to make a king size afghan but somehow never found the time (been there, done that).<br /><br />It also helps to look at buying yarn this way as a personal challenge - what do I 'see' in the yarn just waiting to be created? A hat? A scarf? Not to compare myself to Michelangelo and a block of marble or anything, but you get the picture.<br /><br /><center><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/timaryp/TimaryArt?authkey=Gv1sRgCIzX2p33vsf_rgE#5580994746840910786"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgptnkE9M-yKFwRUCpJn5I5-SdebTmUd_tqua4sZC4Ji5mspqTVwSfmTv-aZrks3IiKdt0lhV_Mtauzaqrc42wD-N0sni6aXAAxhpN5ENpCEcPcnJpKuCJCoUpUfanwlR-IcJ_qGPxIASzH/s288/iphone_photo.jpg" style="margin: 5px;" border="0" width="210" height="281" /></a></center><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhonetimaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557240760027496703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728518727469649673.post-49921686146729103912011-03-05T07:50:00.000-08:002011-03-05T08:02:11.977-08:00Thrifting Rules to Live By #2 - Church Bazaars Rock!I've decided the best place to find hidden treasure is at a big church yard sale. It's a lot of driving around to hit more than one garage sale on a Saturday morning. And the thrift stores are on to the potential value of their stuff and lately seem to overprice accordingly. Or maybe it is just this rough economy - more people are shopping at thrift stores these days. Anyway, I went to a church yard sale this morning and scored: $10 bought a Dale of Norway sweater (not my size but perfect for making back my $10 on Ebay), a set of 6 linen embroidered place mats with matching linen runner, two large bright cotton mexican blankets, a round vintage Christmas print tablecloth (complete with cotton fringe edging), a cute 50s chalk mama fish plaque and her two babies, and a lovely Limoges teacup and saucer (perfect for mom, the Anglophile). And the icing on the cake? My donation was for a good cause - the new <a href="http://www.summitautismacademy.org/">Summit Autism Academy of Austin.</a>timaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557240760027496703noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728518727469649673.post-50249507456714922522010-08-04T09:09:00.000-07:002010-08-04T14:33:58.842-07:00Thrifting Rules to Live By - #1<center><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/timaryp/TimaryArt?authkey=Gv1sRgCIzX2p33vsf_rgE#5501587991109539266"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgi3Q5HN6eCPMeXzyrK8x7cK4TD9jncq6rdVI_-7rFFFuJ0-jL48q7wJOSD9KLH_ryER2YjNumpaKVdP7xeKgte9qRNM0AXm23jRfUpp707gcfiAv9vc5FVTLd_86DM7gjPZkgMPJdyX-1/s288/iphone_photo.jpg" style="margin: 5px;" border="0" width="210" height="281" /></a></center><br /><br />If it has a bar code or is marked 'Made in China' put it back.timaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557240760027496703noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728518727469649673.post-7331331810138988592010-07-16T08:53:00.001-07:002010-07-16T09:47:34.916-07:00Thrifting for Fun and Profit - Appliances<center><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/timaryp/TimaryArt?authkey=Gv1sRgCIzX2p33vsf_rgE#5494532890726905170"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdS9mqcn9CsHEniDQ-XqHWyCCSCnY8Odnv36T41w9lXYgSuTN_HKmhDLZou998-54V6Ty_fD3-a9Fkn1m80dRMchEzOpMUvT5lpb2Ag9iQqNP7LpxvvIefqKufJuWMgIFGs5IS7TRBAtdy/s288/iphone_photo.jpg" style="margin: 5px;" border="0" width="210" height="281" /></a></center><br />In the past I have tended to ignore the shelves in the back of the thrift store that are filled with electronics and appliances. Too boring - no color or texture to draw me in. But sometimes you find treasures back there, too. I can't count the numbers of bread machines I've found for friends at $8 a pop - some of them expensive brands. Yesterday I found a Cuisinart ice cream maker. No manual, but that's not a reason not to get it - you can find most any owner's manual online. (I found the one for this item easily once I got home.) With the economy in the shape it's in,<br />don't overlook the local thrift store as a cheap source for expensive appliances. Even frivolous ones like an ice cream maker.timaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557240760027496703noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728518727469649673.post-8907036117311910182010-06-22T12:40:00.001-07:002010-06-22T12:41:30.236-07:00Handmade Pink Beret<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21534314@N02/4371149130/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4069/4371149130_a074d40388_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: 2px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);" /></a><br /><span style="margin-top: 0px;font-size:0.9em;" ><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21534314@N02/4371149130/">Hot Colors</a><br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/21534314@N02/">WanderingLydia</a></span> <p>Apparently I'm still obsessed with unusual hats. Take a look at some of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/WanderingLydia">WanderingLydia's</a> over on Etsy - they are all wonderful! Wouldn't it be fun to try to make something like this from felted wool sweater scraps?