tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47535142036965305952024-02-19T22:35:44.160-08:00The Magic NestA hodgepodge of crafts, recipes and money-saving tips and tricks from a nester searching for the same.birdyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17870615240375357846noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4753514203696530595.post-29816355549228316882016-05-21T18:29:00.002-07:002016-05-21T18:34:02.352-07:00CraftingJust joined something pretty awesome. A National Craft-er Swap! Other alternative schooling moms and I create a cool craft (ideas endless) around a theme, and trade crafted items with other moms around the country. It's a way to share creativity. Also, a way to spurn creativity on because some of these mamas are serious about their crating. They are good. And they are tough critics. Which we all need, right? Some days? I'm enjoying it. I do feel like the new kid on the block, and like my stuff is just barely as good, but truly, its an honor to be a part of something that inspires you to work hard, and inspires you to something you might not have created otherwise.<br />
SET 1, for Lakes, Ponds and Rivers Swap<br />
POND MATH<br />
Wood, Flannel, and Felt<br />
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<br />birdyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17870615240375357846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4753514203696530595.post-91405743631127574852015-11-17T11:57:00.001-08:002015-11-17T11:57:42.098-08:00Concord Handmade 2015Drop off time is tomorrow for the store this year! <br />
Hard to believe.<br />
This year The Magic Nest will have:<br />
Forest stuffies (owl, fox and bear)<br />
Gnomes (build your own family and sets)<br />
Finger Puppets<br />
Felt flower wreaths and headbands<br />
And...what I'm most excited about: Felt, wood and yarn food. I began making sets for my youngest, and made extra for the store. Come and check out the tacos, spaghetti, eggs, cookies and strawberries!<br />
See you on Pleasant Street in Concord, soon I hope! birdyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17870615240375357846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4753514203696530595.post-14984526494546766172015-07-21T09:19:00.003-07:002015-07-21T09:19:44.345-07:00ScaryScary is the right word for how neglected this blog has been. Three years? Wow. But...I had baby girl number three, and then became extremely sick with Crohn's Disease. Hospital sick. Knocked flat on my back on the couch for months sick. Needing help sick. It was awful. I still receive Remicade treatments to keep the Crohn's under control and from coming back. And luckily, I'm back to crafting! My girls are 6, 5 and 3 now. We've started homeschooling them. We're down to only 1 dog. We may move (to a different place in NH...restoring Joey's grandma's house) next year (YIKES!!!). That's my nutshell. I hope everyone reading this is WELL and HAPPY. birdyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17870615240375357846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4753514203696530595.post-43491884065438351602012-02-14T13:51:00.000-08:002012-02-14T13:56:31.347-08:00MIA<div>Yes, I have been MIA from this blog since November. Shameful! I have a good excuse, though:</div><div> </div><div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 273px; height: 149px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709112634170269874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibqXwkF93SAYVWZxaIbCrbNTwKTc44D4aP-umBWVVSiYFczW7-7-7ikaxf4wd4jf2xarl5BoA56k_lGA4tI-Xv9yzfXaf2sW0S8f8bTLB933y3W9cy1373Z8zjA3uzReghi09OSgAUPGro/s320/us19weeks.jpg" /></div><div> </div><div> Baby Girl #3 arriving in June!</div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div>birdyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17870615240375357846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4753514203696530595.post-73896670892828674102011-11-27T16:19:00.001-08:002011-11-27T16:31:04.967-08:00Happy Thanksgiving!