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Native Foods

2011-05-31T13:10:00.002-04:00

Native Foods - Costa Mesa, CA

mmmm.....mmmm...mmm.....mmmmmmmmm....

What can I say about a 100% Vegan Restaurant?
A restaurant where I can order ANYTHING on the menu?
WOW!
&
Yum Yum!

Eaten:
Oklahoma Bacon Cheeseburger w/ Crispy Sweet Potato Fries & Ranch Dressing -
(from the menu)
Our thinly sliced Native Original Seitan, melted cheddar, caramelized onions, and crispy Native Bacon on a bun slathered with BBQ sauce and ranch dressing, romaine, carrots, onions, and tomato. Topped with crunchy battered dill pickle chips.
(from me)
OMG!

Sesame Kale Macro Bowl -
(from the menu)
Chef Tanya’s Tempeh atop steamed kale, brown rice, creamy ginger sesame sauce, tangy sauerkraut, gomasio and toasted sesame seeds. Green onion garnish and crunchy cucumber seaweed salad on the side.
(from me)
Eat more kale.

Native Chicken Wings
(from the menu)
Our crispy battered Native Chicken wings. Ranch dressing on the side.
(from me)
I'm not sure you can do any better than battered and fried seitan with vegan ranch dressing.

Lavender Lemonade
(from the menu)
French lavender steeped with fresh lemons. Sweetened with organic sugar.
(from me)
Lemonade is perhaps my favorite drink and I love a little extra something in mine. Lavender is a nice touch.

Watermelon Fresca
(from the menu)
Fresh watermelon and a touch of mint. Sweetened with organic agave.
(from me)
I've never been a big fan of watermelon but... I ♥ watermelon juice and this one was completely refreshing!

Stone Pale Ale
A deep amber ale with robust flavor.

Good Luck Cupcakes
(from the menu)
Made in-house using the finest ingredients including fair-trade cocoa powder and trans- fat free veggie shortening. Flavors include Chocolate, Vanilla and Cardamom Rose.
(from me)
We had the Cardamom Cupcake and it was fabulous!

Peanut Butter Parfait
(from the menu)
Creamy whipped peanut butter filling layered between Boogie Bar crumbles and chocolate chips. Agave sweetened.
(from me)
Creamy peanut butter mixed with the banana bread Boogie Bar = ♥♥♥

I can't wait to eat here again and try more of their delicious goodness!

Thank you Native Foods! Can you please open one in Hollywood, FL?

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You people are amazing!

2010-12-31T11:32:00.000-05:00

Thanks to everyone for making 2010 an amazing year!

You people are amazing! You Readers of My Blog... Facebook Fans... Yellow Green Farmer's Market Shoppers... Kava Krafters... Funky Friday Mayhem Makers... Moksha Family Playas... Stitch Rock Rockers... Indie Craft Bazaar Goers... Coloring Page Colorers... You make everything possible and I couldn't do any of this without you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you for a spectacular year! I love you all and can't wait to show you what I've been mixing up for the new year. I've got a lot in store for all you fabulous people so sit back, grab some popcorn, and enjoy the show!

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This weekend in mufyn land

2010-12-03T13:20:00.000-05:00

Art Basel has come to Miami once again and I'll be having a great weekend!

Saturday (day)
Check out all the new goods in my boutique @ the Yellow Green Farmers Market.
1940 North 30th Road
Hollywood, FL 33021
Booth #139

Saturday (night)

Come have a magical night with me @ the Moksha Art Fair!
You'll find many visionary artists from all over the world such as Alex Grey and Mark Henson as well as some of Miami's favorites!

Stop by the ragamufyn booth and get an exclusive Moksha/Art Basel/ragamufyn shirt made for you with the shirt and patches you pick out on the spot!
Moksha Art Fair
Saturday, December 5, 6pm-4am
7th Circuit studio
228 NE 59th Street
Miami, FL

Sunday

I'm back @ the Yellow Green Farmer's Market with lots of spectacular sales happening!
Come see for yourself!

(Spankin' new King Kong & Microphone Tote)

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Color your very own ragamufyn and win!

2010-12-03T12:19:00.000-05:00

Starting December 1st
ragamufyn will be giving away a t-shirt each month to one happy colorer!

How to win your ragamufyn t-shirt

Print out your ragamufyn girl.
Color/Paint/Glitterize
Take a picture of your creation or scan it in.
Post your masterpiece on ragamufyn's fan page on Facebook.
Get your friends to vote for you by commenting on your photo.

The winner will be the photo with the most comments made by different users!

(click on me to make me bigger)

Get creative!

The winner will be announced on the first of the month!

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ragamufyn's new spot!

2010-11-26T11:14:00.001-05:00

I'm so very excited to tell you about ragamufyn's new spot.

November 13 was our opening day and we've been having a magical time ever since!

Get a custom made shirt while you wait or choose a one of a kind gift for someone special this holiday season.
There's something for everyone @ ragamufyn!

This weekend enjoy deep discounts with almost everything on sale! You can even find a coupon on our fan page on facebook!

*This offer is while supplies last!

So come on down to the Yellow Green Farmer's Market this and every Saturday & Sunday from 8am-4pm where you can find handmade goods, art and fresh produce all under one roof!1940 N 30th Rd, Hollywood, FL 33021 Booth #139

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Stitch Rock or Bust!

2010-09-30T20:42:00.000-04:00

This Saturday I'll be @ Stitch Rock,
South Florida's Largest Indie Craft Bazaar, in Delray Beach, FL.

Check out the brand new recycled sweater shrugs and hats,
Lego Star Wars minifig necklaces, ragamufyn t's and tanks for the whole family
and so much more!

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Kava Kraft Night of Mayhem and Bubble Building

2010-09-13T09:09:00.002-04:00

We had a blast @ last week's Kava Kraft Night!
These are a few of the fabulous chalkboard bubbles that were made after snagging the idea from Photojojo

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New Bag

2010-09-11T19:38:00.000-04:00

By Danny Brito

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Ragamufyn Goods @ Pinkghost Mini Market

2010-08-18T23:34:00.001-04:00

Grab a spankin' new Ragamufyn Tee, Lego Star Wars Necklace, Supa Powa Wristcuff and some Ragamufyn Original Art at the first installment of the Pinkghost Mini Market! This Saturday from 1pm-5pmPinkghost1888 Polk St (Radius Dr)Downtown Hollywood 33020 ...and it's just down the street from my house! love me some local business!

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This Week in Mufyn Land

2010-07-14T22:24:00.000-04:00

Thursday

Kava Kraft Night kicks off a totally crafty weekend every Thursday from 5-8pm @ Mystic Water Kava Bar. Join us and get hyped up on craft and mellowed out by kava.

Check out all the fabulous NEW Ragamufyn T's and Tanks for all the ladies and the gents!
Available every Thursday night during Kava Kraft Night!
Friday

I Love Yoga is moving!
sooo... no Funky Fridays this week!
I'll keep you updated on the when and where of Funky Friday's return.
This is your week to get funky on your own. Crank up the James Brown and Get Down!
Sunday

Get a Custom Ragamufyn T made especially for you @ Indie Craft Bazaar. You choose the patches and I'll sew it up for you while you wait!
Cinema Paradiso501 SE 6th St Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301more here...

