by Kelli Donley | Jun 22, 2006 | Domestic Art, Swap
I’m hosting a craft swap! I figure this is a great way to get to know more bloggers and to get my creativity pumping. But what to swap? Backtack has taken on knitting rolls, handbags and softies. Amy does an awesome job with aprons. There are secret pal swaps,...
by Kelli Donley | Jun 21, 2006 | Domestic Art
I found my crafting mojo, tucked between a couple gallons of mint chocolate chip ice cream in the freezer. After a tug or two of sweet Dreyer’s bliss, and a nice glass of shiraz — my new favorite summer beverage — I returned to my studio. My June...
by Kelli Donley | Jun 12, 2006 | Domestic Art
Knitting for wee ones takes a long time. If you are so inclined, I highly recommend splurging on your favorite yarn, in a color you truly love. You’ll be feeling this run through your fingers and staring at the hue for a bit — you might as well make it...
by Kelli Donley | May 26, 2006 | Domestic Art, Uncategorized
I’ve been showered with BackTack III goodies. My package from Nicole arrived yesterday and you can’t imagine how fantastic it is. As a reminder, the rules of the game were to create a small stuffed animal using only black and white materials, with one...
by Kelli Donley | May 25, 2006 | Domestic Art
When spending time with my ever-so-fashionable friend Finny last week, I noticed she was carrying a new fabulous bag. To know me is to know that one of my many weaknesses is a fabulous purse. I believe women cannot own enough pretty purses and I’m a fan of...
by Kelli Donley | May 23, 2006 | Domestic Art
Argentina had Eva, we had Ms. Bouvier. I sewed up these wristlets this weekend, inspired by Jackie O. If I had one style maven I could copy for the rest of my life, it would be a slightly updated Mrs. Kennedy Onassis. That woman had class, elegance and sheer beauty....