tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62945892611695195942024-03-12T21:58:04.060-04:00A Sewcial LifeA crafty, quilty, and personal blog.CarlyMariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11309923569003334497noreply@blogger.comBlogger152125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6294589261169519594.post-30414876699860261782016-05-10T09:48:00.000-04:002016-05-10T09:49:24.826-04:00New Site!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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CarlyMariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11309923569003334497noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6294589261169519594.post-38821931934593190832015-10-12T14:12:00.001-04:002015-10-12T14:12:13.428-04:00Newfoundland Adventure<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I recently spent a week in St. John's Nfld, and had such a great time. We hiked, explored, shopped, ate amazing food, and rested. It was just lovely.<br />
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Here are a few of my favourite pics from the trip<br />
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CarlyMariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11309923569003334497noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6294589261169519594.post-76324443970877436772015-06-28T11:34:00.002-04:002015-06-28T11:34:52.148-04:00Happy Pride!!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I'm off to march in the rainy Pride Parade this afternoon! I can't wait to spend the afternoon celebrating diversity and inclusion. Happy Pride :)<br />
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CarlyMariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11309923569003334497noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6294589261169519594.post-52492317209592232632015-03-09T08:00:00.000-04:002015-03-09T08:00:02.397-04:00Etsy Shop!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Hello lovely readers! I'm just popping in to remind you that I have a bad ass <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/ASewcialLife" target="_blank">Etsy Shop</a>! I finally got it up and running in December, and now even have a positive review from my first sale, for you to check out. <br />
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If you are interested in anything custom, don't be afraid to shoot me an email (ASewcialLife@gmail.com), and we can figure something out!<br />
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CarlyMariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11309923569003334497noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6294589261169519594.post-76404437650024252492015-03-08T11:41:00.003-04:002015-03-08T11:41:50.258-04:00Sewing for Sisters<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I gave each of my sisters their choice of one hand-made item for Christmas this year! My younger sister wanted a camera case, and my older sister wanted a bag for travel. I promised them that they would have it by the end of January! I think I delivered each gift by the first week in February (okay, a week later than promised!) but I never shared them here. So check out my lil gifts below :)</div>
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CarlyMariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11309923569003334497noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6294589261169519594.post-41576332150614313212015-02-12T16:13:00.000-05:002015-02-12T16:13:01.315-05:00I Love Dancing!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I have a confession to make... I love dancing! (Okay, this isn't really a confession, I will literally tell anyone who listens... I get a bit evangelical about stuff I love!).<br />
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I've always loved shakin’ it, but it wasn't until I started
Zumba in my 4<sup>th</sup> year of university that I really realized how much I
love dance. I have tried to like exercise so many times in my life, and it just
never works. Outside of team sports (which require a lot of commitment and
time) I have never enjoyed any form of exercise. I'm your classic, goes to the gym
for 3 weeks and then quits kinda gal. <o:p></o:p></div>
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That was until I found dance! After I started Zumba it was
like I had found my exercise match. My one true form of fitness! Each time I
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Now, after a short hiatus (due to location), I am at a
different studio trying out a whole variety of dances. I am currently taking
drop in classes for Hip-hop, Afrofusion, and Dancehall. - Oh man, are these fun…
I'm talking laugh and smile through the whole class kind of fun. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Each class I get a little more comfortable in my moves, a
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Best of all I'm getting exercise, but I don’t even think
about that. It is so much more about wellness, joy, and fun than anything else,
and I love that! <o:p></o:p></div>
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If you are in Toronto, check out the drop in classes at <a href="http://www.citydancecorps.com/" target="_blank">CityDance Corps</a> (located at Spadina and Queen), I can’t say enough good thinks
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(As a bonus, I now think I am Beyoncé when I go out dancing at
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CarlyMariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11309923569003334497noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6294589261169519594.post-21755543063140558172014-12-25T06:00:00.000-05:002014-12-25T06:00:05.184-05:00Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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CarlyMariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11309923569003334497noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6294589261169519594.post-55144805745541796322014-12-01T23:07:00.002-05:002014-12-01T23:07:29.217-05:00My Art Nook!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I have had an art nook in my living room for about 1.5 months now, and I have to say - it is a game changer! It has been so fun to sit and just make things. It gives me a spot in the house I can feel comfortable leaving in a mess if I am mid-project, and it's also just a physical reminder that I should keep on making. I am so very thankful to have the space to have this little nook.<br />