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New T's are in the works...

2010-07-05T15:30:00.000-04:00

Brand new Ragamufyn T's & Tanks are being printed and patched!

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This Week in Mufyn Land

2010-07-01T12:40:00.000-04:00

Thursday

Kava Kraft Night @
Mystic Water Kava Bar
Every Thursday!
5-8
Come Stitch and/or Bitch with us!
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Friday (day)

Funky Fridays with Ragamufyn @ I Love Yoga
I Love Yoga is moving to a new location at the end of the month! Funky Fridays is moving too! Stop by and share a funky time as we celebrate our last month in this space.
Funky Fridays @ I Love Yoga Studio and Boutique
99 NW 166th St
Miami, FL 33169
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Friday (night)

Moksha Family Artist Collective & Mystic Water Kava Bar
present... Eva Ruiz Art Opening Featuring the Nag Champayons and FTG@ Mystic Water Kava Bar in Downtown Hollywood.
Brand new Ragamufyn T's will be available!

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This Week in Mufyn Land

2010-05-13T11:13:00.000-04:00

Thursday

Kava Kraft Night
5-8pm
Mystic Water Kava Bar
2037 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33020
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Friday

Funky Fridays w/ Ragamufyn @ I Love Yoga
noon-6pm
I Love Yoga Studio And Boutique
99 Northwest 166th Street
Miami, FL
rsvp here

Saturday

Art Rock
noon-6pm
The Armory Art Center
1700 Parker Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
rsvp here

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Supa Powa Wristcuff Display

2010-05-01T17:26:00.000-04:00

I've been in need of a display to feature my hand stitched Supa Powa Wristcuffs. What's a girl to do? I made 'em myself!

Made with:
2 dumpster dove drawers
Recycled Cardboard
Acrylic Paint
Hot Glue
Love
Sunshine

The drawers were found in a dumpster behind a local business that was remodeling.
First I painted both the drawers with a few layers of acrylic paint.
Next came measuring the insides and creating the shelves from a cardboard box i had ready to go out to the recycling bin. I also put a few coats of paint on those and let everything dry overnight.
The shelves were put into place and I added a little hot glue to them to make sure they didn't go anywhere.

Cost to make?
Free!

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Raw Food @ Funky Fridays

2010-04-30T16:13:00.000-04:00

I just had a delicious raw food lunch made by the adorable Zeina @ I Love Yoga!
Dehydrated Flax Crackers
Raw Almond Falafel
Fresh Herb Salad
Tahini Dressing

Zeina Rockin' her new Ragamufyn Dress and eating delicious goodness!

Funky Fridays with Ragamufyn @ I love Yoga
Every Friday noon-6pm!

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What's happening in the land of Ragamufyn this weekend?

2010-04-23T16:17:00.001-04:00

FRIDAY: Funky Fridays with Ragamufyn @ I Love Yoga

(photo Axiom Photo Studios)
noon-6 pm
yoga @ 6:30pm
I Love Yoga Studio & Boutique
99 Northwest 166th Street
Miami, FL
more info on Facebook

SATURDAY: "SAVE THE LAST SIP!"

Some of my Artwork will be a part of 'Artists for Undergrounds', an Art Raiser to support a local coffeehaus/used bookstore that is uber supportive of local artists and crafters.
Plus they carry some of my hand stitched accessories so you can always get your Ragamufyn on!
8pm - 12am
Undergrounds Coffeehaus
2743 East Oakland Park Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL
more info on Facebook

SUNDAY: Indie Craft Bazaar

Sunday, April 25, 2010
1pm - 6pm
Cinema Paradiso
503 SE 6th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL
More info on Facebook

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Hang on to your hats all you lovers of handmade goodness!
Save the Date for Art Rock!
Coming up next month...

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Mufynized Harajuku Nail Art

2010-04-19T13:25:00.001-04:00

I love all things sparkly! I know... hard to imagine, right?

When I came across the nail art in the streets of Tokyo i was intrigued. I wanted my own. What's a girl to do? I made 'em myself.

These are the first nails I created and I anticipate they will not be my last.

I bought the shortest nails available (I think they said 'really short' on the packaging). The girl who sold them to me looked at me strangely and thought I was getting kids nails. For me, a girl who doesn't like long nails (I'm crafty! I need to use my fingers!), they were pretty perfect.

I only own a few colors of nail polish so I decided to use what I had. Acrylic paint. Just the regular kind you buy in the craft store. On went the layers of paint. Next I put on a top coat of clear nail polish. I added all the glitz with the same clear polish.

One thing I learned was that I should have let them dry overnight but I was JUST TOO EXCITED not to put them on.

Check out these links for some more inspiration.
Never Too Much Glitter
Tokyo Fashion

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Ragamufyn Original Artwork!

2010-04-16T09:00:00.001-04:00

I'm super excited to tell you about my latest project!
Ragamufyn Original Artwork!
I have always loved painting but the last few years have been consumed by another love... Fabric!
In the last few months I have been exploring as many creative outlets as possible. My goal with this is to wake up and create whatever I wish! It's really spectacular and I urge anyone and everyone to give it a try. I have no limits... The only outcome I strive for is happiness! Sounds great right?
Tomorrow when you wake up try something new. You never know what you may receive!

rotating each piece creates a whole new one!
(compare with the above photo!)
♥♥♥

Original Artwork made with new and recycled materials.
Watercolor
Acrylic
Applique
Screen Printing
Recycled t-shirts
Canvas
Embroidery Floss
Wood

size: each one measures 18" x 15.75"

Process:
The background was painted using watercolors in all the colors of the rainbow.
Between each color I added gold metallic.
The Rays of Light and the center of the sun were created using recycled t-shirts that I screen printed with a polka dot pattern and these were appliqued onto recycled canvas.
Next everything was glued into place.
To finish the piece the sides were painted with turquoise acrylic and striped with a blue metallic.
Look closely... my signature was embroidered on each piece!

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Kava Kraft Night in Downtown Hollywood

2010-04-15T15:15:00.001-04:00

Kava Kraft Night
This and every Thursday!
5-8pm
@ Mystic Water Kava Bar in Downtown Hollywood

Bring a current Work In Progress and Mix with Local Artists & Crafters!

Bring a donation for the Kava Kommunity Kraft Basket and get a chance to win something fabulous!
What makes a good donation?

* a few beads
* a ball of yarn
* fabric scraps
* any waste kraft material that can be turned into something fresh.

The key here is to reuse recycle and create!

Do I have to?
No way! But you'll miss out on helping to create a give and take basket of krafty fabulousness and a chance to WIN AWESOME STUFF!

Where is Mystic Water Kava Bar?
2037 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, FL, 33020
954-391-7056

Hosted by Mufyn of Ragamufyn and the rest of the Kava Krewe

More info on our Facebook group

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Funky Fridays with Ragamufyn @ I Love Yoga

2010-04-14T16:39:00.001-04:00

photo by: Axiom Photo Studio

Join me this and every Friday for a look at the latest and greatest from Ragamufyn.
Funky Fridays with Ragamufyn @ I Love Yoga
Friday, April 16, 2010
11am-4pm
I Love Yoga Studio & Boutique
99 Northwest 166th Street
Miami, FL

Shop
Play
Make Magic

(I'll bring the sprinkles)

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Kava Kraft Night / Funky Fridays / Woman's Fest / T-Shirt Design Party

2010-03-17T22:13:00.006-04:00

There's a lot going on in the Ragamufyn Land and I ♥ to be busy busy busy!

