January 2012

I just got LASIK surgery a few days ago!   I LOVE IT!!!   I’ve had to wear glasses/contact lenses since the third grade so I’ve been wanting to do this for a long time.  I’m so glad I did it, it’s a total lifestyle change!  I feel free!  I thought I’d write about my experience [...]

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Make Your Own Canvas Prints (tutorial)

by ilene on January 30, 2012 · 17 comments

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Ever since I saw this Distressed Picture Canvas tutorial last year over at Delia Creates, I’ve been itching to make my own. (Here is another tutorial I found on the web, it seems to be a pretty popular technique!.) Getting professional canvas prints can get pretty expensive so this is a great cheap way to fake [...]

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When we were in Taiwan for Jeff’s work last week, my friend Jossy, who was back in Taipei for winter break, asked if I wanted to go to the flower market and fabric district with her. Since Jeff worked late most days and I was usually left alone at the hotel, this was a welcome [...]

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