{creating myself}

shots from moving day.

it was a pretty good day :)
ps... how blessed am I that I have so many friends & family who care that much about me to spend the day moving ALL my shit down two flights of stairs and up three more? the answer is superblessed.

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pps... last day to sign in for this amazing giveaway! xo

moving weekend!

Taking a break from the superintensive and exhausting process of moving to bring you this post. Also, I'm working today 9-6 so I guess that's a break too!

Thank you for your kind and supportive words re: my last post. It means a lot to me :)

Process update :
Almost everything is moved out of my old apartment and into my new one. I rented a uHaul yesterday and was superblessed to have help from my amazing friends to carry and haul the stuff back and forth. We completely filled a 17' uHaul and several cars.

Do you feel like you have a lot of "stuff"?
I feel like I have an extreme amount compared to the average person. But I was trying to figure out why, and I think more than half my stuff is art-related. Supplies, projects, scrapbooks, etc. Oh well!! what are ya gonna do.


the view from my new apartment... :)

I'll continue updating with photos and unpacking process, too. I'm looking forward to making some changes in the way I set things up.
xoxo, amy

happy heart day!

+via

There is seldom I love more than photos of my artwork in someone's home.
Happy Valentine's Day, friends.
I love you :)

ooooh! aahhh!!!

I can't get enough of Crate & Barrel! I walked through the other day looking for some baker's twine (all sold out, by the way) and I couldn't resist taking photos along the way, pretending like I wasmaking a gift registry.

Is there a such thing as a "I'm a recent college graduate who is single and needs cute things to furnish her apartment" shower?

And let's not forget the greatest window displays in the world... I swear Anthropologie only hires scrapbookers.

donna's sewing bee

On Monday nights, Mom goes to a sewing class with her friends. Of course, I can't attend. It would be a long commute each Monday from Florida to NY. But this week, I got to spend my night in a supercute studio with these supercrafty ladies! Everyone worked on different projects.. check it out!


[my mom]


[my cousin Kelsey]


[Kelsey's ornaments]


[Kelsey's cupcakes. She's a real Martha!]


[cousin Lori]




[I totally want to make this!]


[busy bees]




[hand stitched by one of the ladies!]




[a peek at my project]


[me, hard at play.]







I've been wanting to make this bunting for a long while, and finally got around to it! I cut circles, probably about 2 inches in diameter, and decorated them with tiny pearls, rhinestones, and circes cut out of glitter paper. My project didn't quite fit in with the others, but that's what was fun about it!

lovely evening.

Friends are away for the weekend.

Boyfriend is working all night.

Family just left after I made them a delicious eggplant parm dinner (if I do say so myself.)

and now it's my time.



Check out that "todo list" next to my laptop on the floor, full of journaling and layout ideas. And I just had to buy this pillow, you know, for butt support.
Lovely.

Operation Granny Square update

Way back when, I hosted a little fundrasier called Operation Granny Square. You can read about it here, but basically, I collected granny squares from all over the world and donated $.50 for each square to the Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund (Red Cross). I received about 60 squares. It was a really great experience, and I'm still putting together the squares to form a tablerunner for my living room. (WOW! putting together granny squares is tedious.)





This is how I store them when I'm not working on them... lay all of the squares out on a long piece of muslin fabric, and roll it up tightly into a log. the finished rows are wrapped around the "log".

DIY: home sweet apartment.

I fell in love with this doormat from Urban Outfitters, but I'm poor. So after wallowing in self-pity and searching high and low for something less expensive and equally cool, I decided to make my own.

Materials:
white or cream colored doormat (mine is from Target)
posterboard or heavy cardstock
spray paint

Directions:
Cut out the letters, keep them as straight and positioned as possible with your fingers, and spray paint over them. Lift up cardboard letters and Voila!







How do my neighbors always know it's me?




Now I have to figure out how to make this one. :)

Crafty Potluck, installment one.

My friend Hollie and I threw our first monthly Crafty Potluck this past weekend, and it was a huge success! Even more successful than I expected. We had eight girls in total, which seemed like a perfect amount. Each girl brought her favorite crafts to work on and a dish to share (fruit salad, chicken wings, pasta, and of course, cupcakes!) We used my home, which I was happy to share. It was so wonderful having so many crafty friends in one place.
And we already have our next party planned for October 23rd!
You are all invited! ;)

Here are some photos of our amazing day...
















 

You can see lots more of our photos here.