Thursday

Kava Kraft Night in Downtown Hollywood
Thursday, March 18th
5-8pm
@ Mystic Water Kava Bar

Bring a current Work In Progress and Mix with Local Artists & Crafters!

2037 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, FL, 33020
954-391-7056
For more info and to RSVP check out the event here!

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Friday

Funky Fridays is back again @ the I Love Yoga Headquarters!
Come shop, chill out, hula hoop, run amuck, watch me make stuff and sprinkle magic everywhere.

Friday, March 19, 2010
11:00am - 4:00pm
I Love Yoga Studio & Boutique
99 Northwest 166th Street
Miami, FL

For more info and to RSVP check out the event here!

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Saturday

You will find me @ the 8th Annual Women & Culture Festival

7th Circuit Studios
228 NE 59th St
Miami
8pm-3am

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Sunday

It;s back to I Love Yoga for Yoga Playshop & Design a Tee Party
with Lisa Pumper and Kelly Green!

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Next weekend is totally fun filled too! Ultra Music Fest is in town and the
3rd Annual GODDESS INITIATIVE SPRING CELEBRATION
I'll keep you posted!

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Move over... There's a New Dress in Town!

2010-03-15T09:00:00.004-04:00

We've all had a loooong winter.. even those of us from the Sunshine State.
What better way to welcome spring than a dress with the sun all over it?

I created this dress from new t-shirts whose bottoms were miss-printed and would otherwise have ended up in the trash. The applique is also created using recycled t-shirt scraps. Comes in sizes xs-xl!
weeeeeeeee!

♥ There's one for every body! ♥

Get yours now in my Etsy shop.

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See you all tomorrow @ Funky Fridays!

2010-03-11T22:31:00.001-05:00

Come check out the Ragamufyn Boutique tomorrow @ I Love Yoga!
I Love Yoga Headquarters
99 Northwest 166th Street
Miami, FL 33169

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167th St (826 E) Exit Just East of 95 @ the Golden Glades.
Look for the big green bus!

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Funky Fridays with Ragamufyn @ I Love Yoga

2010-03-04T15:46:00.001-05:00

Check out all the newest in the Land of Ragamufyn @ the I Love Yoga Warehouse!

Shop
Play
Make Magic

(I'll bring the sprinkles)

I Love Yoga Headquarters
99 Northwest 166th Street
Miami, FL 33169

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167th St (826 E) Exit Just East of 95 @ the Golden Glades.
Look for the big green bus!

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Ragamufyn's Featured Etsy Shop of the Day!

2010-02-19T10:22:00.002-05:00

'For Rylan, Love Mom'

Meet Quinn, my old roommate from back in our snowboard bumming around Snowmass days! Thanks to Facebook we still get to keep in touch and I found out she has started an Etsy shop, 'For Rylan, Love Mom'. I'm so excited she's sharing her craftiness with the whole world. She not only appliques these adorable recycled goods but just look at that colorful embroidery. Makes my day sunny for sure!

Here's what she has to say about it all...

I've been making all kinds of things my whole life. I am most passionate about sewing, crocheting and making semi-precious stone jewelry. For years, people have said, "You should sell this!" and I have been humble.

Now that I am a Mommy and staying at home with my 1-year-old son, Rylan, I have been taking advantage of nap times with a little craftiness. I have a large group of creative girlfriends who inspire and encourage me and the most wonderful husband to lend his support.

So Etsy came along and has made it so simple. Why wouldn't I sell my stuff? I hope you like it!

We sure do!
She's an Etsy Newbie so go get some 'For Rylan, Love Mom' goods and make her day!

ForRylanLoveMom.etsy.com

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Ragamufyn rocks the Indie Craft Bazaar

2010-02-12T13:54:00.001-05:00

I'll be @ the Indie Craft Bazaar located at Cinema Paradiso in Fort Lauderdale tomorrow from 1-6pm.
Come check out the ragamufyn booth and watch as I create a custom shirt for you! Choose your patches and your T or tank and I'll sew it up right before your eyes!
Get yourself or your honey something unique for Valentine's Day!

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Elastic Bond and ragamufyn... rocket to the moon!

2010-02-09T11:43:00.003-05:00

I had so much fun dressing Sofy, Elastic Bond's front lady for their last show at Transit Lounge in Downtown Miami. She is pretty fearless with her on stage dress and I love it. Makes my job all the more fun!
Ribcage Corset, tutu and reversible hoodie scarf by ragamufyn.

Check out their next show this weekend @ Jazid on Miami Beach where I will have something new and totally adorable for Sofie to rock!

more photos on my flickr

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Vintage Applique Laptop Skin

2010-02-08T18:02:00.002-05:00

I created this custom applique 'skin' for my laptop last week using fabric from the vintage bedsheets i collect and recycled canvas.

The entire project was sewn by hand using embroidery floss. I added my tag to the bottom and scattered buttons.

I attached the whole thing to my laptop using a low temp glue gun. It's semi-permanent and can be peeled off if I ever decide I want to change it.

Live Fabulous and Free!
It's all mine!
;o)

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Aqua boo tay

2010-01-29T10:50:00.002-05:00

Aquabootie rockin' in my Etsy shop!
Necklace by Art2Wear

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12th Annual Medical Marijuana Benefit Concert tonight @ Tobacco Road

2010-01-16T12:58:00.001-05:00

Tonight!
Catch me and all the Ragamufyn goods.
626 South Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33130-3016
305.374.1198

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Schwag Bags by Ragamufyn and Kapone Is ILL

2010-01-14T20:42:00.002-05:00

Come check out the newest art on display by Kapone Is ILL tomorrow night in downtown Hollywood! Live painting, mojitos, munchables and loverly Kapone Is ILL and Ragamufyn collaborative Schwag Bags!

Get Yours!

Friday, January 15th, 2010
5-7pm
R.S. Davis Financial
1930 Harrison St
Suite 206
Hollywood, FL
954.864.9973

Check out the write up in this weeks City Link!

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New for the New Year!

2010-01-11T22:24:00.002-05:00

I've been working on loading up my Etsy store after the long last holiday selling season. A lot has been added and there's lots more to go.

Above is the Purple Angora Stripe Dress... Made with a recycled sweater it is super soft and completely cozy.

Get it here.

Necklace by: Art2WearCollection.etsy.com
Model: Carla of Art2Wear (she rocks!)

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New scarves to rock your world!

2009-12-08T11:29:00.008-05:00

I'm adding tons of new hand appliqued scarves to my etsy store over the next couple of days. I can't seem to get enough of handwork in felt and embroidery floss. It's so much fun and completely relaxes me.

Applique is my meditation.

more on flickr!

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Adorable Owlie Goodness

2009-12-03T12:04:00.007-05:00

Brand new goods up in my Etsy shop this week! Perfect for any and all the adorable ladies (or yourself!) in your life.
More styles available in the shop!

ragamufyn's etsy shop

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Win a Ragamufyn Owlie Keychain on my Fan Page!!