<div><div>Happy Thanksgiving! Ours was filled with way too much food, lots of family, and some frantic crafting. So sorry I've been MIA recently. Here's reason #1:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSp4S8-PGZauGwiHuipRbuw6qAlWTuVVRLAaK7UkqZWatqHSqJ3DzCGhVKXk6JPxJ4W1RCQ6ZmuyPQus8lZ5zCnQlA8Njt9CgLuU0fxYY5f2WQ4vZLSxF9HZvxcZbnW4K6UXBrBPMPGNLV/s1600/CraftyOct11.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679835052121416050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSp4S8-PGZauGwiHuipRbuw6qAlWTuVVRLAaK7UkqZWatqHSqJ3DzCGhVKXk6JPxJ4W1RCQ6ZmuyPQus8lZ5zCnQlA8Njt9CgLuU0fxYY5f2WQ4vZLSxF9HZvxcZbnW4K6UXBrBPMPGNLV/s320/CraftyOct11.jpg" /></a></div><div>Craft Show Craziness! It's been a fun and wild season...I did four craft shows this year (and of course I post a pic of my worst set-up. Ha! It could only go upward from this one!). Had an awesome show in Northwood, NH, and another really fun show in Manchester, NH. I must say, I am glad to take a break from the shows...it can be pretty wild to pull one together! </div><div>Now, I am selling at a really amazing pop-up holiday store in Concord, NH. I'm really excited about the whole venture and to do a post on this next! </div><div> </div></div>birdyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17870615240375357846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4753514203696530595.post-72303812490288735082011-11-03T08:05:00.000-07:002011-11-03T08:10:15.137-07:00ToadstoolsI love finding inspiration on walks! In fact, a lot of the crafts I've been working on this fall were either found in or inspired by nature. Here are some little toadstools I found begging to be re-created...somehow, someway (clay, felt?)! In the meantime, I'm sure they served as some comfy seats for fairies along the way. At least, that's what I told my girls!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_cR7wJoN6woJT_4ObVVYA2PVy7kSEVQApBsaFdx6P-IaEXWUFTkNNKk__eGs9kNoeRJJv7x9FgM_p1iflL0bti1fGj4iAw9RFw8_cX8NH-R0ugOZTH0-TTF8Sr4pm6aH7Ap6-Hsoq7rBz/s1600/IMG-20110823-00022.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670786633777026962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_cR7wJoN6woJT_4ObVVYA2PVy7kSEVQApBsaFdx6P-IaEXWUFTkNNKk__eGs9kNoeRJJv7x9FgM_p1iflL0bti1fGj4iAw9RFw8_cX8NH-R0ugOZTH0-TTF8Sr4pm6aH7Ap6-Hsoq7rBz/s320/IMG-20110823-00022.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqybXFW-OX0ZLS5aUzGcNy75cZXZMKoFlNWaFbkNzDJVKuC_ZEYI0Zz3llMqn2xOieIihCfg7fUoR-Ojk_YS8ptkXXONDuccRAcmjT4Pv3UeOfqcstJdt4_DCzs5CV7kG1E5MS2kS7JJPu/s1600/IMG-20110827-00094.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670786636480278002" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqybXFW-OX0ZLS5aUzGcNy75cZXZMKoFlNWaFbkNzDJVKuC_ZEYI0Zz3llMqn2xOieIihCfg7fUoR-Ojk_YS8ptkXXONDuccRAcmjT4Pv3UeOfqcstJdt4_DCzs5CV7kG1E5MS2kS7JJPu/s320/IMG-20110827-00094.jpg" /></a>birdyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17870615240375357846noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4753514203696530595.post-21743138249387224742011-10-27T12:33:00.000-07:002011-10-27T12:49:26.104-07:00Craft Shows!<div>I've been craft showing lately! Here's a bio I just posted for THIS upcoming craft show that I am really excied about:<br /></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcjUIXyFdnnuhwo4QyJEZxlzy0rai_ld_0R7AvGVOO7m92FMvdes4WloPXt1x5vHMqI9cpxwy3t4DdNj2fMKQrlwEBL5pMDIWt0LxJ23p7DlFUE5w9XTWDzp_J8AaBv6pKOjuI9Jnb55Z5/s1600/indie.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 205px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 203px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668258669903398626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcjUIXyFdnnuhwo4QyJEZxlzy0rai_ld_0R7AvGVOO7m92FMvdes4WloPXt1x5vHMqI9cpxwy3t4DdNj2fMKQrlwEBL5pMDIWt0LxJ23p7DlFUE5w9XTWDzp_J8AaBv6pKOjuI9Jnb55Z5/s320/indie.