Emily F. posted an article on The Handmade Experiment - Jan 31, 2012, 9:26 pm
Just some things I’ve got on my mind… If it’s good enough for Julia Child... This looks scrumptious. I think I actually like almond milk better than cow’s. Just saying… Homemade pillow pets? PZ would like this I think…
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Emily F. posted an article on The Handmade Experiment - Jan 30, 2012, 1:08 pm
Hubs got me an awesome new iphone 4s for Christmas. You know, the one with the white case? I think I’m supposed to be impressed by the white case and it’s elitist ways. Instead, I’m annoyed that after only a month of use my white case looks like its been a pack-a-day smoker for the last decade...
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Emily F. posted an article on The Handmade Experiment - Jan 25, 2012, 9:00 pm
Hubs is in LA today. I decided since it’d be just me and the girls for dinner I could try a meat-free meal. I saw this last night and it looked mighty good! Does anyone else troll Pinterest at night for tomorrow’s dinner ideas? I didn’t think it was just me. I followed Jules’ recipe, but ad...
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Emily F. posted an article on The Handmade Experiment - Jan 25, 2012, 12:09 am
Every new year I start off, like so many others, with a lot of big goals and plans in mind. I’m much more motivated in winter. Progressive, too, if I can keep it up! This year, I’m working to remember to keep it simple. My focus narrowed, I want to make it easier on myself. Slow and steady. Simp...
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Emily F. posted an article on The Handmade Experiment - Jan 23, 2012, 3:15 pm
Without these Apps, life would have been much much harder on the plane to and fro. My kids, 3 and 5, were thoroughly entertained for probably 4 or more hours on the plane and still wanted more the whole week we were away. 1. Callaway Digital Art’s Sesame Street: The Monster at the End of this Bo...
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Emily F. posted an article on The Handmade Experiment - Jan 21, 2012, 12:38 am
From Top of the Rock On our last full day, Cory and I took the girls to Rockefeller Plaza. Cory and I had a good time, but the girls were tired and hungry. Did we still make them go to all three floors of observation decks? Yep! looking up central park I have no idea what these lights were all a...
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Emily F. posted an article on The Handmade Experiment - Jan 20, 2012, 6:50 pm
Although both Hubs and PZ had to navigate their way through a stomach bug during our trip, we were still able to have lots of fun! Hubs and I took the girls to see Mary Poppins at The New Amsterdam Theater. It was fantastic! We all loved it! If I lived in New York, I’d see every broadway show. The...
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Emily F. posted an article on The Handmade Experiment - Jan 15, 2012, 2:47 am
...  Tyrannosaurs Rex like in the movie, Night at the Museum. No luck though.  A lot of the exhibits were closed because of some ... t read. PZ was spooked by the animals. She thought they were ... bird on it! Shaman tools - dig the bear claw! These little "re- ... the girls thinking. These...
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Emily F. posted an article on The Handmade Experiment - Jan 14, 2012, 1:14 am
I’d seen Circus on Netflix a few months ago with Hubs, so I knew if we were going to New York  I wanted to take the girls to the see the Big Apple Circus. Man. It was FAN-FREAKING-TASTIC! We had second row seats! You could glimpse this baby head from behind the tent flap as you waited to ente...
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Emily F. posted an article on The Handmade Experiment - Jan 12, 2012, 5:58 pm
Well, the girls and I got back last night from our week long stay in NYC. So much fun! We stayed in east Harlem in a quiet neighborhood brownstone just a few blocks from Marcus Garvey park. (Great park!) We got into town around 1, and even though we were all fairly exhausted from the plane ride, my...
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Emily F. posted an article on The Handmade Experiment - Jan 6, 2012, 8:39 pm
"Tornado" by Michael Sailstorfer at Doris C Freedman Plaza Just something in passing…
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Emily F. posted an article on The Handmade Experiment - Jan 4, 2012, 10:19 pm
As of the New Year, I am now completely dairy free. Whether it’s forever or just for the 6 weeks my doctor recommended we’ll just have to see. I’m choosing to see this as a culinary adventure instead of a sentence of deprivation and am actually pretty excited about the experiment. Anyone else ...
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Emily F. posted an article on The Handmade Experiment - Jan 3, 2012, 11:34 pm
On Saturday, after our New Year’s Eve brunch, I walked to get a chai latte to counteract all the mimosas. I forgot my mittens and so was forced to consider getting one of those paper cuffs to keep from burning my hands off. I opted not too. Those kinds of casual wastes just frustrate me. Instead I...
