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Herb Garden Markers

It’s no real secret that I don’t have a green thumb. It’s comforting to know I’m not alone, but whenever I see those beautiful photos of homes with indoor plants, my mind filters out the last time and it’s unhappy ending and starts dreaming of buying new greenery, scrubbing up some pots and rearranging furniture.

And then I come back to earth. It’s best for all involved if I stick to something simple like herbs. This year I accidentally became very successful growing garlic.

Hand lettering adds a special touch to this herb garden marker | SuzerSpace

A garlic head fell out of the basket I keep them in and became hidden behind the toaster. When I found it, it had sprouted two-inch long greens and a set of roots, so I dropped it in a small metal pail filled with dirt and it really took off. The long greens are super mild but add a nice topping to cooking – kind of like chives only garlicky.

I’m also good with basil and oregano, growing them in big pots outside and trimming them for cooking as needed.

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May 14, 2019 by By Upcycling I made this In the Craft Room Using my Silhouette Cameo

Add A Pocket To Sweatpants

It's easy to add a pocket to sweatpants. This Real World sewing tutorial shows you all the steps to take well loved loungewear up a notch in practicality. | SuzerSpace.com

If I ever get around to updating the categories on this blog, this one is going under “Real World Sewing” because my project to add a pocket to sweatpants isn’t really pretty, but man is it practical.

I have a pair of well worn and well loved sweatpants. What I love about them is they fit, which is a miracle for a short person. They have one major flaw – they don’t have pockets. 

My well loved workout wear has a flaw. My decision to add a pocket to sweatpants will fix that.

I do need to  stop here and point out my utter disbelief that people are still wearing tights or yoga pants out in public all the time. There have been a lot of fashion fads that I have not understood, but what really surprises me is how long this one has carried on. And the funny part (to me) is how all these women think they are special for wearing this look, when in reality it’s become commonplace. Sometimes I wonder if I’m going to be ejected from Trader Joe’s for being the only woman not wearing form fitting leg wear as pants.

I actually wear these sweatpants for their two intended purposes – exercising and lounging around the house. Where I desperately need a pocket is on our morning walks – to hold my phone. 

As it turns out, adding a pocket really wasn’t that difficult. 

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May 7, 2019 by By Upcycling I made this In the Craft Room In the Sewing Room

Mother’s Day Printable Card

Make a special card for a special day by adding an envelope liner to an instant download printable Mother's Day Card | SuzerSpace.com

Even in this really digital age, I think everyone appreciates an actual, physical card. Some holidays really seem to “require” them, and I think Mother’s Day is a good example of that.

But it’s tricky to remember to go to the card store and pick out a good one. And if you get there late, or worse, end up at the grocery store, the pickings may be slim. The good ones are all taken by those organized people who buy their cards early.

In my opinion, the invention of the instant download printable card was a really good one. You have the luxury of browsing from home, and when you find one you want, you can download it, print it, fold it and and you are done!

For this Mother’s Day, I’m offering you a free printable card to try out the process. And this one comes with a little bonus – a matching sheet of printable paper that makes a great envelope liner.

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April 23, 2019 by Freebies Holidays I made this In the Craft Room To Celebrate Using a Computer or iPad

Ann Wood’s Very Nice Mice

For the April 2019 Pinterest Challenge, I brought Ann Wood's Very Nice Mice Pattern to life at SuzerSpace.com

Ever since I stumbled across Sew A Softie Month and made up a super cute reindeer, and then followed that up with a very sweet bear, I’ve been hoarding pins for my next project. I’ve detailed my lack of sewing experience before, but I have found if a project calls for inexpensive materials I’m pretty willing to give it a go since if it doesn’t work out I don’t feel too guilty about trying something new.

So this pin

ended up being my selection for the Pinterest Challenge for April. I could not resist the idea of making my very own “very nice mice”.

The Pinterest Challenge is a blog hop hosted by Erlene at My Pinterventures, and the goal is to help crafters actually MAKE some of the pins they’ve put on their various Pinterest Boards. Of course, if you NEED more ideas, feel free to follow mine!

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April 16, 2019 by From a Tutorial I made this In the Craft Room In the Sewing Room

Bunny Party Picks

Easily create special party picks for your next celebration using the print and cut feature of Silhouette Studio, some self adhesive sticker stock, and some toothpicks | SuzerSpace.com

A few weeks ago Mr. SuzerSpace and I were in this fabulous store that is crammed full of kitchen goods – some of them essential, like pots and pans, and some of them really not essential (spoons for scraping out the last bit of jelly from the jar, onion chopping goggles, and a teapot shaped like a chicken?). It’s in a building that dates back from the 1920s, and the hardwood floors creak as you walk across them, searching for treasures.

That day, we were actually hunting for a hamburger press, but it’s impossible to go there and not go up and down every aisle, and in doing so I spied these super cute “Party Picks” which were essentially oversize toothpicks that had little decorations on the top that looked like Cheese, Grapes and Wine Glasses. 

In true crafter fashion I said to myself “I can make those” and I decided that Easter Bunnies would be the perfect topic for my first attempt.

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April 9, 2019 by Holidays I made this In the Craft Room To Celebrate Using my Silhouette Cameo
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