Author Archives: Shauna
Doily Birthday Card
Hi hi, Busy week. You too? I’ve been good with getting “me” things done before baby comes. Dentist, eye dr., hair done did, car maintenance.. whew! I even taught a class and have one more this weekend. So meet today’s … Continue reading
Wish big lollipop
Heyya, I managed to make a card, and take pictures of it, while feet were jabbing my ribs in Twilight style. Ok, not that bad, but she does have a penchant for rib kicking! I felt like these colours would … Continue reading
Pillowcase to Bassinette Sheet
I got all sewy with it today. This is the family heirloom bassinette that little peanut will sleep in for the first 4+ months of her life. It’s been in Nathan’s family for at least as long as him and … Continue reading
Dark Chocolate Mint Truffles
Happy 2012 to you! It’s been an amazing year for me. Lots of crafting, cooking, a trip to Mexico, a baby on the way, much time spent with friends. This makes for a year that I can appreciate and look … Continue reading
Peppermint Sugar
Happy Holidays!!! I’ve had a really nice Christmas. All that food prep I was doing last week really paid off, allowing me to relax and enjoy all the parties and gatherings we went to. One of my favourites is our … Continue reading
Christmas Bags
Hey hey, I’ve been going full-tilt with this whole Christmas thing this week.. mostly because I was soooo disorganized! Can I come up for some air, please? Shopping, crafting, wrapping, more shopping, more wrapping, lots of making, and baking. The … Continue reading
Baby Mary Janes
Hi! I’ve been excited to share these little baby booties with you. I’ve adapted a few patterns to work for what I wanted, and I’m pretty happy with the result. Bonus – these weren’t quite as frustrating to make as … Continue reading
Rosette Hairclip
Hi there, I’m getting all giddy about this whole upcoming Christmas thing. Are you? I love getting to plan out gifts that I can make, and baking that I can do. Hooray! It’s not like I always get around to … Continue reading
Pink or Red Stocking Card
Hey hey, I just had one of those “worst teaching days in a long long time” kinda days. Un-fun. The crazy part is that it’s not like it was an entire day that added up to all kinds of bad. … Continue reading
Handmade Wine or Bottle Tag
Hi there, So I may not be able to drink a glass or two (or three) of wine whenever I feel like it right now, but that doesn’t stop me from giving it as a gift from time to time. … Continue reading
Cranberry Cinnamon Bagels
Guys, guys, I made something from my “I’ve never made before and would like to try that” list! Bagels! These ones are even kinda healthy, as I used some whole wheat flour. This recipe was pretty easy, but the kneading … Continue reading
Merry Christmas Snowflakes
Hey there, I have a question for you, dear reader. When you look at those scalloped squares behind the snowflakes, are they definitely presents to you? To me they’re just scalloped squares, but to my quirky ladies in my class … Continue reading
Satiny gold Christmas wreath
Hi there, It’s sleepy time for me! Sometimes the days feel oh-so-very long, and 9pm feels like midnight. What’s up with that? Blame it on baby? Today I scored some free baby hangers! I went looking to buy some, and … Continue reading
Handmade Nursing Cover
Hi, hi! There hasn’t been much teaching work for me this week, although I was a librarian for a day. Ha! I know, it was a bit crazy. At least I understand how the books go on the shelf, but … Continue reading
Booklet of Christmas Tags
Hi there, Mid-November? Say what?!? Sunny days and crisp air make it feel more like mid-October, and I’m definitely not complaining, except that hey, this doesn’t leave a lot of time until Christmas. Mid-November, you took me by surprise! You … Continue reading
