Author Archives


27
Jun 10

Story Inspiration

This old building on 4th street downtown Cleveland triggered a story in me. I never know what’s going to inspire me…


8
May 10

Name Change Finalized

It’s done! It’s official. I had the final hearing on my name change this past week. I had to give a little speech on why I wanted to change it, including the significance of each name. I changed my middle name and my last name. It was kind of annoying because the magistrate was all, how do your husband and kids feel about it. WTF it’s 2010! but anyway my husband feels fine about it. He indulges my eccentricities LOL. My new name is Trula Ione Earthgarden :)


1
May 10

Walking In This World Book

I finished the Artist’s Way, now working on the sequel book Walking in This World.


28
Mar 10

New to Me Computer

I finally got a gently used computer for my upstairs office/writing/sewing room :)


28
Feb 10

Thing-A-Day 2/28/10: Flower Pot

Today I made a flower pot out of another old plastic container. Punched holes in the bottom with a knife, then filled it with my new fern. Fitting end to February Thing-A-Day and welcome to Spring!


27
Feb 10

Thing-A-Day 2/27/10: Curtain

Today I made another curtain for my bathroom, this time for the other window. It started out as a skirt LOL.


26
Feb 10

Thing-A-Day 2/26/10: Dread Tube Wrap

Today I made a head wrap tube thingy for my dreads. It came out ok. It ties in the back. I think the next one will be a little longer, cover more of my locks.
dreadmama.net


25
Feb 10

Thing-A-Day 2/25/10: Bathroom Curtain

Today I made a curtain for the small window in the bathroom. It’s inspired by the reconstructed jacket I made a while back:

Finished Reconstructed Jacket


24
Feb 10

Thing-A-Day 2/24/10: Pink Scarf

Today I made a new scarf.. Spring is less than a month away but really, here in northeast Ohio spring is more like 2 months away. So the scarf is much needed and handy. I LOVE the fabric, it’s so soft and fluffy!


23
Feb 10

Thing-A-Day 2/23/10: Lotion

Today I made some lotion. Had a hard time with the final mix, I think I used too much olive oil. eh, it’s winter still, can’t have too much olive oil!


22
Feb 10

Thing-A-Day 2/22/10: Kitchen Drawer Cosy

Today I made a kitchen drawer cosy to cover the ugly gap when the ancient drawer fell apart.
trula.org


21
Feb 10

Thing-A-Day 2/21/10: Pink Apron

Today I made a new apron. I love aprons and use them daily.


20
Feb 10

Thing-A-Day 2/20/10: New Zine Cover

Today I made a new cover for the 3rd issue of my zine, Positive Emergence
pezine.com


19
Feb 10

Thing-A-Day 2/19/10: Pencil Fuzzies

Today I made pencil fuzzies, I love having a bit of soft fabric on my pencils when working on calculus problems. somehow makes it easier ^_^


18
Feb 10

Thing-A-Day 2/18/10: Hand Muff

Today I made a hand muff. One of my sons took over the blue mittens I made, so I made sure to use a girly color for this!! ha ha


17
Feb 10

Thing-A-Day 2/17/10: Spring Party Invitation

Today I made invitations for our spring party next month. here is the cover :)


16
Feb 10

Thing-A-Day 2/16/10: Logo Update

Decided to keep the color in my logo, just deepened the colors. updating on the site(s) soonish.
mspmedia.net


15
Feb 10

Thing-A-Day 2/15/10: Upcycled Bag

Today I made a new bag from several different clothing items I upcycled. The green bottom of the bag is a handmade hat I got a few years ago, I wore it for a couple of winters but needed a change this winter. The two upper parts of the bag are from 2 different pairs of pants, and the lining is this pretty dark purple velvet from an old dress of my daughter’s/ The handles are from a pair of jeans and corduroys. I like how it looks with the handle rough and raggedy, but U will probably edge up the handle for a more finished look in a bit.


14
Feb 10

Thing-A-Day 2/14/10: Gift Bag

Today I made a gift bag/gift box for one of the presents I got for my husband. It’s a nice bottle of vodka :)
brianandtrula.org


13
Feb 10

Thing-A-Day 2/13/10: Love Book for Brian

Today I made a love book for my husband. I got a little book to put love notes in and stuff for Brian for Valentine’s Day, and put a fluffy heart on the cover.
brianandtrula.com


12
Feb 10

Thing-A-Day 2/12/10: Pillow Scrap Sack

Today I made a sack to put my sewing scraps in out of an old pillow case.


11
Feb 10

Thing-A-Day 2/11/10: Cowrie Earrings

Today I made cowrie shell earrings.


10
Feb 10

Thing-A-Day 2/10/10: Cashmere Socks

One of my cashmere sweaters was getting raggedy at the sleeve elbows, to the point where patching it up would be noticeable. Normally I wouldn’t care but I decided to cut up the sweater and use the fabric for various things including a pair of cashmere socks. I’ve been wanting a pair for a while!


9
Feb 10

Thing-A-Day 2/9/10: New Bottom for Sink Skirt

Today I made a new bottom for my denim kitchen sink skirt.


8
Feb 10

Thing-A-Day 2/8/10: Earrings

Today I made another pair of earrings. I wanted them to look like tiny earmuffs. I used the same material that I used for my mittens.


7
Feb 10

Thing-A-Day 2/7/10: Seed Packet #2

Today I made another seed packet, this time for my corn seeds. Thinking about selling seeds on earthystyle.com and my etsy as I have an abundance of seeds. I can’t possibly plant them all this year.
trula.org


6
Feb 10

Thing-A-Day 2/6/10: Seed Packet #1

Today I made a seed packet for my bell pepper seeds out of newspaper and tape. The seeds are very dry; I set this husk aside a couple of months ago.


5
Feb 10

Thing-A-Day 2/5/10: Red Button Earrings

I made another pair of earrings and I like these so much better than the 1st set I made on the 3rd. These were a pair of silver mermaid earrings I liked…added red buttons to them to make them pop. Learned my lesson about using too much glue so just used a smidgen this time. love it!


4
Feb 10

Thing-A-Day 2/4/10: Reconstructed Skirt

Today I made a skirt out the bottom of a denim sundress that was too short, and the top of a pair of fleece pants.


3
Feb 10

Thing-A-Day 2/3/10: Earrings

Today I made earrings. I had some sterling silver post earrings I never wore, so added buttons to them then put a little denim on top of the buttons. I think I used too much Gorilla glue, will have to watch it next time. Still, I like them!

Button Earrings w/Denim