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Emily F. posted an article on The Handmade Experiment - Jan 2, 2012, 10:39 pm
The girls and I had a good time today hot glueing all sorts of random bits and pieces to bobbi pins. A little disappointed that I wouldn’t actually let her handle the glue gun, PZ was mollified when the camera came out and she got to do some modeling. That little firecracker loves the camera some...
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Emily F. posted an article on The Handmade Experiment - Jan 2, 2012, 2:41 am
Today I had the fun experience of meeting one of my readers AND crafting with her! Deb of Bee’s Nest invited me over to her house for a New Year’s Day crafty get together. I had a lot of fun meeting Deb, her handsome dogs, and her friends Stacy and artist Rachel Austin. Rachel was nice enough t...
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Emily F. posted an article on The Handmade Experiment - Oct 27, 2011, 2:54 am
Zero minus 4 days and counting. There is still plenty of work to do over here before Halloween can happen. Costumes - Quinby needs to wear hers to school in the morning, but PZ, Hubs, and I don’t need ours until Sunday evening when we are going to a Halloween party. I also have until Monday nigh...
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Emily F. posted an article on The Handmade Experiment - Oct 22, 2011, 12:02 pm
Over at onegirl, Leslie is having a handprinted fabric swap and I signed up. I’ve been in a bit of a crafting slump lately (a blog posting slump as well! sorry!!) and I’m hoping that participating in this swap helps. We found out our swap mates today which is always fun. Especially since the sw...
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Emily F. posted an article on The Handmade Experiment - Oct 13, 2011, 1:05 am
How Sweet It Is Oatmeal Peanut Butter Snack Squares (with chocolate chips! and found on Pinterest) Yum! I don’t bake enough bar cookies. I always forget how good they are and I’m pretty sure the girls are going to think I’m awesome right around snack time. I’ve been baking a lot recently...
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Emily F. posted an article on The Handmade Experiment - Oct 11, 2011, 3:54 pm
I got this pattern at a local fabric shop last spring, just in case. Now its October and PZ has decided she wants to be Peter Pan for Halloween and we’re pretty much pigeonholing Quinby into the role of TinkerBell. She wanted to be a turtle like last year, but that didn’t seem “fun” to me. ...
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Emily F. posted an article on The Handmade Experiment - Sep 8, 2011, 12:39 pm
I’ve been hanging on to this pink flowery onesie from Old Navy for 4 years now and finally tonight did something with it. Maybe it’s the heat (HOT!) or perhaps I’m just dizzy with the precious hours alone I got today while both my kiddos were in school, but I was looking through my scrap piles...
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Emily F. posted an article on The Handmade Experiment - Sep 7, 2011, 11:01 pm
I did not hand make my children’s lunch boxes this year. Instead we went for these super cute Zoo Lunchies from Skip Hop that we found at Grasshopper. Aren’t they adorable! PZ is the bee and Quinby chose the penguin. I especially love how compact they are. There’s also a mesh pocket inside ju...
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Emily F. posted an article on The Handmade Experiment - Sep 7, 2011, 2:11 pm
First Day Back to Preschool Quinby’s first day back to preschool was yesterday. We were all so excited! I made her this little kitty cat dress with Sevenberry pinstripes and Tammis Keefe reproduction kitty fabric. This dress was also a first for me. I made bias tape for the neckline! Super easy ...
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Emily F. posted an article on The Handmade Experiment - Aug 26, 2011, 9:56 pm
We had to say goodbye to our dear Dudley Do-Right this morning. We spent 15 great years with him and he will be missed. We love you, boy!
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Emily F. posted an article on The Handmade Experiment - Aug 23, 2011, 8:19 pm
So I said to my friend Yancey today, ” I’ve decided not to do ANYTHING productive until school starts.” I then proceeded to go home and make these two skirts. Yep. After days of going into my studio looking at fabrics, searching through patterns, drawing up sketches, etc., I just went in, grab...
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Emily F. posted an article on The Handmade Experiment - Aug 9, 2011, 7:52 pm
Just wanted to make sure all the local knew about this upcoming coolness. I’ve never been before, but it looks pretty awesome. See you there! I’m hoping to pick up a couple of fun new-to-me items.