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CarlyMariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11309923569003334497noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6294589261169519594.post-6504297215721342532014-11-26T23:09:00.000-05:002014-12-08T20:16:39.300-05:00A few more Bags<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I'll be back with a proper post very shortly... but in the mean time, I had to share just a few more pictures of the bags! ooooh! They are keeping me very busy in the best way possible. (See the whole collection <a href="http://asewciallife.blogspot.ca/2014/11/my-full-collection.html" target="_blank">here</a>)</div>
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I will be selling at the Artisans Gift Fair on Saturday, December 13th from 12-6pm. It is located at 292 Brunswick Ave, in Toronto (close to The Rom)!!</div>
CarlyMariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11309923569003334497noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6294589261169519594.post-63579850608101602892014-11-18T21:06:00.000-05:002015-11-09T18:57:40.528-05:00My Full Collection!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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UPDATE FOR 2015 - I will be selling on Saturday December 12th at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ParkdaleFlea/">Parkdale Flea</a>'s Holiday Market! It takes place from 1-9pm, and is located at 1266 Queen Street West, Toronto.</div>
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Come say hi, and grab some handmade holiday gifts!</div>
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I am so excited to share more details and pictures of what will be avaliable at my Craft Fair debut this December! As I mentioned, I will be selling at the Artisans Gift Fair on Saturday, December 13th from 12-6pm. It is located at 292 Brunswick Ave, in Toronto (close to The Rom). I will only be selling the one day, so please come on out and say hello!<br />
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For the curious - I will be back on here next week to share even more pictures, along with details about prices, and my future plans for selling.<br />
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CarlyMariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11309923569003334497noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6294589261169519594.post-29895520733510305802014-11-12T08:31:00.001-05:002014-11-18T21:13:29.286-05:00Craft Fair!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I am thrilled to be selling a wide variety of hand made items. There will be many more pictures and sneak peaks at the products coming up, so keep your eyes here on the blog and my instagram (<a href="http://instagram.com/carlymfriesen">instagram.com/carlymfriesen</a>)! </div>
CarlyMariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11309923569003334497noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6294589261169519594.post-58848968192693344142014-11-10T06:58:00.003-05:002014-11-10T09:12:06.859-05:00DIY Buttons!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Recently I found out that a store close to me rents a button machine! This was very exciting information.<br />
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(The buttons above will be avaliable at a craft fair I am selling at - details to come. They will also be avaliable on my Etsy shop* opening December 14th!)<br />
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Upon the discovery that I could make my own buttons, I promptly organized a button making party with a few friends! It was a huge success and so much fun.<br />
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We ended up with 6 people and 200 buttons. More than enough to go around! We probably only needed 150, but it was great to be able to have some extras to play with and not worry if a few turned out a little wonky.<br />
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I made the bulk of the buttons, as I was planning to make some to sell on my Etsy Shop*. But it was so much fun to see what everyone else made there buttons out of. We also took the pins off of the back of a few and glued magnets onto them. Instant DIY magnets!<br />
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I have long been a lover of buttons. I always had a pile of pins and buttons on the back of my school bag growing up. Whether they were proclaiming to "SAVE THE EARTH" or simply "BE HAPPY!" I kind of just love them... So let's face it - buttons are amazing.<br />
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CarlyMariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11309923569003334497noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6294589261169519594.post-38525103171252623942014-10-29T06:00:00.000-04:002014-10-29T06:00:10.129-04:00Selling my Art <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I haven't mentioned it here on the blog yet, but I am preparing to sell at my first ever Craft Fair this December. I am very excited about it, and have been listening to pod-casts and reading blog posts all about everything Craft Fair. From pricing products, to setting up a display, it is all exciting and fascinating to me.<br />
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I will be sure to share the details of when and where the Craft Fair is, once it is all finalized, but in the mean time I have a little (tiny) story. Last week I had a follow up appointment with a Podiatrist (my feet are now doing great, thanks Dr!) anyways... he asked what I would be doing after the appointment, and I said sewing! Lucky for me he asked... what for? I explained that I was preparing for a Craft Fair in December, and he promptly order 3 pencil cases for his daughters! Without even seeing my work, or knowing my prices. It was a very cool moment, and I was thrilled to get a sale before I even had my shop ready. </div>
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These pencil cases were made with his daughters in mind, and aren't the style I plan on making for the Craft Fair, but I wanted to share them here anyways. I love how the little buttons look on them. </div>
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CarlyMariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11309923569003334497noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6294589261169519594.post-109651350606250702014-10-27T06:00:00.000-04:002014-10-27T06:00:10.061-04:00My Very Own Stamp!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I (finally) got a stamp for my blog, and I could not love it any more!<br />
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It was a simple process, and a great price. I plan to use it for the back of my hand-painted cards. And for pretty much anything else I can think of (haha!) I love it!<br />
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I ordered it from <a href="http://rubberstamps4u.ca/" target="_blank">Rubber Stamps 4 U</a> based in Etobicoke (west Toronto). Their website looks basic, but if you email Barry at RubberStamps4u@gmail.com he will help you find exactly what you need!<br />
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CarlyMariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11309923569003334497noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6294589261169519594.post-11302605515371245652014-10-25T11:21:00.001-04:002014-10-26T20:58:11.719-04:00Web Design<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Today was my last day of "Web Art and Design" at OCADU in Toronto. It has been such a neat class, and definitely a great use of my Saturday mornings.<br />
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It taught me the basics of HTML and CSS, two things I have been very interested in learning for a while. It has taught me a ton, and although there is lots more to learn, I now have the basics to keep going and learning on my own.<br />
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The best thing I learned was how to make the horizontal menu. It's basic, but it is also what you need to get the look I wanted for my site. I'm very excited to be able to have this new skill in my back pocket. </div>
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My goal now is to make a basic website that can be a hub for all of my online stuff. Youtube, blog, etc, all of it in one easy spot. I think it would be fun to put together a digital portfolio of some of my favourite creations. I'm not sure if my skills are good enough just yet, but with the internet and google, I'm sure I can get there! :)</div>
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CarlyMariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11309923569003334497noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6294589261169519594.post-17513271573828311282014-10-13T18:18:00.001-04:002014-10-27T16:58:36.508-04:00Painting<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Lately, I've been painting. Which is something I've hardly ever done since I started making stuff. I almost always make more crafty things, but this month, I've been painting!<br />
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I can't say I'm amazing at it, but I enjoy it so much! I've been painting mostly on cardboard and on board (the wooden painting surfaces). Both are are a lot of fun, but I enjoy cardboard a surprising amount. It just feels nice to paint on.<br />
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It's been fun to play around with the colours (I haven't bought a ton yet, but I love the few colours I do have!). I finally got a few different sizes and styles of paint brushes as well, and that definitely makes it more enjoyable. But mostly it's just nice to sit, and make something. There will always be something so soothing and wonderful about making. </div>
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CarlyMariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11309923569003334497noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6294589261169519594.post-53783562796286365052014-10-06T22:20:00.001-04:002014-10-07T08:52:54.628-04:00My Fresh New Mantel<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I took some time last weekend to change up the mantel of my fire place. With $10 at IKEA (the plants and planters), some paint and rocks, and a few things from around the house I gave it a whole new look. I am very excited to have it looking fresh and calm.<br />
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The large print below is a photo I took when I was visiting Detroit. I simply printed the image as an "engineers print" which you can do for less than $5 at any Staples or Business Depot. How awesome is that?</div>
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CarlyMariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11309923569003334497noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6294589261169519594.post-64124171310887814612014-07-08T07:00:00.000-04:002014-07-08T07:00:07.444-04:00Reupholstered Chair!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I reupholstered my first chair! I found this sweet thing at a 2nd hand store for $10, and had the fabric on hand. So it was a cheap and cheerful project.<br />
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I didn't remove the red fabric first, I just upholstered two layers of fabric over the red. I think if I did it again I would remove the red fabric, it has a different texture, so I can kind of feel it when I sit on the chair. The two layers of fabric did fully cover the colour though!<br />
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Love that staple gun! (Seriously, it's one of my favourite tools of all time).<br />
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Thanks to my sister for demonstrating that it does really work as a chair! haha<br />
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I'm really happy with how it turned out, aaaaand it was a lot of fun! Hooray</div>
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Exciting news - I tried a new craft! I feel like I haven't tried a new craft in a while. I've kept busy doing my usual sewing, but I have't tried anything new in a while. So when I saw <a href="http://www.deliacreates.com/2014/04/diy-geometric-clay-pot-tutorial.html" target="_blank">this tutorial</a>, I knew I had to give it a try!<br />
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I loved working with the clay. It was definitely more challenging than I would have expected, but I liked the fact that it was something I could try again and again. And something I definitely hope to do more of!<br />
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CarlyMariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11309923569003334497noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6294589261169519594.post-65806912360515827872014-05-07T07:00:00.000-04:002014-05-07T07:00:08.882-04:00New House - Blank Slate<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Since I've shared a bunch of home DIY ideas (<a href="http://asewciallife.blogspot.ca/search/label/My%20New%20Home" target="_blank">here</a>), I thought I would share some of the before pictures with you! There is so much room for beautiful decor in this space... I can't wait to make it mine!</div>
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CarlyMariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11309923569003334497noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6294589261169519594.post-91029043244597432642014-01-23T05:00:00.000-05:002014-01-23T05:00:06.205-05:00New Pillow Covers!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I recently moved into a semi-furnished room. I am between houses, and am just subletting for a few months until I find a place that I (hope to!) stay for a more extended amount of time.<br />