2009-12-03T11:45:00.008-05:00

Leave a comment on my FACEBOOK FANPAGE to win a crafty ragamufyn owlie keychain! Winner will be chosen Friday, December 11, 2009. FREE SHIPPING to anyone in the US.

ragamufyn's fanpage

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vintage finds of the day

2009-11-18T18:21:00.005-05:00

vintage finds of the day, originally uploaded by ragamufyn.

I scored @ the thrift store today.

1 vintage sheet
1 vintage green glass
1 vintage bag
1 large vintage samsonite hardcase

all for $5.50!

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Handmade. Recycled. Business cards. Yeah.

2009-11-13T15:39:00.007-05:00

I thought I'd post a photo of my new(ish) handmade recycled business cards. The idea for making them came to me after I tried to re-order from a printer who uses recycled paper and soy ink only to find out their machine was broken and it would be months before it was fixed. So I gathered up all my cereal boxes and started cutting. A custom ragamufyn stamp I've been holding on to came in handy and gives it the handmade look i love!

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Craft Your Vegan Dinner

2009-11-11T19:39:00.008-05:00

Brown rice cooked with garbanzo beans. garlic. olive oil. pressed into onigiri molds. sprinkled with love & kelp granules.
Curry:
onions. garlic. sauteed.
TSP & mushrooms marinated. Patak's Curry Paste. coconut milk. garam masala. paprika. Jamaican Country Style Hot Curry Powder. Braggs.
chop spinach.
slice green pepper.
baby tomatoes cut in half lengthwise.
cook together until TSP is soft.
eat.

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ragamufyn on Celebrate South Florida

2009-11-10T12:23:00.006-05:00

A short segment taped for Celebrate South Florida in 2008.
Get the Goods here: www.ragamufyn.com

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Kapone vs. ragamufyn... mash it up.

2009-11-03T23:12:00.008-05:00

In case you haven't already... get over to Downtown Hollywood's ArtsPark @ Young Circle and check out 'Chromotherapy' by Kapone Is Ill. You'll even get to see the brand new collaborative piece, Kapone vs. ragamufyn featuring Herizen, a 13 year old model rockin' a custom ragamufyn tank!

more pics here...
and here...

What? Chromotherapy: Portraits In Fashion by "Kapone"
Where? ArtsPark Gallery @ Young Circle, Hollywood FL
Exhibit Run? October 1st - November 30th, 2009
Price? FREE & Open To The Public
Contact Artist @ 954-696-4442
More Info? www.hollywoodfl.org/artspark

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It's a Karate Kid kind of Halloween

2009-11-02T03:04:00.005-05:00

Here's the DIY costume I made for my little little for Halloween this year. I got a karate gi online for around $20 and used recycled t-shirt scraps and acrylic paint for the rest of it.

The headband was made from a piece of t-shirt stitched together like a tube and turned and was hand painted using acrylic craft paint and some fabric medium.

I cut the applique freehand and pieced it together in a crafty style I think would make Mrs. Miyagi proud. Then top stitched the whole thing with gold thread.

Believe me... everybody WAS Kung Fu Fighting.

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Cobaya Dinner with Chef Jeremiah

2009-10-27T21:45:00.008-04:00

This weekend I got to help out Chef Jeremiah aka Bullfrog, with Cobaya Gourmet Underground Dinner @ The Factory Interactive

Read more about it and join in here.

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mufyn & rabbit

2009-10-23T14:20:00.010-04:00

Ms Rabbit and I sporting our new necklaces @ Kapone Is Ill's artist reception for his art show, Chromotherapy, last Saturday night.
Our necklaces were made by friend and crafty goddess Amber Hatchett of thevintagevanity.etsy.com
My dress was made by Ms. Rabbit of 75rabbit.etsy.com.

get yours!
thevintagevanity.etsy.com

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Chromotherapy: Kapone vs. Ragamufyn.

2009-10-14T18:37:00.007-04:00

The "Chromotherapy" Artist Reception Saturday, October 17th(7pm - 10pm)
ArtsPark Gallery @ Young Circle, Downtown Hollywood

FREE hand crafted goodie bags to the first 20 guests with a LIMITED EDITION T-shirt by "Kapone" vs. Ragamufyn & MORE funky items!

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A day in the life of Stitch Rock !

2009-10-06T09:08:00.007-04:00

A day in the life of Stitch Rock !, originally uploaded by Amanda, With Sugar On Top!.

stitch rock was super sweet this year!

and yes.. that's my head flashing in on the top right of the screen.

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Stitch Rock 2009

2009-09-27T02:02:00.004-04:00

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Bizarre Bazaar Asheville!

2009-07-18T01:11:00.007-04:00

75rabbit and I will be there today slingin' our handmade goods.

see all you locals there!

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poppy fields forever

2009-05-24T22:53:00.007-04:00

ms. rabbit and i took a trip to the mountains.

here's a little something we found along the way...

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i made the front page

2009-05-21T15:28:00.004-04:00

twice this week!

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a handmade road trip

2009-05-07T17:53:00.004-04:00

the ladies from 75rabbit, beanblossom and art2wear will be roadtrippin' up to the atlanta area this weekend!
see you there!

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plastic bags suck

2009-04-15T11:56:00.006-04:00

i really really really have a strong dislike for plastic bags.
barf-o-stinkiness.
i can't wait for the day when they are no longer available and people get used to bringing reusable bags with them to the store. my local publix knows me as 'the girl who doesn't want anything bagged' and because of that i feel i may be one of the only customers who boycotts them. sad.
one of the managers told me they spend more than $1000 on plastic bags per week. what a waste (in more ways than one).

here's a new short by Free Range Studios...
makers of The Meatrix and Store Wars.

enjoy.

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ragamufyn & cloak rock the runway

2009-03-22T19:55:00.004-04:00

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brand new listing

2009-03-02T08:42:00.006-05:00

the headline says it all! i've got brand new listings in my etsy store.

let me tell you about them.

the moustaches are here!
i've finally fired my last firing on the moustaches, got all my findings together and had time to put them together while the little little and i were having movie time.

moustachio

the stache
all the cool guys had them... burt reynolds, tom selleck, ron jeremy, freddie mercury, zappa(well he actually had a little something extra), and porn stars from the 70's. (wait. so did my dad.)
...and now so can you!

they are the perfect disguise to keep away unwanted attention.
when faced with seeing someone in the street who you would rather not talk to simply move it into position and you will be completely unrecognizable to even your closest friends and family.

i've also just listed some new clothing hot out of the ragamufyn laboratory.

sparkly sweater dress... u p c y c l e d
i took a vintage sparkly sweater and turned it into this schexy litle number

super orange power ...numero dos
this one is technically not brand new but, it has never been in my etsy store. i've got a similar one of my own and wear it all the time.

flowers and vines dress
this is one of my newest styles that you will be seeing lots more of. i've got lots more on their way!

enjoy!

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hey sweetieheart....

2009-02-09T10:05:00.017-05:00

with valentine's day just around the corner, i made my way to etsy.com to drool over handmade vegan deliciousness.

i know i will be sharing some of these yummy treats with my little valentine...
yes, i'm a lucky girl.

