Author Archives: Wendy Amato Custom Designs

About Wendy Amato Custom Designs

My creative inspiration comes at any time, anywhere. Once I get an idea, I am compelled to try it. No matter how late it is or how many other projects are on my list. Creativity does that to you! I'll try anything once and the good projects get a few more attempts. I like to find the beautiful, amazing and awe-inspiring in everything I experience and only hope to inspire others to look at the world around us with eyes wide open to the creative possibilities. You don't have to be perfect, just give it a try.

QR Codes – A quick and easy way to link to a web posting

Posted on October 31, 2013

If you’re not familiar with QR Codes, pull up a chair, pour yourself a warm cider and follow along – you’ll be amazed and excited to get one of these onto your project! This is a QR Code.  It stands … Continue reading →

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T-Shirt Quilt 2.0

Posted on April 30, 2013

If you recall my post about the t-shirt quilt, you know that I’ll try anything once.  In the case of the t-shirt quilt, I knew I would need to do this project twice.  The first was for our son, the … Continue reading →

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Lemonade Stand Accessories

Posted on April 25, 2013

Well, you know me…  I love to take those resale shop finds and turn them into useful gems.  Here we go again! I found this yellow and white stripe bedskirt and fell in love with the fabric. Our daughter spends … Continue reading →

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December Daily 2012

Posted on February 4, 2013

What a crazy month!  Looking back, I’m so glad I documented it.  After the month we had, we’re really looking forward to a great new year.  I hope your holidays were wonderful and if you need help getting all those pictures … Continue reading →

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My December Daily album is finished!

Posted on January 6, 2012

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It was a good exercise. You should try it sometime. Better yet, give me your pictures and I’ll make an album for you! For more information and inspiration, visit my website, WendyAmato.com. Happy New Year!

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Folded Book Tree

Posted on December 16, 2011

Oooh!  I was wandering around One of a Kind earlier this month and came across a jewelry vendor who had folded an old book into a diamond shape and it gave me the idea for this little gem. Here’s how … Continue reading →

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December Daily Countdown: T Minus One

Posted on November 30, 2011

A couple months ago, a scrapbook friend of mine asked if I would like to be part of a project she was organizing.  Each participant was to create a handmade album with the theme of:  25 Days of December, aka “December … Continue reading →

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Handkerchief Invitation Test

Posted on November 16, 2011

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Costumes 1.0 – Captain Hook’s Coat

Posted on February 17, 2011

When our daughter signed up for the school musical, I jumped on the volunteer list to make costumes.  I’ve done it before and had a ball:  Mom and I made costumes for Seussical one year and took over our basement … Continue reading →

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Cold Fingers, Rejoice!

Posted on December 9, 2010

All this cybershopping has given my fingers the chill!  Here’s what I’m up to: Take an old sweater with tight(er) sleeves.  Cut off the ends of the sleeves anywhere from 7″-9″ from the cuff edge.  Turn under and sew the … Continue reading →

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