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Emily F. posted an article on The Handmade Experiment - Aug 8, 2011, 1:08 pm
My first two projects are from twogirlzstuff. I saw the vintage hanky curtain on pinterest and when I went to go see what was there the above map covered tins caught my eye.  The curtain will be great for my kitchen window. If anyone has any vintage hankies they are willing to part with I would lov...
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Emily F. posted an article on The Handmade Experiment - Aug 1, 2011, 7:17 pm
My good friend Cory, who normally nannies for me on Monday mornings, called out sick today. Get better soon, Cory!! None the less, I was able to get a sewing project in today. I know. It’s been ages since I posted a completed project. Yay, me! I saw this and figured I could do it too. Guess what?...
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Emily F. posted an article on The Handmade Experiment - Jul 28, 2011, 7:37 pm
My birthday was Monday. While I’ve decided I’d be a much happier girl if my birthday were sometime in October, I did have a very nice day. Lazy morning, pleasant jog, lunch at a local cafe with just me and my book, a little resale shopping where I found those cutie patootie vintage overalls pic...
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Emily F. posted an article on The Handmade Experiment - Jul 21, 2011, 1:15 am
Just wanted to mention this upcoming event. It’s the 1st Annual Alley 33  Fashion Event and I’ll be there volunteering backstage. I hope to see all you Portlanders there. Well, maybe not SEE since, like I said, I’ll be backstage. But at least feel the love from all you Portlanders as you watc...
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Emily F. posted an article on The Handmade Experiment - Jul 18, 2011, 9:28 pm
I’ve been very lucky the last few months. I’ve won several giveaways and been given some great handmade items. I wanted to send a shout out to say thanks to everybody and introduce my readers to some special artists. First up is Anita from the Rhinestone Beagle. She sent me THREE awesomely cut...
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Emily F. posted an article on The Handmade Experiment - Jul 17, 2011, 4:54 am
Quinby turned three and we had a fairy princess birthday party for her last Saturday. It was nice because it was one of the first smaller parties we’ve done. (PZ always wants to invite EVERYONE. No joke, she actually invited an old man we met on the bus when we were visiting Seattle last year. She...
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Emily F. posted an article on The Handmade Experiment - Jul 15, 2011, 7:04 pm
 
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Emily F. posted an article on The Handmade Experiment - Jul 9, 2011, 11:42 pm
This is pretty much what my week has been like. Crazy! We had the 4th of July and two birthday parties for little Quinby who is now the BIG 3! I did a lot of fun crafty stuff for the two birthday parties which I’m hoping to share with you next week. I’m just waiting for all the good pictures to ...
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Emily F. posted an article on The Handmade Experiment - Jul 7, 2011, 9:42 pm
I’ve got all the supplies and I’m totally using The Cottage Gray’s homemade laundry detergent recipe. I like the lavender oil idea. My kids are getting older and frankly I’m tired of my laundry not smelling like anything. This Handmade Domestic Goddess in training likes lavender! While we�...
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Emily F. posted an article on The Handmade Experiment - Jul 6, 2011, 2:58 am
Quinby, our “Queen Bee” turns 3 today! Here are some things about her you probably don’t know and I don’t ever want to forget… Her favorite letters are O,P, and Q. Her favorite songs are You Are My Sunshine, Tiny Tim or “Turtle Song”, and her own creation which basically goes, “I ...
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Emily F. posted an article on The Handmade Experiment - Jul 5, 2011, 12:42 pm
So as you might have seen yesterday here and here, I’m being a bit lazy this week since I’m hosting two parties. My Must Make Monday list is being stretched out into a week long list. Make sure to come back tomorrow for Pt. 3! Today I’ve got a couple of tips for you to help on your quest to b...
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Emily F. posted an article on The Handmade Experiment - Jul 4, 2011, 6:32 pm
I thought I better post this one just in case anyone needed it for their festivities today. Pink Suede Shoe will show you how to perfectly cut your watermelon. Now your melon will not only be refreshing, but look gorgeous too! Come back tomorrow for another tip on your road to Domestic Goddessness...
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Emily F. posted an article on The Handmade Experiment - Jul 4, 2011, 11:35 am
Okay, folks. I realize I’ve been all but absent recently. Q is turning 3 this week and we’re having two parties for her, so Hubs and I have been being busy little bees in preparation. I don’t see that cooling down anytime soon, so this week’s Must Make Monday list is going to have to be s-t...
