Author Archives: ashley...again

About ashley...again

I don't get to craft as often as I'd like. So whenever possible I make like it's housework and whip up something useful. And thrifty. And, hopefully, cute.

In the Bag

Posted on December 6, 2011 by ashley...again

So with all of the excitement of the approaching holidays, do you still have time for one more craft? A quick one maybe? How about something practical, repurposed and cute as all get out? Have I got the project for … Continue reading →

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A Little Taste

Posted on October 5, 2011 by ashley...again

Well, Fall sure seems to have hit me like a ton of bricks. Life has been so busy on all fronts that crafting (and posting about it)  has taken a bit of a backseat. I have had a chance to … Continue reading →

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Sewin’ in the Towel: The Project

Posted on August 9, 2011 by ashley...again

Sooooo, you know how some things work out better in your head than they do in real life? Well, let me just start by saying: this was one of those things.  I can say that, yes, I have successfully re-purposed … Continue reading →

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Sewin’ in the Towel

Posted on June 8, 2011 by ashley...again

Time for a new project. This time I’ve got the materials, but am short on great ideas. I’ve had this pile of towels for a while now.  Old cast-offs. Not nice enough to continue to use – a hole or … Continue reading →

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Necessity: the mother of …

Posted on May 5, 2011 by ashley...again

Napkin Rings. Napkin rings? Does one ever really need napkin rings, you ask. Well, yes. If you are trying to break your horrible habit of using paper towels for every little spill and wipe, so have instituted a cloth-napkin-only policy, … Continue reading →

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Start Them Off Early

Posted on April 6, 2011 by ashley...again

I went to an art opening last night. I know, fancy for a Tuesday. I’d never been to one before, so didn’t quite know what to expect. Turns out, it was loud. Animated. Everybody talking at once, admiring the work, … Continue reading →

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Tradition

Posted on March 21, 2011 by ashley...again

Ok, so it’s only week three and I’m already going off plan. Not that anyone else is holding me to it, but I am supposed to be sharing ideas and projects for re-crafting at home. For taking something old and … Continue reading →

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Stick-to-it-tiveness

Posted on March 9, 2011 by ashley...again

Hip Hooray and Happy Birthday Blue House! Congratulations on a successful first year of bringing together and inspiring craft-minded people in Ann Arbor and beyond. We all know that success in any new venture – even a creative, fun one … Continue reading →

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