Cinammon Roll Cupcakes?

Look at what the Beantown Baker made! mmmmm.....

Make your own scratcher games

This is an awesome party-game idea! Make your own scratchers!

My friend Donna needs this for her back yard!

More faux bois fun

Bear and Trailer

Why am I not posting my own crafting?

Some of you may be wondering why I am relying so heavily on other's crafting than my own. The answer is simple: every craft I am doing right now is wedding related and I am trying to keep some surprises for those of you who are going to be attending.

Also, the distraction of other people's crafting keeps me super motivated to come up with new ideas for my own. Once the wedding is over, then there will be a bunch of posts about craft projects that I have done and am working on for the holidays.

In the meanwhile, I have added several new features to the KP. First, I relabeled all previous posts so that it is more easily searchable. Honestly, this is for me more than anyone else as I put ideas on the blog and forget where they are. Also, I have added SEVERAL new craft blogs to my list of Craftacular Blogs. I recolored the page to a more neutral color and I am contemplating whether I would like a black background instead. I will listen to blogger feedback on this one!

Finally, post comments! I love comments. I think people post on FB with comments all the time and then they secretly follow the KP and I never know. Don't be shy, comment! Too bad there isn't a like/dislike function on blogger. If you don't want to comment then you can take the two new polls on the KP.
-Happy Crafting!
G$

Martha Pics

Preparing a guest room according to MS, and of course a groovy hanging decoration which also might make its way into the rehearsal dinner.

Whiskey Sour (a la MS)

Martha's Whiskey Sour are likely to make an appearance at our rehearsal dinner. There's a video on the link above.

"Serves 1

• 1 small lemon wedge
• Turbinado sugar, for rimming glass
• 1/4 cup bourbon, preferably Maker's Mark
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, preferably organic
• 1 cup ice cubes
• Oven-Dried Orange Slices

1. Rub the lemon wedge around the rim of a 12-ounce rocks glass. Place turbinado sugar in a shallow dish. Dip the rim of the glass in the sugar to coat; set aside.
2. In a large cocktail shaker, combine bourbon, orange juice, lemon juice, granulated sugar, and ice. Cover, and shake vigorously until all ingredients are well combined and cold. Pour into prepared glass, and garnish with orange slice."
   

Anal retentive much?

Do you think Martha helped organize the prison stores to this level of anal retention? The disturbing thing about it is that she doesn't do this nonsense herself, but her "team" of housekeepers is forced to do this nonsense. I hope she pays them really well.

A direction far better suited for the kitchen we are getting

More caravans

Love this kitchen.

what could be better for a back yard than one of these?

I used to fantasize about having a small Bambi Airstream in my back yard complete with tiny picket fence and plastic pink flamingo. And then I saw this gypsy caravan. Holy guacamole!

The Farm Chicks

Check out this blog of some ladies in Spokane, WA. Their shop is real cute too.

LOOK at this tiny trailer!

Happy loves Rosie is so fricking cute, but this particular post is dreamy! It shows the whole adorable redo on her blog.

Website building inspiration

This is an amazing website for Sydney Wayser (a musician). It's like she's loves the same things I do!

Marie Antoinette Dolls

I know I went on and on about these dolls and the wonderous tea salon, Crown and Crumpet, but I have to have one. Good thing my mom is super crafty. The dolls are for sale and can be purchased directly from the artist (other AMAZING dolls are also available)

Keep Calm...

I really like the "Keep Calm and Carry On" stuff-- it's a bit saturated, which brings out the sillies in people.

Tea Party Inspiration

How awesome are these?

San Francisco Shopping Highlights: Bell'occhio and Britex

Indeed, my working trip to the Bay Area resulted in some marvelous finds and delicious meals. Yes, I did work, but I also took advantage of the city.

Best stores: Bell'occhio, which is featured in Martha Stewart this September. This is a kookie little gem that is hidden a bit south of Market at VanNess. We arrived in what appeared to be an arty old school San Francisco neighborhood and found the little gem literally warmly awaiting us with a locked door. We had to knock. Soon a woman appeared and let us into the extremely warm little shop. I don't really even know how to describe it. Odd little do-dads, ribbons, stationery, and curiosities. I bought these thread winders ($3) for some ribbon or a craft project; not sure yet.










Rosie and I also bought the Marie Antoinette tie with a guillotine on the back! We got a few more things for the wedding (not pictured, for the surprise). I have been wanting to go to this store since I saw an article about it in Victoria Magazine when I was maybe 16. It was quirky and it's staff even quirkier, but definitely did not disappoint.


The other place that I visited (again) was Britex Fabrics. Let me tell you something, this place is Fan-frickin-tastic. First and foremost the selection is unparalleled. Second and not really that far behind, the staff is INCREDIBLE! They are sweet, knowledgeable, extremely helpful, and made the experience there fantastic. I purchased plum and red satins for my wedding dress and black scalloped lace trim. We also got the ribbon for our bouquets. I love this place. Honestly, I really love San Francisco, but I loathe the tourists. I know I am one too, but I don't block sidewalks, ever.

craft room organizing

along the wall,
originally uploaded by ali edwards.

Art wall

Art wall,
originally uploaded by moline (up again).

kitschy kitchen cluttery goodness

ikea family live :: spring 2009,
originally uploaded by Saídos da Concha.

Wide origami baskets

Wide origami baskets,
originally uploaded by bloomize.