Monthly Archives: November 2011

Happy Children’s Day?

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Mrs. Crankipants

Welcome to another edition of Step Away From the Pastry Bag! If my online translator did right by me, the text on this cake by the butter cream Palmer Method drop out says, “Happy Children’s Day”! According to Wikipedia: Children … Continue reading →

Posted in Mrs. Crankipants, Step Away From The Pastry Bag | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Lampshade Makeover

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Tina Garceau

I bought this lamp at Village Thrift in North Philadelphia for $1.50 in the mid-eighties. It used to be near my bed, spent time on the kitchen table, and now sits on my desk in the studio. I love that … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafts, News, Sewing | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Attaining the Unattainable

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Joe_Williams

Did you know you could sleep with Raquel Welch for $1.98?

Posted in What I Miss About Comics | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

In Case You’re Interested in the How of Things

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Tina Garceau

While most parents dash out to a drugstore to fulfill a narrow expectation of what is acceptable as Halloween apparel for their children, we design, craft and construct complex costumes which we seal our son into like a mummy in … Continue reading →

Posted in Halloween, Holiday, Sewing, Technique | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment