Discrete little yard ornaments. What can I say? I love them! They offer a whimsical pinch of surprise and interest as they peek out from between the plants in my backyard. A piece of joy radiates where these little friends live day in and day out. But we all know nothing lasts forever. The elements often […]
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We can all use a little extra luck, can’t we? Let’s see if this lucky jar sparks something in our favor! Â This was my first time using etching cream and I tried it out on an empty pasta jar that was headed to the trash can! Stop right there little jar! It is your
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But first, tea! Yes! I highly agree with that! Tea. So relaxing and yummy. I start every morning off with a cup of tea. And every afternoon with another cup. Needless to say, I have a lot of tea laying around the house! However, for a while I had one big problem. All these individual boxes of tea were
I’ll admit, this blog does take a lot of planning and a lot of time to create. Keeping track of things one day to the next has become overwhelming at times. Up until recently, I’ve been storing my plans in my mind and taking things one week at a time. But I want to be
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The Flap fold card. It can be made in so many different ways and sizes. So simple yet classy. It’s always great to have some of these on hand in case you find that someone you know really needs it. There is nothing wrong with keeping a small stack of these off to the side
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I have two dogs whom I love dearly. I’ll be the first to admit they are spoiled rotten. From toys to bedding – they have it all and then some. Dog treats included! We have A LOT of dog treats actually. What dog isn’t excited to open gifts full of treats on their birthday? And yes,
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I am a fairy light fanatic! What can I say? They can be seen all over my backyard, all around the mantle and throughout the entertainment center. This all really helps in taking away some of that dark winter gloom. Between fairy lights and candles, I feel all warm and fuzzy inside! I
It’s an uncomfortable predicament to be in. You spend hours making a beautiful set of cards and now your creation is complete! Everyone will love them! Â You’re finally there! Just one more step to take! Soon they will be out the door, in your mailbox and on their way to your loved ones! Â
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I don’t know about you but I save all of my greeting cards. I have for years. From the ones with only a simple signature to the ones with grand handwritten greetings, nothing goes into the trash. From store bought to articulately crafted homemade cards, I will cherish them always. They are all set aside
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It’s time to bring out all the pinks and reds again! Valentine’s day is right around the corner—and just like any other holiday, I like to start early! I have all these pieces of wood laying around from previous projects and decided a Happy Valentine’s Day sign would be my first project! Also I also
I like making these homemade crafty dishwasher magnets. I hate when there isn’t one on the dishwasher and dirty dishes make their way inside and get mixed up with the clean ones. I really hate that. . . In my house, these magnets have deemed themselves a requirement on my dishwasher. Nobody can be trusted—not
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The house always feels so bare after all the holiday decorations have been taken down for the season. Suddenly the living room seems like it’s grown twice the size but all the magic has disappeared. I start to miss the twinkling lights almost immediately–the one thing that makes everything feel so warm and cozy. Now
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As I was finishing up wrapping all my Christmas gifts, I decided that I wanted to make them extra special this year. I would hand make all of my gift tags! That’s what I would do! I’d spend some time making them unique and thoughtful. Every gift would be adorned with beautiful never seen before
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It’s that time of year again! Yay! Christmas! It is also the time to make that big decision: What kind of Christmas card will I make this year? There will be a huge assembly line! No doubt! What kind of design will I stare at for hours on end? I love to send out Christmas
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Another ornament? Of course! Come on in! Each year I like to add a new ornament to the tree. Well, who am I kidding? I like to add several new ornaments to the tree. To be honest, I think the homemade ones are the best. Over time they become more sentimental and nostalgic. Those are
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