tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66928140139828529992024-03-14T04:59:22.632-07:00Truly Bella OrganicsTruly Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12582929163154044026noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6692814013982852999.post-35655006500347429572016-04-05T12:51:00.001-07:002016-04-05T12:54:21.067-07:00 Practical Bag for QuiltCon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is my second time making Tanya Whelan's Practical Bag pattern. I love this pattern, as it's an easy sew and the size and shape of the bag is perfect for a sweater, water bottle, and notebook....all the things I needed to carry around for my QuiltCon lectures. Lightweight interfacing, fused to the Echino linen print adds a bit of extra stability to this bag. Another Practical Bag in an organic canvas with modifcations for longer straps is in the works for a beach bag!</div>
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<br />Truly Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12582929163154044026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6692814013982852999.post-79742489995519310552013-08-27T14:45:00.000-07:002013-08-27T14:45:05.380-07:00Habitat Quilt Top Complete!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Two winters ago Jay McCarrol and Free Spirit Fabric donated fat eighths to each member of the Modern Quilt Guild, in each local chapter's colorway choice. At the time, I lived an hour and a half away from the <a href="http://bakersfieldmodernquiltguild.blogspot.com/">Bakersfield Modern Quilt Guild</a> and attended their meetings. Our goal was to finish our quilts in 3 months (I think...maybe it was 2?). With very good intentions, I went home after the fabric was distributed and made very simple improv blocks, outlined in Kona Ash, which until last week sat untouched in a laundry basket full of unfinished projects. Last week, I finally trimmed and sewed them up, adding a border in Kona Ash for a bit more negative space and to make the quilt a nice lap size, squaring it off at 52 inches.</div>
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For the back, I plan to use leftover blocks, more Kona Ash and maybe some Ikea, Numbers too.<br /><div>
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Also in the works- this mini quilt with a single strip of sewn together rainbow ordered coins. </div>
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Truly Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12582929163154044026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6692814013982852999.post-67665172955705937912013-08-22T11:27:00.000-07:002013-08-24T13:42:24.813-07:00Simplicity 1690 + Dobby Dot Voile<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I used up the last of my 'greige' dobby dot voile to make this top. The pattern is by LeAnne Marshall, a fashion designer from Portland, OR, who also happened to win season 5 of Project Runway. I just love her patterns. Her lines are so clean and modern!
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This top was a breeze to sew up since there are no set-in sleeves to sew. Sewing and cutting time took about two hours. I finished the neckline with bias binding, flipped it inwards and sewed it down. I made a size 10 (next time I would make a 12. I also added 2 inches to the length of the top, as I am 5'8. The measurements for this pattern were accurate-I just assumed it would run large. You know what they say when you assume...you get a shirt that's a bit too tight ;) :D!). Next time, I would make the sleeves a bit longer and fold my fabric in half instead of towards the center to accommodate them.
In other sewing news, I finished my Habitat quilt top! What have you been sewing up?<br />
Have a happy day!
LynseyTruly Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12582929163154044026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6692814013982852999.post-54162259400702038532013-07-14T14:21:00.000-07:002013-07-14T14:21:46.067-07:00Gardening in the Desert<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizb4A1BZ68sXkeVEr3MsMKOEfll037Ypn3cnJFOlnlaiBSRRfdoNXEfmLFa19cDba1ZlZDsoH4mRcnhkJrGwlBBWj8ueZBTeUQZRqfHI8PSH6NcjWkRZZ_7qJDymRkQvOEQyTIDodyvy4F/s1600/garlic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizb4A1BZ68sXkeVEr3MsMKOEfll037Ypn3cnJFOlnlaiBSRRfdoNXEfmLFa19cDba1ZlZDsoH4mRcnhkJrGwlBBWj8ueZBTeUQZRqfHI8PSH6NcjWkRZZ_7qJDymRkQvOEQyTIDodyvy4F/s400/garlic.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipscteKY3I2IEKJyLd1_3dgKfutQQ1-r_TKLVsH7amLETtmXv3ql-W6-rxSVFYig-k-ReLkmbzaWciErTN__dHCbwvnrcWQR2SLjpBRiLErYDFD7jZTz6dzgEOz_eY9rw3AdhPRvAm_I92/s1600/blogger.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipscteKY3I2IEKJyLd1_3dgKfutQQ1-r_TKLVsH7amLETtmXv3ql-W6-rxSVFYig-k-ReLkmbzaWciErTN__dHCbwvnrcWQR2SLjpBRiLErYDFD7jZTz6dzgEOz_eY9rw3AdhPRvAm_I92/s400/blogger.jpg" /></a></div>
I must say...this gardening in the high desert stuff is not easy. I was lucky enough to have my garlic, herbs and radishes survive. Everything else I planted from seed, sprouted and died from the heat. This fall I plan to try again and plant broccoli, lettuce and radishes. If any readers have tips for high heat or dry climate gardening, I would be grateful!
On a happy note, my garlic is almost ready to dig up! I planted them last November (2012) and they started flowering the last week in June. I planted large Amish varieties, along with a spanish variety, claiming to be amazing in salsa.
How is your garden growing? Any tips?
Have a happy day,
LynseyTruly Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12582929163154044026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6692814013982852999.post-82430802797487025642013-01-07T15:27:00.003-08:002013-01-07T15:27:45.022-08:00My Favorite Dress Pattern and Self Drafted Variations
I have to say, these Anna Maria Horner Museum Tunics are just addicting! I dare you to make just one! The first one I made, I used an organic gray dobby dot voile. I cut it to the specifications of the Little Folk's panels used in Anna's tutorial. This was sort of my practice dress, as I did not want to ruin my gorgeous little folks panels!
