tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831268062401549484.comments2022-08-06T05:46:16.629-07:00The Good, The Plaid, and The SnugglyKatie Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07100740813975559791noreply@blogger.comBlogger307125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831268062401549484.post-5355451886370332162022-08-06T05:46:16.629-07:002022-08-06T05:46:16.629-07:00SPATS WORST STATE I'VE EVER SEEN .BLACK WATCH ...SPATS WORST STATE I'VE EVER SEEN .BLACK WATCH SPATS WERE CUT AT TOES,BUT AT LEAST THEY WERE BOTTLED N PRESSED N WHIGHTENDAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831268062401549484.post-4838563103206542082013-12-21T10:55:29.912-08:002013-12-21T10:55:29.912-08:00Jessica-Jean, thanks for your comment. I'm go...Jessica-Jean, thanks for your comment. I'm going to have to track down that book. It sounds fascinating!Katie Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07100740813975559791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831268062401549484.post-9832822068650131762013-12-21T02:06:50.787-08:002013-12-21T02:06:50.787-08:00There is a knitting book that you'll find far ...There is a knitting book that you'll find far away from the others in the library. It's Number Knitting - http://www.amazon.com/Number-knitting-all-way-stretch-method/dp/B0007E2TNK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1387620187&sr=8-1&keywords=virginia+woods+bellamy At least in the Montreal library it is kept with the technical/scientific books, because Mz. Bellamy actually got a US Patent for her method!!Jessica-Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05169311497226515618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831268062401549484.post-36985856141880063962013-12-13T19:14:33.922-08:002013-12-13T19:14:33.922-08:00Cut a strip of paper the same height as the inside...Cut a strip of paper the same height as the inside of the jar and place it in the jar (like inserting a mini toilet paper tube)...a dark color might show the etching better. Or fill with colored sand/sugar. Again, bright colors would probably show the designs best. Good job though!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831268062401549484.post-65938796256779988622013-11-23T00:21:32.110-08:002013-11-23T00:21:32.110-08:00Ok I'm confused, how is this done? I have so m...Ok I'm confused, how is this done? I have so many baby jars Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831268062401549484.post-51958193517357598832013-03-06T18:58:23.386-08:002013-03-06T18:58:23.386-08:00A suggestion for the etching to show up more--mayb...A suggestion for the etching to show up more--maybe fill them with something and then photograph? Thanks for the great idea! :) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831268062401549484.post-8681221699924000022012-06-13T09:48:19.022-07:002012-06-13T09:48:19.022-07:00I love mine!! and I use it everyday I literally on...I love mine!! and I use it everyday I literally one day went back and updated a few cards on days that I missed just because I think it would be neat to read it next year. I love how all the different papers you used make it inviting to come write. <br />Thank youLanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11915959804263855944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831268062401549484.post-23221293701194025062012-03-02T12:27:10.127-08:002012-03-02T12:27:10.127-08:00Marissa, thanks! I'm glad you are enjoying yo...Marissa, thanks! I'm glad you are enjoying yours. And yes, if you ever need a million little papers cut (or any tedious task done, really), I'm your girl!<br /><br />Sherida, totally! We need to plan a play date. =)Katie Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07100740813975559791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831268062401549484.post-91856820098883769572012-03-02T12:13:52.181-08:002012-03-02T12:13:52.181-08:00Love it! I want one! I guess I need to see you m...Love it! I want one! I guess I need to see you more often. :)Sheridahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13324067681782154714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831268062401549484.post-34667140672854422522012-03-02T11:05:37.920-08:002012-03-02T11:05:37.920-08:00Funny! I love reading your blog entries. And I am ...Funny! I love reading your blog entries. And I am happy to say that I am one of the 50 calendar box recipients and think it's a great little journal. Thanks!!! Oh and if I ever need a million little papers cut, I am so calling you first!The Brysonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01275319318831048995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831268062401549484.post-28214281099990757512011-11-05T10:24:11.224-07:002011-11-05T10:24:11.224-07:00Carolyn, I highly recommend that everyone remotely...Carolyn, I highly recommend that everyone remotely interested in this try it. Once you see how easy it is, you'll want to do it all the time. There is a small corner in the back of my mind that is pretty much constantly thinking about glass etching patterns. Let me know how your jars turn out!Katie Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07100740813975559791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831268062401549484.post-39872483613347690952011-11-05T08:51:27.559-07:002011-11-05T08:51:27.559-07:00These are the nicest upcycled baby food jars I'...These are the nicest upcycled baby food jars I've seen so far! My favorite is the snowflake one. It turned out very nice! I also didn't realize you could just etch the glass using etching cream. I thought I would need some fancy tool and meticulously carve each detail. I am seriously considering doing this! Thanks for sharing!Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03139530399808852671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831268062401549484.post-44163124467739517892011-07-13T14:54:02.347-07:002011-07-13T14:54:02.347-07:00Love it, and love that she sat still that love how...Love it, and love that she sat still that love how fun. Hey where is the wood floor from?Lanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11915959804263855944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831268062401549484.post-813742332253199402011-07-06T10:52:37.506-07:002011-07-06T10:52:37.506-07:00Gah, so unbelievably cute.Gah, so unbelievably cute.Meganhttp://stringfellowart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831268062401549484.post-7385943559813578282011-06-21T14:45:29.393-07:002011-06-21T14:45:29.393-07:00Good inspiration for my mess of a bedroom! I'...Good inspiration for my mess of a bedroom! I've really never seen it so bad. Good job, Katie!emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16994872854213528109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831268062401549484.post-19688667190583220012011-06-21T14:05:39.230-07:002011-06-21T14:05:39.230-07:00Thanks for the encouragement guys! If you could s...Thanks for the encouragement guys! If you could see the inside of my house right now, you would truly know how badly I need it. =)Katie Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07100740813975559791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831268062401549484.post-72389626051480773372011-06-21T09:20:02.662-07:002011-06-21T09:20:02.662-07:00Good for you! I know what you mean about making l...Good for you! I know what you mean about making lists and then feeling too overwhelmed to do anything on them. My mantra in daily life tends to be "just do the next thing, Em, just do the next thing."Emily (Laundry and Lullabies)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16367630628716619991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831268062401549484.post-78012618326317160142011-06-21T06:55:37.582-07:002011-06-21T06:55:37.582-07:00Katie! I'm so proud of you for starting small ...Katie! I'm so proud of you for starting small and not getting overwhelmed by everything else. There's a wonderful Japanese concept called Kaizen, which is exactly that. Just start with the easiest thing to do, and the momentum from that will lead you to the next small thing, until the whole thing is done. Yay for clean freezers and sock drawers!Monicanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831268062401549484.post-78098021118412171292011-06-13T10:59:00.194-07:002011-06-13T10:59:00.194-07:00It's gorgeous! I can see where the second ver...It's gorgeous! I can see where the second version is better than the first, though. Nice job!Sheridahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13324067681782154714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831268062401549484.post-55269567715697952732011-06-10T06:07:58.557-07:002011-06-10T06:07:58.557-07:00OH that was cute. we've watched it at least a ...OH that was cute. we've watched it at least a dozen times. makes us all the more eager to see you all next month. Can't wait!!KJ Kenfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06399426433367215248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831268062401549484.post-14284737130598490462011-06-08T17:00:16.330-07:002011-06-08T17:00:16.330-07:00Confession time: while watching the video, I was ...Confession time: while watching the video, I was trying to help her blow out the candles.Sheila D. Staveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08645189033128759583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831268062401549484.post-40792448842510007942011-06-08T16:06:24.387-07:002011-06-08T16:06:24.387-07:00I have a friend who says the exact same thing abou...I have a friend who says the exact same thing about Mother's Day; she'd rather just ship her kids off and spend the day by herself than anything else. :) I think it's reasonable. hahahaalisegranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15757923170543396066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831268062401549484.post-72729271586362649662011-06-08T15:50:54.159-07:002011-06-08T15:50:54.159-07:00Clint totally looks the same after a day with me a...Clint totally looks the same after a day with me at the Park. :DMeganhttp://stringfellowart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831268062401549484.post-32204416473457109962011-06-08T15:47:44.423-07:002011-06-08T15:47:44.423-07:00That is a GREAT video! I couldn't help but chu...That is a GREAT video! I couldn't help but chuckle at her very sweet attempts at getting those candles out. She's such a sweet little thing. Happy belated Birthday to her and you too!The Brysonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01275319318831048995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831268062401549484.post-53938091969600410642011-06-08T14:59:32.483-07:002011-06-08T14:59:32.483-07:00Happy Late Birthday, Sofie! Caleb was the same wa...Happy Late Birthday, Sofie! Caleb was the same way with his birthday. He told us way in advance what he wanted: "Fires, and candles, and sing Happy Birthday to you, and open presents." They definitely catch on fast! He is already talking about his birthday for this year.Sheridahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13324067681782154714noreply@blogger.com