</p>timaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557240760027496703noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728518727469649673.post-25249101011907466482010-05-29T12:59:00.000-07:002010-05-29T15:00:48.948-07:00Today's Junk-it<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuWZJVYQ5IoG1ysgBJR_10OW44VqK5RiaFEx3d4sT-md0asXbz5rQjHXnZ63GMwgC7KL3FxyUDXBvj9VAWJ-Jts10sPJ9eMYmG3OLPfzN4h7_BT62zJEqInzmzr6RG6unx3cVkTahTblbs/s1600/SSCN7703.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 251px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuWZJVYQ5IoG1ysgBJR_10OW44VqK5RiaFEx3d4sT-md0asXbz5rQjHXnZ63GMwgC7KL3FxyUDXBvj9VAWJ-Jts10sPJ9eMYmG3OLPfzN4h7_BT62zJEqInzmzr6RG6unx3cVkTahTblbs/s320/SSCN7703.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476788659640074306" border="0" /></a><br />Today I was able to indulge my inner scavenger and spend the morning at my favorite thrift venues. Before I even leave the house, I find a Depression Glass guide in the mail from <a href="http://www.paperbackswap.com/index.php">Paperbackswap.com</a>. This is an auspicious omen for the upcoming hunt. By the way, if you haven't joined yet, I highly recommend it. I've been able to trade lots of old books I no longer care about for ones that I actually want - like crochet books. You can't have enough crochet books.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLI25Wq6q8ozLr8CfLMWkHn-8yYrphTSkT_pesoC3B3urqaGW_Xr2nyoElcsQwpn2zymRsVRqLv1VTyPgSvBQTeBWfmvDpGPCIi2vsVyr04D-LBkf2bhePHT1Fm6mJPMp4n-Zl9WGQmFCB/s1600/SSCN7704.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 273px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLI25Wq6q8ozLr8CfLMWkHn-8yYrphTSkT_pesoC3B3urqaGW_Xr2nyoElcsQwpn2zymRsVRqLv1VTyPgSvBQTeBWfmvDpGPCIi2vsVyr04D-LBkf2bhePHT1Fm6mJPMp4n-Zl9WGQmFCB/s320/SSCN7704.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476788654096369026" border="0" /></a><br />First stop is the neighborhood Half-Price books because they are having a 20% off sale during the Memorial Day weekend. I find this book on filet crochet for $3 (because you can't have enough books about crochet, right?) and two cooking magazines for 25 cents each (because I am a little bit cooking-impaired and can always use more recipes and instruction.) With 20% off, the total comes to $3.02.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMcDCORs6O7E_8e1vDADVKnnddfHtDjflqe8bSrACqiF0qVpz-Kvuv4opB9ApkLuN5AzCgJR2Ozr6cnCxCgNULTxvN_hsKcohREm0G0CLPvJ3L3CLc-e74OlPW0sjHLCMiQY8gLxI0eAt_/s1600/SSCN7705.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 265px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMcDCORs6O7E_8e1vDADVKnnddfHtDjflqe8bSrACqiF0qVpz-Kvuv4opB9ApkLuN5AzCgJR2Ozr6cnCxCgNULTxvN_hsKcohREm0G0CLPvJ3L3CLc-e74OlPW0sjHLCMiQY8gLxI0eAt_/s320/SSCN7705.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476788650210485170" border="0" /></a><br />Next stop is Thread-Bare (aka <a href="http://www.austinstitchingstudio.com/">The Stitching Studio</a>), a DIY thrift store whose proceeds go to a good cause. This shop is mainly for quilters and people who sew but they often have yarn and vintage items. I find a great 70s craft magazine and a vintage crocheted potholder booklet. (Did I mention you can't have enough crochet books/booklets/pamphlets/printed material?) Drive out is $1.08.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9i-hy456rx7vuQhN6MVe-ASeVHzrApod4U3HnOt6_flGZqdOFfzo6H9AmfnFAPYO7Y8N9XQNcqwTmkT76m83ByEtB2USbd5OCHgB5mgkCG12wUu7RD3gZqIgHYp3eC_42EwEZ6cZCPMZY/s1600/SSCN7706.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9i-hy456rx7vuQhN6MVe-ASeVHzrApod4U3HnOt6_flGZqdOFfzo6H9AmfnFAPYO7Y8N9XQNcqwTmkT76m83ByEtB2USbd5OCHgB5mgkCG12wUu7RD3gZqIgHYp3eC_42EwEZ6cZCPMZY/s320/SSCN7706.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476788643523876066" border="0" /></a><br />Onward to my two-fer: two thrifts stores side-by-side in a strip mall. I strike out at Goodwill but I find these four vintage hand painted Christmas mugs at the Salvation Army, regularly 4 for $4.99 but on sale today for half-price. I now own 4 mugs that I don't have an immediate use for and will have to store until I can figure out a crafty use for them. This sort of item is my Thrifting Achilles Heel. If it wasn't for my iPhone Ebay app, which encourages me to catch and release, I would be bringing home MUCH more booty than I already do. In fact, I think the savings from this app may more than pay for my monthly data charge. Hmmm....