Monday, February 28, 2011

Chopsaw + Tauna =..............

Since my hubs has traveled a lot
I've had some extra time on my hands.

I had a choice, pull up a chair to the fridge and
eat nonstop.
Or I could do some crafts.

Let me just say the following pictures may induce
nausea if your name is Kristina.
Don't read further....your retinas may get burned.

I'll start by saying I'm so over winter!
So even though I have 3 feet of snow outside and a drift 9 feet tall,
I'm trying to "Spring" up the house.

A little St. Patrick's Day Subway art.

Top O' of Mornin' to ya!


I have never made letter blocks before, but decided all I needed to be able to do was run a chopsaw.
Mission accomplished.....fingers intact.

And then I figure why stop with St. Paddy's Day?...


I had seen this dimensional wreath here done for Valentine's Day.
I wanted to do Easter.



So even though the weather outside is frightful.....
I'll pretend it's almost Spring.
Now, I'm off to do some Easter Subway art.
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33 comments:

  1. Kristina P.February 28, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Haha. I actually think everything looks adorable! Now, excuse me while I get my barf bucket.

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Just look at all that talent you have. All those things are just so cute! I love that wreath it is adorable. Good job! Hugs

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  3. Grandma Yellow HairFebruary 28, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    My goodness you were a busy creative woman without the hubby around. lol
    Everything turned out really pretty too.
    Save a place for your lady from me I finnally got her in the mail to you.
    Love ya honey
    Maggie

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  4. gigiFebruary 28, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Ha, you would know that Kristina would be first to comment! As Reagan says, I love your arts and craps! See You are a decorator, I knew you were, you just try and be modest. Your Irish get up is darling and you have a great jump on Easter! Just keep willing Spring to get here and it will.

    My absolute favorite is your black framed letter "E"!!! Gorgeous darling!

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  5. RenéeFebruary 28, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    When I visit your blog, it's just like coming home again...so fun! Your new lucky to be alive decor is adorable and surely warms up your home.

    We are 39 currently...coming out of a "cold snap" and we laugh hysterically at that. Keep crafting, it will keep you sane and head over for good when you can. After thawing, you will wonder how you ever did it!

    I hear the Bobcats are playing state BB here on Thursday. Need a B&B? We'd love to see you!

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  6. jenFebruary 28, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Don't get the barf comment. But I think they're darling.

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    How talented you are - everything is cute as can be. It will be Halloween before I find my craft supplies in our moving boxes!!!

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  8. ConnieFebruary 28, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    What? Do you mean if you craft then you don't eat. Hmmmmm, I multi-task and eat while i craft, teehee!

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  9. SaimiFebruary 28, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Very festive!! But I'm with Connie, don't you eat and craft? I mean really!

    Oh well, I'm impressed just the same!

    Happy Spring!

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  10. ValerieFebruary 28, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    I love it ALL, but especially the wreath. Great job.

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    why stop with easter. isn't 4th of july right around the corner? cute stuff you made. time for an etsy shop maybe?

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  12. EmmyFebruary 28, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Cute cute projects! I just recently commented on someone else blog how St. Patrick days decorations aren't really cute, well you proved me wrong.

    Love it!

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  13. Liz MaysFebruary 28, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Holy craftiness! You are out of control,but it's worth it. You are GOOD!

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  14. JoAnnFebruary 28, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    Thou art hereby known as the "Craftin' Queen". Please wear your tiara and sash at all times!!

    I be sick o' winter too. Darn you snow! and wind!

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  15. BarbalootFebruary 28, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    It all looks way cute---and I'm very impressed! I totally would have picked the first option that involved the fridge:)

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  16. KimmieFebruary 28, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Tauna, you are SO great, so amazingly talented and such a great friend!! AND you always can make me laugh!!

    LOVE your FUN SPRING projects. I am SO ready for winter to be over as well!! It's sad when we look forward to the days when it will be 36 degrees because that is WARM to us folks in S.E. Idaho.

    I need to pull down my Valentine's hearts and kisses and get some Easter/Spring things put up.

    It's SO fun to see your projects after having been to your house to see it in real life. I need to stop by and see you so I can see these new projects.

    Hope Howards home for a week or two before he has to leave again. Enjoy each and every moment and I'm SO glad your fingers are all in tact after using the chop saw! (Wink)!

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  17. KimFebruary 28, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    I'll take some IRISH and SPRING my way . . . .if you're up to it. Looks great.

    Hope Howie gets home soon.

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  18. MikkiFebruary 28, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    You are so freaking awesome Tauna! These are adorable. Now, I'm thinking you need to do a tutorial!

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  19. Ann MarieFebruary 28, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    It makes me so Happy to See St. Patricks Day decor!
    What fun you have been having!!

    I love all of your creations!
    ....But the chocolate creations are the bestest I must say.....

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  20. LisaFebruary 28, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    I totally love that you put the wreath in the frame. WELL DONE, THOU GOOD AND FAITHFUL TAUNA!

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  21. mCatFebruary 28, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    I will admit you do some mighty fine "crafting".

    Exceptional if I might add. Did it all take a lot of "crafting" effort or had you prepared with the proper concoction to make sure that everyone came out okay?

    Love the "crafts" baby. Even on my best days, I can't create anything quite so spectacular!

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  22. Happy MomFebruary 28, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Cute stuff, girl! I love a woman who can use a chop saw!

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  23. MomzaMarch 1, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    I should've read this before I wrote my own post last night/ this morning.
    You make St. Patty's Day look good!
    Glad that you escaped being sucked into the fridge.

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  24. lesaMarch 1, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    chopsaw + Tauna = awesome!

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  25. Lisa LooMarch 1, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    There is an alternative to eating while the hubby is gone????!!!!!!


    Why oh why couldn't somebody have told me this 22 years ago????!!!!!!

    (Your crafts are darling--you have such great skillz!)

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  26. TisforTonyaMarch 1, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    way cute - even if Kristina is having convulsions :)

    and I think those are some of the gosh-darned most adorable letter blocks Ever :)

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  27. tammyMarch 3, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Those almost make me like St. Patrick's Day decor.

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  28. Debby@Just BreatheMarch 3, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    What cute items you made. I haven't crafted in years. I really love those easter eggs!

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  29. HeatherMarch 3, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    Lucky! I want to make some of those Lucky blocks! You are really good at crafting! Love the egg wreath and the Easter blocks! They are so darling! Great job!

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  30. Our Seven DwarfsMarch 6, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    I love your Easter wreath. Where did you get those adorable eggs?

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  31. Shawna BatesMarch 7, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    I love the decor!! I am really loving that wreath too!!

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  32. Controlling My ChaosApril 7, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Pretend being the operative word. We don't get spring in Idaho until late June. Super cute stuff though.

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  33. The Idaho Shaum'sApril 7, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    Oh I just noticed the pillow on that cool shelf, I forgot!

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