Here are some tips for throwing your own crafty party, as written by Hollie...

First and foremost, friends ask me how and where I meet such awesome crafters. The answer is very simple: Craft shows! When I attend or vend them, I go with the goal of meeting and networking with artists and crafters that really stand out to me. It's the perfect opportunity! All the local geniuses at one event!

So when you hear of a craft show, or other crafty event coming up, plan to go! Put on your brave face, smile and meet every single vendor there. Take biz cards, and when you get home, add them all as Facebook friends and follow their biz pages and blogs. Keep in touch, and stay connected. The more ppl you friend, the more awesomeness you'll be in on. As indie creators, it's important to view other creators as family. So connect, be real and enjoy the fun that comes from it!...

You can read the rest of her awesome advice here.

If you're local and you'd like to join in on our crafty fun, email me via the link above. If you have questions or comments about throwing your own crafty potluck, leave a comment here! :)

xo.

something I think you might like.

I thought it would be fun to share some of my craft show photos. I always love seeing the way artists display their work at shows, especially the table set-ups.
So this is the way I set up my extravagant delight.

I adore questions and suggestions...









Some advice I have on setting up your front:

• group similar items together
• be visually inspiring
• have a small price list handy. people don't like asking for prices and may walk away from your table if they aren't sure.
  
• reflect your brand. creating a brand is equally important for your online store and your real-life store front or craft show front. When people see my table, they recognize me as bright colors, graphic lines, pretty designs, emphatic black handwriting, and always a smiling face.
  
  I hope you enjoyed these tips! Please feel free to share some of your own.

love, amy.

Tiny Changes.

I've been making a lot of small changes (one or two each day) around my home lately. I finally hung my scalloped chalkboard in my studio, and added my list of summer goals. It's a great reminder of all the fun projects I'm working on, but more importantly, it's super cute. :)




+scalloped chalkboard

I've been collecting good ideas for my goals list lately... if you have any links such as this + one sharing yours or someone else's fun goals and life aspirations, please share!


And if you enjoy keeping to-do lists and crossing things off of them, check out this site. It's so cool! You can even drag a task from one day to the next (for procrastinators only, not me of course.)



Look forward to a lot of fun things this week... I'll be sharing my Summer of Love altered book and also revealing some kits I've been putting together over the past few months!





24 HOUR TUESDAYS are back!!
Receive a 20% discount on anything in the shop today by entering code "24TUES" in the notes to seller.

xoxo, amy

Hello, Miss Garland.

Sometimes I feel the need to create.
But I'm tired.
I'm lazy.
I just need a short, small, no-need-to-think project.

And this garland was perfect. :)





I used a chain stitch for the "strand" and a made up pattern for the half circles, which I could probably verbalize (type?) if you're interested.

xoxo, amy

a fun project!

I made another sewing project this week! It's for my friend's baby. Her birthday party was yesterday, and I wanted to make something special. I don't have any experience with blankets, but I think it turned out okay. Not perfect, but definitely happy and pretty!

Materials used: Dora fabric (Emma's favorite), solid fabric (both cotton), batting, and blanket binding.

Blankets are really fun to make, they don't take a great amount of time (a few hours at most), and in my opinion, make the perfect gift!

Okay enough rambling... want to see photos?

  









I hope she loves it! :)

weekend update.

Ciao!

How is your holiday weekend going? Mine is great!

I finished my book (haven't seen the movie yet, but still really want to!), hung out with my friends both Friday & Saturday night, and spent a LOT of time in my studio.



Some hours were spent working on a submission for Hambly's design team, which I'm 90% definitely applying for.

A lot more time was spent working on stuff for a shop update, which will probably happen next weekend.  There are so many great new products, and I'm really excited to post them.

But I have to say that it's really challenging running an indie biz by yourself.

The planning and design implementation, the creating (obviously the part I really love), the advertising & marketing, the packing & shipping, the bookkeeping....


I should also say that it's probably 50% hard work and 50% fun. Or maybe 40% hard work, 60% fun. :)


fighting bad guys (aka corporate chain stores)


working on top secret projects!



Compliment your favorite indie artist today!
Or better yet, support them! shop handmade! :)

xo

Studiooooo Fix.

You are cordially invited to come over and play.







ribbons & toys



some favorite embellishments



some buttons and schtuff



some unfinished and (secret) finished paintings



etsy station... fabrics, felts, scrapbook kits, and shipping materials



i'm not a fan of straight edges....


click here to see more :)
and rsvp soon!

