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About Me

Welcome to The Lucy Bird!

I’m Stephanie.

I love to make things.  All kinds of things. And I love connecting with fellow creators!

 
I have diagnosed myself with Crafting Attention Deficit Disorder (CADD) and you should know I totally just made CADD up.  My mind races daily with a million different projects. I love to sew, scrapbook, paint, woodwork, embroider, quilt, cut random things on my die cutting machine, re-purpose a wide variety of thrifted garage sale treasures, and collect a bunch of things that other people would likely consider to be junk.
 
Lots of crafting ideas and their respective supplies die a slow death piled up in a corner of my basement because, you know, time.  I have a supportive husband who is willing to turn a blind eye and who often brings me snacks.
 
If you’ve read along this far, you might be interested in knowing a little bit more about me, so here goes!
 
  1. First of all, let’s just get it out of the way. Crazy dog mom here. I’ll say it again, CRAZY DOG MOM!  We have two puppers, Lucy & Dottie, and they are the light of my life:)
  2. When I started college, I considered studying elementary education mostly because I really wanted to make great bulletin boards and throw holiday parties.  Those didn’t seem to be the right reasons to pursue this career path so I opted for banking and finance instead.
  3. I go to bed early.  Like Grandma early.  Seriously, if you call me after 9:00 P.M. there’s a good chance I’m already deep in REM cycle.
  4. I love all teeth-staining beverages and every 6 months I make my dentist chisel off the stains. Black coffee and red wine, you are the reason my dentist drives a Lexus.
  5. I once made a New Year’s Resolution to not be afraid of yeast.  I should clarify…yeast used in baking. Turns out bread and cinnamon rolls and pizza crust are my best friends.  
  6. Which leads me to working out.  I’m mostly afraid of it.  If I pick up a 10 pounder and get a sore muscle I automatically panic and think that I am diseased and that my arm may potentially fall off.  One time at the gym I over-did it and got dizzy and bleary-eyed and the athletic-like worker bees made me lay on the floor with my legs in the air and eat a banana.  I’m scarred forever. 
  7. I have a very dry, very sarcastic sense of humor.  A lot of people don’t get it – or me – right away.  Stick around a bit and I think you’ll understand.  Or don’t. Whatever.
  8. But you should.
  9. The Lucy Bird is named after one of my dogs, Lucy, who I sometimes call “bird”.  It all makes absolutely no sense, so I understand your confusion. I needed a business name and all of the ones that made any sort of sense were taken.
  10. I love to travel and am forever trying to knock some things off of my bucket list.  My favorite adventures so far have been paddleboarding in Maui, safari-ing in Africa, road-tripping in Ireland, and island-hopping in Greece.  Sometime over a cup of coffee I’ll tell you about my near-death experience in Paris.
  11. I am married to a wonderful fella who makes me laugh every. single. day.  He supports my hobby and brings me snacks. I’ll keep him! 

“I love to make things.  All kinds of things. And I love connecting with fellow creators!”

Stephanie
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    Hello I’m Steph!
    I ❤️ to tell stories, sew, scrapbook, paint, woodwork, DIY, and collect junk...
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Hop on over (link in profile).
    They have all had their official portraits taken a They have all had their official portraits taken and were safely stowed in a safe place (or at least I think it was safe).
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I have decided my two rascally pups will not be responsible for stopping Easter and spring gnomes from getting into your homes!
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Etsy restock will be done by noon central time!
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And dare I say, these are the cutest ones yet! 
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But I know I say that every time!
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#etsyshop #etsy #etsysellersofinstagram #etsyseller #etsysellers #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner #omahasmallbusiness #omahanebraska #bosslady #bossladylife #omahablogger #omahaboutique #gnomesofinstagram #gnome #gnomes #gnomefortheholidays #gnomesweetgnome #gnomelife #gnomelove #gnomelovers #easterbunnygnome #eastergift #easterdecor #spring #springiscoming #eastereggs #springgnomes #easterbasket #springdecor
    UPDATE: The crime scene is taped off and the crimi UPDATE: The crime scene is taped off and the criminals have been booked.
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At approximately 9:45 am the call came in 🚨. 
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Two criminals remained at large after looting The Lucy Bird headquarters (aka basement).
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Inside job. 
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Authorities have no reason to believe it could happen to you!
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After questioning, it turns out the loveys that the gnomes are holding were mistaken for “squeaker toys”. 
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In what has been recorded as the “squeaker toy heist of 2021” multiple gnomes were damaged and carelessly strewn about. 
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The carnage was real.
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Some may never use their legs or feet again 😔.
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The perps? 
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They were proud and “showboated” the their loot around the house, tossing it into the air with reckless abandon.
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It was this evidence that led authorities to the scene.
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They will be thrown the book. 
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For further updates please check back. This is an ongoing investigation and details will be made public when available.
    I know I’m ready for spring because I want to mo I know I’m ready for spring because I want to monkey around with bunnies and rainbows! 🌈 
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Have you ever wondered what I keep in these lockers and how I sort and store my quilting and crafting supplies?
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Any interest in a blog post on it?
    Once the temperatures hit “melting” I was so r Once the temperatures hit “melting” I was so ready for spring!
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This first batch would be perfect for Easter or could just be “neutral” for spring!
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I’ve been getting some requests for gnomes that could be used year round (ie not so seasonal looking) and these guys are it!
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Ps: the lovey I put on them is just attached with a pin, so could be easily swapped out and your gnome could hold something new.
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These be hitting the shop soon!
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#etsyshop #etsy #etsysellersofinstagram #etsyseller #etsysellers #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner #omahasmallbusiness #omahanebraska #bosslady #bossladylife #nebraskalife #omahablogger #omahaboutique #midwestblogger #gnomesofinstagram #gnome #gnomes #gnomefortheholidays #gnomesweetgnome #gnomelife #gnomelove #gnomelovers #springdecor #springgnomes #springgnome #springiscoming
    I am struggling with the size of balls. . Pom poms I am struggling with the size of balls.
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Pom poms.
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I’m talking about pom pom balls.
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Trying out a new pom pom maker where supposedly you can make 4 at a time, but so far I have just wasted yarn in quad-like speed.
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Tell me, if you were making balls for bunny butts (swipe, and you’ll know), then what is you go to pom pom maker?
    It’s available today! 🌈 Go grab your FREE p It’s available today! 
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Go grab your FREE pattern for this perfect little pinwheel wall hanging!
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This will come together quickly and is a great skill builder for new quilters! 

