Labels, Notepads and a Calendar, oh my!

July 26, 2010 by Faye · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Arts and Crafts, DIY, Things that make me happy 
Fabulous Freebies

I love freebies, so I decided to share a few of my favorite free downloads from the blogosphere. Free Turquoise Meets Gold Labels here from Little Sightings via iDIY Free Mailing Labels here from Creature Comforts Get the Free Birdy Notepad here and the Dream Catcher To Do here both from A Print A Day Get this lovely calendar

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Happy Birthday Kacey!!!

June 30, 2010 by Faye · 2 Comments
Filed under: Arts and Crafts, DIY, handmade 
Kacey's Birthday Card

My friend Kacey's 28th birthday is  today.   I wanted to make him something that I knew would make him smile on his birthday.  He is the kind of guy who appreciates a handmade craft even if it looks like something a child made.  This is the card I made for him.  I tried not to make it to girly.

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I’m on Etsy!

June 8, 2010 by Faye · 3 Comments
Filed under: DIY, My Etsy Shop, handmade 
FayeDodgesZombies on Etsy

So lately I have been super busy but couldn't share what I was working on with you guys until now.  My recent top secret project is my new Etsy shop.  I am thrilled to have FayeDodgesZombies open for business on Etsy.  Stop by and see if you like my notebooks and journals.  I will be adding more items later today. These are my favorite items currently for sale  in my shop:

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Update: DIY Notebook Tutorial

May 17, 2010 by Faye · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Arts and Crafts, Blogging, DIY 
Faye Dodges Zombies on Totally Tutorials

My DIY Notebook Tutorial was featured on Totally Tutorials yesterday, which of course made my day.

My DIY Notebook Tutorial was also included in One Pretty Thing's Daily DIY feature on 5/4/10. On May 6th Craft Gossip featured my tutorial too. I am so excited...

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DIY Hang Tag Card Tutorial

Hang tag card DIY

I love making homemade cards for pretty much every holiday and birthday.   I especially love when crafty bloggers inspire me with their clever ideas.  Today's post is by my first ever guest blogger, Cynthia Devening from Make Paper Crafts. Hang Tag Card Tutorial Hi I'm Cynthia from  Make Paper Crafts and I'm here to share this Hang Tag Style Card with you today! I decided on this DIY because Faye hasn't been married too long, awww and I have been...

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DIY Notebook Tutorial

May 4, 2010 by Faye · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Arts and Crafts, Blogging, DIY, handmade 
DIY Notebook Tutorial

Stop by Make Paper Crafts today and see my DIY Notebook Tutorial as well as many other fun crafty projects made by the ever so clever Cynthia.

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Backyard Gardening

April 26, 2010 by Faye · 1 Comment
Filed under: Being Green, DIY, Home Decor Ideas, Our Garden, Uncategorized 
Tiny little seedlings

I have wanted a garden for a very long time.  Last week, Kirby (my roomate) and Ben planted our garden all while I was at work.  I can't wait until we have fresh tomatoes.  I love tomatoes. Thanks...

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I’m an Indie Business Graduate!

Indie Biz Diploma

I really loved Indie Biz and I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in crafting for profit.   Our teachers were very talented and helpful people and it was fun networking with the other Indie Biz...

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Before & After: Thrift Store Shelf

Thrifted Shelf-Before

When I saw this little shelf at the thrift store I got really excited.  I love fun thrift store furniture but I do not like faux wood pressed board or anything brown for the most part.  So I painted it Pistachio.  It took about 2 cans of spray paint because I maybe should have sanded it better but I am happy with the result. A little paint really helps sometimes.

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Oh I want this…

April 13, 2010 by Faye · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Arts and Crafts, DIY, I want that! 
Doily Pattern Wooden Rubber Stamp

I need to add this Japanese Doily Pattern stamp to my stamp collection.  Geninne from Geninne's Art Blog carved her doily stamp herself.  She is so crafty, check out her...

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