Vegan Organic Fairtrade Pomegranate Truffles (box of 15)

pomegranate-infused chocolate? serious yum.
by cloverandclutch.etsy.com

Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

i know a little little who can't get enough peanut butter... and chocolate too? he's gonna love em!
by asacco9642.etsy.com

Triple Chocolate Heaven Vegan Cupcakes

triple chocolate anything sounds delisch! by thecupcakemint.etsy.com

Vanilla Pecan Brownies

keep your love alive with these raw food treats!
by TheLiveFoodist.etsy.com

you knew there had to be a muffin in the mix so here it is...
Valentines Day Heart Shaped Muffins (Vegan)

so adorably heart shaped! everything in the store looks delisch...
by MotleyMerchandise.etsy.com

but wait! there's more! check out my favorites for more vegan treats!

snuggle up with your sweetiehearts and have a happy valentine's day!

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CPSIA: Blog-in!

2009-01-27T23:59:00.006-05:00

As parents and concerned citizens I’m sure most of us at one time or another have been confronted with the question of lead poisoning. But have you asked yourself what your government is doing to protect your children from lead contained in toys? The answer? They're banning toys, taking books from schools and libraries, hurting low income families, killing entrepreneurial spirit and risking putting the economy in an even greater depression than we've seen in decades. I'd like to introduce you to their solution: the CPSIA.

Do you know about the CPSIA? No? Then I ask you to take a few minutes to find out about it.

The CPSIA stands for Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, a new set of laws that will come into effect on 10 February, 2009 and will impact many, many people in a negative way. Make no mistake, this is very real. View it for yourself. If Forbes, the American Library Association and numerous other media are paying attention, perhaps you should too.

How will these new laws affect you? Well, here are a few examples:

To the Parents of Young Students:
Due to the new law, expect to see the cost of school supplies sky rocket. While those paper clips weren't originally intended for your student to use, they will need to be tested now that your 11-year-old needs them for his school project. This law applies to any and all school supplies (textbooks, pencils, crayons, paper, etc.) being used by children under 12.

To the Avid Reader:
Due to the new law, all children's books will be pulled from library and school shelves, as there is no exemption for them. That’s okay though, there's always television. Our children don’t need to learn the love of reading after all.
Article from the American Library Association http://www.wo.ala.org/districtdispatch/?p=1322

To the Lover of All Things Handmade:
Due to the new law, you will now be given a cotton ball and an instruction manual so you can make it yourself since that blanket you originally had your eye on for $50 will now cost you around $1,000 after it's passed testing. It won't even be the one-of-a-kind blanket you were hoping for. Items are destroyed in the testing process making one-of-a-kind items virtually impossible. So that gorgeous hand-knit hat you bought your child this past winter won’t be available next winter.

To the Environmentalist:
Due to the new law, all items in non-compliance will now be dumped into our already overflowing landfills. Imagine not just products from the small business owners, but the Big Box Stores as well. You can't sell it so you must toss it. Or be potentially sued for selling it. You can't even give them away. If you are caught, it is still a violation.

To the Second-Hand Shopper:
Due to the new law, you will now need to spend $20 for that brand new pair of jeans for your 2-year old, rather than shop at the Goodwill for second hand. Many resale shops are eliminating children's items all together to avoid future lawsuits.

To the Entrepreneur:
Due to this new law, you will be forced to adhere to strict testing of your unique products or discontinue to make and/or sell them. Small businesses will be likely to be unable to afford the cost of testing and be forced to close up shop. Due to the current economic state, you'll have to hope for the best when it comes to finding a new job in Corporate America.

To the Antique Toy Collector:
Due to the new law, you'd better start buying now because it's all going to private collection and will no longer be available to purchase. “Because the new rules apply retroactively, toys and clothes already on the shelf will have to be thrown out if they aren't certified as safe.” http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123189645948879745.html

To the American Economy:
Already struggling under an economy that hasn’t been this weak in decades, the American economy will be hit harder with the inevitable loss of jobs and revenues from suppliers, small businesses and consumers. The required testing is far too costly and restrictive for small businesses or individuals to undertake.

To the Worldwide Economy:
Due to this new law, many foreign manufacturers have already pulled out of the US market. You can imagine the impact of this on their businesses.

If you think this is exaggerating, here is a recent article from Forbes
http://www.forbes.com/2009/01/16/cpsia-safety-toys-oped-cx_wo_0116olson.html

And for those of you prepared to be stupefied and boggled, The New Law
http://www.cpsc.gov/about/cpsia/cpsia.html

Did you know? If this upsets or alarms you, please react.

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change has come...

2009-01-20T12:57:00.003-05:00

i know you feel it too.

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A. muscaria. a magical keychain.

2009-01-19T16:30:00.004-05:00

one of my goals this year is to get more of my products into my etsy store. here's one of my newest!

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in case you were wondering...

2009-01-17T16:56:00.004-05:00

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brrr... adventures of the miami cold front

2009-01-14T14:03:00.012-05:00

the big freeze came to miami this morning and had everyone running to their closets looking for scarves and socks.

here are a few of my favorite new scarves added to etsy today!

Albatross-OOAK Fine Scarf

by Alchemyfibrearts

Vermont Snuggler in Citron

by Yokoo

(a local fav!)

Sunny Orbit Silk Wrap

by Coast Mountain Crafts

and last but not least...

Owlie on a Scarf

by Ragamufyn

i made and sold so many over the holidays that i haven't had a chance to put them in my store yet... thanks to everyone who got one!

hold on to your toes cuz i shall be uploading them all soon!

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my boy

2008-12-02T22:58:00.003-05:00

turned 6 years old today!

i found this picture today while showing him his baby pictures.

*sigh*

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12 Days of Christmas with the EtsyKids Team!

2008-11-28T10:45:00.006-05:00

On the first day of Christmas, the ETSYKIDS team members gave to me….a Christmas event you really must see!

November 28th – December 10th, join EtsyKids for 12 days of fabulous, festive fun and dreamy holiday prizes.

Here’s how to play:

Each day the EtsyKids blog will contain a post showing an image that’s hidden in an item listing on a few different EtsyKids team members’ shops, along with a clue on how to find it. When a contestant finds just one of the hidden images, they send an Etsy conversation to the day’s entry collector with a link to the listing where they found it. Once their conversation is received, they’ll be entered into a drawing for an amazing EtsyKids prize. Those who find images for all 12 days are entered into the grand prize drawing!

Participants may use one of two methods to find the images:

1. Begin by looking at each of the 7,000+ EtsyKids listings, or
2. Decipher the clue to the keyword to narrow down the listings to under 100.

The clues are word association to the keyword. After you think you have the keyword, enter that word and "etsykids team" into Etsy's search, and start looking!

Example: Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus...........nativity
Thus, you would enter "nativity etsykids team" to narrow down the listings to hunt through. The clues start out easy, and they get harder!

Please do not post the answers anywhere - all answers will be revealed at the end of the game.

If you don't jump into the game until after it's started, no problem! You can still enter that day's drawing, as well as the remaining days, then go back and find the previous days to enter the grand prize drawing.

The Etsykids blog will also let contestants know who to contact to enter, as well as the prize(s) that will be awarded that day. The number of prizes will increase each day and the winners will be selected at random.