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Then, I moved onto the real deal. The fabric was so flowy and perfect. I think this one turned out a bit better; don't you? I took this one in a few inches, as I went down a size in between making the two dresses. I did elastic smocking on this one, as oppossed to the sewn in zig-zagged elastic. I like how the smocking turned out much better than the sewn-in elastic. It looks a bit more polished.
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I then got wild ;) and made this self-drafted version with a scoop neckline. It has the same flow as the museum tunic, but is a bit more modest around the bust.
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I have to say, these sew up very quickly. I made my second Museum Tunic dress in about two hours start to finish. My first took about two afternoons.
What is your favorite dress pattern?
Have a beautiful day,
Lynsey
Truly Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12582929163154044026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6692814013982852999.post-48367409605068511842013-01-01T13:11:00.000-08:002013-07-12T14:02:06.184-07:002012 is in the Bag BabyThis has been a great year, despite some serious struggles. I learned I could either see these challenges, as challenges, or an opportunity for growth.....I decided on the later.
My biggest blessing this year is Andy not renlisting in the Navy. He got a wonderful civillian job as a Technical Writer for an aeronautical engineering company before his last term was even up! Luckily he had a couple months of vacation saved up and the Navy gave him some extra leave and he was able to take the job! I now have him home for holidays, dinner and mundane everyday stuff!
Okay enough about that....let's move on to SEWING! I am technologically challenged, and thus can't make those cute little Flickr mosiacs all you hot tech savvy sewist post (anyone want to teach me :D?) Instead, I will share the bags I made in 2012, and will move onto dresses and patchy goodness from 2012 in a future post.
Let's start with the Everything Bag from heather Ross' Weekend Sewing. I love this pattern so much, I've made it three times! It is a quick sew and really does hold everything! With her reinforced handles and roomy interior, you truly can bring your standard sized sewing machine to meetings or sew-ins in this bag! The darker bag is modeled by my mom. I made this for her as a birthday gift. The green and pink one is modeled by me and was made for my grandma, also as a birthday gift.
Everything Bags,Template in Heather Ross' Weekend Sewing
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Next up is the Amy Butler Swing Bag pattern. Also,a very quick sew! I used essex linen and Lotta's Echo line for this bag. I decided to not make it reversible, instead opting for an inside pocket.
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My new favorite pattern is Tanya Whelan's Practical Bag Pattern. I made this from my out of print Ginseng home dec fabric and lined it in gray woodgrain from the same collection.
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What is your favorite bag pattern, either for esthetics, or quick sewing?
I hope you all had a wonderful 2012 and have an even better 2013 friends!!!!!
Have a beautiful day,
LynseyTruly Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12582929163154044026noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6692814013982852999.post-45883373430466260522012-01-02T15:08:00.000-08:002012-01-02T15:29:09.237-08:00First Project of 2012<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg34AnkCJV8kge6G2ot6QBzerVYpBBueSi0IcREwzS9KWq9nbCC74XlNvgnRRTfD9daRxwvRBk8LoVWn5wZLxUo1nla1H_9PQFNG2Hnhf3VJxj9D6kGTPGYJFbLHSXdo-KYrqmK43ON6li7/s1600/pillows+004.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg34AnkCJV8kge6G2ot6QBzerVYpBBueSi0IcREwzS9KWq9nbCC74XlNvgnRRTfD9daRxwvRBk8LoVWn5wZLxUo1nla1H_9PQFNG2Hnhf3VJxj9D6kGTPGYJFbLHSXdo-KYrqmK43ON6li7/s320/pillows+004.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693176040783373682" /></a><br />I finished up these pillows on New Year’s Day using Anna Maria Horner’s Drawing Room Fabric (which I have been collecting and hoarding for years!). Using this fabric symbolizes not waiting for the perfect moment to enjoy something (whether it be fabric or life), but rather just diving in and cutting right to it (pun intended). Often times, I find myself waiting until the next moment (or as a military family the next move) to fully allow myself to enjoy life’s gifts and create opportunity for myself. I thought cutting into this out of print collection would be a great way to actualize my quest for living in the moment.<br /><br />Contemplating my bad habit of always looking towards a better future, instead of making the present more enjoyable strengthened my resolve to make 2012 the best year ever. I plan to live out my resolutions in their entirety; giving the present a fair shot!<br /><br />1. Understand the economy is bad, but no one can take my education away from me. Instead of swearing every time my student loan bill comes, I am going to be thankful I finished my degree and have a job in this economy. <br />2. Be more consistently grateful towards my husband. I landed a great husband! He is supportive, funny, smart, brave, kind, affectionate, loyal and extremely generous. I want him to know I feel this way about him, even when I am in a bad mood.