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World’s Best Hot Pads – Made from Washcloths

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This is a very photo heavy how-to to make the best hot pads ever. I learned how to make these from my Aunt Harriet. She wasn’t really my Aunt, she was a friend… Read More

Crafty Challenge 12: Headwarmer – Earmuffs

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Our most recent crafty challenge was to make a headwarmer. This could be in any color, material, style or shape. Cheri was ahead of us all and posted her adorable recycled sweater hat… Read More

Ornament Advent: Day 23 Christmas Wrap Garland

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One of the greatest benefits of having a crafting family are how ideas are bounced, re-imaged, and re-shaped among us. I really love the Star Ornaments that Loryn made and I also just… Read More

Ornament Advent: Day 19 Chenille Tree

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I knew from the beginning that I would just have to make a tree ornament for this Christmas advent. I have had one in mind, but I had no idea to execute it.… Read More

Ornament Advent: Day 15 Beaded Ball

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Gonna Go Back in Time! So, I was not feeling at all well this weekend and missed my Saturday post for the Ornament Advent. To make up for it, I decided to splurge… Read More

Ornament Advent: Day 11 Foil and Scrapbook Paper Ball

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I really wanted to make a simple ornament with aluminum foil. I have been wracking my brain trying to think of something and it hit me while I was driving home from work.… Read More

Ornament Advent: Day 7 Felt Tree and Wreath

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Today’s ornament was a massive lesson in frustration. Or rather, the ornament that you don’t see was. My original idea for an ornament failed spectacularly. My craft table is covered with parts, bits,… Read More

Christmas Ornament Advent: Day 3 Gold Rings

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So, I make jewelry. In my collection of jewelry supplies are all sorts of materials and findings for really old projects that I just cannot get rid of. I guess you could call… Read More

Crafty Challenge 11: Copper Fall Wreath

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Hello Again! I feel like I have been incommunicado for a very long time. All the Crafty Sisters got together last weekend for our latest Crafty Challenge. This challenge was to make a… Read More

White Diner China

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So, the craftysisters seem to follow in each others footsteps when it comes to certain household items. Dishes seems to be a big one. I have been passed on several sets of dishes… Read More