***Contestants can enter once each day.

Within 24 hours of winning, the lucky winners will be contacted via Etsy Conversation, and MUST contact (via Etsy Conversation) the prize donor with their mailing address within 2 days of being contacted. If they fail to contact the prize donor within the given time, a new winner will be selected.

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holy hotpants batmann

2008-11-26T14:43:00.004-05:00

yup. you read it right.

in my etsy store now!
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these are made from second generation recycled t-shirts! i use the waste material of a friend who makes recycled clothing. then i save my waste material from making them and pass it along to another friend who uses it to stuff pillows and whatnot.

it's like using the whole buffalo...
except we are vegetarians.

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catching up with life

2008-10-15T14:21:00.006-04:00

yes. i've been busy... and not such a good blogger these days.

i've got so many updates to post and things to write about but it seems just not the time to do it right now so my life will have to be read about a little at a time and also a little behind schedule until i can catch up. so for now i leave you with a picture of book i found at a local thrift store. life is so much better now that i know it is in existence.

This weekend is the Miami Craft Market! It's an indie craft fair i am organizing at the Upper East Side Garden on US1 in Miami. It's packed full of handmade vendors and there is live music by 6 very talented local artists. add in an adult themed ice cream truck (Feverish Mobile Ice Cream Party) and free mini golf and you've got yourself a fabulous party!

hope to see you there!

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MIami Craft Market... one week away

2008-10-11T15:52:00.004-04:00

Miami Craft Market

an indie craft fair
Saturday, October 18th, 2008
noon-5pm

Upper East Side Garden
7244 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33138

www. miamicraftmarket. com
www. myspace. com/miamicraftmarket
www. uppereastsidegarden. com

Over 18 artists and crafters will be selling goods they made with their own two hands.
The only sweat in our shops is our own.

Live music all day! Free Mini golf! Delicious vegan and raw food!
Buy Handmade. Shop Local.
Make the world a happier place.

click the title for the full post!

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See you tomorrow @ Stitch Rock!

2008-10-03T15:05:00.003-04:00

Stitch Rock is this Saturday! Hope to see you there!

* Door prizes all day*

* Free swag bags for the first 100 people!

* D.I.Y Fashion show at 3pm

* Special feature: Live painting by local Miami artist, LEBO

* Plus your favorite Ragamufyn will be upstairs with some fabulous new goods for you to drool over

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yum

2008-09-21T15:22:00.004-04:00

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hurricane/ tropical storm fay indoor fun

2008-08-19T16:52:00.005-04:00

we've been so excited here with my son's first day of kindergarten(!) happening monday, however, due to fay, his first (and second day!) of school has been postponed till Wednesday.

meanwhile, we are having a blast making homemade playdough and making all kinds of floury and salty dough goodies. yum yum... nothing like a salty ice cream cone with sprinkles!

granny's super playdough to the rescue
1 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 T. oil
1 c. cold water
food coloring

Combine above ingredients in a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 3 minutes. cool, store in a ziploc bag.

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lunch today.

2008-08-10T19:18:00.006-04:00

• brown rice cooked with garbanzo beans pressed into a triangle shaped onigiri mold
• sweet potato fries drizzled with olive oil and jamaican country style hot curry powder, sea salt and some chili powder and paprika. baked @ 425° for about 40 min. flipped at 20 min.
• beets, onion and walnuts
• veggie stir fry: red pepper, yellow squash, zucchini, and red cabbage with a coconut curry sause

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oh yeah!

2008-08-08T13:08:00.002-04:00

Trey Anastasio - Sand - 8/7/08, Brooklyn, NY

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jamiacan patties of love

2008-08-02T00:18:00.006-04:00

yes these are the jamaican patties of love and goodness.

from: Passionate Vegetarian pg 348
by: Crescent Dragonwagon

filling:
3 medium potatoes, scrubbed
4 carrots, diced
1 zucchini or yellow squash, diced
1 bunch scallions, coarsely chopped
3 cloves garlic, quartered
2 serrano chilies, stems and seeds removed
2 cups fresh soft breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon mild veggie oil (corn, canola or peanut)
cooking spray
1 large onion, diced
1 tablespoon finely minced ginger
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

quasi-pastry for patties
12 6-inch tortillas
1 tablespoon melted butter
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon turmeric

place 3 cups water in a saucepan over medium-high heat. bring to a boil. add the potatoes and cook until almost but not quite tender, 15-20 minutes. add the carrots and zucchini and return to a boil. boil for an additional 4 minutes. remove from the heat and drain well. let sit until cool enough to handle.

peel the potatoes and cut them into 1/4-inch cubes. return to the pan with the carrots and zucchini and set aside.

combine the scallions, garlic, serranos, soft breadcrumbs, and thyme in a food processor. pulse-chop several times, scraping down the sides of the work bowl, then buzz to make a thick paste, (you may need to add 1-2 tablespoons of the hot potato water if you kept it.) set aside.

heat the oil over medium heat in a large nonstick skillet or one that has been sprayed with cooking spray. add the onion and saute until beginning to soften, about 4 minutes. add the ginger and stir-fry for 1 minute. add the scallion paste and season with the salt. lower the heat and cook for 3 more minutes, turning the mixture over and over with a spoon. remove from the heat and gently combine with the reserved vegetables. set aside. (this part can be done in advance.)

about 50 minutes before you plan to serve the patties, preheat the oven to 400ºF.

make sure that the flour tortillas and the patty filling are at room temperature. combine the melted butter, paprika, and turmeric in a small bowl. have a pastry brush, dinner plate, and a baking sheet, lightly sprayed with cooking spray, at hand.

now you're going into patty production, which moves much more quickly and easily than describing it. heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and briefly warm a tortilla, flipping it over once to make it just hot enough to be pliable. place the tortilla on the dinner plate and throw another tortilla into the skillet. as the second tortilla warms, put a large scoop of filling on half the tortilla on the dinner plate, folding the other half of the tortilla up and over the filling. this gives you a half circle filled tortilla, looking something like a turnover, except the filling is showing at the edge. transfer the filled tortilla to the baking sheet. remove the second tortilla from the skillet to the dinner plate for the filling, and throw another tortilla into the skillet to warm. repeat until you've warmed and filled all of the tortillas.

when all the tortillas have been filled, lightly brush each one with a little of the butter spice mix. place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 20 minutes. remove the pan from the oven, flip the patties over, and brush the other side of the patties with it. return to the oven and bake for another 15-20 minutes. serve hot!

the ones i made (above) were made with yellow squash and potatoes, no carrots (cuz we ate them all earlier with hummus), extra serranos, extra ginger, and tomato-basil flavored tortilla wraps.

you say you don't own the passionate vegetarian? wha?!

go get one now!

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back to my roots

2008-07-29T18:38:00.005-04:00

this has been a summer of going back to my roots.

i studied pottery in college and thought that was how i would spend my days. however, i got a little sidetracked and making clothing and accessories took over. so now i'm back to let you know i can really shake 'em down..... er.. uh... i mean... to let you see some of my new ceramic goodness.

above is one of my new signature stamps (or signets as i like to call them). they will be stamped on all of my new ceramic work with or with out my written signature. i haven't decided yet. so stay tuned cuz i've got a whole lot of ceramic goodness coming your way.

there's lots more pictures on my flickr
www.flickr.com/photos/ragamufyn

and for a peek into my pottery past check out this spot for some of my old work.
www.ragamufyn-com/pottery

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tonight!