<br />3. Take care of my body. A lot of you know my nerve entrapment and inflammation were the reason I went back to working a 9-5 job, giving up being a self-employed crafter. At the end of this school year, I would like to go back to crafting full-time. To do this, I need to eat properly and not over extend myself.<br />4. Just say no! I don’t want to be your free tailor, but I am happy to teach you to sew. Give a man a fishing pole, not a fish!<br />5. Be creative everyday. I will make time to sew, plan or destress with creativeness each day.<br /><br />What do you hope to accomplish in the New Year?Truly Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12582929163154044026noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6692814013982852999.post-14626246663527132122011-04-29T20:36:00.000-07:002011-04-29T21:57:18.763-07:00Simplicity 3835<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE4SgwVhmgaglLOd1G66miTsE0gh8d_yLTvhbXVjloAu-dSaexlcoY0-azJXcASRXlgmJVBM7XvQnrAfSV_o_0kG5O4C4tjMi7SRSQhVLqonamYbv2W0Eqbq9da3kXQPC0MlkRP4X4rwBs/s1600/3835.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 317px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE4SgwVhmgaglLOd1G66miTsE0gh8d_yLTvhbXVjloAu-dSaexlcoY0-azJXcASRXlgmJVBM7XvQnrAfSV_o_0kG5O4C4tjMi7SRSQhVLqonamYbv2W0Eqbq9da3kXQPC0MlkRP4X4rwBs/s320/3835.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601217730628511874" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf_-KLGwYGVyHOtOWKlta7PIg1ReZfWZjsx0rh17ahLFoISxqmcbBQz9X0Lt3EELn-ULHKkKkQ3ygFp96xtGL6k8Ayl9hjoLRQ41QTU7L1yk-m1UjxaJUZQncG5XpFBGBmereIQulP4IWQ/s1600/liberty+of+london+3.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 258px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf_-KLGwYGVyHOtOWKlta7PIg1ReZfWZjsx0rh17ahLFoISxqmcbBQz9X0Lt3EELn-ULHKkKkQ3ygFp96xtGL6k8Ayl9hjoLRQ41QTU7L1yk-m1UjxaJUZQncG5XpFBGBmereIQulP4IWQ/s320/liberty+of+london+3.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601217724068606114" /></a><br />For those of you who know me in person, or through Flickr, it's no secret one of my favorite patterns is, Built By Wendy 3835.<br />I love that there's no set in sleeves and that any neckline puckers are hidden once the elastic is inserted. What I love most is the range of fabrics this pattern can accommodate.<br />I've made this shirt in; quilting weight cotton, heavy yarn dyed cotton, voile, cotton lawn...and it's turned out perfectly every time....well perfect for my amateur seamstress expectations.<br />For anyone considering this pattern, my one tip is to make the arms larger. I make the shirt in a 14 throughout the body and then add size 20 (yes 20) arms. I also love this pattern without the arm elastic, but the elastic looks super cute too!<br />Above you will find my most recent 3835 creation, made of Liberty of London Cotton lawn. <br />Have a happy day <3,<br />LynseyTruly Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12582929163154044026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6692814013982852999.post-46023479216315708132011-04-10T22:13:00.000-07:002013-07-14T18:12:14.349-07:00Is it okay to join a quilt guild IF...you've never finished a quiltThe Bakerfield Modern Quilt Guild totally thinks 'sew' (you will only get one cheesy 'sew' per blog post-promise), which makes them even more rad individuals than they already are. So accepting of my 'topper only' status. Yesterday we had a sew-in. Jen (she's in the middle, isn't she freaking adorable?) brought all of her blocks, backings and some cool fabric for us to assemble her quilts. We had so much fun, we talked more than sewed! When finished she is donating the quilts to a girl's group home. How wonderful is that (and of her)!? I am pretty sure she can still use some backing and batting, or maybe some pre-made quilt binding you made, but never used? If you have anything you would like to contribute, please leave a comment and I can put you in touch!Truly Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12582929163154044026noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6692814013982852999.post-90562591657903239412011-01-10T18:32:00.000-08:002011-01-10T18:50:20.105-08:00Heather Ross Everything Bag<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig75AvsIWZJdYCcMGR7ANx9w5hkvjNiZSNYRQ8OCrca2mLHP5R79NgjViOv0Njqx9ur7_FdJNrb6EzFLiGzO4N_jMNNS8u8UYeydqmES9zpokFZ1HPPVxm6C9PeXYup0QH-fzGAJ81yFek/s1600/hrr.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 173px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig75AvsIWZJdYCcMGR7ANx9w5hkvjNiZSNYRQ8OCrca2mLHP5R79NgjViOv0Njqx9ur7_FdJNrb6EzFLiGzO4N_jMNNS8u8UYeydqmES9zpokFZ1HPPVxm6C9PeXYup0QH-fzGAJ81yFek/s400/hrr.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560753862698615746" /></a><br />I am excited to say I've officially completed my Heather Ross Everything tote! I photographed it as completed last month, but finally finished the hand-stiching today! :)<div>It is huge!!!! Perfect to carry all my truly Bella packages with me to the post office. I also plan to bring it to my Heather Ross and Friends weekend. This puppy will fit tons of fabric in it....perfect for a fabric hoarder like me! It even fits my neglected yoga bag and a change of clothes.