Guest Blogger: Ali Wood

Hi there!

My name’s Alison – but you can call me Ali! I “met” Amy a few years back via the internet – and we’ve become blogging friends. I’ve got a blog called Shades of Grey<link: http://creativali.blogspot.com>  where I share my scrapbooking and craft projects, inspiration, fitness goals, random snippets of information about my life and much more!

I’ve just moved house... to a house with only 1 cupboard in the entire place! So today I’m sharing some tips, information and ideas about moving/packing and downsizing your scrapbooking/craft area....

When I packed up my scrapbooking room, I went having this (an overcrowded bookshelf, which had also started taking up my wardrobe space):

To this – a much cleaner, more streamlined organisational approach:

I was lucky to be only moving about 5 minutes away. So I was able to use the storage my craft supplies were in (baskets, media boxes etc), and just loaded them into my car.

 For other items, I used  a big plastic storage tub. I recommend these as they’re sturdier than packing boxes, and your supplies won’t be damaged:

Ok.... so now onto the tips and ‘arranging’ of your supplies....

Tip #1 – LOVE adjustable shelving.

When choosing your bookshelf, or storage option – look for something with adjustable shelving – this allows you to have countless options when it comes to box sizes and storage options. 

Tip #2 - Cheap doesn’t equal nasty!

When I moved I made a trip to Ikea and bought new media boxes (the black ones below) to store my photos. The ones I got are DVD boxes and fit packets of photos easily! Ikea and other chain stores like target are great for picking up bargain storage options. Think outside the square – kitchen jars are great for storing button and trim!

Tip #3 - Don’t have cupboards? Don’t stress!

If you don’t have cupboards, pick up some large storage boxes like I did to store chipboard albums, envelopes and cards, paint and larger items like alpha stickers etc! I stacked them next to my desk with the heaviest box on the bottom, and my most used box (alpha stickers) on the top!

Tip #4 - Store products according to their use and volume

When choosing storage for your craft/scrapbooking embellishments it’s important to choose something that suits you. Have a think about what embellishments you use often, and how you may group them. I have the majority (if not all) of my ‘bits and pieces’ stored in this ikea box. I have a draw for chipboard, one for mini alphas and things, one for journal spots and cards, one for tags... you get the picture....

I also have a plastic tray with a lid that holds things like eyelets, some buttons , feathers and other trinkets.

Tip #5 - Don’t be afraid to repurpose ‘used’ storage options.

For my small amount of embossing products (which I’ve just started accumulating), I already had a small red embossed box (that was originally brought from a $2 shop – from the gift section) – so I re-purposed this (which originally housed a small selection of tools and a Xyron sticker machine).

Tip #6 – Open storage equals easy access!

You know those products you reach for often, or need ‘hand space’ to find something? Use open storage like baskets, open shelves, vases, glasses and buckets! I use three baskets (again from Ikea) to store my ribbon, tools (punches etc), and another to store buttons (stored in ziplock plastic bags). They’re easy to access and look great!! J

Tip #7 – Folders and labels are your friends!

I’m lucky enough to work for a scrapbooking company (Kaisercraft – www.kaisercraft.net), and they have these amazing folders and re-sealable zippered storage pockets that store my clear stamps perfectly!! I also try and label my boxes, for example I keep my ink and glitter in one box and my ‘bling’ (rhinestones) and brads in another....

Tip #8 – Display those loved items rather than hiding them away!

My layouts that aren’t yet put into albums are stored in this 12x12 flocked box. Before I hid it away in the bottom of a cupboard, but when I moved I noticed it matched my Diana camera and typewriter perfectly. So I pulled my typewriter out of it’s case, and put it on top of the box to create a cute little display in the corner of my scrap room.

Another idea I have is to buy a couple of 12x12 frames to hang in my room also to store layouts on a rotating basis too.

Tip #9 – Colour coordinate!

Well to some degree. You don’t have to, but I find it unifies my room – I went for a white/black theme with splashes of red, and small amounts of woodgrain.

Under my desk you’ll see some cords, I’ve tried to hide them with my printer which has a placemat on it (also red)....

Last, but not least, make your own, or buy some artwork to liven up your area!!

Happy organising! xx

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Thanks for the awesome post, Ali! My favorite part is my print hanging above your desk. :)
ENjoy your new home!

xo, Amy

Pimp Your Refrigerator.

I participated in Janel's craft swap this time around (yay!)

