Category Archives: Crafts

The Barber Quarter Ornament

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Tina Garceau

The time period of The Capewell Glass Negative Collection reminded me of a Christmas ornament I made fifteen years ago. In 1995, we bought a rowhome that was built in 1910. It’s a good house in a nice neighborhood, however … Continue reading →

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Bow Tie Box

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Tina Garceau

A bow tie should have it’s own storage box!

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Echo Tote Bag

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Tina Garceau

A few weeks back, I went to the fabric store and was immediately drawn to Lotta Jansdotter’s new Echo collection. I chose Spring Buds in mustard, and the aqua Scattered Pods, I thought it would make a terrific tote bag! … Continue reading →

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Baubles, Bangles and Beads!

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Tina Garceau

The holiday season is upon us, and it’s all about accessories! This particular set I made for a fund raiser. I’d write more, but I’ve got pies to make! Stay tuned, more to come!

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38 Days ‘Til Christmas

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Mrs. Crankipants

Get crackin’!

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Bow Tie 101

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Tina Garceau

It all started with my niece’s wedding. I decided it would be nice for my son to wear a bow tie for the occasion, until I went shopping for one and saw how ugly and expensive they were. I thought, … Continue reading →

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Wood Grain Bow Tie

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Tina Garceau

Another idea of what to do with fabric scraps – make a bow tie! This is my first “clip-on” tie. I had a hard time finding the hardware, so imagine my surprise when I walked into Fleishman’s in Queen Village, … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Halloween 2011

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Tina Garceau

In past few years, Joe and I have cooked up increasingly complex costumes for our son Lloyd. It started with the robot costume which had lights which everyone loves. We took what we learned constructing the robot and went with … Continue reading →

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