September 2014
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Doodling On Paper Plates Craft For Anytime!
Doodling on paper plates is just about one of the simplest craft ideas I've every come up with, and yet it is really so much fun! So put out some plates and even something as simple as ball point pens, and watch as everyone gets to work decorating their plates! I actually did this drawing…
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My Giant Crocheted Doily Rug Pattern In Finnish, Matto – Ohje Suomeksi!
Yes indeed, my popular crocheted doily rug pattern is now available in Finnish, thanks to Santra a blogger from Finland who spent the time to translate it! One of the things I love about blogging is connecting with crafters from around the world, so I was pleased as punch, not to mention that I happen…
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Welcome Back To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to craft schooling Sunday, which started up again last week with a bang, and so many fantastic contributions from crafters residing in: Australia, Guatemala, South Africa, India, Pakistan, Germany, Italy, Slovakia, Muldavia, The Netherlands, Portugal, and the United States. A fabulous homework caddy made from recycled boxes and duck tape from Aunt Peaches (The…
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Two Glorious Weeks In Vancouver, BC (Canada) With Kids!
English Bay, our first destination after 24 hours of trying to sleep off jet lag! The secret is out, we (me and my three youngest) spent 2 weeks visiting with my mother in the very lovely city of Vancouver, British Columbia (Canada.) If you enjoy water, lots of it, together with the energy of a…
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A Roundup Of Rosh HaShana Crafts From The Archives!
Wine cork apple stamped Rosh HaShana Cards….so fun and simple to whip up! Its hard to believe that Rosh HaShana is just around the corner and it's time to get crafting for this wonderful holiday which marks the beginning of the Jewish year and the start of the period known as the "High Holidays." Meaning…
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Travel Journals For Kids!
At the beginning of our month long vacation I had the idea that maybe my three littlest would enjoy making travel journals to document our adventures, in Canada and the United States. And guess what? It was a huge success, as all three, ages 12, 10 and 9 diligently recorded our activities, well at least…
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Birthday Letter Banner With Rolled Paper Roses (With Simple Supplies!)
A birthday banner decorated with an initial letter covered in rolled paper roses will be sure to please the birthday girl (or woman) and you can whip it up with the simplest of supplies! Last week when we arrived at a lovely dairy farm in Sullivan County, New York for a family get together, I…