If you give your clothes a good shake before hanging them on the line, they won't be as crunchy when they're dry. Apparently, shaking them helps to re-align the fibres, so they dry smoother. The constant movement in the drier does the same thing.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Did you know?
If you give your clothes a good shake before hanging them on the line, they won't be as crunchy when they're dry. Apparently, shaking them helps to re-align the fibres, so they dry smoother. The constant movement in the drier does the same thing.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Wow!
Do you see this gorgeous creature wearing... duct tape??? Can that be right?
Yup... that's my girl! Can't believe she's all growed up and graduated. It honestly (cliched as it might sound) doesn't feel like I should be old enough for this. Ah well.
But she's impressive. Her prom dress was designed and made all by her, even the parasol! (Well, the little purse was my contribution...) I'm so proud of her!
Yup... that's my girl! Can't believe she's all growed up and graduated. It honestly (cliched as it might sound) doesn't feel like I should be old enough for this. Ah well.But she's impressive. Her prom dress was designed and made all by her, even the parasol! (Well, the little purse was my contribution...) I'm so proud of her!
Thursday, May 7, 2009
journals
I made these for a swap on the Christian Paper Artists yahoo group.
I used postcards, tracing paper, old maps...
...index cards, pastel paper, little envelopes, and pages from old books...
The covers are made from empty boxes covered with stamped tissue paper.
I stuck a vintage photo behind the window of this pasta box. I really like the way these turned out.
I used postcards, tracing paper, old maps......index cards, pastel paper, little envelopes, and pages from old books...The covers are made from empty boxes covered with stamped tissue paper.I stuck a vintage photo behind the window of this pasta box. I really like the way these turned out.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Twilight Tide Pettiskirt GIVEAWAY!!!!
I think I might need to rename my blog "the grosgrain-giveaway-want blog"...
Twilight Tide Pettiskirt GIVEAWAY!!!!
Twilight Tide Pettiskirt GIVEAWAY!!!!
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
soapboxing
Copyright.
So necessary these days. So misused.
What can be copyrighted?
"Copyrights protect the "original works of authorship" that are fixed in a tangible form of expression."
And what can't? Well the one that is yanking my chain these days is this one:
"Ideas, procedures, methods, systems, processes, concepts, principles, discoveries, or devices, as distinguished from a description, explanation, or illustration."
There are so many tutorials and patterns out there in 'blogland' right now that have a little copyright statement at the bottom telling prospective users that since the pattern in question is copyrighted by the author, the user is not permitted to make items for sale using said pattern. Heck, even a lot of books being published right now say the same thing.
Bollocks.
The only thing that copyright covers is the actual instructions and illustrations as written down by the author. That's it. All that copyright means is that I can't print out the pattern as given by the creator and claim it as my own, or sell it, or use it to teach a class. I can't even modify it and claim it as my own. But once I've bought it, it's mine to do with as I choose. It's called the Doctrine of First Sale... distribution rights of a copyright holder end on that particular copy once the copy is lawfully transferred.
Once I have legally purchased or been given a pattern, I have the right to sell *my copy* of the pattern (and only that copy of it!), or give it away, or lend it to someone, or burn it, or cut it up and use it in artwork, or use it to make the actual item described. It's my copy. I own it. And the item that I make with the pattern is also mine to do with as I choose. It's considered a "useful item", and as such, cannot be copyrighted.
I was blog-hopping this evening and came across a pattern for a pleated cushion cover. It is lovely. I'm considering making one. But once again, the author put a "not for commercial use" disclaimer at the bottom of the pattern. I ask you. Did she invent the concept of cushion covers? Was she the first to put pin-tucking on such a cover? I think not.
I welcome comments on this one... I know it's a hot topic. Tell me what you think!
So necessary these days. So misused.
What can be copyrighted?
"Copyrights protect the "original works of authorship" that are fixed in a tangible form of expression."
And what can't? Well the one that is yanking my chain these days is this one:
"Ideas, procedures, methods, systems, processes, concepts, principles, discoveries, or devices, as distinguished from a description, explanation, or illustration."
There are so many tutorials and patterns out there in 'blogland' right now that have a little copyright statement at the bottom telling prospective users that since the pattern in question is copyrighted by the author, the user is not permitted to make items for sale using said pattern. Heck, even a lot of books being published right now say the same thing.
Bollocks.
The only thing that copyright covers is the actual instructions and illustrations as written down by the author. That's it. All that copyright means is that I can't print out the pattern as given by the creator and claim it as my own, or sell it, or use it to teach a class. I can't even modify it and claim it as my own. But once I've bought it, it's mine to do with as I choose. It's called the Doctrine of First Sale... distribution rights of a copyright holder end on that particular copy once the copy is lawfully transferred.
Once I have legally purchased or been given a pattern, I have the right to sell *my copy* of the pattern (and only that copy of it!), or give it away, or lend it to someone, or burn it, or cut it up and use it in artwork, or use it to make the actual item described. It's my copy. I own it. And the item that I make with the pattern is also mine to do with as I choose. It's considered a "useful item", and as such, cannot be copyrighted.
I was blog-hopping this evening and came across a pattern for a pleated cushion cover. It is lovely. I'm considering making one. But once again, the author put a "not for commercial use" disclaimer at the bottom of the pattern. I ask you. Did she invent the concept of cushion covers? Was she the first to put pin-tucking on such a cover? I think not.
I welcome comments on this one... I know it's a hot topic. Tell me what you think!
Monday, March 9, 2009
Baggu Grosgrain Guest GIVEAWAY!!!!
Baggu Grosgrain Guest GIVEAWAY!!!!
I can't believe I'm doing this again... but reusable bags are great. So there.
I can't believe I'm doing this again... but reusable bags are great. So there.
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