Looking forward to seeing your color combinations! You can turn this tradition block into something modern with fun and fresh fabric!
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Full YouTube video is available and a pdf download is on my website!
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Tag your creations and let’s connect!
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 #tula #tulapink #tulapinkfabric #tulatroops #freespiritfabrics #tulapinktruecolors #tulapinkhomemade #quilting #quiltingismytherapy #quiltsofinstagram #quiltersofinstagram #ilovesewing #sewing #sewityourself  #sewingproject #handmade #makerlife #pinwheelquilt #freequiltpattern #freequiltblockpatterns #freequiltpatterns #pinwheelquiltblock #patchwork #patchworkquilt #patchworkquilts #patchworkquilting #quiltingtutorial #quiltingtutorials #beginnerquilter #beginnerquilting
    A few years ago my husband and I were in Ireland 🇮🇪 cruising the countryside.
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We took a carriage ride through the Gap of Dunloe and our driver kept calling me “Hey Lady”.
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“Hey Lady! You want a picture?”
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“Hey Lady! You look scared” (fact: horses scare the 💩 out of me because they are large, fast and unpredictable)
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“Hey lady! Are you Irish!?”
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I told him I was not and then he said something like, “I knew that!” And he proceeded to puff out his cheeks like a chipmunk and he said, “your cheeks are too big to be Irish”
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I don’t know what that clown totally meant by that, but I will say his gratuity suffered.
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These tall gangly Irish gnomes are in my #etsyshop and I swear they will NOT give you grief about the size of your cheeks!”
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They have manners!
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Link ☝🏼in profile ☘️
    I spent the weekend double checking the measuremen I spent the weekend double checking the measurements and she is ready!
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Full blog post and video on how to make a perfect pinwheel will drop on Tuesday. 
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There will also be a pattern on how to make a wall hanging that is cute, fun and can be pieced together in less than a weekend.
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Make sure you check back for ALL the details! 
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#tula #tulapink #tulapinkfabric #tulatroops #freespiritfabrics #tulapinktruecolors #tulapinkhomemade #quilting #quiltingismytherapy #quiltsofinstagram #quiltersofinstagram #ilovesewing #sewing #sewityourself  #sewingproject #handmade #makerlife #pinwheelquilt #freequiltpattern #freequiltblockpatterns #freequiltpatterns #pinwheelquiltblock #patchwork #patchworkquilt #patchworkquilts #patchworkquilting #quiltingtutorial #quiltingtutorials #beginnerquilter #beginnerquilting
    Today my husband and I celebrated double-digit tem Today my husband and I celebrated double-digit temperatures ☀️ by getting out. of. the. house!
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We ate cheeseburgers and drank beer. 
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We scoured 2 antique shops and emerged with an arm load of goodies.
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We hit up a quilt shop and while he was encouraging as he followed me around, it quickly became annoying to have a husband trailing me.
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So I bought 5 fat quarters and made a mental note to return without him under foot! 
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He’s a good sport though! This vintage lunch box was one of my finds! 
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Hope you have double digits ☀️ wherever you are at!!
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#thriftstorefinds #thrifting #vintagestyle #secondhand #thriftedfinds #thriftedstyle #thriftedhome #fatquarters #quilting #quiltingismytherapy #quiltsofinstagram #quiltersofinstagram #ilovesewing #sewing #sewityourself  #sewingproject #handmade #makerlife
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