<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0FN6ZvFrvnf0tGInXP_kEyIWQvPTldHhehIniwJYcQkPgGj3e0UD6UjSePacttvCyqjJ7gISF7ELjqwfrVzxECj90NCuJdEWq1xImzx-c7J9GxTIvHrKTFAFxUcClPAedegvJ60sgvCC4/s1600/SSCN7707.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0FN6ZvFrvnf0tGInXP_kEyIWQvPTldHhehIniwJYcQkPgGj3e0UD6UjSePacttvCyqjJ7gISF7ELjqwfrVzxECj90NCuJdEWq1xImzx-c7J9GxTIvHrKTFAFxUcClPAedegvJ60sgvCC4/s320/SSCN7707.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476788640321862546" border="0" /></a><br />My last stop is the mother of all junk stores - the Goodwill Outlet Store. I am slowing down now but I do manage to find four squeaky dog toys for a total of 81 cents. A few will go to the dog, but I plan to cannibalize the others in order to get the squeakers out. My son, who hates crafting with a passion, has actually agreed to make 'dog toys' with me. My plan is to use my stash of felted wool sweaters to cut and stitch together a dog toy or two using my thrifted squeakers. Sounds like a fun holiday weekend activity, doesn't it?timaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557240760027496703noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728518727469649673.post-69722481593065485382010-05-28T19:27:00.001-07:002010-05-28T19:31:49.812-07:00Magic Ball ScarfI'm currently working on a light summer scarf made from a '<a href="http://timaryart.blogspot.com/2009/10/magic-yarn-ball.html">magic bal</a><a href="http://timaryart.blogspot.com/2009/10/magic-yarn-ball.html">l</a>' - a ball of yarn composed of lengths of many different yarns. For a control freak like me it's a little unsettling not knowing what yarn will turn up next. But lots of fun as it turns out.<br /><br /><center><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/timaryp/TimaryArt?authkey=Gv1sRgCIzX2p33vsf_rgE#5476513043842700338"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhve7s7Fp2PjL977KV5e7jtyLXh2zTOntSvtKvBaXrtH9_cEd_uYO8Ms0O4iAVMMpdUHmonGGXVmIl_X-xekP2XpChVBKNfHh-32oWKBzQYShSSpWWAj1YekA-5jZkc0z4RzIlQvS4sB6-v/s288/iphone_photo.jpg" style="margin: 5px;" border="0" width="210" height="281" /></a></center><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhonetimaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557240760027496703noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728518727469649673.post-7265377366796970442010-05-27T07:16:00.001-07:002010-05-27T07:22:07.253-07:00How to display your waresIsn't this a clever display option? I saw this train case display recently at a <a href="http://www.renegadecraft.com/austin">local crafts show</a> and was very impressed. I actually have a couple of these vintage train cases that I've found out junking. Didn't have an immediate use for them but couldn't pass them up. Unfortunately, I don't have the patience to do craft fairs (plus I'm too shy) but I thought I'd pass on this great recycling idea to those who do.<br /><br /><center><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/timaryp/TimaryArt?authkey=Gv1sRgCIzX2p33vsf_rgE#5475953543107431954"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwUxJjtEpjPNDUeGjmN8vg4AFTi53O5FEGcGNXsAAJ0RGwUOVv1_pY2c_1Z3h5UlkdLIgjadqiaI_UwmS4cBQe5lscsru1c_P0YrDUaOnQvnvkiKDVVKi7hggsYuc-c2mkMHmc0Brywgcp/s288/iphone_photo.jpg" style="margin: 5px;" border="0" width="210" height="281" /></a></center><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhonetimaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557240760027496703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728518727469649673.post-7115454074841805722010-05-20T06:14:00.000-07:002010-05-20T06:20:10.928-07:00Repurposing old dolls<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2p_Z8-_mFTAhP5O69jK5mTxoIPQf-BxwR1SqTelVamWIliWUX68m45KBpV03LO0LhXYSmbxoDj5bqieMlG4cNVeOmcSJRDNo5_8KSEJtNNQjc4iAZG0sbrbL-Y8WYm2I5j2WhruTndkZ_/s1600/il_430xN.130555188.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2p_Z8-_mFTAhP5O69jK5mTxoIPQf-BxwR1SqTelVamWIliWUX68m45KBpV03LO0LhXYSmbxoDj5bqieMlG4cNVeOmcSJRDNo5_8KSEJtNNQjc4iAZG0sbrbL-Y8WYm2I5j2WhruTndkZ_/s320/il_430xN.130555188.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473340996643192450" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Photo by Luxford St.</span><br /></div><br /><br />Love this hat rack (limb rack?) from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/42790103/hooktastic-dolly-coat-rack">Luxford St</a> over on Etsy. Lots of other clever and useful reused items there as well.timaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06557240760027496703noreply@blogger.com1