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Emily F. posted an article on The Handmade Experiment - Jun 28, 2011, 8:38 pm
  I found this adorable romper today when some girlfriends and I left our Littles and went out to a local resale shop, Mama & Papa’s. It says O’Neill Sister’s on the front and the fabric feels like its probably from the 30′s or 40′s. I am totally in love with it, as is Q. I would love t...
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Emily F. posted an article on The Handmade Experiment - Jun 27, 2011, 5:51 pm
We picked a bunch of strawberries at Krugers’ on Thursday and I finally got around to making some jam yesterday. (I also finally got around to picking some of the roses that are growing rampant in our yard. See below.) After misreading the pectin directions and ruining about 5 jars of jam (total b...
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Emily F. posted an article on The Handmade Experiment - Jun 24, 2011, 2:53 am
Yesterday, the girls and I were at our local library. While they hurled the gargantuan pile of books down the Book Return slot I took a step into the cooking, baking, and craft books isle. Just a peek. My eyes landed on the title southern plate, by Christy Jordan. On a whim I picked the book up and ...
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Emily F. posted an article on The Handmade Experiment - Jun 23, 2011, 6:11 pm
We have a winner! Random.org chose comment 28 – Kayla Lyons , “My favorite vacation experience – there are so many! Like the time I won tickets to see West Side Story on Broadway? Or the time I got paid to go on a Mediterranean Cruise? Or the time I went swimming in a waterfall in Hawaii!? How...
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Emily F. posted an article on The Handmade Experiment - Jun 23, 2011, 4:24 pm
Shelly, from That’ll Do, was kind enough to share this cute-y picture of The Wee One in the dress they won from my Sew, Mama, Sew May Giveaway Day. Thanks Shelly! So glad she likes it! *Note – I LOVE to see kiddos in the clothes I’ve made. So if you’ve got some pictures (or pictures of som...
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Emily F. posted an article on The Handmade Experiment - Jun 21, 2011, 7:48 pm
We were still sick with the stomach bug last week before my parents came and we took off for Seattle. Let me rephrase, Hubs and I were sick. The girls were fine. All you parents out there know, this makes for a strange situation. All you want to do is lie down and die or at least sleep. All they wa...
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Emily F. posted an article on The Handmade Experiment - Jun 16, 2011, 12:07 pm
* This giveaway is over. I’m off for a bit to spend some time with my folks. Thought I’d leave you guys with something special while I’m on a blogging hiatus. As you may remember I did a Shabby Apple dress review and that green dress has become one of my go to’s when I want something simple...
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Emily F. posted an article on The Handmade Experiment - Jun 14, 2011, 10:52 am
These are two VERY cool ideas. If I can get my stuff together I’m totally going to attempt both of them. When I do the merit badges, I’m thinking I might incorporate  a summer journal idea I’ve been batting around. The Crafting Chicks’ Summer Skill-Builder Merit Badges Mom Bucks by Blu...
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Emily F. posted an article on The Handmade Experiment - Jun 13, 2011, 6:10 pm
Q will be turning 3 at the beginning of next month. The girl eats, sleeps, and breathes fairy princess so I thought doing a fairy themed party would be the natural thing to do. We’re going with a “tea party”, outside kind of affair (weather permitting) and I’ve been researching all kinds of ...
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Emily F. posted an article on The Handmade Experiment - Jun 13, 2011, 3:57 pm
I’m going to attempt a drawing every Sunday. We’ll see how it goes. I saw this little froggy guy in a vintage origami book. The likeness isn’t too bad, if I do say so myself. Hope everyone had a good weekend!    
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Emily F. posted an article on The Handmade Experiment - Jun 11, 2011, 7:14 pm
First yard sale of the season! I took PZ and she had a really good time. This is a small sampling of our haul. I also got some vintage sheet sets, vintage books, a tall, painted vanity for the girls, and a few more toys. I’m thinking of making a circus “summer” theme on my mantel this week. I...
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Emily F. posted an article on The Handmade Experiment - Jun 11, 2011, 2:55 am
PZ will tell you that Dudley smiles when she walks him. She's right. He Does! We love you old boy!! Quinby walking blind behind her PDX Beanie My Ikea Hack - We turned this cookie cutter packaging... into this. I cut them out and PZ and Q colored them and glued them to the popsicle sticks. pizza...
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