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.notyourgrandmascraftfair.org/">http://www.notyourgrandmascraftfair.org/</a><br /><br /><br /><div>Hi! My name is Melanie, and I have been crafting ever since I was allowed to hold scissors. I'm a hand-sewer and painter. I'm currently obsessed with heirloom quilts (some made with vintage fabrics and velvets!), stuffed owls and birds, felted acorns, and getting back into painting. Having two babies of my own (2 and 1), I'm focusing on items they enjoy as well, such as jingle blocks. I'm also making pine cone people for the holiday season. My crafts are reasonably priced...hey, I sell to support my crafting habit! I create what I want and would buy and what inspires me. I blog at The Magic Nest (<a href="http://themagicnest.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://themagicnest.blogspot.com/</a>), and will hopefully be getting some tutorials up soon.<br />My biggest challenge now is getting the owls and bunnies out of the house without being seen...my girls practicallly tackle me for them! I'm so glad to be back in the crafting world, and looking forwward to meeting you all soon! </div><br /><br /><br /><div>Me:</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEQ2B6YJxbZBWPrMascJrxHDhGI3SQwgNOmEftMqmME2HSd1Bf13qzxFFhFYgRnzhQbzrRJyajMk2O_C59T04udFZfNCGIfsaZeefGrDqL-lYPB8LovdcbTx8sLoh8eJx34LfyBhUxzmWb/s1600/melanie2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 230px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668260604864600658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEQ2B6YJxbZBWPrMascJrxHDhGI3SQwgNOmEftMqmME2HSd1Bf13qzxFFhFYgRnzhQbzrRJyajMk2O_C59T04udFZfNCGIfsaZeefGrDqL-lYPB8LovdcbTx8sLoh8eJx34LfyBhUxzmWb/s320/melanie2.jpg" /></a><br /><br />And some of my crafts:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivQDNfxcrEFqHRxTb8iO_PHFoY3y-B4N0QtI6MohvrgLGaisUbY0OcilZ-TfZSABBZ8RhSVclhT_iPmfl4xUpXSkYw-cTDKKuGiaQTf3YHNrsOKGOvyY8HdOzC6U7bEo0pR4baKe8G9FFv/s1600/owlpainting.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 218px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 156px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668260974262673154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivQDNfxcrEFqHRxTb8iO_PHFoY3y-B4N0QtI6MohvrgLGaisUbY0OcilZ-TfZSABBZ8RhSVclhT_iPmfl4xUpXSkYw-cTDKKuGiaQTf3YHNrsOKGOvyY8HdOzC6U7bEo0pR4baKe8G9FFv/s320/owlpainting.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9O3_jT3nMEyvj3gm-OtPTXbTztpWhbG7xCQGvx7_pC6EHlnh0vrjpMdvMA90Iu0od2wLOFQo3kJvB7ruhxupY2IfPhoWfm9tyHZvmAQzQHTlesH-GxeZzDsugjZxiIMdG431mwUjE2V0H/s1600/IMG_3951.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 228px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668260971986582146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9O3_jT3nMEyvj3gm-OtPTXbTztpWhbG7xCQGvx7_pC6EHlnh0vrjpMdvMA90Iu0od2wLOFQo3kJvB7ruhxupY2IfPhoWfm9tyHZvmAQzQHTlesH-GxeZzDsugjZxiIMdG431mwUjE2V0H/s320/IMG_3951.JPG" /></a></div></div>birdyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17870615240375357846noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4753514203696530595.post-65125869632550916422011-10-21T11:38:00.000-07:002011-10-21T11:45:05.953-07:00Mocha-liciousMaybe you are like me, and addicted to a special caffeinated drink from a certain place...<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl4uk5oQ_aXt72XsHwNR29bExSSXnw1f2GrRWBJ53ypuqstkOTaU9cLGlBH3YyESzCkrABn-mixyeWC1JxST7VlHCX20cGO-h1Mh0sSyZGiGxcYVwgbhN0e3NIzYwjIlHDsynRL1cUgGIC/s1600/siren-old-starbucs-logo.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 111px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 138px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666016905533762898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl4uk5oQ_aXt72XsHwNR29bExSSXnw1f2GrRWBJ53ypuqstkOTaU9cLGlBH3YyESzCkrABn-mixyeWC1JxST7VlHCX20cGO-h1Mh0sSyZGiGxcYVwgbhN0e3NIzYwjIlHDsynRL1cUgGIC/s320/siren-old-starbucs-logo.