2008-07-25T13:13:00.004-04:00

tonight!

the new i love yoga headquarters is looking as gorgeous as ever!

i'll be performance sewing tonight so don't miss it!

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i want you!

2008-07-21T21:58:00.004-04:00

i know you all want input into what i post on this here blog. so... now's your chance!

check the sidebar and vote!

what's it gonna be?

--more recipes?
--more adventures in the life of mufyn?
--more kanye?
--(less kanye?)

vote
vote
vote
--mufyn

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etsy muffins of the day...

2008-07-14T08:00:00.002-04:00

once upon a time i was a part time vegan muffin baker. now i'm a part time vegan mufyn. here's some of my favorite muffin themed items on etsy right now. they are all $20 and under so go grab 'em while they're hot!

love muffins tags- $3

papercafegirl71.etsy.com

jealous muffin print- $15

WHIMSYlove.etsy.com

blueberry muffin charm- $12

pearberry.etsy.com

monkey muffins hand screen printed plushie- $7

DogboneArt.etsy.com

sad muffin mens boxers size small- $20

FortCloudy.etsy.com

now go grab your favorite muffin and take a bite!

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diary project 2009

2008-07-12T18:00:00.005-04:00

i was one of 365 artists who participated in this year's diary project 2009.

each artist was given one page to design anyway they wish. these diary/journals will be for sale later this year. i'll be sure to post when they are available!

see more artist entries on the flickr group!

what's the delio kanye?

2008-07-06T22:46:00.000-04:00

i really knew nothing about kanye west until i went to bonnaroo last month and heard everyone talking of the kanye west fiasco. rumors of what happened the night before filled the campground on sunday. everything from "he said he wouldn't go on stage unless phil (lesh) got off stage" to "he wasn't even here until 4am". i almost felt a little sorry for him.

fast forward to the day before yesterday when i picked up a miami new times and saw the above advertisement in the first couple of pages. wtf?! i totally don't get it. i even went as far as going to the website and i still don't get it. maybe that is the entire intention. there's even an infomercial on youtube. maybe it's because i don't have tv and don't get pelted with advertising and pop culture and thus don't have a clue.

can anyone enlighten me?

sunday crafternoon

2008-07-05T14:11:00.009-04:00

i spent last weekend with some of miami's craftiest ladies as part of the miami artisans guild's sunday crafternoon. beanblossom was the host and chose the project of the day.

recycled shoe art.

i restyled these yummy leather boots. they will be sold in the mag etsy store in the near future and all of the proceeds will go to charity.

created with:
old leather boots
acrylic paint
martha stewart glitter

first off i painted the bottom section with red paint.while that was drying i found perhaps the most fabulous turquoise iridescent paint in the whole entire world and started in on the upper boot. i really didn't look too closely at what the pattern was up there i just started painting. back to the bottom section again... i used some sort of flexible mod podgeish type stuff but it wasn't mod podge... it was something else.... and sprinkled them with a lovely and ultra fine red glitter by martha stewart. lastly, i added some dots to the upper turquoise paint in just a shade lighter turquoise than the rest of the design. i don't think i'm done yet. they seem to need just a little bit more. i'm thinking swarovski crystals up the side and something flashy all the way around the bottom where the glitter meets the sole.

more photos on my flickr.

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kanye west hates hippies...

2008-06-30T23:26:00.001-04:00

in case you were wondering.

his bonnaroo experience was not so good.

vegan banana split tea bread

2008-06-29T11:11:00.005-04:00

from vegan planet by robin robertson

bananas, peanuts, vegan chocolate chips, crushed pineapple, dried cherries... heaven

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underwater basket weaving 101

2008-06-26T22:33:00.002-04:00

although these pictures are completely unrelated somehow they belong together...

the first helps me realize that people won't necessarily read my signs...
the later helps me realize my need for straw, sticks and yarn.

please click through for the full photos.

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2008-06-24T21:46:00.001-04:00

i made a new ad for the florida etsy street team catalog (fest). here it is.

loranscruggs.etsy.com wins cutest flippin' shop of the day.

2008-06-23T20:52:00.011-04:00

ok. so there was no contest but wow(!)... i came across loranscruggs's etsy store in my evening perusal of the time machine numero dos and quickly fell in love. one of my favorite things is finding completely unexpected shops on etsy. sometimes it seems like everyone is making the same things... but not in this case. (although i haven't actually done a search on penny whistles... i doubt i would find a zillion sellers selling them.) in the enitire store there were only a few things in the store that i could see myself not buying. everything was just so flippin' cute!

i'm a big fan of this bubble gum pink vintage recycled soda bottle cap hula girl penny whistle!
(whew... say that three times fast.)

loranscruggs.etsy.com crafts these adorable tin whimsical yum yums in the seattle area and will, i'm sure, continue to melt my heart from now until eternity with recycled happiness.

fun with recycled crafts

2008-06-13T08:32:00.002-04:00

even though i am technically in tennessee i still wanted to share with you one of projects my kids did this past spring. i teach 5-11 years olds recycled crafts and theatre. we have loads of fun playing and creating some really fabulous stuff.

these flower vases were made using the glass jars that i am forever collecting. we used acrylic paint. one thing i wished i would have done was spray them with an acrylic clear glaze to protect them a little.

notice one of my students mixed their paint with water to create a translucent look. way cool. A+

*i promise i'll post bonnaroo stuff as soon as i get back*

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well.... how-di doo....

2008-06-12T08:25:00.001-04:00

i'm at bonnaroo baby.
i'll be here through the weekend.

see you next week!

nice. i made the front page last night.

2008-06-11T08:49:00.001-04:00

making the front page is always a happy ending to any day!
thanks to my lovely rabbit friend i got a chance to snap this screenshot
(and carp, i know i messed it up and missed capturing the whole page).

special thanks to curiosity killed for creating this great treasury!

todays project

2008-06-05T23:17:00.000-04:00

I've been busy working on lots of custom work for i love yoga.

today i did some shirts for the duncan wong collection.

i'm having fun experimenting with different ways of sewing patches on t-shirts and doing decorative top stitching.

i love yoga is having a workshop/celebration at the omega institute in rhinebeck, ny this weekend!

simple ways to green up your life

2008-06-03T13:35:00.006-04:00

we like soup.

a lot.

i made another batch of coconut curry soup this week. this time using around 5 types of dried beans and rice in the soup. this time i also made some yummy delicious dumplings.

curry dumplings

1 1/2 c wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
garam masala
zahatar (middle eastern seasoning)
canola oil
1 c water

mix up and drop by the tiny teaspoon into bubbling soup. put on the cover and let cook 15 min. * measurements are approx.

i ended up making so much that at one point i had to split the soup into two stock pots. dried beans really have their way of expanding. even with our dinner guests there was still a whole lotta soup left over.

so what to do with all the extra soup?

i save all of my glass jars from everything we buy. they are perfect for recycled art projects, storing buttons, dried beans, rice, and bottling homemade jams. today, they made the perfect storage container for some extra soup without the worry of those nasty pvcs found in plastic storage containers.

guests can easily take one of these home for a meal the next day (it's always better the next day anyway!) and there is also plenty to take to share with a neighbor who is living alone.

