Operation Cut Fabric is On.

Ok, so we all know I'm a supply hoarder. (Case in Point, my other blog, SupplyaHolics.) But this is getting insane. I simply MUST use some of my fabric. My downfall is, I create things that can easily be done in a gazillion prints...toys, bags, aprons, etc....but I don't want to make 20 aprons in 20 different prints if they don't SELL, you know? But I do have to admit I could use some of these supplies and still be okay...


So it is my mission. USE THESE SUPPLIES. Why is this important? Because I may very well be suffocated under the pile of fabric coming my way. I don't even want to count the yardage. Somewhere between 20-50 I'd think.

I've already decided I'm not returning to work full time, so there is no reason I can't make myself a schedule and get things DONE! I HAVE to stop being distracted by other projects..I must....

So what I need is ya'lls help. Help me NOT BUY FABRIC. PLEASE!!! I know I am surrounded by temptation but unless I have a very specific IMMINENT need for the fabric, there is no excuse for buying anymore for a good while. Especially when I'm sitting in the middle of hurricane season and one storm could destroy my entire home and precious supply collection.

I NEED HELP.

I'll keep you posted...

~~Amy

Feeling Dirty? Let MicroMops help you out!

In case you've not heard, I've opened up yet ANOTHER shop!!

But before you bust out laughing at me and my penchant for opening shops...in my defense, this is a partnership with my friend Dee of Stitches In Cotton :) We've been working together on my reusable swiffer wetjet pads and we brainstormed this little shop! We figured surely we aren't the only moms who need to save money and want to be kind to the earth at the same time! Thus MicroMops was born!

MicroMops is having our Grand Opening this weekend and we're ready to share some deals with you!! You can find a variety of eco friendly-budget friendly items at MicroMops. Swiffer pads for WetJet and Sweepers; Clothespin/Grocery Bag Holders, Altered clothespins, Clothespin Magnets, Dish Cloths, Dust Mitts, Cleaning Mixes, FREE Recipes and more!!

And to get ready for our Grand Opening, we're having a little contest! Check out our Facebook Page for our "Messiest Mess Contest." Share with us the nastiest, grodiest, messiest mess you've ever had to clean up. A panel of messy judges (men!) will read the entries and declare a winner! The winner will receive a $15.00 gift certificate to MicroMops so they can clean up their mess! :)


So we hope you'll come on over, check us out and share with your friends!!

~~Amy

Hand Stamped Clothespins--Impatient Craftaholic Series

I've fully accepted it, I'm an impatient craftaholic. I used to say I'm a lazy craftaholic, but that's not really accurate. I don't lack excitement, drive, or desire....what I do lack is TIME. I have two young children, multiple Etsy/Artfire shops and several other engagements. Then there's that husband, house, cleaning thing...

So I've decided to accept my Impatient Craftaholic status. I will never be a quilter, knitter, or any other craft that takes too much time. As it is, I'm impatient when waiting for glaze to dry on glass tile pendants or what not. I like sewing projects with minimal materials, speedy process and still looks good!

I'm also on a mission to use up some of these SUPPLIES I have laying around! One of my current obsessions is clothespins! Without further adieu, here's the Hand Stamped Clothespin Tutorial. Watch how easy this is!

Gather your Materials:
*Clothespins (any wooden variety will do)
*Stamp, rubber or clear acrylic. Make sure the design is small, like a font is helpful.
*Archival Ink--NOT pigment
*Mod Podge or your glaze of choice
*Paintbrush of some sort for the Mod Podge
*Frosty cold beverage

***Optional Materials to turn clothespins into Magnets:
*Magnet Strips, or circle magnets
*Exacto Knife/Paper Cutter
*Gorilla Glue, E6000 or another strong adhesive


1. Press the stamp into the ink.

2. Do my favorite part of stamping...when inking a large space you often have to 'huff' the stamp pad...just breathe on the stamp pad, kind of like a HUFF, and the ink sort of rewets itself. (Special Thanks to Merry for this tip!) No, I'm not showing you me breathing on the stamp.

3. Grab your clothespin and press it down on your rubber stamp if it's a large stamp pad. You can sand your clothespin first if you are so inclined...I wasn't.

4. Admire your handiwork!

5. Now if you have a smaller stamp you can just press the stamp to the clothespin, just as you would stamp to paper.

6. Again, admire your handiwork!

7. Now let the ink dry, according to the directions on your ink pad. I waited about 20 minutes...hence, the Impatient Craftaholic Series.

8. Then bust out my other fave tool...Mod Podge. Whatever type you like, I used traditional Matte finish.

9. Brush on Mod Podge, you can follow the directions on the bottle,or, if you're like me, just get to brushing, because well, um..Impatient, remember?

10. Let the Mod Podge set, roughly 15-20 minutes and repeat with a few more coats if you'd like. For this set I did both sides of the clothespins for altered clothespins.

If you'd like to make these clothespin magnets, just cut a small strip of magnet, adhere to the non stamped side of the clothespin with Gorilla Super Glue, let dry and viola---Clothespin magnets!

If you'd like to jazz these up a little, you can use various inks, add distressed ink, or even paint the clothespins a neutral paint color and then stamp. You could also stamp the clothespins after you add paper to them as with other altered clothespins (Tutorial for that coming soon!)

Feel free to comment with any questions, tips or helpful ideas. Feel free to share this tutorial also, and let us know if you do so we can take a peek at your blog!

~~Happy Stamping!~~~Amy

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