A New Friday Feature!

Hey everyone, I’m introducing something new for Fridays!  Since we have so many Fiskateers out there that have a “hidden” talent, I thought it would be cool to feature them on the blog each Friday.  I already have our first victim Fiskateer all lined up, but I need to hear from more Fiskateers!  Are you a creative […]

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Friday’s Fiskateer Focus - Gail #6870

Hi…I’m Gail Hutchinson. While on vacation in the early 80’s, our family visited a Cherokee village in Cherokee NC. That’s where I first fell in love with basketry. Watching those Indian ladies weave was just the most incredible thing I had ever seen. At the end of the day, we visited the Cherokee museum. I […]

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* Fiskars in the Kitchen Winner *

What fun.  I loved hearing about all you fiskateers out there that love to cook, barbeque, or play in the kitchen.  Thanks to all for your comments.  I enjoyed reading.
I wanted to announce the random winner of a pair of nice Fiskars Kitchen Shears . . . Our winner is Tina V.  Tina, I will email […]

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You asked about our Lego Jewelry…

Well, new Fiskateer Lydia (#7030 to be precise) did a most excellent blog post about it.  AND she captured her sister Cynthia’s darling robot perfectly.  Please leave her a comment and show her the power of the Fiskateers:  http://understandblue.blogspot.com/2010/03/fiskateers-are-coming.html (and hey, my hair doesn’t look 1/2 bad considering it has NO idea what humidity is […]

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Austin!

I still have photos and stories to share from my Houston trip but while my Austin trip is still fresh in my mind, I thought I would share a few photos of our “Austin is Weird” crafty night.  I loved showing everyone how to use one of my favorite Fiskars tools- the drill.  I had […]

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Losing and Learning

I have had a heart to heart with many of you sharing about my weight and my desire to lose a lot of it.  After some surgeries, changes and inguries . . . it’s not as easy to drop it.  Well, while my intentions in the past were good but my efforts didn’t always follow.  […]

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Finally, The Online Crop Recap - WOWZA!

Now that I’m done gallivanting around the eastern half of PA, ha ha, I finally had some time to finish reviewing the crop results.  Let me tell you, all of you knocked it outta the park!!!  There were over 250 projects completed for this challenge, we made over 120 new friends, over 90 of you […]

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Fiskars in the Kitchen

I love that Fiskars products are a part of our life everywhere.  I love it!  In the garden, in the garage, in my art, and in my kitchen.  They help us with daily activities as well as therapeutic ones.  They help with the quality of life.
For Christmas, my husbands good friend who is a meat […]

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Fisk-a-Wood Movie Party Progressive Challenge

During last year’s Fiskateer Oscar Party (or was it the Tony Awards?), I posted a progressive crop challenge.  By popular request, I am happy to report that I am bringing back this fun and quick challenge!
So, what’s a progressive challenge you ask?  A progressive challenge is something that I created.  (Hey it’s National Craft Month!  […]

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“We’re All Mad Here!” Challenge

As most of you know, I’m super excited about the Oscars tonight.  Yes, I love watching the Academy Awards telecast each year.  Do you?  I bought my popcorn, a couple boxes of chocolate covered peanuts and a big bag of Twizzlers too!  I guess it’s safe to say that I’m ready to party!
But the Oscars telecast isn’t […]

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