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Kiersten

Illinois

I'm a part-time-on-the-weekends-during-the-wee-small-hours-of-the-morning-when-the-stars-align crafter.

Interests: Crafting of any kind, reading (I love my Kindles!), doing anything with my family.

Recent Activity

Ever since the book themed baby shower, I've been inspired by the library card pockets that I'd created with the Silhouette Studio software. I've been playing around with different sizes and colors, and thinking about different uses. For this card, I pulled out some KI Memories cloud washi tape and... Continue reading

Posted 6 days ago at Have a Nice K!

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What I've Been Up to Since February...

So, aside from my declaration that I am no longer a participant in the working world, I'd shown the WWW nada. I'm not as lazy and unproductive as this blog makes me look, I've actually been using crafts as a way to unwind at night when I get home from... Continue reading

Posted May 9, 2013 at Have a Nice K!

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Holding onto something mediocre is more difficult than finding something fabulous.

I've finally done it. I quit my job. Quit is such a harsh word, and what I did wasn't harsh, it was necessary. For my family. For my well-being. So now I have some time on my hands to figure out what to do with myself. I worked for the... Continue reading

Posted May 9, 2013 at Have a Nice K!

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Recovery is a Slow Process

So my attempt to back up off the craft stores only kind of worked, for one small project. I really, truly did only use items that I own for the V-Day topiary. The issue is that I lost steam on the rest of the project and have yet to give... Continue reading

Posted Feb 9, 2013 at Have a Nice K!

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Resist the Urge

During my daily Pinteresting, I came across a couple particularly appealing projects that made me want to jump up and start creating. I managed to control myself until about 10:15 PM, when my son was long asleep and my husband was safely in buzz saw mode. I was in love... Continue reading

Posted Feb 9, 2013 at Have a Nice K!

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Christmas Creations

I was fortunate to get a lot of family time during the Christmas season, which included making salt dough ornaments. This was my first time making them, and I was fabulously surprised that they had so much potential. My son helped me cut out shapes with some random cookie cutters... Continue reading

Posted Jan 28, 2013 at Have a Nice K!

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What's Up, Buttercup????

Long time, no blog! I guess it has mostly been because I haven't felt inspired. I haven't been happy with my writing. I have, however, had the opportunity to put my new craft room to use, as well as, acquire the typewriter that I've been pining for...oh the possibilities! The... Continue reading

Posted Jan 25, 2013 at Have a Nice K!

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Kiersten is now following Marie Lottermoser @ Stitch in Time

Dec 5, 2012

Martha Stewart Craft Studio

I love the Martha Stewart Craft Studio app! It is really awesome to be able to make cards and collages with digital versions of her products. It makes the clean-up easy! Continue reading

Posted Sep 27, 2012 at Have a Nice K!

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It's All in the Elements

Ok, I'm going to say something that may not be popular within the crafting world, but I'm taking a stance. I don't like frame walls that employ empty frames. There, it's out now and I feel better, but I would like to take the chance to clarify what I mean.... Continue reading

Posted Sep 25, 2012 at Have a Nice K!

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Today is my Nana's birthday, and I'm thrilled to be celebrating with her. Nana lived with my family while I was growing up and was always there for me. I had fun creating a card and photo album with my Silhouette CAMEO, which I've been itching to use for something... Continue reading

Posted Sep 23, 2012 at Have a Nice K!

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My birthday is (all too) rapidly approaching, so to help ease the pain, the big guy has ordered me the Silhouette CAMEO that I've requested. Now I just have to wait. I suppose we could have bought one at a physical store, but the only store that I could find... Continue reading

Posted Aug 31, 2012 at Have a Nice K!

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A Place All to Myself ( to share with the dog)

This weekend I told my husband that I would like to put a desk in our third bedroom to use for crafting, instead of constantly cluttering the dining room table or working on the living room floor. I've mentioned this previously but got a bad look and the suggestion of... Continue reading

Posted Aug 27, 2012 at Have a Nice K!

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We got back from our Disney/beach vacation last Saturday and immediately I felt the need to be crafty, but didn't get the chance until later in the week. I failed to finish my beach tote before we left (thanks to the London dress getting priority), so I brought it with... Continue reading

Posted Aug 18, 2012 at Have a Nice K!

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I did it! I told my sister that I'd make my niece an Olympics dress if she ordered the adorable fabric that she found on fabric.com. It was a half selfish agreement on my part because I really love the London icons fabric but didn't have an excuse to buy... Continue reading

Posted Aug 5, 2012 at Have a Nice K!

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What's Going on????

Last weekend I put in a mad effort to try and complete, in two days, the beach bag that I have been planning in my head for at least two months. Ha! What I forgot to take into consideration was my lack of a solid plan and my sub-par sewing... Continue reading

Posted Jul 26, 2012 at Have a Nice K!

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I've deamed this "Beach Tote Weekend!" It's also Block Party Weekend and Clean the House Weekend, but I'm most excited about the tote. My family and I will be going on a little trip to the beach with my in-laws, and, to put my own personal spin on it, I'm... Continue reading

Posted Jul 14, 2012 at Have a Nice K!

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Crafting Quickie - Bracelet Inspiration

I went to my first Lia Sophia party last week and was pleasantly surprised by how many pieces there were that I liked and the affordability of them. I was invited to a LS party several years ago, and although I didn't attend, I looked at the options their website... Continue reading

Posted Jul 4, 2012 at Have a Nice K!

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My New Source for Creative Inspiration

It's funny how each craft store has it's own vibe. I love them all for different reasons, and now I have a new one to add to my list that is unlike all the others. Continue reading

Posted Jun 26, 2012 at Have a Nice K!

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Awesome give-away! I'm delighted just to see the pictures!

Commented Jun 21, 2012 on Give-It-Away Thursday. at Gettin' By

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Happy Father's Day!

In addition to Soda Stream accessories, I've made my dad a wall hanging of all (most) of the places our family went on vacation while I was growing up, and then I put our home in the center (idea courtesy of my husband). I'm loving the new trend of using... Continue reading

Posted Jun 17, 2012 at Have a Nice K!

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Like, Love, Loathe

For the past six months, or so, I've been keeping a running list in my head of all the things I like, love, and loathe. Many of them are craft-related, some of them are just a lot of randomness that makes it onto my radar. So now, I present to... Continue reading

Posted Jun 11, 2012 at Have a Nice K!

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Kiersten is now following Lisa Dickinson

Jun 11, 2012

Crafting Quickie

Do you ever feel like you just need to create something, and fast? Last night, I didn't want to go to bed, but it had been over a week since I'd even been able to consider doing something creative, so I told myself that I could make something, as long... Continue reading

Posted Jun 6, 2012 at Have a Nice K!

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I'm a Survivor!

Oh, the INSANITY! When I say insanity, I can only be referring to one thing... The annual Wilton Tent Sale!!!! Let me set the scene... It's a three week long sale in a huge tent outside the Wilton corporate headquarters in Woodridge, IL, less than half an hour from my... Continue reading

Posted Jun 4, 2012 at Have a Nice K!

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