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A Fun Alphabet Game For The Kids Using Beans: Introducing Alphabeans!
Isn't this just too cute? Here's a new game for the kids that will cost you the price of a bag of lima beans (or any large white bean) and a thin permanent marker. And most kids like tiny things, so these beans have a certain appeal that you just won't find with any other…
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Recycle Promotional Magnets And Make Fun Art For Your Fridge!
I really hope you've been saving those promotional magnets you get with the pizza delivery or from a myriad of people trying to get you to remember them on your fridge. Because I've finally come up with a great project that everyone in the family will love! Simply scrub off the printed paper side after…
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Moroccan Olives In Red Sauce—Delicious!
The other day my funny four year old happened to be in the kitchen alone with a can of olives. I heard him say "look what happened to my nails!" And then interestingly enough, Moroccan olives came to mind and I thought "what a perfect recipe for Tu B'Shevat this year" (since it falls on…
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Winter Decor With Pearls & Pine Cones (For Tu B’Shevat!)
Tu B'Shevat, the Jewish New Year for the trees (more on that another day) is on January 29, so we have just over two weeks to decorate out homes, craft for ourselves and with our children, and think about how we'll serve a delicious array of fresh and dried fruits on the night of the…
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Make A Gorgeous Winter Topiary From Vintage Flowers!
I really wish I had a photo of the vintage wedding bouquet that I used to make this floral topiary a few years ago, but back then who knew I'd have a blog now, in fact I didn't even know what a blog was! Suffice it to say the bouquet was somewhat comical, and I…
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Making Plarn From Plastic Bags: Crafting For The Next Decade
This photo represents my crafting hopes for the next decade: to make an honest attempt to use up all the crafting supplies I happen to have collected and accumulated over the years, and to do my best to re-use and recycle all the things that come my way! Which explains why I've taken a photo…
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Grated Vegetable Soup: A Great Recipe For Sneaky Moms!
A few years ago when we first moved into our new home a few very thoughtful neighbors sent over hot lunches for several days. One day we received a delicious soup that to my surprise consisted of broth and grated vegetables. We enjoyed the soup and I forgot all about this idea until my daughter…
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Get Organized With Zippered Felt Pouches To Hold The Little Stuff!
Wouldn't you love to get organized? Have a cute way to store all your tiny sewing supplies or crochet hooks? Make a bunch of these zippered felt pouches and you'll be hooked. With their flat bottom they can stand up nicely on a shelf or in a deep drawer. Make them any size and and…
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Make Unique Room Signs From Modeling Clay!
Since we're on the topic of signs, I though I'd share this project with you as well! A few months ago just after I had posted the project showing how to make pictures with modeling clay, here, I was thinking how fun it might be to make signs from modeling clay. Just an hour or…
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Help Your Kids Make Cute Welcome Signs From Cereal Boxes!
Your holiday guests may have already come and gone, but you can always think up a good reason to make a sign. To celebrate or commemorate an important event, to say thank you, to communicate a message, or even to publicize something wonderful. Giving thanks, honoring guests and showing loved ones that we're proud of…
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No-Sew Fleece: Make Colorful Warmers For Mugs & A Coffee Press!
Dear Readers,You may or may not be happy to hear that this is my last no-sew fleece post for the year. I have some fleece projects that require sewing that I'll be sharing, but I'm going to wait a week or so to post them, as between you and me I'm fleeced out! That said,…
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No-Sew Fleece: Make Adorable Outfits For Stuffed Animals!
Want to renew your child's interest in his stuffed animals? Need a super cute semi handmade gift? Use the no-sew fleece techniques I've taught in previous posts here, to make quick hats, capes, scarves and sweaters for all your stuffed animal friends! This dog was cute but now he's irresistible, and my kids were so…
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No-Sew Fleece: Simple Pom-Pom Hat
Isn't this hat cute? And guess how long it took me to make it? Oh about ten minutes, really! How's that for a quick last minute gift, or even a fun holiday crafting activity. Who wouldn't love a new cozy hat? Can't blame me for trying to be helpful. And if you'd like to make…
