http://www.cucumbersome.com DIY Crafts, Tutorials and More. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:47:47 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Looking for a reason to buy some (more) Japanese masking tape? Yeah, me too. I covered these tiny binder clips with some of the tape and they are pretty adorable. Almost makes me want to get organized. Almost. Maybe these would help, too: These clothes pins made by Whitney of Whisker ... http://www.cucumbersome.com/japanese-masking-tape-eva/ 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/ This post is a little homage to The Darjeeling Limited, because the Louis Vuitton collection of luggage featured in the movie would be ideal. Number four (of eleven), shown above, is just what I have been looking for. But, alas! These were auctioned off, likely for many thousands of dollars. ... http://www.cucumbersome.com/small-luggage/ My ideas are often a little too grandiose for my skill set. Seriously. I have these projects stuck in my head, and no clue how to follow through. Instead of taking the time to learn, I tend to run ahead to the next project, leaving behind a messy path of ... http://www.cucumbersome.com/a-two-part-plan/ Here is another series of free downloads that I have come across. These are all courtesy of the creative Miss B (you may know her from The Bright Side Project). She has lots of digital downloads available on her blog blahg, from mailing labels to photoshop textures. You can browse ... http://www.cucumbersome.com/found-freebies-part-4-le-blahg/ I would like to introduce you all to my niece, Piper Isabella. She was born yesterday (so as the saying goes, she is probably pretty gullible) and I can't wait to meet her. You might see a few more baby-sized tutorials here (like this one) in the future because I ... http://www.cucumbersome.com/piper/ 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/ Seriously in love with these vintage-inspired trouble lights. Wouldn't one of these lovelies look beautiful strung above a wooden table and tolix chairs? Of course, with such a setup one would be forced to eat aged chevre and torn bits of crusty bread with a glass of red wine for ... http://www.cucumbersome.com/im-in-trouble/