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todays project

2008-05-31T19:30:00.004-04:00

This is one of the new wrap tops i made this afternoon!

i'm really happy with the rose floral fabric i added to the front. i also ran many rows of stitches lengthwise on it to give it a quilted effect (see close up below).

i haven't yet decide if this one is finished yet. i feel the need to 'jazz it up' a bit with something but i'm not sure what that something is yet.

i was also able to upload some more new superpower wrist cuffs to my etsy store today.

yeah!

go me!

ragtrade is back!

2008-05-30T14:05:00.005-04:00

clean out your closets.... cuz..... ragtrade is having their grand re-opening party tonight!

re-opening party:
Tonight! 7-10

ragtrade
4600 ne 2nd ave. ste #6
miami
305.573.1478

www.ragtradeco.com

don't you just wanna?

2008-05-30T08:27:00.000-04:00

etsy faires and the magical wrist cuffs

2008-05-29T08:37:00.002-04:00

Oh my goodness!

It's like a miracle has happened. New items appeared in my etsy store as if by magic, overnight. I love it when the etsy fairies come down, photograph some groovy goods and then post them in my shop. It's a wondrous day the whole world round!

These are some lovely hand stitched wrist cuffs I made during the tepid late winter months and are finally made available to you! So go on.... don't be shy.

Maybe I'll sprinkle more magic dust around my crafting space and see what happens tonight!

Get yours @ ragamufyn.etsy.com

*note to self*
even more amazing, it seems, is that i wrote most of this post using correct capitalization. what is up around here?

Recycled Sweater Wrap

2008-05-28T06:45:00.005-04:00

hooray for threadheads inspiration!

i watched this video the other day and became completely inspired to make some yummy tops myself!

i had a performance sewing gig last weekend and thought it would be the perfect experience to break out the bag of dumpster finds (and yes, i washed them first).

i was sewing up a storm having the most fabulous time as people would come by to see what was happening. as one wonderous wrap creation came off the machine, someone would try it on and parade it around the party. it was fabulous and i made sales right then and there.

these pictures show one that i just made this afternoon out of an off the shoulder sweater from american eagle(i think?). i cut it at the waist, cut it up the front and chopped the sleeves off with a little curve so it would be more tank style. i added patches and used black jersey for the waist ties. the first picture shows before i decided on a closure for the top. i didn't think it looked right without it and i was happy with the way it all turned out.

if you are in the chicago area you can find this top and more for sale at the midwest yoga conference in the i love yoga booth.

here's some before and after shots of a few more of the tops that came out of last weekend's festivities.

this ugly/ginormous/holidayish sweater turns into a chic zen top.

this nasty/gold/sparkley mock turtleneck got a new life!

i think don't think i've ever seen a larger purple chenille turtleneck.

ever.

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craft your vegan lunch... curry lentil soup

2008-05-26T13:03:00.011-04:00

i made some delicious soup the other day using everything in the fridge that needed to be used. sorry for the horrible pictures. our tongue and groove ceiling really soaks up the light at night.

here's the rough recipe. i say rough because i don't really measure when i cook. so everything is an approximate.

olive oil
fresh garlic
1/2 red onion
1 carton vegetable broth
1 bag lentils
about a cup of kidney beans
1 sweet potato diced
about 5 small homegrown tomatoes
a big handful of baby carrots cut in half
1 bunch of red kale (my favorite!)
3 big tablespoons Patak's Hot Curry Paste (my favorite curry paste around)
• i just found out they make an extra hot curry paste! i'm going to have to keep an eye out. ps. make sure you mix the patak's with some of the coconut milk or water so it dissolves before you add it to the soup and you don't shock an unexpected eater!!
some garam masala
some chilli powder
2 cans coconut milk

of course, use organic ingredients when possible. just add them all to the pot (olive oil, garlic and onion first, saute and then everything else), bring to a boil and turn down to a simmer. add extra water or coconut milk as the lentils cook if you need it.

i love it the next day after the flavors get a chance to meld.

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etsy on adweek

2008-05-23T19:01:00.002-04:00

find it in the storque

big mama and some brave men • etsy seller love

2008-05-23T15:13:00.006-04:00

brave men run in my family... brave women too.

here's big mama with cubist literature's lovely monster sewing machine patch. i saw the shirt while browsing his etsy store and knew i had to have one (or two). i hit him up for a custom request for some patches and he got back to me and had them ready that very same day! how's that for service?!

craig is a former texan/knitting/printing/sewing type of man who now resides in brooklyn where he crafts up things from his irrational imagination.

for more lovely c.lit inspiration check out his website, etsy store or flickr.

www.cubistliterature.com
cubistliterature.etsy.com
www.flickr.com/photos/cubistliterature

flippin' gorgeous day!

2008-05-21T19:15:00.010-04:00

leslie and i spent a completely gorgeous morning at a friend's beach house. i have a new appreciation for the atlantic ocean.

we thought we saw dolphins but then found out they were actually tarpon (thank goodness we didn't try and go swimming with them)

the water was so calm and clear we could see our toes! i felt like i was in the bahamas for a minute.

we stopped by the cooyah headquarters to see homer and the guys. they were swamped (as usual). we put ourselves to good use taking risque photos with the mannequins (not suitable for this blog ;o) )

then i saw something very disturbing...

headless children planters....
cuz someone thought it would be cute if there were planters in the miami neighborhoods that looked like headless children running around with plants stuffed in their chests?!? wha?!?!

the house of mouse • mufyn's etsy find of the day

2008-05-20T15:49:00.006-04:00

i have been a big fan of the house of mouse for a while now. really now, how could you not be?

mice have held a special place in my heart ever since we got our own pet mouse, spottie.

these fabulous critters are meticulously crafted by anna in her amsterdam abode.

they sing, dance, knit, love, fight evil enemies, make potions, dj, belly dance, impersonate elvis, help sick people, are superheros and are simply fabulous!

get yours today @
TheHouseOfMouse.etsy.com
www.myspace.com/thehouseofmou5e

handbook to handmade

2008-05-20T14:52:00.007-04:00

i got my 'handbook to handmade' book on in the mail the other day and finally got around to photographing and blogging about it.

it's a sweet book featuring 35 etsy artists put together by timothy adams designs.

buy it here and here.

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didjahnotice?

2008-05-18T18:53:00.000-04:00

i put a project wonderful box in my sidebar.

project wonderful is a fabulous way to put ads on your site and it's completely easy.

sign up here

www.projectwonderful.com

then click underneath my ad box and follow the simple steps!

craft your lunch

2008-05-16T17:20:00.003-04:00

my family and i made a lovely lunch together today.

brown rice cooked with garbanzos.... add sesame oil, dulse flakes and braggs...... i shaped it with a little triangle mold i got from my friend naomi of puchimaiko. she makes the best onigiri imaginable. put a bottle cap in the mold after you add the rice and when you press it you'll have a perfect hole to fill with a store bought pesto.

simple salad of romaine, avocado, sprouts and homemade hummus.

side of peas (cuz i accidentally opened them thinking they were garbanzos) we never have peas?!?!