</div><div>This took about a day to make. I used Amy Butler Nigella Home Dec weight on the outside, Essex linen in Putty on the interior.</div><div>The handles, I cut on the bias. I've seen some gorgeous bags that do not have the handles cut on the bias. I however had tons of yardage, so i figured-why risk it?</div><div>I also cut my bias strips wider and sandwiched them.</div><div>Please feel free to ask any questions in the comments section below regarding this pattern and I will do my best to try and answer!</div><div>Have a Happy Day!</div><div>Lynsey</div>Truly Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12582929163154044026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6692814013982852999.post-69294010827532208612011-01-10T18:04:00.000-08:002011-01-10T18:18:20.322-08:00Palm Springs = Sewing in Style<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1lS7h6GsyW0FKjO709DMG4h2IOglujLNCFA1brtBPOUwPnmq0hSSkfyV9fdI5CAGtRtjLTu3WfMF1aXkt9rbk0buwh4go69OtTAhr9mrrWvF6fFpqIDX27E3Lmpu9p7TvyFCtYqMvLOCr/s1600/ffa2.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1lS7h6GsyW0FKjO709DMG4h2IOglujLNCFA1brtBPOUwPnmq0hSSkfyV9fdI5CAGtRtjLTu3WfMF1aXkt9rbk0buwh4go69OtTAhr9mrrWvF6fFpqIDX27E3Lmpu9p7TvyFCtYqMvLOCr/s320/ffa2.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560745729365446658" /></a><br /><br />I am overly excited, jumping out of my chair with joy.<div>In two weeks I will be hanging out with fellow fabric junkies for a weekend in Palm Springs with Heather Ross and Lotta Jansdotter! Heather is bringing some of her other fabulous and talented friends as well!</div><div><br /></div><div> I am thrilled to meet all the oh 'sew' talented designers and sewists attending the second week. I am a bit bummed out that I don't get to meet some of my online artsy BFF's going the first week though ): . To avoid sounding like a spoiled, complaining brat, I shall proceed below...</div><div><br /></div><div>I hope to have a weekend of relaxation, spa-ing, learning a million new sewing tricks AND OF COURSE coming home with a couple, always-to-be-treasured completed objects.</div><div><br /></div><div>I am bringing all my 'good stuff' too; the kokka, the out of print Heather Ross Stash, some Belgian linen to hopefully paint-or stamp and some super soft cotton voiles for clothing.</div><div><br /></div><div>As a lot of those close to me know, my husband is deployed. This vacation and a new sewing machine were his Christmas gift to me. Nice guy eh? I think I will keep him ;). Hope he feels the same!</div><div>Have a happy day,</div><div>Lynsey</div>Truly Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12582929163154044026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6692814013982852999.post-24209626487834230902010-04-22T18:39:00.000-07:002010-04-22T18:53:26.442-07:00Portraits to Remember<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Wbq7k_gg5OnfD-HjLmOOdYFqy09yMsxuQexEjjsDH4DhBqLX1BcKjOZNPtCJT7eiprocW7IbVsKAR5JFBhXZjNfZBGV3k9ulX8UBrIvCMgH68m8C8bo7yKvOzdBt6_aMMqWsFh0xhWgP/s1600/Amanda+Snead.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 134px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463144912727024034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Wbq7k_gg5OnfD-HjLmOOdYFqy09yMsxuQexEjjsDH4DhBqLX1BcKjOZNPtCJT7eiprocW7IbVsKAR5JFBhXZjNfZBGV3k9ulX8UBrIvCMgH68m8C8bo7yKvOzdBt6_aMMqWsFh0xhWgP/s200/Amanda+Snead.jpg" /></a><br />I found this portrait on Etsy particularly striking. Both because it's beautiful and because I , like the photographer am also a military wife. The photographer, Amanda Snead, not only has a thriving home studio buissness, but also a shop on Etsy.<br />You can find her work at:<br />http://www.etsy.com/shop/PortraitsByASneadTruly Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12582929163154044026noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6692814013982852999.post-28076356834394708152010-02-17T09:06:00.000-08:002010-02-17T18:43:40.841-08:00Fried Bocconcini with Spicy Tomato and Garlic Chutney<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaH2wF86drssCcruEQteg1H_aBWXg8tl7MNURdyPs43-YgwdCn6OoqW79Zk-2drclgByQzmzmdcNDhJiv4z_UWIePezHBC-L2D1Qhn-1Hd62J5pbCnpCuOhkOZSndOsUSoNcyEfC6AUc6S/s1600-h/GEDC1015.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 160px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439264394330946466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaH2wF86drssCcruEQteg1H_aBWXg8tl7MNURdyPs43-YgwdCn6OoqW79Zk-2drclgByQzmzmdcNDhJiv4z_UWIePezHBC-L2D1Qhn-1Hd62J5pbCnpCuOhkOZSndOsUSoNcyEfC6AUc6S/s200/GEDC1015.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyg8WQADJd8vNpCy_xrCj_9k1q0H7vlKt4bwaQe8LBaim2QBsXxl_kMzu4DxgW_59tBbidnbybjAo4RiRZD3PxovW4o4eAGn-r_XCWvz2_8jLWUqk-X2F11BLFvEXb7yrCzn63cYaMU8WZ/s1600-h/GEDC1013.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 194px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439264384415631842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyg8WQADJd8vNpCy_xrCj_9k1q0H7vlKt4bwaQe8LBaim2QBsXxl_kMzu4DxgW_59tBbidnbybjAo4RiRZD3PxovW4o4eAGn-r_XCWvz2_8jLWUqk-X2F11BLFvEXb7yrCzn63cYaMU8WZ/s200/GEDC1013.JPG" /></a><br />Note, I posted the wrong recipe! Here is the correct one. I posted one for steak, which is amusing because at 29; I've never eaten beef. This recipe is from Giada at Home. It turned out wonderful. It also turned out to be my last meal with gluten. I recently found out I have celiac disease, thus all my future recipes will be gluten free.