side of the road ... "olamade"
"I decided to work with my hands to feed my soul." ~ Eric Gorges
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Friday, October 30, 2026
Colorful Notepad List Folios
Used Echo Park Scrapbook Papers to mat the base of the folios that are 110lb/300gsm heavy kraft cardstock.
Included in each: Pen holder with pen, removable notepads with full magnetic backs and colorful mini binder clips to hold additional papers for notes.
Notepads are replaceable and folios are reusable. Measure 3.75 x 7 inches. The full magnetic backs make the notepads handy for your fridge! Fun colorful Notepad Folios make a cute gift idea.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Page Holders ~ Bookmarks
These corner page markers or if you prefer page holders or corner bookmarks measured 31/2 inches square when finished.
To make these fabric book corners you only need 3 pieces of 4 inch square fabric and 3 pieces of fusible interfacing ironed onto each piece. You fold one and press at a diagonal (the tuck pocket for the page). Stack the other two pieces with wrong sides together and the folded piece on top. Stitch a 1/4 inch seam all around, then trim all around with your pinking shears and you’re done!
You can follow a tutorial here at Little Hill Craft Co. where she demonstrates two ways to sew these; one with a finished edge and one finishing the edge with pinking shears. You can also add a little quilting to your piece. She used cotton batting, I opted for the fusible interfacing on all three pieces which gave me a cleaner cut when using the pinking shears.
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Refillable Desk Jotter
- Chipboard covered with 'Peaceful Meadows' (PunchStudio) textured cardstock
- Lined Note Paper measuring 4 x 6 inches
- Chicago bronze screw posts 5mm x 15mm
- Crop-A-Dile Big Bite to punch holes
- eCraft 4-in1 Paper Trimmer (also perforates!) & HFS Heavy Duty Guillotine Paper Cutter
- Double-sided tape, ELMER"S craftbond quick dry glue
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Dirty Cabbage Puff Pastry
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Mini Japanese Rice Bag
For the tie closure I used black leather cording and attached moss green ceramic beads on the ends.
The bag has a 4 inch base and stands approximately 6 inches tall.
I used the same technique that I used in a previous bag that I made and posted on September 14. I reduced the size of my pattern and cut my fabric slightly smaller to create the 4 inch base.
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Dirty Spaghetti
Did a little tweaking; omitted the Cajun seasoning and beef Lipton soup packet. Used beef bouillon cubes to prepare my beef broth. Substituted the red pepper with crushed can tomatoes.
Used all the other ingredients mentioned; ground Italian sausage, ground beef, tomato paste, flour, chopped green pepper, yellow onion, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, Natures Seasoning, Italian seasoning and parsley. Cooked the pasta separate and added some of the pasta water as he suggested. Delicious!
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This was a fun project creating Thread Bowls using water soluble stabilizer. I made bowls but you can create other 3D sculptural shapes. P...
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I made this Mini Christmas Junk Journal using Tim Holtz Christmas Ephemera and Tim Holtz Christmas Linen Tape to create the tab binding. ...