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Fun and Crafty Father’s Day Gifts

by Marie June 12, 2010

Here are a few fun Father’s Day crafts we’ve done in the past. These are sure to make dad feel glad this Father’s Day! Give Dad a snake this year! ~~~ Father’s Day Hand-Stitched Greeting Card ~~~ Magazine Collage of Dad’s Favorite Things ~~~ Giant Remote Control Gifts ~~~ Golf Club Sock Puppets…fore! What fun [...]

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Photograph 30 Days of Summer

by Marie June 9, 2010

Tracey Clark, an absolutely amazing photographer, is hosting an e-class for a 30 day Picture Summer. For $30, only $1 a day, Tracey will be sharing her wisdom with daily inspiration, tips, tricks, and access to her photographic brain for this 30 day class. I’ve actually just signed up and can’t wait to improve on [...]

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25 Things We Love About Dad

by Marie June 8, 2010

I’m sharing a fun Father’s Day handmade gift over at Snackpicks today. We’re creating these fun little booklets to showcase the 25 things we love about Dad. Head on over to Snackpicks to see how to create your own.

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Write Your Story with a Journal Jar

by Little Birdies June 8, 2010

Recently I taught a group of 12 and 13-year-old girls a church lesson about the importance of keeping a journal. (Excuse me while I climb on my soap box.) We have a great opportunity to share our lives with our children, our grandchildren, and generations beyond if we write down the thoughts and events of [...]

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Dressing Up Personalized Paper Dolls

by Marie June 7, 2010

Today we made some fun paper dolls in stylish garden wear. Cricut, a Make and Takes sponsor, provided us with their new Freshly Picked cartridge to play around with and we chose to create this darling garden outfit to place on a fun full length picture of my daughter. She had so much fun dressing [...]

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Get Ready to Color with this Crayon Roll Tutorial

by Marie June 3, 2010

I know there are a lot of patterns out there for crayon rolls, but I love this Crayon Roll Tutorial by The Pleated Poppy, featured over at V and Co. These help the crayons fit so much better back into their home, rather than the crayon box it comes in where they slip and slide [...]

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Sewtastic Makeup Brush Holder

by Marie May 25, 2010

This sewtastic tutorial for a Makeup Brush Holder from Freshly Picked is just the thing to keep makeup brushes in good condition. Your brushes, and face, will thank you!

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Sew Your Own Crib Sheets

by Marie May 16, 2010

Yes, it can be done. I would never have thought to sew my own sheets, but this crib and toddler sheet tutorial from Made is a great way to get exactly the match you need for your baby’s room.

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Handmade Banners for all Occasions

by Kami May 13, 2010

Nothing says “celebration” like a banner. Don’t let birthdays be the only holidays worthy of a banner. Not only does a banner let your mom know it’s her day, but it can be fun gift too! Quickutz new Triangle Pennant Die just made my banner making days that much easier. With all the darling scrapbook [...]

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Great Tutorial for a Computer Keyboard Wrist Rest

by Marie May 11, 2010

If you’re on the computer for any length of time, it can wreak havoc on your wrists! I love this DIY Keyboard Wrist Rest from Updates from the Copper State. It’s a great step by step tutorial on how to keep your wrists in good form! Computer wrists everywhere are going to be happy for [...]

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