As excited as I am to receive a box full of crafty goodness (THIRTY different crafts from artsy friends all over the country!) I was also excited to share my craft.

I used the faux polas from the shop to create magnet frames for everyone! I added hard backing and a small magnet strip and Voila! Refrigerator Decor.












I hope no one is disappointed I spoiled the surprise... but now you can choose your favorite photo and cut it to about 4x4" and have it ready to be framed! :)


♥, amy

P-A-I-N-T PAINT PAINT PAINT!

No, not that kind of paint. (I wish.)



The kind that makes your home prettier. :)



As much as I love painting canvas and paper, is about how much I hate painting walls.  But I really wanted my studio to be BEAUTIFUL!  And so it went… off to WalMart for some mint green walls.



I know what you’re thinking.  Why couldn’t she just use that mint green Essie nail polish she talks about all the time?



And believe me, I tried. But the amount of wall space to the amount of nail polish in a bottle ratio was waaay off.  And the paint roller didn’t fit in the travel sized bottle, anyway.



So as I was working, and taking photos, and getting drunk, I jotted some notes to share with you all.  Which of course I lost.  But I still have some unprofessional painting advice, if you want it.  Maybe you are rich and can afford someone to paint your walls for you.  For the rest of you, read on...





1. Prepare: Tape the sides of the walls/windows and use a drop cloth.  Even if you think you can paint a straight line, use masking/painters tape anyway.  I have popcorn ceilings, so I wasn't sure I could tape them (if you have them, you know what I mean.) Anyway, I taped them off and it worked.  I have to say that when it came time to pull the tape off (after the paint has dried), some of the little popcorns were stuck to the tape, and it grossed me out. It just looked weird.
As for the drop cloth, I purchased Valentine's Day tableclothes after V-Day for about 50 cents. The fact that I forgot to use them and now have paint puddles dried on my carpet is irrelevant. Or maybe it's exactly the point...




2.  Paint two coats. Use a roller.  Confession: I don't actually paint two coats. I'm way too lazy for that, and I feel
l like it's time that could be better spent. BUT I really believe the second coat makes a *huge* difference for long term projects, especially with darker colors.  The roller just makes the job easier, and makes the end product look better.




3. Work in increments.  I get restless and bored easily, so I painted this room over the course of a couple of days. Okay weeks. Okay a month and a half.  I painted one wall at a time, so that it wouldn't look weird when I picked up the brush again for rounds two and three.




4. Reward Yourself! You did it! Now eat a treat, and send me your photo :]

Spring Cleaning, Step 1...

I made an important decision last night re: spring cleaning, simplicity, home decor, and organization in general.

I have this tendency to become extremely overwhelmed with tasks, before starting them.

I procrastinate, because I don't know where to start.

I still haven't scrapbooked any photos from when I lived abroad, because there are thousands.

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Lately, I've been traveling a lot, and not getting much housework done at all. That, and I was really sick last week. And every other day, I've been working. Needless to say, I'm reallyreally behind.

Instead of (attempting ) tackle the entire house today, I made a list starting in the bedroom.

Of course, I'll share it with you.

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1. clean all laundry and put away
2. clean out closet
3. bring some stuff to plato's
4. and the rest to the women's shelter
5. move dresser #2 into closet
6. dust and pledge all furniture
7. clean out storage boxes under bed and desk drawers
8. organize electronics box
9. purge magazines (i tear out interesting articles and photos and file them for inspiration)
10. dress up bed with my new duvet set (i'm in love)
11. buy/make new curtains
12. vacuum thoroughly; moving furniture

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I woke up at five o'clock this morning and got to working. I spent the entire morning and night folding and putting away about ten loads of laundry, except for the 12 hour workshift in between. I even had my taxes done. :)  I also did some online shopping, including this great journal and these cool socks.


cheers to spring cleaning.

Super Excited...

I may have mentioned that I'm converting my dining room into my new & improved studio!  I've recently painted (more on that debacle later.)

The bad news is, another LSS is closing.

The good news is, all of their fixtures were for sale!  The deals were incredible, too. I am sooo excited!  I'll keep you updated as I redecorate, but here's a few from tonight...









So far... so great!  What do you think?

you asked for it: gallery wrapped canvases

Remember this post? The folks at Color Inc and myself have teamed up to bring you an amazing product, and I'm very excited about it! :) Here is what I had to say about the gallery wrapped canvas.