<br />I feel so lucky to have found the root of my stomache problems after years of trying to 'Keep Calm and Carry On' (that was for my fellow Etsians and pop art fans).<br /><br />Bocconcini:<br />16 (1-inch diameter) balls bocconcini mozzarella cheese <br />2 cups all-purpose flour <br />Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper <br />4 eggs, beaten <br />3 cups seasoned Italian-style bread crumbs <br />Vegetable oil, for frying <br />Chutney:<br />8 cloves garlic <br />1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped <br />1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning <br />1/2 cup red wine vinegar <br />1/4 cup sugar <br />2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil <br />1 teaspoon ground cumin <br />1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper <br />1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes <br />Directions<br />For the bocconcini: Drain the bocconcini and pat dry with paper towels. Put on a paper towel-lined plate and allow to dry in the refrigerator for 2 hours. Put the flour in a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Put the eggs in a second medium bowl and the bread crumbs in a third medium bowl. Coat the bocconcini in flour and then dip into the eggs. Roll the bocconcini in the bread crumbs until coated. Dip the coated bocconcini, again, in the eggs and then coat with bread crumbs. Freeze the breaded bocconcini for 20 minutes.<br /><br />For the chutney: In a blender, combine the garlic, ginger, 1/4 teaspoon salt, vinegar, sugar, olive oil, cumin and pepper. Blend until smooth. Pour into a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan and add the tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated and the mixture is thick, about 45 to 55 minutes. Using the back of a wooden spoon, gently break up the tomatoes as they begin to soften during cooking. Season with salt, to taste. Let the chutney cool to room temperature, about 35 minutes. Place in a serving bowl.<br /><br />In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, pour in enough oil to fill the pan about a third of the way. Heat over medium heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil reaches 375 degrees F. (If you don't have a thermometer a cube of bread will brown in about 1 to 2 minutes.) In batches, fry the bocconcini until golden brown, about 15 to 20 seconds. Drain on paper towels.<br /><br />Arrange the bocconcini on a platter and serve the chutney alongside as an accompaniment.Truly Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12582929163154044026noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6692814013982852999.post-10601987308465012302010-01-21T16:07:00.001-08:002010-01-21T16:12:18.013-08:00My Frog Prince Scarf<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk6PTn4KQ-mMrBSJtOBMJ9Zt9i5oJJ8gDlgCPbtwX9bbNrdEhx0BNyFX4r6zioMbReTQu1Wd2RKRo-rmgmxvUlbsX_Npby04G3ocp8OQK-YThfz4SocDkx5QarZVrWZzjAgXU2ahleKHv-/s1600-h/pics+Pictures+171.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 195px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429350227526065298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk6PTn4KQ-mMrBSJtOBMJ9Zt9i5oJJ8gDlgCPbtwX9bbNrdEhx0BNyFX4r6zioMbReTQu1Wd2RKRo-rmgmxvUlbsX_Npby04G3ocp8OQK-YThfz4SocDkx5QarZVrWZzjAgXU2ahleKHv-/s200/pics+Pictures+171.jpg" /></a><br /><div>I have been drooling over Heather Ross' Far, Far and away line for some time. The double gauze made it difficult for me to find a place for it in my shop. </div><br /><div>So, I decided to do something I haven't done in a long time; I made something for myself!</div><br /><div>I took two yards of Frog Prince in Blush and sewed an additional 20 inches on each end in contrasting directions. Next I folded it over and stitched it. To finish it, I flipped it right side out and blind stitched my opening closed! Took less than an evening and I have a scarf I love, that will make an awesome sarong this summer.</div>Truly Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12582929163154044026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6692814013982852999.post-35642734580321222892009-09-25T13:35:00.001-07:002009-09-25T13:38:27.981-07:00Basset Boy<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDLDWUu1a68h89KBJEzJ6o0WH3gk1PI2c1fkeQGOtB31rBfRFoXW5EebBoq_7NhpxgVuyNt556n36n1nqvgy_fgnTPQUnrkRPwoYSa8_da0jqJsLeqKWs06fsX8sn8heQ1VPqAa9NXfXjf/s1600-h/PICT0031.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 186px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385506720906403666" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDLDWUu1a68h89KBJEzJ6o0WH3gk1PI2c1fkeQGOtB31rBfRFoXW5EebBoq_7NhpxgVuyNt556n36n1nqvgy_fgnTPQUnrkRPwoYSa8_da0jqJsLeqKWs06fsX8sn8heQ1VPqAa9NXfXjf/s200/PICT0031.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Please meet Murphy. He likes to snuggle and as you can see, has a great appreciation for Amy Butler fabrics. Need I say more?