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Overachieving mommies: Stop ruining Valentine's Day for the rest of us
Overachieving mommies, I beg you: Hands offa Valentine's Day.Checking Facebook tonight before bed I saw a disturbing number of posts from people who were still up near midnight. Why? Because they were...
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Be Mine! Valentine's Card
Hey everyone, I just wanted to say a quick hello and show you this cute Be Mine! Valentine's Day Card I made.Supplies include white cardstock for the card itself, pink heart patterned paper, Be Mine!...
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Valentine's Day Crafts for Kindergarten Kiddos
I teach Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 2. My Kindergarten classes have reading buddies a couple times a month with a grade 2 and a grade 2/3 split class. I wanted to do something for buddies that...
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Featured Artisan ~ Grahams Bazaar
Featured Artisan ~ Grahams Bazaar This week meet Sebnem and Darral, a husband and wife team from Canada. How can you not love their creative shops, particularly when their motto goes something like...
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Valentine's Day Round Up
Here is my V-day recipe wish list:1./ Valentines Day Cheesecake. Cheesecake is my kryptonite. I can't say no.2./ FashionLush's GF dessert. Drooling.3./ Heart shaped pizza definitely has a place...
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Simple elegant packaging
Sometimes it costs as much to package things as to make them. I'm always looking for creative ideas that will help save money. I have learned recycling is the crafter's friend...Behold, thank-you...
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Sharing Two Layouts
It's once again that time when I share with you my latest layout creations. I have actually been really busy lately creating layouts. However, since some of them were for yet unreleased products, I...
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THE BULLET ON A BOTTLE :: UPCYCLING WITH DECOUPAGE
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ROAR! Make a Dinosaur Felt Play Mat with DIY Tips and Printable Templates
This Christmas I made several gifts for the little ones in my family. One of the things I made was a felt dinosaur play mat. I kept track of the process so I could share some tips with you, and a PDF...
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Winter Sun
While I was on my making things for me kick, I finally squared away an essential piece of my winter wardrobe. I have what can charitably be called quite a big head. I also have wavy hair that can...
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7 Easy Bookmarks You Can Make
I recently went on vacation and overall we planned rather well. We didn't end up bringing many things we didn't need and we only forgot to pack a couple of minor things. Part of that planning was...
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DIY Menu Planner with Scrabble Tiles!
In part of our budget-friend meal planning efforts, I wanted something that would help us be accountable and squash those "What do you want for dinner?""I don't care, what you do want?" convos. So I...
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Thrift Store Chair Makeover-Living On The Upcycle
I spotted this chair in the back of a Goodwill store. There were various misc items piled on top of it, and It involved quite a bit of work to break this chair free. I was attracted to the chair...
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Upcycling a Garage Sale Find!
I love it when a plan comes together.Like when I bought these wall-mounted candle holders at a garage sale… They weren’t really my style in their original state, but it was only $5 for the pair and I...
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How to Make a Living as a Crafter
I have made a living as a crafter for close to 15 years. It has not always been easy. There were times I was poor, and there were times I felt rich. There were times without health insurance, and...
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Cutest Exorcism Ever
V was baptized last weekend. The deacon explained that it's a type of exorcism (first time hearing that for both of us) and I think it may have worked -- she's ditched the 4 AM wake-ups for the week!...
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Card Making Ideas
I’m so proud of this tag! Yes, I think I need paper crafting anonymous. Clearly I’m having to much fun and I’m addicted! With this project I was able to use my paper boat making skills. Which was a...
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Sophisticated Bug Repellant!
It'll be summer before we know it, and in Texas, that means MOSQUITO BITES. Time to get crafty and fancy bitches. To make these sophisticated mosquito repellant bottles, just follow these easy steps....
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Color of the Year: Radiant Orchid
Last week, I was on a mission to find an inexpensive wardrobe mirror that I could doctor and transform into something fabulous. I took a trip to Old Time Pottery. Instead of a mirror, I fell in love...
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DIY Spice Holder
It’s widely understood around these parts that I like Mason Jars. Ok, maybe more likeLOVE them.I even make layered cakes in them. If you missed that post, you can see it here.Well, the other day,...
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