Author: Mary-Frances

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I voted!

I voted!

OK, so that’s my headline and my civic duty! I voted and I’m proud. Now off to crafty stuff. Just for a bit of voyeurism, here’s my workspace and yes, that’s Sims2 on the computer. As the ultimate multitask-er, I have to check email, listen to my ipod (left) and

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Good morning. Up for a productive day

Good morning. Up for a productive day

If you need a last minute costume idea, you might want to pop over to Posh Mama and check out my list. I have to admit – I think some of them are hilarious! I have so MANY things to work on today. Some are boring – I need to

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And then there’s Martha!

Geez, I just get to feeling really good about myself. I have my craft room looking homey and I got an iron on tshirt done for my daughter (with “I love Chocolate” on it – met with squeals of delight this morning!) and then I get my morning email and

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Thinking about Poverty

This is off blog topic, but for a good reason, I’m part of Blog Action day and this year’s topic is poverty. How appropriate in this period of stock chaos and economic crisis. I was originally going to write this post about crafting and how you can save money as

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Stitching, stitching, stitching.

Stitching, stitching, stitching.

My blog posts here have gotten a little dry of my own projects, but that’s because I’ve been so busy working on them, I haven’t had time. We’ve been decorating for Fall and I had a couple of articles I wanted to get posted on Divine Caroline and on Poshmama.

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I hate it when I get busy and don’t blog!

I haven’t not forgotten my blog, only I have SO much going on that I’m behind on my posts. Today my friend Dianna is coming over and we’re going to stitch, so hopefully I’ll have some finished projects or at least a LOT of progress to show off! Last weekend

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Looking for Tacky this Tuesday!

I’m on the hunt for tacky Tuesday. As you all know there is a thin line between tacky and, well holiday decorations! Ha, ha! So, people, link me your tackiest Halloween or Fall decoration!

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10 Fabulous Fall Craft Projects for Kids

I adore fall, the colors, the textures and the change of season is so fun and educational for kids. I think it’s a wonderful opportunity to craft with your kids, so here are 10 wonderful ideas: 1. I ran across this fantastic tutorial for fleece scarves for kids. This sewing

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Paul Newman was one of the greats!

Paul Newman was one of the greats!

He’s got a few years on me, but I have always had the hots for and been awed by Paul Newman. He’s a wonderful family man, a great humanitarian and an all around great guy….not to mention a fabulous actor. He will be missed.

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I HAD to blog these! They’re wonderful!

I HAD to blog these! They’re wonderful!

I’m busy writing articles today for both Divine Caroline and Posh Mama! Yay! However, in surfing the net, I found this by Amelia: Holy cow, these are fabulous! I just can’t quit looking at them! Be sure to visit her shop on Etsy! I notice she’s taking orders for Christmas

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