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Mary Contrary

den-vah, co

a girl. a pair of hands. and a machine.

Interests: crafting, sewing, pretty things, old furniture, my chiweenie Stella, buttons, ribbon, oceans, rivers, streams, brooks, creeks.

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a few of my favorite things...

this week was crazy at work but it is over! now to enjoy some of my favorite things.... --long weekends (four days!!) --sisters --nephew (Kiran is the best little bud!) --Andrew --Stella A couple of weekends ago, Beth and Kiran came over to my neck of the woods and we... Continue reading

Posted Feb 18, 2012 at mary.craft.contrary

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necklace display board

Last weekend I took a little trip to Ikea and one of the things I picked up was a corkboard for about $5. I knew it would be a good starting place for a project. I wasn't really sure what I wanted to use it for, but I knew I... Continue reading

Posted Feb 18, 2012 at mary.craft.contrary

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Happy New Year all! It's been way too long since I have paid any attention to my blog or crafting for that matter. I think I have just had an epiphany for this new year, so let me share. Thursday night I forgot my phone at work accidentally which I... Continue reading

Posted Feb 4, 2012 at mary.craft.contrary

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so many things to be thankful for!

it has been considerable time since i updated last. gah, i was going to try to keep thing current. well, a lot has been going on to say the least! it's official, i'm a third grade teacher now! i've definitely been putting in some long hours at school, but i've... Continue reading

Posted Dec 3, 2011 at mary.craft.contrary

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from drab to fab!

last post, i told ya'll i was working on some new kitchen curtains. i'm kicking myself for not taking a "before" picture, but just imagine faded blue curtains. i found this fabric at joann's and loved it! i bought a yard of this material, but for this project it would... Continue reading

Posted Nov 10, 2011 at mary.craft.contrary

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last weekend, i started making new curtains for the kitchen out of a southwest inspired material. it's colorful and reminds me of taking trips to new mexico every summer as a kiddo. i'm somewhat following the pattern of the old ones. they were really faded and turned to a yucky... Continue reading

Posted Nov 8, 2011 at mary.craft.contrary

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Mary Contrary is now following Leigh-Ann | Freckled Nest

Nov 6, 2011

i made a quilt...and stella is cute.

brrr...it's cold outside! good thing i made a quilt! peekaboo! stella is at her usual spot. i think she has claimed this quilt for herself, but we'll see about this. close up of the squares. hand-stitching. a labor of love! directions it only took about a week to make because... Continue reading

Posted Nov 3, 2011 at mary.craft.contrary

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reversible laptop sleeve

so i have been meaning to post this for awhile since this has been done for a couple o' weeks, but substitute teaching has kept me busy. side one: funky, fun fabric side two: somewhat sophisticated fabric work or play? you decide! reverse, reverse! directions (13" x 9" laptop) from... Continue reading

Posted Nov 2, 2011 at mary.craft.contrary

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check out what i got this week: !!!!! :) my parents were in town visiting this week and my mama brought me her singer sewing machine. she purchased this in her 20s and now it has been passed to me in my 20s. she even sewed a cute little pad/pockets... Continue reading

Posted Oct 24, 2011 at mary.craft.contrary

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Kiran's 2nd B-day (66 photos), by mary connelly

I'd like to share my Snapfish photos with you. Once you have checked out my photos you can order prints and upload your own photos to share. Click here to view photos Continue reading

Posted Oct 24, 2011 at mary.craft.contrary

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bottle cap magnets

who doesn't love to save their favorite bottle caps? i know i do, but i never know what to do with them. back in college i decided to stick a magnet on the back and display them on my fridge. the trouble was they would sometimes fall off and none... Continue reading

Posted Oct 9, 2011 at mary.craft.contrary

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whew. after a moving/having no internet hiatus, i am back! first of all, the move went great. i love the new neighborhood! i'm within walking distance to south pearl which has cutesy shops and delicious restaurants. there is a fenced in yard for the pup. her new favorite activity is... Continue reading

Posted Oct 9, 2011 at mary.craft.contrary

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Mary Contrary is now following racheldenbow

Sep 24, 2011

Mary Contrary is now following elsiecake

Sep 24, 2011

Mary Contrary is now following amber litzinger

Sep 24, 2011

Mary Contrary is now following Fiona Kain

Sep 24, 2011

this is one of my favorite pictures of stella de la luna. her ears are just perfect, her eyes such a pretty color, and she's showing of her white patch. i really lucked out with this puppers! thanks to the great people at the denver dumb friends league! <3 mary Continue reading

Posted Sep 23, 2011 at mary.craft.contrary

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the return of mod podge

by this point, you know i have a whole jar of mod podge and want to at least make a dent in it! this time i was inspired again by the ladies over at three sisterz and their idea of making fabric letters using mod podge. materials you will need:... Continue reading

Posted Sep 22, 2011 at mary.craft.contrary

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in case you forgot...

what i look like, here i am! i forgot how much fun Picnik is :) Continue reading

Posted Sep 22, 2011 at mary.craft.contrary

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experiments with applique

lately i have heard a lot about applique and i've seen many examples of it on blogs. back in the day, "applique" was simply patchwork. people would get holes in clothes and patch it with another material, most likely whatever they had laying around. i figured it was time to... Continue reading

Posted Sep 21, 2011 at mary.craft.contrary

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Paint sample coasters!

today has been a very crafty day! let me tell you about my lastest project: coasters made out of free paint samples. i found this idea on the following blog: http://craftycpa.blogspot.com/2011/07/return-on-creativity-paint-sample.html basically, I copied her idea which was a take on map coasters (which would be a great gift). This... Continue reading

Posted Sep 20, 2011 at mary.craft.contrary

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sew what! bags by lexie barnes

i would most definitely suggest this book for all levels whether you are a "newbie" or "pro." i'm not exaggerating, this is my favorite book i've found yet. there aren't patterns, just simple, easy to follow directions. barnes wants you to customize your creations depending on your needs. will you... Continue reading

Posted Sep 14, 2011 at mary.craft.contrary

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i have always loved making things. i just never really got into anything for a long period of time. but all of this changed when my momma taught me how to sew. i had sewn a pillow in 7th grade (which turned out great) but i forgot all about the... Continue reading

Posted Sep 14, 2011 at mary.craft.contrary

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Let me introduce myself

mary.craft.contrary who is this contrary mary, anyway? well, let me tell you a little about myself through ten of my favorite things! 1) i'm a goof. and i really enjoy being a goof. i can't imagine life any other way. 2) schadenfreude: pleasure derived from the misfortune of others. i... Continue reading

Posted Sep 14, 2011 at mary.craft.contrary

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