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My personal journey toward leading an artful life, including artsy/crafty/sewing projects that reflect my philosophy of "craft Karma".

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artsy Amy Why crafts are cheaper than therapy.

English - Crafting, Crafts, Sewing

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artsy Amy · 7M ago

How To Waste 30 Minutes

Courtesy of the man, thirty minutes of my school day I have no idea what to do with. It doesn't take half an hour to sip a Coke and scarf down whatever gluten free nutrition bar I managed to shove...

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artsy Amy · 10M ago

Life Lesson, Opinions

At three something this morning I stood pleading with our bully cat Daisy to stop beating up sweet Archie cat, while hand washing the popcorn bowl used way earlier in the evening. Having just watched Being Erica, I pondered the...

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artsy Amy · 1Y ago

Who needs a Barbie dream house anyway?

Kitchen Paint Color Board, originally uploaded by artsy Amy. Reckon Ken ever tried patching two holes behind Barbie's gas range where long gone venting once was and ended up completely demolishing her kitchen? Now by completely demolishing I mean no...

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artsy Amy · 1Y ago

Unpack or craft?

Scallop Treat Box, originally uploaded by artsy Amy. Midnight crafting rocks now that my digital cutter has finally been unpacked! Hunting through boxes with Jeffy's massive EMS flashlight perched between my chin & chest I could do without. Note to...

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artsy Amy · 2Y ago

Country Chic Pillows

via sew4home.com This is pre-xactly why I returned the sheet set I bought a few weeks back. Why buy new bedding if I can make my own fabulous pillows and use the same ole' organic or bamboo sheets I already...

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artsy Amy · 2Y ago

Farm Fresh Dining

Farm Fresh Dining, originally uploaded by artsy Amy. My previous post, depicting a slightly open door, was all the universe needed. I hope distance/perspective allows me to fully understand why life is tumultuous every now and again. These days I'm...

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artsy Amy · 2Y ago

Hey Now, a door makeover

Did you know Lowe's dates their paint labels? Proof I've procrastinated this project since July 10th. I'm ashamed to show the "before" photo. At one time it was white and had those builder brassish fittings. Poor door. Yesterday, I scrubbed...

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artsy Amy · 2Y ago

Mexican Me Time

I awoke this morning before 8 am; atypical of my weekend sleeping habits. All the more surprising since bedtime was around 2 am. So, after bribing two cats to cease the meows with Iams, I got out for errands. Mid...

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artsy Amy · 2Y ago

Pursuit of an A

Pictured above is my first test grade after umpteen+ years since graduating high school. My first term paper was turned in last week. After class tonight, I asked my professor how the grading was coming. It felt like that episode...

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artsy Amy · 2Y ago

40th Birthday Hanging Sign

A gift I made on the quick for a dear friend's 40th blowout. Had a party not been involved, she would've been added to the ever growing list I owe birthday gifts. There are a ridiculous amount of unfinished projects...

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