Category Archives: Real Life

Imperfect Crocheted Tops

Posted on February 7, 2022 by civilwarrose5

The biggest problem I have with social media is that many people look at somebody’s account and feel like they aren’t as good/as pretty/as talented as this person appears to be. I honestly hope that nobody thinks that everything I … Continue reading →

Posted in Crochet, Garment, Real Life | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

A Photography Light Box

Posted on October 12, 2021 by civilwarrose5

This blog is very picture-heavy and the problem with that is I’m not a photographer. I don’t have a creative bone in my body and I really am not good at taking pictures. Yet, I like to show you guys … Continue reading →

Posted in Pen Turning, Real Life | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

A Beer Cooler, Too

Posted on June 28, 2021 by civilwarrose5

After making a third practice lunch bag I decided that maybe I knew what I was doing, so I gathered my materials, my patterns, and started cutting out the insulation pieces. That’s almost enough for 24 lunch bags. I’m waiting … Continue reading →

Posted in Machining, Real Life, Sewing | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Real Life: Sewing Can be Difficult

Posted on May 18, 2021 by civilwarrose5

I felt it was time to share another Real Life post with you guys. In these posts I aim to show you that nobody is perfect by projecting a light on my failures and imperfections. Are you ready? I believe … Continue reading →

Posted in bags, Charity, Real Life, Sewing | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

So Much to Clear Out!!

Posted on October 6, 2020 by civilwarrose5

If you read my last post then you know that Jay’s stepdad passed away at the beginning of September. And yes, the list was found. Jay’s aunt discovered it in one of the many filing cabinets. It was in an … Continue reading →

Posted in piano, Real Life, Workshop | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Woodworking Organizers

Posted on June 30, 2020 by civilwarrose5

I have been busy with my various projects, but I noticed that Jay seemed to be in a bit of a lull. He’s been drawing up a lot of things in SketchUp, but the woodworking machines have been quiet. I’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in Cats, Real Life, Wood Work | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Time Out!

Posted on June 12, 2020 by civilwarrose5

As an adult I recognize that there are times when I need to go to my room for a Time Out. There are days when EVERYTHING went wrong. Work was horrible and stressful. Traffic was a mess. Everybody driving in … Continue reading →

Posted in Cats, Real Life | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

The Great Migration…

Posted on March 17, 2020 by civilwarrose5

Maybe I should have titled that ‘The Great Migraine-tion’. If you’re a home owner, or have been one in the past, then you know that every little “easy” project you take on very quickly becomes a giant monster that eats … Continue reading →

Posted in My House, Real Life, Remodeling | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Bathroom Closet Finished!

Posted on February 21, 2020 by civilwarrose5

It feels like it took FOREVER. It got to the point where I didn’t want to walk through the living room at all. It was just… messy. I was going to leave the inside primed and not paint it, but … Continue reading →

Posted in My House, Real Life, Remodeling | Tagged , | 3 Comments

Bathroom Closet Project – Part 1

Posted on January 31, 2020 by civilwarrose5

Have you ever said to yourself, “Self, I’m going to work on this project and I should have it done in a few hours. Then I can go work on something that I actually enjoy!” Then once you get into … Continue reading →

Posted in My House, Real Life, Remodeling | Tagged , , | Leave a comment