I find myself asking that a lot. It’s not that I don’t cook – I love to cook. It’s that I never plan ahead. I find myself staring into the pantry (which is actually full of food) thinking that I don’t have anything to make for dinner. Maybe it’s because I start staring into the pantry at about 5:30 every night (or 7:00). At that point, my creative mind is gone.
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Tags: home decor, tutorial
Once upon a time I have a sister. And sometimes she is the only one in our family who doesn’t have a middle name. So she gave herself one. Come to think of it, she’s really good at giving names out.
This sister of mine is not a girly girl. She did recently downsize her planner and start carrying a purse. Now she throws her little planner in this and is merrily on her way. But with a smaller planner comes a need for a wallet to store checkbook, credit cards, change, etc.
May I introduce you to Stephanie?
Tags: wallet
Yesterday as I sewed, I was using a new (to me) material.
I was at the fabric store with my mom on Saturday, and I was picking up some buckram to stabilize my new wallet design. I’ve used buckram before, and it’s pretty sturdy. Gives you just a little bend, but still helps hold a shape. I thought I would try it out in this wallet (which I will show off soon). The amazing woman cutting for us suggested I try something else.
Peltex.
If you’ve never sewed with this before, you have no idea why it’s so scary. If you have – you might have an idea of my woes.
Tags: sewing, Tips & Tricks
Do you ever have those moments when you know you can’t do a lot for someone, but you know you want to do something? I stumbled across the story of Kimble today as I was catching up on my google reader. Now I’m in trouble because I want to spend the whole day finding out more. Basically, Kimble was born with heart defects that require many surgeries. Add to that a cleft lip that will require even more surgery (because repeated open-heart surgeries aren’t enough for some people). Check out more of his story here.
If there’s anything a good crafty blog has, it’s some tutorials. This is new to me. I’m not new to blogging – I’ve been keeping my family blog for quite a while now. But crafty blogs are new to me. I discovered them just last October (I know… I must have been living in a cave before then). See, I had my second daughter in September. And the day before I had her, my husband gave me an iPhone. Hours a day cuddling and nursing a newborn + an extra hand with an iPhone in it = bloggy goodness.
Penny and I are in a fight. Remember that from when you were kids? How you and your best friend would be “in a fight” so you’d go find a new “best friend” until you suddenly were bff’s with your old best friend again? Well, that’s what it’s like for Penny and me right now. We’re in a fight – but don’t worry, I have a feeling that we’ll make up pretty soon. (And by that, I mean I figured out how to fix her so she’s exactly what I want her to be – which is what being a bff is all about when you’re 5. So, obviously I’m a five-year-old this week.)
About a Bean
Welcome to The Busy Bean! My name is Colleen, but my sister calls me Bean. I’m a part-time technical writer, part-time work-at-home, part-time stay-at-home mom of two. It’s a busy life we lead around here. I’m loving having more time to spend on my business and my crafty-crafts. So keep checking back as I add new tutorials for those who want to follow along, and new products for those who just want an awesome bag.
You can always contact me at bean@thebusybean.com.
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