by Kelli Donley | Jan 16, 2008 | Domestic Art, Goals, Good to Great, Journal, June Cleaver
It was bound to happen, but I’m bored with my sewing. All the latest sewing books seem to rely so heavily on pillows, place mats, handbags, aprons and throws. Okay — I get it. They are simple and fun, but jeepers. How many pillow cases does one girl need?...
by Kelli Donley | Jan 11, 2008 | Community, Domestic Art, Journal, June Cleaver
Last night’s community dinner was fun, and inspired by my mama. I used her recipes and the new kitchen tools she gave me for Christmas. I’m not going to lie, I wasn’t really in need of any new kitchen tools but I think she got the thought from the...
by Kelli Donley | Jan 9, 2008 | Community, Correspondence, Domestic Art, Goals, Journal
I smiled at the number of email I received yesterday reading, “Why doesn’t my Target/community/country have Frida Card Day? No fair!” Guess what? It easily could. Follow these easy steps and you too can have an organized crafting community, no matter...
by Kelli Donley | Jan 8, 2008 | Correspondence, Domestic Art, Journal
A friend emailed me the other day about a Frida Kahlo-inspired class taking place at the Mesa Art Center in January. I rounded up some girlfriends, headed out for Mexican food and off to the center we went to play with watercolors, stamps, construction paper and...
by Kelli Donley | Jan 7, 2008 | Domestic Art, In Stitches Sew Along, Journal
Winner of the November/December In Stitches sew-along: Flossieteacakes with that couture apron. Isn’t that shot fantastic? Nice work on the sewing and photography. {Note to self: take more time to set up shots. Look how nice your projects can be displayed if you...
by Kelli Donley | Jan 4, 2008 | Domestic Art, Journal, June Cleaver, Tutorial, Uncategorized
Last year I was browsing the Red Envelope catalog (love their personalized gifts and earrings) when I saw a tiny photo for a leather jewelry wrap. My necklaces are pretty much always tangled because of the petite leather earring box I keep them in at the bottom of my...