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In the mean time, I have been provided with an awesome double bed, with a pretty great gray comforter. Unfortunately, all my pillows were random colours that didn't match. Lucky for me I had a LOT of matching scrap fabric, for a large pillow cover, and the local fabric store had a massive sale this weekend. All this combined meant new pillow covers for me!<br />
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I decided to try something new for the longer pillows this time (the big one in the back, and the small one to the right on the bed above) - I added zippers! I thought it would be beneficial to be able to take the covers off for washing, but the shape made them a bit awkward for just slip in covers. The zippers were much easier than I imagined, and I love the clean look of them.<br />
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This is the tutorial I followed to put the zippers in: <a href="http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2013/02/zippered-pillow-cover.html">http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2013/02/zippered-pillow-cover.html</a> it is very clear, and such a good method!<br />
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Lucky for me, they were extremely affordable to make, and really pull my room together. I'm so glad I made them! </div>
CarlyMariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11309923569003334497noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6294589261169519594.post-71343383685313950672014-01-22T17:16:00.002-05:002014-01-22T17:16:12.636-05:00Wordless: Willow<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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CarlyMariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11309923569003334497noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6294589261169519594.post-36902098309650594722013-12-09T06:00:00.000-05:002013-12-09T06:00:01.687-05:00What is Engineering?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Inspired by a number of lovely ladies in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields, I have decided I want to try my best to write a bit about the amazing area in which I studied. Maybe this will turn into a bit of a series, maybe it will just be a few posts... I'm not sure yet. But for now, I just want to introduce you to my <i>other</i> hobby (and career)... science!<br />
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<br /><br />I studied Engineering at the University of Guelph, and I loved it! And as much as I love talking about the details of it all, I think it's best to start at the beginning... what even is Engineering?<br /><br />I tend to explain it as simple as this: <b>Engineering is the <i>application</i> of science and math. </b><br /><br /><div>
Engineers use the discoveries of scientists and mathematicians to develop solutions to everyday problems, both big and small. This is why there are so many different kinds of engineering, because no matter what the industry, there are always ways to improve, and problems to be solved. Engineers are also very much involved in the innovation and design of these solutions. They don't just theorize an idea, they design it, and hopefully get to see it implemented.<br /><br />For a more concrete idea, here is an example of what an environmental engineer might do: Let's say you are looking to buy a piece of land. You get it inspected to be safe, and discover that there are tons of toxins in the soil because it used to be the site of an old paint manufacturing plant. You love the location though, so you still buy it, but it needs to be cleaned in order to make the land safe to live on. This is where an engineer would be the perfect person to help. An engineer (or likely a team of engineers) would develop the safest and most effective way to clean the soil for the land owner. And after lots and lots of work, ta-da, clean land, and a happy new land-owner.<br /><br />Of course that is just one small example, from about a million different examples I could have given. But I wanted to give a bit of a non-traditional example, because most people already know about how engineers can design bridges and sky scrapers.<br /><br />This is just a small peek into what engineering is, and it's something I do hope to talk about more! If you are curious now, and just can't wait, here are a few sites I would recommend visiting:<br /><br />University of Guelph - <a href="http://www.uoguelph.ca/engineering/undergrad-environmental-engineering">Engineering FAQ</a><br />What is Engineering - <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bipTWWHya8A">Amazing Video</a><br />10 Reasons to Love Engineering - <a href="http://www.discovere.org/discover-engineering/10-reasons-to-love-engineering">Here</a></div>
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CarlyMariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11309923569003334497noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6294589261169519594.post-70421157480902621482013-11-24T15:42:00.000-05:002013-11-24T15:42:32.210-05:00DIY Ripped Jeans<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
So you have a pair of old jeans that you never wear any more.... why not turn them into ripped jeans! You may be thinking that it is starting to get a bit cold for ripped jeans, but I love wearing mine with bold tights underneath during the winter... keeps me warm and looks fun! Here's how you do it:<br />
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1. Find some jeans you want to change up!<br />
2. While wearing the jeans, mark where you want the holes to be with a pen or sharpie.<br />
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3. get a knife, a pair of scissors, and a cutting board together. Put the cutting board inside the leg you are cutting before you begin.<br />
4. Using your knife or scissors (I found scissors easiest) cut a small hole where you have marked. Remember it is a lot safer to start small and make it bigger after!<br />
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5. Put your jeans back on.<br />
6. Using your knife or scissors slowly (and carefully!!) work away at the holes to give them a more tattered look. After you are happy with them, put them threw the washer and dryer to bring out even more frayed edges.<br />
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And your done! Enjoy your fun new ripped jeans.</div>
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Please leave me a comment below if you used this tutorial, and tell me how your jeans turned out! :)</div>
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