The quality is incredible, and it is so different than any product out there.  It is so professional and the clarity is amazing! I can't say enough good things about this company.  I had a PERFECT spot in my kitchen that was just waiting for a long painting, so I had the coffee cup printed on the gallery wrap:





You can choose any design or size that you like.

For a limited time only, the price will be at market value. The price chart is here. Click "gallery wrapped canvas" and scroll down to the chart.  For example, the canvas shown above is sixe 11x20, so it would cost $83. This deal is only good for the month of March. After March, the price will go up 50% and the same canvas will cost $124.50.

These canvases are timeless, and would make an amazing gift... I promise you will LOVE it! In addition to the coffee cup, I would also like to get the cupcake wrapped on a square canvas... I think that will look lovely.



If you have any further questions or would like to place an order, please email me or leave a comment.

ETA: i came up with more good ideas. i think i'm going to get some photos gallery wrapped too! like this one and this one:

playing dress*up: home.

i've spent much of this past week redesigning/redecorating my home. i can't wait to share some of the changes i've made... so simple and (mostly) quick, but such grand changes. i *love* that! what are some of your favorite sites for home inspiration? here are some of mine:


apartment therapy


rachel denbow


decofabulous


decomyplace




weheartit (duh)


mandi johnson



and of course of course of COURSE, my very favorite.

what are some of your favorites??

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This post is part of a weekly feature called "Playing Dress*Up". Each Friday, I post fashion-related ideas and photos.  Some topics include handmade clothes, accessories, shoes, body art, makeup, hair, home, and jewelry.  If there is anything you would like to see, please e-mail me at amylapi@gmail.com. See past archives of Playing Dress*Up here.

polaroid film is getting slightly expensive, no?!

Update week(s) was so fun, but all good things must come to an end... a pause. Booooo!  I have shared a lot with you guys over these past two weeks, and it's been wonderful and busy and challenging and rewarding.  Thank you so much for playing along with me.  Tonight, I'm sharing the last (and possibly my favorite) item with you... 

They come in packs of four: one original, one with buttons, one with crossstitch, and one with rhinestones + pearls.  I came up with this idea when I searched for some film for my polaroid camera and almost had a heart attack.  So I made these instead.  There are lots of colors to choose from.  Of course, my favorite is the original white. and the pink. and red. and orange. and grey....








I'm obsessed with these faux polas. The ideas are endless. Here's what I'm thinking:

pola minialbum (glue photos behind them and tie them all together in an album!)
pola frames (in scrapbooks or in actual photo frames with a photo glued behind it)
pola on a stick (think of the photos!)
pola magnets (stick a magnet on the back and put a photo behind it.)
pola garland (string them on yarn across doorways and walls.)
pola ornaments (tie a string around the top)

I couldn't resist playing a little tonight... can you spot the polas? :)










I can't wait to play around with these some more this weekend. I'll certainly share what i make with you... promise to do the same for me? :)

Buy faux polas here.

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This post is part of a two-week series of updates to my etsy shop. Update week began 1/25 and will end on 2/10 with a huge giveaway of new products. Comment on any post throughout the week with an item you love and you will automatically be entered. Tweet and blog about the giveaway or shop the store for extra entries! :)

Are you a crocheter? Check out Operation Granny Square!

one of those nights...

tonight is lovely. picture this.

you have a flight in the morning. you have to clean. you have work to do. you have to find a ride. you have to pack. you have laundry. blah blah.

then. you drag your work table from your small studio into your huge bedroom. you make 50 trips back and forth, lugging in paper + glue+ photos + rhinestones + lace.

you make a cup of tea.

you put on one of your favorite indie films.

and you scrapbook.



take that, to*do list.

update week: i have not yet shared...

Now, I have shared how wonderful the people over at Color Inc are, from their product to their staff and customer service.  What I haven't yet shared is a lovely gift from them: an 11x20 gallery wrapped canvas.  The quality is incredible, and it is so different than any product out there.  It is so professional and the clarity is amazing! I can't say enough good things about this company.  I had a PERFECT spot in my kitchen that was just waiting for a long painting, so I had the coffee cup printed on the gallery wrap:









Cool, huh?  If you would like any of my designs on one of these amazing gallery wrapped professional canvases, email me and the folks at Color Inc along with myself would love to work something out! :)

I would also like to add that I'd had some request for button paintings after my first one sold out in minutes (so grateful!)  If you're interested in one of these, I'll be taking some custom orders for a while! :)



thank you for stopping by! i love yoU!

