http://www.cucumbersome.com DIY Crafts, Tutorials and More. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:47:47 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Just wanted to share this great tutorial that I used to make these tiny baby shoes for Piper. The easy-to-follow tutorial took me about one hour from start to finish and was generously provided by Joanna of Stardust Shoes. I want to make more, maybe with some cuter fabric. I ... http://www.cucumbersome.com/grey-suede-shoes/ I'll admit it. I get a little emotionally attached to clothes. It's not like I cry each time a sock goes missing (although that sure does happen a lot), but I have a tendency to hold on to things past their prime if I have fond memories associated with them. ... http://www.cucumbersome.com/downsizing/ And by "I", I mean Erica Domesek. I'm really loving this statement necklace that was featured on Refinery 29. She uses upholstery trim - that's genius! It has my head spinning with possibilities. Check out her site, PS I Made This, for other ideas. http://www.cucumbersome.com/ps-i-made-this-statement-necklace/ Drinking tea is such a lovely ceremony, what with the dainty cups and small spoons and little dishes reserved only for steeped tea bags. The aroma is such a huge part of that experience. Sadly, I'm finding that one can only drink so much tea in a day. So why ... http://www.cucumbersome.com/time-for-tea-soap/ Months and months ago, when we still lived in Nelson, we found this chair at a thrift store for four dollars. It has been in storage at my dear parents' house since we moved to Vancouver. We brought it back with us on our last visit there a few weeks ... http://www.cucumbersome.com/chair-before-after/ My brother and his wife are having a baby girl - she's due in about a month. I'm so excited to have a niece! We threw a small shower yesterday here in Nelson for Jayce, my sister-in-law. Part of my gift was this crib-sized quilt. It's my first attempt at ... http://www.cucumbersome.com/beginners-quilting/ I must really have a thing for soft, fabric jewelry. First, the t-shirt necklace, now this. I have been admiring these leather necklaces by Handle & Spout for quite some time. Can I use the "imitation is the sincerest form or flattery" line again? What you need: Leather piece - approximately ... http://www.cucumbersome.com/tutorial-leather-chain-necklace/ You may notice that my blog looks a little different. Or, you know, a lot different. As a client, I might be a little demanding but Ryan is pretty understanding. Together, we've been doing more work as Theory Design and it seemed time enough to get this site up to ... http://www.cucumbersome.com/the-site-looks-new-ta-da/ We bought this little cabinet on craigslist a few weeks ago for $40. You may recognize the paint color from here. With so much of the West Coast Gray sitting in the storage room, my conscience wouldn't allow me to buy a new color. But I think I like the ... http://www.cucumbersome.com/before-after-record-cabinet/ I made Ryan this beard of rainbow yarn, à la i made you a beard. Erin Dollar's beards are perfectly trimmed, but mine looks a little unkempt... http://www.cucumbersome.com/i-made-him-a-beard/