Monthly Archives: October 2011

The Disney Pixar Edition

Welcome, dear readers, to another edition of Step Away From The Pastry Bag: The Disney Pixar Edition!

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Fashionable Cloth Coasters

Ever since America Online stopped stuffing my mailbox with their trial CDs, I really needed coasters! I’m not fond of the brown ring on my desk from my coffee cup, or the puddle left behind by my afternoon chilled beverages. … Continue reading

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Wear the Dirt of Dracula!

Not just any dirt! No! This tiny coffin shaped charm contains one gram of actual earth from the grounds of Castle Dracula in Transylvania. It comes with a Certificate of Authenticity GUARANTEEING you that the dirt is real and it’s … Continue reading

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Zombacalypse NOW

Last week I looked at the legendarily bad Plan 9 From Outer Space and the sadly forgotten Invisible Invaders both of which are forerunners to the modern zombie genre that George Romero kicked off with his classic Night of the … Continue reading

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What I Did Last Night

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Happy Birthday, Tina!

It’s another Halloween theme this year. It always is! Happy birthday, Tina!

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Passing of a Giant

I never met Steve Jobs, but yesterday as I thought of him, I realized that he has had more of an impact on my career, technique and life than practically anyone else. The computer that he and his partner Steve … Continue reading

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The Leaves of Brown?

The leaves of brown Came tumblin’ down, remember In September in the rain. Except that it’s October! Today’s pastry de resistance is this rose covered beauty accentuated by brown leaves. Who knew dead leaves were decorative? Except that they look … Continue reading

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Sewing an iPod Pouch

I made a protective pouch for Joe’s adorable, little 3rd generation iPod Nano.

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