</div>Truly Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12582929163154044026noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6692814013982852999.post-74730493522724306822009-07-11T14:34:00.001-07:002009-07-11T14:44:43.517-07:00'Too Long not Singing my Song"<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYkwWMxzHGWr-xCzt4n8rpzqFW79jqN1OruLUpGC0VmMn30p1EYyi-SfMXBDJ9AW7_6xQu9wSusxq2FNYtCHYu1lW7euzVApPX5Nswcqo9xYjiNjPRzoQhm1KlRAnwxn0nKbDtaYO3_4Fc/s1600-h/treasury.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 152px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357321620201362882" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYkwWMxzHGWr-xCzt4n8rpzqFW79jqN1OruLUpGC0VmMn30p1EYyi-SfMXBDJ9AW7_6xQu9wSusxq2FNYtCHYu1lW7euzVApPX5Nswcqo9xYjiNjPRzoQhm1KlRAnwxn0nKbDtaYO3_4Fc/s200/treasury.JPG" /></a><br /><div>First off, let me apologize for being a dead beat blogger.<br />Second off, let me explain. This wonderful thing called <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Etsy</span> happened to me and I have been sewing non-stop. You can now find me in several <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">boutiques</span> in the US and Canada, in addition to buying my products on line.<br />I will post soon with more updates, photos and maybe even a recipe or two.</div>Truly Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12582929163154044026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6692814013982852999.post-6129501530903672172009-02-25T10:18:00.000-08:002009-02-25T23:45:10.982-08:00Baked Donuts<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioESQ4GvB9Uh4DR4pKG4MKZzkzP1pVP9EjcqyviFAfjUU6Au5XfHhy0ytHi3WMjQshu6K2pql1caqf1VfV1FuJkji01QDzzs3UjrXW2nUxMmtxkCnV61oydU6cb-iGrmRNfSVCjOIgMAvf/s1600-h/PICT0021.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306805745254890754" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioESQ4GvB9Uh4DR4pKG4MKZzkzP1pVP9EjcqyviFAfjUU6Au5XfHhy0ytHi3WMjQshu6K2pql1caqf1VfV1FuJkji01QDzzs3UjrXW2nUxMmtxkCnV61oydU6cb-iGrmRNfSVCjOIgMAvf/s200/PICT0021.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>These are a wonderful <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">substitute</span> for one of my favorite foods, trans-fat laden, soft pillows of dough, also known as donuts. While these are by no means low-fat, they are a bit healthier, have much more flavor than your average <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">American</span> donut and are just fun to make! This recipe makes about 1-2 dozen large donuts.<br /><strong>Baked Donuts:</strong><br />1 Cup warm milk<br />1 packet yeast<br />Two Tablespoons melted Smart Balance Butter (you can use real butter if you like)<br />1/2 cup sugar<br />2 eggs<br />3-4 cups of flour (depended <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">on t</span>he time of year and your altitude)<br />1/8 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span></span> tsp. nutmeg<br />1/8 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">th</span></span> teaspoon cardamon<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Pincf</span> of salt<br /><strong>For Topping:</strong><br />1/2 cup of melted butter (need the real fat-<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">laden</span> deal for this)<br />1 cup sugar<br />2 Tablespoons cinnamon<br /><strong>Directions:</strong><br />1. Place warm milk in electric mixing bowl. Stir in yeast. Let set for 5 minutes. Stir in Sugar and melted Smart Balance.<br />2. Slowly mix in with a fork, the; eggs, flour, spices, salt and flour.<br />3. Kneed, using your dough hook for about 5 minutes at medium speed.<br />4. Transfer into a greased bowl and allow to rise for one hour.<br />5.<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Pre</span></span>-heat oven to 375 degrees. Take dough out of bowl, roll out on flat surface and use donut cutter (or a glass for the large circle and shot glass for the smaller if you do not have a donut cutter) to cut out dough.<br />6. Place donuts on baking sheet lined with <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">parchment</span> and allow to rise for one hour.<br />7. Bake donuts for 8 minutes, or until they are a very light brown.<br />8. Dip donuts in butter and then in sugar and cinnamon mixture.</div>Truly Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12582929163154044026noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6692814013982852999.post-74876237280356173262009-02-01T13:18:00.000-08:002009-02-25T10:18:21.091-08:00Mmmm...So fresh and so Clean<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTjaPvDPgk12xoFBuGJJQEdFQIaOJ4mN2PAmKSpg633Th-BjWTm7W6kYC3IiSCxD2NpyRuuaDCsuSfpyjijTx0oE2COdJObCx7mQcKprzOFy8tch4RuMyTeJ_5Gkv3GxjR9yYS2G_C-Q9U/s1600-h/PICT0347.JPG"></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy5bCGnCYzUQ70bTxQ1gFOr3AGO9lxkIsQhNVF82MFc0uhz73qZoPbN_2ptn4KJZ0X4RLz6mEGWb_w46ZbbUSRwFMNY93PNYiK8A_EjG9bq3Fd_dFs4qHZTf-oo5UZMFwdyKejShWbgV8X/s1600-h/PICT0338.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297943893970661762" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 162px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy5bCGnCYzUQ70bTxQ1gFOr3AGO9lxkIsQhNVF82MFc0uhz73qZoPbN_2ptn4KJZ0X4RLz6mEGWb_w46ZbbUSRwFMNY93PNYiK8A_EjG9bq3Fd_dFs4qHZTf-oo5UZMFwdyKejShWbgV8X/s200/PICT0338.JPG" border="0" /></a>I created these awesome sachets of lavender, peppermint, and a lavender-peppermint blend. After originally creating the lavender, I realized I needed something that would not mask the smell, but 'cut through' the smell. The peppermint sure accomplished that and combined with the lavender it creates an awesome treat for the senses.