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>Its a rare treat, but whats not fun about it? Paying almost $5 a pop. So, I make my mochas at home! It's crazy easy. Brew up a pot of strong coffee, and add a generous scoop of hot chocolate to the bottom of your mug. Pour in hot coffee and stir, stir, stir. Add some milk and you're done. Not QUITE as nice as someone making it for you...but close. </div><br /><br /><div>Oh, and you can skip all of that and pour some chocolate milk in if pressed for time, and/or lazy like me in the morning. </div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div>birdyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17870615240375357846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4753514203696530595.post-20570705806689484032011-08-29T06:11:00.001-07:002011-08-29T06:26:02.876-07:00Recipe: Texas Caviar<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO93UEHMPkrsNJwtUJWIdIHDPg17z-ATHxmv5n-qmoNOwB2edFDuh3cxS1pEeMRiYMbLvieu-9aFmQi2Hen3xlCvvqzXLalwKIo98h9no5qhGG9ajRnFz62-858u2OhlNG5mhG6svEB8bF/s1600/IMG_2874.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO93UEHMPkrsNJwtUJWIdIHDPg17z-ATHxmv5n-qmoNOwB2edFDuh3cxS1pEeMRiYMbLvieu-9aFmQi2Hen3xlCvvqzXLalwKIo98h9no5qhGG9ajRnFz62-858u2OhlNG5mhG6svEB8bF/s320/IMG_2874.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646267383911912754" border="0" /></a>
<br />This is my favorite party recipe. It's also incredibly handy to make a big batch when the power may go out as its very forgiving and delicious at room temperature (hello, Irene). 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<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >Make dressing: whisk jam and apple cider vinegar together, salt, pepper and sugar to taste. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >Defrost corn. Combine all and enjoy with tortilla chips</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" > </span></p> <span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >Optional ingredients: chopped cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, chopped avocado or whatever you have on hand!</span>
<br />birdyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17870615240375357846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4753514203696530595.post-60440355172184473482011-08-23T11:08:00.001-07:002011-08-23T11:14:10.976-07:00Laundry SoapLaundry...not exactly one of my favorite chores. The washing part is okay, its the folding that gets me every time! I've been know to leave a basket (or two) sitting arund for days before I can get to it. Then, it has to get put away. Then, the whole process starts again - I get tired just thinking about it. And really, I probably spend more time thinking: oh man, time to fold the laundry AGAIN than it actually takes to do it. Well, one thing that makes laundry a lot easier to take, is saving a bundle by making your own detergent. I saw this recipe and thought, no way...point the way to the laundry aisle. But after looking at the increasing cost, I bit the bullet and gave this a shot. It was WAY easier than I thought it would be and...it actually WORKS! Just like its supposed to. The first batch I made was over 3 months ago, and I just made another today. Give it a try...the supplies are literally enough to last you for a couple of years of laundry detergent or more!
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<br /><span class="georgia16"> 1/2 cup washing soda</span>
<br /><span class="georgia16"> 1/2 cup 20 Mule Team Borax </span></p> <p><span class="georgia16">Mix the soap flakes in a pan with 3 pints of water (6 cups) over medium heat, until it all dissolves, roughly 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the washing soda and Borax. Mix until everything thickens, another 3 minutes or so, then remove from heat. Put 1 quart (4 cups) of hot water in a 2 gallon bucket, then add the soap mixture you just made. Mix well. </span></p> <p><span class="georgia16">Now fill the bucket with the mixture with cold water. Stir until well blended. It will thicken and separate as it cools. Now add some perfumes and/or essential oils (my favorite combo: peppermint and rosemary). Stir or shake well before using. Use 1/2 cup for each load, or more for very dirty items.
