Blogging Tips & Tricks: Creating A Gravatar
I’ve been blogging (collectively) for about 3 years now, which to me is hard to believe. I started with my cooking blog, Katie’s Cucina, and then I launched Sew Woodsy in August of 2010. I feel like I can officially give some tips and tricks to help other bloggers who may have random questions/concerns. Whether [...]
February 10, 2012 10 Comments Blogging Tips & Tricks
What’s Up Wednesday Link Party + Features
Happy Wednesday! Hope everyone has had a productive week thus far! I’ve been busy working on my last few Valentine’s Day projects including my coveted Valentine’s Day card to Mr. Woodsy. Have I told you that each year the only thing we exchange is homemade cards. Nothing fancy here accept homemade love! Yes, he does [...]
February 8, 2012 13 Comments Link Party
Chevron Heart Frame
Chevron pattern has been all the rage in the craft blog world over the past year, and I love the pattern dearly–yet I’ve created not one thing using this beloved pattern. Last week while parousing the aisles of Michaels I stumbled across this wooden heart shape frame for $1. I knew instantly that I could [...]
February 7, 2012 10 Comments $5 project, Painting, Spray Paint, Valentine's Day
Conversation Heart Magnets
When I think of Valentine candy the first thing that comes to mind are those chalky conversation herts–not chocolate covered cherries or fancy truffles! I knew I wanted to craft with them, but just couldn’t figure out what it was I wanted to make. I used a glitter mod podge to coat them and then [...]
February 3, 2012 5 Comments Mod Podge, Valentine's Day
Birthday Package Countdown
I know everyone is eagerly anticipating this post… well maybe not, but I’m sure glad I could finally divulge my secret project for Mr. Woodsy! February just so happens to be his birthday month and although his birthday is towards the end of the month I wanted to do a month long countdown. He’s not [...]
February 2, 2012 7 Comments birthday, Craft
What’s Up Wednesday Link Party + Features
Happy Wednesday and first day of February! Valentine’s Day is exactly 2 weeks away. Have you made any Valentine’s Decorations? I’ve been busy making more decorations for my collection. I can’t wait to see what you’ve been creating! I know I said I would reveal Mr. Woodsy’s surprise Birthday project today, but I’m saving it [...]
February 1, 2012 10 Comments Link Party
Valentine Glow in the Dark Dog Bandana
Our little pup, Lola, gets a cute little bandana every time she goes to the groomers. However, she doesn’t go to the groomers but 4 times a year. I figured it would be nice to put Lola in the Valentine spirit as well. I also wanted to make it glow in the dark, so that [...]
January 30, 2012 6 Comments Painting, Sewing, Valentine's Day
Valentine’s Printable
What holiday is complete without making a free printable quote to display in your home? I love these printable quotes because you can use a picture frame you have in your home and just replace a picture with the quote! I especially love this quote from Dr. Seuss. I hope you’ll enjoy the printable and [...]
January 27, 2012 1 Comment Printable, Valentine's Day
What’s Up Wednesday Link Party
Happy Wednesday! Can you believe it’s the last Wednesday of the month? I can’t! I’m working on a super top secret birthday project for Mr. Woodsy. I’ll unveil it next week after Mr. Woodsy see’s it. It’s to help kick off his birthday month! This week’s link party is sponsored by Pick Your Plum <a [...]
January 25, 2012 20 Comments Link Party
Features from Last Weeks Link Party
Thank you to everyone who linked up last week! I enjoyed looking at all the “lovely” projects aka Valentine inspired projects AND of course all the other projects floating around in bloggyland! Speaking of Valentine inspired projects–did you see my bows over on the Bowdabra blog yesterday? If you own a Bowdabra these are super [...]
January 24, 2012 4 Comments Features