<br /><div>Want some? Visit my Etsy store:</div><br /><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6226162">http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6226162</a></div></div>Truly Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12582929163154044026noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6692814013982852999.post-71054333624143269872009-01-07T12:18:00.000-08:002009-01-07T12:39:34.825-08:00Beer Bread Bounty<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7VvzfuwnSABu9-KQtFclNQ_IEsd13S4Krb7S29ftehJfsCuidC5JSFhxGmEqoRXtwljnawoj203BGvaO7T5JVYtbkMZjvuk822m4k2EP3RDXS6YHdznipkmSRYfxm06llHRtAWBW_WABu/s1600-h/PICT0289.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288652862438305554" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7VvzfuwnSABu9-KQtFclNQ_IEsd13S4Krb7S29ftehJfsCuidC5JSFhxGmEqoRXtwljnawoj203BGvaO7T5JVYtbkMZjvuk822m4k2EP3RDXS6YHdznipkmSRYfxm06llHRtAWBW_WABu/s200/PICT0289.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJSS6AnO8xD8iLKlgGpuY_cfM2L2IFMmREHAYGHAl-ba7r2ffXzuvrNTI479GStLFa8E_XZxooTQLEDki9hda0spTM0kx2pB4U2AffX4W418zGKj9RNrSGMjxjrDPrkcwBhAdGdDCKdjw5/s1600-h/PICT0283.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288652753004816402" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJSS6AnO8xD8iLKlgGpuY_cfM2L2IFMmREHAYGHAl-ba7r2ffXzuvrNTI479GStLFa8E_XZxooTQLEDki9hda0spTM0kx2pB4U2AffX4W418zGKj9RNrSGMjxjrDPrkcwBhAdGdDCKdjw5/s200/PICT0283.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhMS8Lnv-iOuYk478-am4WNWL_UFy6gqmXBHDkmmN7pry1d5GY2pTBpmdvXCqEetZn3trzj7p2AVOH26d4_-Dk-ywcT-Yg6KzYjlrvzdRLUcXsEypi5fe2oP1Q_IrmnXI1Zb1Cz7rE402b/s1600-h/PICT0288.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288652587297154002" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhMS8Lnv-iOuYk478-am4WNWL_UFy6gqmXBHDkmmN7pry1d5GY2pTBpmdvXCqEetZn3trzj7p2AVOH26d4_-Dk-ywcT-Yg6KzYjlrvzdRLUcXsEypi5fe2oP1Q_IrmnXI1Zb1Cz7rE402b/s320/PICT0288.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>I developed a wonderful beer bread recipe by modifying the original recipe provided by The Food Network.</div><br /><div>This bread is a carb lover's delight. The crust is thick and nutty, with a bit of crunch. The inside is light and airy. </div><div></div><div>I used Fireside Nut Brown Ale for my bread, but any high-quality beer will do.</div><br /><br /><div><strong>Lynsey's Beer Bread</strong></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div>Ingridients:<br /><br /><div>3 cups flour</div><div>3 teaspoons baking powder</div><div>1 teaspoon salt</div><div>1 (approx. 12 ounces) bottle of beer</div><div>1/8 cup of sugar</div><div>1/4 cup melted butter</div><br /><br /><div>Directions:</div><br /><div>1. Preheat Oven to 375 degrees F.</div><div>2. Mix all dry ingredients together.</div><div>3. Add half (1/8 cup) of the melted butter and all of the beer. Mix thoroughly, but stop as soon as all ingredients are blended. If you over mix, your bread will be heavy.</div><div>4. Pour dough into a greased and floured, standard-sized loaf pan.</div><div>5. Bake for 45 minutes. Brush remainder of melted butter on top and bake for an additional 15 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes, remove from pan and wait an additional 10 minutes before cutting.</div><br /><div>Notes: If you would like more of a breakfast type of bread; add an additional 1/8 cup of sugar and dried fruits or/and nuts.</div><div></div><div>ENJOY!!!<br /></div><div></div></div></div>Truly Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12582929163154044026noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6692814013982852999.post-16088604640171686712008-12-31T11:29:00.000-08:002008-12-31T11:32:57.579-08:00Thanks Mom!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihFwaDAsmPJl4r0Bx13AmhezqNAM-20H6gF8x2OLRaEWOsIVPD20w9EvxS4YzDc978GcG9t3TywsoDjNeLlO6G-ZtPzyr0bRZMpor_bOd3daWw8ELgGbb4SDcbMCkoXcYLBqPdM-OY8wUT/s1600-h/mom+table+four.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286039453072300354" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihFwaDAsmPJl4r0Bx13AmhezqNAM-20H6gF8x2OLRaEWOsIVPD20w9EvxS4YzDc978GcG9t3TywsoDjNeLlO6G-ZtPzyr0bRZMpor_bOd3daWw8ELgGbb4SDcbMCkoXcYLBqPdM-OY8wUT/s320/mom+table+four.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq6pn78XmxKjJyYRkAWybgQz7ez4KWnxnDBtJ6_BrH-8tcinDZUgIgHAzfdI_b5On616VPndPadRnloFAay1zyl6imjj4dsPsKv1kGOfITjfjDJhSgc0B-eE1ha3mEx0J1W6J80nO4sSPG/s1600-h/mom+table-3.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286039163692372402" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 314px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq6pn78XmxKjJyYRkAWybgQz7ez4KWnxnDBtJ6_BrH-8tcinDZUgIgHAzfdI_b5On616VPndPadRnloFAay1zyl6imjj4dsPsKv1kGOfITjfjDJhSgc0B-eE1ha3mEx0J1W6J80nO4sSPG/s320/mom+table-3.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>For the creative DNA and this fab table you refurbished for me in beautiful, dusty grey-blue tones and Amy Butler paper.</div><br /><br /><div>I hope everyone had a crafty and creative holiday!