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Altered Window Message Board

by Little Birdies January 13, 2011

It’s January, so of course I have organization on the brain! My fridge gets so cluttered that I decided to make a message board to hold wedding invitations, baby announcements, party invitations, etc. using an old wooden window frame saved from an antiques flea market. No more cluttered fridge! Supplies for Altered Window Message Board: [...]

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Saturday Spotlight: Snowflakes

by Marie January 8, 2011

Here are a few wintry snowflake submissions from the M&T Spotlight, all ready for a snow party. Do you have snow at your house or do I need to come visit you in some warm location?! Next week I’ll be spotlighting Soup submissions, so get your soup on! Recycled Cardboard Snowflakes Origami Style Snowflakes Beaded [...]

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Learning Some Paper Crafting Basics

by Marie January 4, 2011

I’m loving this series about The Basics from Patricia of A Little Hut. She shares all kinds of things that help with basic crafting needs, especially those surrounding paper. Scroll down her posts and you’ll find what supplies are the best, how to cut paper, bone folding, etc. A Little Hut’s ideas are so simple [...]

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Handprint Christmas Tree Apron

by Marie December 17, 2010

If you’re looking for a fun handmade gift to give to mom, dad, or the grandparents, then this handprint Christmas tree apron is the perfect present. Our whole family got involved in creating this one of a kind tree! Supplies for Handprint Christmas Tree Apron: apron – plain white is best fabric paint – Thanks, [...]

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Christmas Card Garland Tutorial

by Little Birdies December 14, 2010

Each year I look forward to receiving Christmas cards and pictures from my friends and loved ones. Sometimes that’s the only time I get to see them all year! So I really love to display each card, but more and more people are sending flat photo cards, which do not stand up on my mantle [...]

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Upcycled Snowflake Mirror Project

by Kami December 9, 2010

It’s been a long time since I have been thrifting, and I am really itching to go. I found this mirror way back in March while thrift store shopping with Marie and Allison. You can see it here in this post on 4 helpful tips for thrift store shopping. It has been in my basement [...]

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Wrapped Bottle of Bubbly Neighbor Gift

by Marie November 29, 2010

My in-laws give great neighbor gifts for the holidays. Last year they gave these towel wrapped bottles, spending under $5 each (depending on your bubbly). It’s a quick and cheap way to look fancy and give a great gift. Supplies for Towel Wrapped Bottle: bottle of bubbly – wine, champagne, sparkling cider flour sack towel [...]

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More Love for Tape with Holiday Gift Giving

by Marie November 16, 2010

This post is brought to you by Scotch(R) Double Sided Tape. This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to all who entered. The 25 samples will be going to these numbered comments: 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, [...]

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Embroidered Fall Leaf Pillow

by Little Birdies November 12, 2010

I’m never sure what to do during that awkward period between Halloween decor and Christmas decor. I need something fall-ish. Something to keep those beautiful autumn leaf colors around a little longer. A little wool felt, a pillow form, and a needle and embroidery thread were exactly what I needed to bring the fall colors [...]

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Sugar Pumpkin Potted Plant

by Marie November 10, 2010

Guest Post by Craftzilla of Glue Gun Crafts Take a cute little sugar pumpkin and create the place setting and party favor for the holiday season with this earth friendly craft! Supplies for Sugar Pumpkin Potted Plant: Sugar pumpkins Winter pansies or any other potted winter flower Solid color cardstock Printed cardstock Toothpicks Felt tipped [...]

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