i promised you all a DIY! :)

i still have plenty of items to update the shop with (update week will definitely be update two-weeks.) but every now and then, it's nice to post a little inspiration, art, and DIYs. this is one of those posts. i really love handmade items in my home, and i try to make everything myself. except when i run out of time. which is often.

this is a great project for those of you who don't have a lot of time on your hands. it's really simple, quick-drying, and spruces up a coffee table in no time! :)

let's make coasters.

you'll need:


clear glass coasters. here are some inexpensive ones (set of six!) that i found on amazon.


some great photos, flat stickers, patterned paper, or anything else you would like to decorate with. these are the ones i used.



modpodge. i like a matte finish.


remove rubber grips from the back of the coaster (the tiny things in the corner that grip the coaster to the table). use a foam paintbrush (or any paintbrush) to cover one side of the glass coaster and stick down a photo, stickers, paper, ribbon, whatever. (ooooh, ribbon.) then swipe a generous amount of modpodge OVER the decor. so you will have two layers of modpodge; one under the photo and one over the photo. allow to dry, and repeat the process on the other side of the coaster. replace rubber grips before the modpodge dries.

in just 30 or so minutes, you'll have coasters that went from this


to this


(front)


(back)

owl love you forever...

my dear owl collection. :)

i'm very picky when it comes to my owl collection. there are so many owls and so little perfect, cute, chubby ones that i instantly fall in love with. these are them. (some found at vintage/thrift stores, urban outfitters, anthropologie, and some gifted, mostly by my mom and my best friend megan.)
















and here are some of my favorite etsy finds (2010: Year of the Handmade)


owl canvas


owl print


pin cushion




ipod case


wall decal


bobby pins (omg!)

loves.
what is your favorite play on the word owl? (whooo do you love, owl love you forever...)

i love you, friends.

wow! almost a thousand hits over the past few days, hopefully because of Operation Granny Square! please check it out if you haven't already. i would also like to correct myself. i admitted to being really sucky at making grannies the other day. after a few minutes and a little help from my friend alisha, i totally picked it up. it was WAY easier than i thought. PLEASE try it if you have a spare hour sometime soon. i promise you'll love it. :)
comment with questions... i'm no expert but i'll help if i can. if i can do it, you DEFINITELY can!




now, onto previously scheduled programming:

I looove my customers. A lot.  They are wonderful, gracious, and each and every one has been a pleasure to “do business” with.  I’ve also made some amazing friends! :)

One of my favorite stories was a guy who ordered the Safe Place painting:



and gave it to his girlfriend for Christmas in 2007.  He said that she loved it so much, she was crying.  Isn’t that beautiful?

I also really love when my friends e-mail me photos of my art in their home.  I promised I would share some of these photos here on my blog.  Thank you for sharing your lovely homes with me.


Jamie


Ali


Numpty


Meg


Deana



Kandis


Kara

I’ll definitely be posting more, so if you have a photo and would like it to be featured on my blog, please e-mail it to me!  I would really love that.

xoxo, A

Operation Granny Square

so. i want to make a granny square quilt. but i need lots+lots of help.
i'm not sure if you remember this photo or not, but this is a fair interpretation of what my granny squares look like:

 

i know that an experienced granny square maker can complete a beautiful granny square in just a few short minutes. and i know that many of you are reading right now.

i am asking, no begging, for your help, dear readers. if you could send me a granny square (or two, three, ten), i would be eternally grateful. my plan is to evenutally end up with one of these:



+both via


+via

now. in return. at first i contemplated sending each crafter a print from my shop, but as a student brought some blankets/towels into my classroom to donate them, i thought of a better idea. let's help out haiti.

for each granny square that i receive, i will donate $.50 to the haiti earthquake relief fund. don't worry about the color, thickness, or anything like that. just crochet. and please, please pass this project along. i'm really, really excited to help haiti in any way possible, and i'm really excited to make this quilt.

please e-mail me at amylapi@gmail.com if you would like to help! :)

theee chelsea market.

I was born and raised in new york, but for some reason I’ve never made my way over to the Chelsea Market.  The other day, Mom, our friend Lisa, and myself took a day trip, and let me tell you, it was incredible!  So beautiful and inspiring… a mix between old fashioned architecture and modern typography + decor.  Here are some photos I took whilst falling in love. :)

(these are cookies!) i die over the i "gingerbread man" NY one.


this is a tree... made of cd's!!