Category Archives: ideas & inspiration

creativity is contagious…in a good way.

about “ideas” (and an invitation to share yours)

Posted on October 1, 2010 by imadeitso

no lightbulbs were intentionally harmed to capture the image i previously shared. the lightbulb burnt out, and when i saw the interesting break in the glass with the coils and inner workings still intact and exposed through the frosted glass, … Continue reading →

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how i made a doormat with those straw trivets

Posted on July 5, 2010 by imadeitso

you know the ones i mean. a few weeks ago, i was wandering around the ‘net and came across a cool wall hanging made entirely of straw trivets. what would make this story better is if i had a link … Continue reading →

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kids made it so: a simple gift for teacher

Posted on June 29, 2010 by imadeitso

we usually give consumables as teacher gifts. i imagine that most teachers are inundated with “stuff” each year, so our go-to gifts are usually gift certificates to teacher supply stores, their favourite package of tea or coffee, or something along … Continue reading →

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woah oregano! or, 16 things to do with too many herbs

Posted on June 22, 2010 by imadeitso

so i have a lot of herbs from my garden right now. and it got me wondering what i could do with it all… 1. wash and tie them up in bunches, hang to dry. 2. share them with neighbours … Continue reading →

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you made it so: la Vie Nouveau

Posted on June 15, 2010 by imadeitso

blog noise. you know that scene from the movie bruce almighty, when jim carrey is suddenly able to hear everyone’s prayers in real time, and the result is deafening and overwhelming? that’s sometimes how i feel when floating around blogland. … Continue reading →

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