Moroccan Thank You Card
I used to be a big paper crafter. Huge. I was an avid scrapbooker, and then the world became digital, and while I still love photos, and photoshop, I allowed my craftiness to diversify. However, I...
View ArticleLeather Charm Bracelet from Penny Auction Canada
I love casual jewelry. You know the kind that isn’t heavy and you aren’t afraid that something might happen to it. I also haven’t gotten into the brass fad yet– I’m trying, I guess, but I still really...
View ArticleHappy St. Patrick’s Day: Celebrate with One Artsy Mama’s Blogiversary Giveaway
Today is St. Patrick’s Day, and we’ve been wearing some green around here. I’m thrilled with my two Leprechauns, who happily wore their outfits that I made with my Silhouette Portrait. Speaking of the...
View ArticlePractice #Superheroing and Be a #CerealHero
Boys love superheros, and I have boys, meaning that I’ve spent a fair share of time around little boys with capes, masks and imaginary super powers of one kind or another. Superheros have weapons and...
View ArticleWe Interrupt This Blog Post for… Illness
I have had this vision of life as a mother, particularly a SAHM. Life running as a well oiled machine. Daily tasks getting accomplished. My household checklists getting marked off, day after day....
View ArticleEmily’s Tasty Turkey Reuben with Alpine Lace Swiss Cheese
Reuben sandwiches are one of favorite deli treats! I love pastrami, and I love melted Swiss cheese, and I love sauerkraut. Oh and Rye bread, isn’t it the best? While the sandwich is one of my...
View ArticleStaying Positive
This blogging business isn’t for the faint hearted. At least that’s what I’ve come to realize. It’s all to easy to get down when you let life get in the way, or compare yourself to others. Some of...
View ArticleEnglish Cottage Pie
As I have previously mentioned, I think that I am a bit of an anglophile. I have a certain affinity for English foods, and actually enjoy and like English cuisine. I love the full English breakfasts...
View ArticlePeter Cottontail Door Hanger
It’s almost Easter, and Peter Cottontail is on his way to our house! Did you used to sing that song when you were a child? It reminds me so much of wonderful Easters as a child– time with my family,...
View ArticleTeacher Appreciation Lavender Sachet
The end of the school year is just around the corner, and this year it’s bittersweet. My big kid, the Frog, is finishing up his last year on Elementary School, and soon he’ll be off to Middle School....
View ArticleWelcome to My Mom Made That!
Happy Cinco de Mayo! I am so happy that you stopped by my all new, updated, and rebranded Blog, My Mom Made That. After months of debate, and the realization that my primary focus of the blog wasn’t...
View ArticleSuper Hero Knobs
A few months ago, back in the midst of a number of other projects, and a lot of sickness, I created these fun Super Hero knobs with vinyl, paint and Portia, my Silhouette Portrait. Unlike most of the...
View ArticleBuild your Own Wooden Succulent Garden Box
Succulents are wonderfully popular right now. I’ve always have a special fondness for succulents after my grandmother and I put together a succulent potted garden together when I was about ten. I can’t...
View ArticleFloral Note Cards for Mother’s Day
Yesterday was Mother’s Day. I hope that every mother out there got to feel appreciated and loved, be you a mommy of an itty-bitty, kiddo, tween, teen or grown child. I must say that I was really...
View ArticleYakitori
A few weeks ago, I went to a great Garden Party at my local Home Depot, and got a number of delicious recipes and tips for summer gardening. I was very impressed by how delcious the recipes was, and...
View ArticleVery Hungry Caterpillar Hoop Art
Hoop art is extremely popular, and I have been oogling people’s projects on Pinterest and Instagram for a while now. My first crafting skill was counted cross stitch– I learned when I was about seven,...
View ArticleReese’s Devil’s Food Cake Cookies
I love cookies. I think that they are probably my favorite dessert, besides cake. Actually, this recipe is a wonderful combination of both cake and cookies, as the primary ingredient is Devil’s Food...
View ArticleChicken Cordon Bleu {Emily’s Version}
This spring my sweet Mellow Man asked me to learn how to make Chicken Cordon Bleu, as he really the kind of Chicken Cordon Bleu they served at one of our favorite French restaurants. I hadn’t ever made...
View ArticleEtched Wine Glasses for Teacher Appreciation
The Silhouette machine, either the Cameo or Portrait is great for so many things. I’m a huge fan of Vinyl, and my collection has grown, thanks to a number of projects, particularly this one. One of...
View ArticleThe “Little” Very Hungry Caterpillar
Could you tell how much fun I had making the “fat” Very Hungry Caterpillar last week? I think it’s probably one of my favorite projects, and gave me several hours of blissed out embroidery enjoyment....
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