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Tag Archives: DIY
Love is Lovelier…
…the second time around!Here are the two Hackintoshes or CustoMacs I’ve built. They are PCs I’ve put together, and on which I’ve installed Apple’s OS. For most all intents and purposes, they act and operate just like Macs. On top … Continue reading
Posted in Computers, DIY, Joe's Garage
Tagged Apple, build, computer, CustoMac, DIY, hack, Hackintosh, Mavericks, PC, Pro
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It’s Coming Together
I’m taking my time – some things are too good to be rushed. Stay tuned, faithful readers, to see what this pile of parts becomes!
New Year’s Eve Bow Tie
Maybe I’ve been watching too many old movies lately, but I love when a man dresses up. There’s something about a crisp, white shirt, a tie, and the scent of Mennen Speed Stick that makes me weak in the knees. … Continue reading
The Little Christmas Card That Never Was
Sometimes your first idea isn’t necessarily your best…
Posted in Drawer Cards, Halloween, Holiday
Tagged cardboard, Christmas, Christmas card, DIY, fireplace, Halloween, iPad, retro television, retro TV
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I Want My RetroTV!
We’re having a little trouble letting go of Halloween at the Casa De Willceau. We had a lot of fun this year building Lloyd’s costume and taking him out on Halloween night. We got a lot of raves and a … Continue reading
Posted in Halloween
Tagged 1955, 2013, accordion, antenna, clarinet, DIY, Halloween, handmade, Lawrence Welk, polk, rabbit ears, retro, retro television costume, Sewing, television, the best Halloween costume, The Polka Kings, trick or treat, video
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Zane of the Dead
The holiday candy and wrapping paper have been on the shelves of the local CVS for about a week now. Still, I’d like to keep the Halloween spirit alive for just a little longer. When I saw this photo of … Continue reading
Posted in Halloween
Tagged 2013, bloody, DIY, homemade, Ken Morgan, makeup, monster, Night of the Living Dead, The Walking Dead, zombie
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Turquoise, Red, and Green
I love turquoise jewelry in the summer, maybe because its color reminds me of pools. I had these turquoise beads in my bead box for a long time, and tried a few different pairings with various beads before settling on … Continue reading
Earrings For Summer
Summer is here. You know the drill – it’s hot, so you put your hair up – until September! And if you’re doing that, you may as well make yourself some pretty earrings that dangle. I used faceted beads for this … Continue reading
Rosin Up The Bow And Here We Go!
It’s concert time again, and the boy needed a new bow tie. I had a small scrap of fabric from Denyse Schmidt’s Flea Market Fancy Collection that was just enough for the task at hand. If you want to make … Continue reading
Posted in News, Sewing
Tagged bow tie, Denyse Schmidt Flea Market Fancy, DIY, spring concert wear
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