</div><br /><br /><div>Have a happy day,</div><br /><br /><div>Lynsey</div></div>Truly Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12582929163154044026noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6692814013982852999.post-22988515104824325602008-12-13T15:39:00.000-08:002008-12-13T15:44:46.505-08:00Snow Dog<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3KzfPjPhgLbIQ3_IyKx2JWHx5NdWcd_bnqqPt0KrhLjhIiylMg_cAdVbwqAe1heTh4UJxe62TgdUsm7kT_qo7FGqFtYVmhy-jFsbt7clY9TVOdvNctgrthRx8Ni9Kx0kmELZtEosXftC1/s1600-h/PICT0168.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279424810124429890" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3KzfPjPhgLbIQ3_IyKx2JWHx5NdWcd_bnqqPt0KrhLjhIiylMg_cAdVbwqAe1heTh4UJxe62TgdUsm7kT_qo7FGqFtYVmhy-jFsbt7clY9TVOdvNctgrthRx8Ni9Kx0kmELZtEosXftC1/s320/PICT0168.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Today we got our first 'heavy snow' (well heavy for this San Diego girl).. My Murphy hound was very upset over it. He went in the backyard, came in, scratched at the door to go back out...and repeated this about 50 times. He was convinced if he went in and back out the snow would be gone...poor little guy.</div>Truly Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12582929163154044026noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6692814013982852999.post-34364502594000062252008-12-13T15:38:00.001-08:002008-12-13T15:39:34.401-08:00Etsy Shop OpenI have officialy opened my Etsy shop for buisness!<br />Please stop by and visit if you have time.<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6226162">http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6226162</a><br /><br />Have a happy day,<br />LynseyTruly Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12582929163154044026noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6692814013982852999.post-10175492818907539612008-12-12T22:31:00.000-08:002008-12-13T16:44:40.778-08:00Happy Handmade Holidays...well sort of.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj49MWjUn9WQhtpDtltVBugsHxTqVKo1Kyc3uveBu3Wo9zgbZqzirv7WjKr6l_K3m1_0zLyK95s6zQd0OhdOWug6L5qg3iaNmWF4gLtHbSyYzHL0lpLTEwO_NCL6S6ESLCJ23ySKjkBwPaQ/s1600-h/PICT0151.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279162221796019634" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj49MWjUn9WQhtpDtltVBugsHxTqVKo1Kyc3uveBu3Wo9zgbZqzirv7WjKr6l_K3m1_0zLyK95s6zQd0OhdOWug6L5qg3iaNmWF4gLtHbSyYzHL0lpLTEwO_NCL6S6ESLCJ23ySKjkBwPaQ/s320/PICT0151.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7S3kkSomevoQkLI57aZScIvgt6aQsHIdLREBHelmuK_o2mvaPd3ONhRxcjbjt88RJBCRDOqNmU7fJEPSlc6atB1o19f-t_MjYKY206Sfzpz9w6zZg1jRD3tJIW9M2EObwJzZS25-bHOmQ/s1600-h/PICT0158.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279162222668206178" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7S3kkSomevoQkLI57aZScIvgt6aQsHIdLREBHelmuK_o2mvaPd3ONhRxcjbjt88RJBCRDOqNmU7fJEPSlc6atB1o19f-t_MjYKY206Sfzpz9w6zZg1jRD3tJIW9M2EObwJzZS25-bHOmQ/s320/PICT0158.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdZyTVXe7NHRem6qLVeYtJKVd6aFjl8RMXLn3H-YPcECloxWhgFXohLGJPCHLi1X75P5J9N6USRdC0ha1C_xCt4VPvziIjmcYwYoSLlyttsdFwv5lDqzkWBzLSkND_4WCW-cyVo3TwlKwr/s1600-h/PICT0131.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279162221207023746" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdZyTVXe7NHRem6qLVeYtJKVd6aFjl8RMXLn3H-YPcECloxWhgFXohLGJPCHLi1X75P5J9N6USRdC0ha1C_xCt4VPvziIjmcYwYoSLlyttsdFwv5lDqzkWBzLSkND_4WCW-cyVo3TwlKwr/s320/PICT0131.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6bXh6nKry7DOZXiLD1wb76ZUKMaU6FI35HIvM2jQIULEWHt2DJnPmuVuuGoqyylAgkUoI57XnkzmQoxVo88DksTpC2VlQPDPom2KBReGjX6Qzd9YVA_lg7lR51D1ZBl0uWhyphenhyphen5LtULJgo4/s1600-h/PICT0130.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279162216805391426" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6bXh6nKry7DOZXiLD1wb76ZUKMaU6FI35HIvM2jQIULEWHt2DJnPmuVuuGoqyylAgkUoI57XnkzmQoxVo88DksTpC2VlQPDPom2KBReGjX6Qzd9YVA_lg7lR51D1ZBl0uWhyphenhyphen5LtULJgo4/s320/PICT0130.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlTEmVG0AO61dtBATl7H9e-SKMkov591Ri60Ln8cZrXcXmDS2AgBmSeiWlp54s_adv9jIne6AhViWhdnOhdxbgRjPufevND8GzTuvHbZ0K3JWSEFPH7xwAJrKb-F56V8qUybv5fQAHgGAJ/s1600-h/PICT0129.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279162211170412034" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlTEmVG0AO61dtBATl7H9e-SKMkov591Ri60Ln8cZrXcXmDS2AgBmSeiWlp54s_adv9jIne6AhViWhdnOhdxbgRjPufevND8GzTuvHbZ0K3JWSEFPH7xwAJrKb-F56V8qUybv5fQAHgGAJ/s320/PICT0129.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>This year I have developed quite a few crafty habits. As a result, I became overly ambituous, dedicating myself to make all handmade gifts for Christmas.<br />I made handmade gifts for Christmas, but being the shopaholic that I am, I of course did massive damage at my favorite stores as well.<br />Back on track, crafting, okay crafting (not shopping). I created this pillow for my husband's grandparents and began experimenting with making pot holders this week.<br />I will reveal more of my handmade creations after Christmas. I don't want to ruin the suprise for my well-deserving recipients.<br />Have a happy day,<br />Lynsey </div></div></div></div></div>Truly Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12582929163154044026noreply@blogger.com3