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<br />birdyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17870615240375357846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4753514203696530595.post-11647883846356628872011-08-08T07:27:00.000-07:002011-08-08T07:33:29.790-07:00Finding TimeWhy is finding time so difficult? I tell myself to blog, and I know I NEED to blog, but yet...finding the time to do this can be such a challenge. I have a lot to say, and just getting it out there is how I need to start. The challenge of being at home is that i never know exactly how my day is going to go. Just getting on the computer requires an intricate dance of sippy cups, bottles, diaper changes, puzzles, and my favorite, Elmo! The small freedoms Elmo has given me is a whole complete post unto itself. Back from vacation to New York, I feel renewed, I feel ready, and I WILL do this! Okay, here we go...
<br />birdyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17870615240375357846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4753514203696530595.post-50366815195406071872011-07-27T10:22:00.000-07:002011-07-27T10:35:38.950-07:00Why Blog?The sordid world of infertility brought me to blogging. Sharing my story in person, outside of a few close friends, was just too damn painful, but I found a real deep felt heart to the stories I read online. There was so much respect, so much honesty, and here I was: a shameless lurker. <br />I didn't even know where to begin with my own behemouth of a story. I was too shy, and it just hurt too badly to share. Infertility is a temporary condition and has a definite end and resolution, one way or the other. The tough part for me was the not knowing...not knowing if I would ever have my own child, and not knowing when. I bottled all of those awful feelings up inside (yep, I was a ton of fun at parties!), and reading blogs became one of my only outlets. What we went through haunts me still...and add that to the fact that we would love more children, but I don't know if my body is up for it. I hope it is. Mentally, it is. <br />But the ladies that shared their stories inspired me endlessly, and I learned a lot on the way. I don't know if who I am or what I have to say makes this worthwhile, but I feel I have to. I feel I need to. I feel I OWE it to the blogging community to share who I am. I owe it to myself. And, I also OWE it to y'all to be more upbeat and happy in upcoming posts!birdyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17870615240375357846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4753514203696530595.post-62840900920301972512011-03-05T08:11:00.001-08:002011-08-08T07:25:29.789-07:00Crafty Girl<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSavoaFiE00YwioiuTOJIwxCfmTqjUAwQfyiRLdfXaqrOeHigItwMItvk1Vk9UEZxhABZmsOW7ipB1Alra4jvlLmWbNDnFc_1IB4IYKUfkyQtNA0o0syGgqH5bHyJcDBE58O8r_6v8B_TQ/s1600/IMG_2280.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 256px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSavoaFiE00YwioiuTOJIwxCfmTqjUAwQfyiRLdfXaqrOeHigItwMItvk1Vk9UEZxhABZmsOW7ipB1Alra4jvlLmWbNDnFc_1IB4IYKUfkyQtNA0o0syGgqH5bHyJcDBE58O8r_6v8B_TQ/s320/IMG_2280.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638490673933381570" border="0" /></a>
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<br />My idea of a good time is not partying, it's crafting! Okay, sometimes it's partying too. And with two little ladies keeping me busy at home, its also my outlet and how I get to relax at the end of a full day.
<br />If all goes according to plan, I usually get a break from about 8-10 at night. I watch shows (current fave: Buffy the Vampire Slayer), cheesy girly movies, and craft! Sewing is the easiest...I have a sewing machine but have not yet learned how to use it. I hand sew everything! Here are a couple of my latest creations:
<br />The Owl Pillows. And also,
<br />Owl and Bunny Stuffies! My daughter's favorites. I also quilt. And, with hand sewing, it does take me a long time. But its fun, meditative, and completely obsessive. I love it! I will post some tutorials soon for all you fellow crafty-obsessed folks!
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<br />birdyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17870615240375357846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4753514203696530595.post-29519456593068676762011-03-05T08:00:00.000-08:002011-03-05T08:07:08.734-08:00The first postWhere to begin. I have started and scrapped about four blogs before this one. It's tough to share, and tough to put myself out there, so blogging never really clicked. I'm happy with where I am, mighty grateful to be doing what I'm doing, and finally feel I'm in a place to share some little pieces of happiness along the way. Thanks much for stopping by and checking out the Magic Nest!birdyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17870615240375357846noreply@blogger.com0