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Need to Take a Few Notes?

by Marie February 15, 2011

I have to share this darling little notebook given to me by Katie of Gadanke.com a few weeks back at Blissdom. It was her business card, but not just any business card, it was a little 10 page 3 inch journal for the weekend conference as well. A few blank pages were included, as well [...]

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Saturday Spotlight: Valentine’s Day

by Marie February 12, 2011

I’m happy to feature these 6 darling Valentine’s Day ideas from over at the M&T Spotlight. There were a lot to choose from this week, check out the many other great Valentine’s Day ideas. Next week’s theme is fabric. You are welcome to share all your crafts, projects, and recipes to Spotlight, but I’ll be [...]

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Embroidery Hoop Valentine Art

by Little Birdies February 8, 2011

This project has got to go in history as one of my least expensive crafts ever! And one of the quickest to make, too. Here are my instructions for a fun Valentine’s decoration that won’t break your budget and you can actually finish before the big day! Supplies for Embroidery Hoop Art: Embroidery hoop, any [...]

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Saturday Spotlight: Hearts

by Marie February 5, 2011

Hearts are all-a-flutter over at the M&T Spotlight. With Valentines a week away, here are a few fun and fancy heart projects found over on the Spotlight, perfect for this time of year. Next week I’ll be featuring Kid’s Valentine Cards, so submit your best to Spotlight. Chenille Heart Pillow Paper and Wire Heart Garland [...]

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DIY Fabric Flower Headband

by Kami January 20, 2011

I love all the different fabric flowers there are to make these days. Here is the step by step for a very simple fabric headband. What I love about this one is that you can “slop” it together in a jiffy, and it still looks great! Here is what you need: one skinny headband (I [...]

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Tis the Season for Edible Snowmen and Valentine Projects

by Marie January 19, 2011

Here’s a few places I’ve been posting this week. A little Frosty snack, as well as getting the house ready with a few Valentine projects. This Rice Krispie snowman from Snackpicks is dipped in powdered sugar snow to keep him cool! We had fun building him. We’re lining our steps with these Valentine Paper Bag [...]

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Stitch Up a Snowman Button Card

by Marie January 17, 2011

I couldn’t resist stitching up this cute little snowman made of buttons, complete with scarf and orange carrot nose. It’s giving my stitched cards a fun 3D element. Supplies for Snowman Button Card: paper cork board for punching holes punching awl or thumb tack to punch holes embroidery thread cross-stitch needle buttons cardstock paper for [...]

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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: Silly Snowmen

by Marie January 1, 2011

I’m starting to feature some Spotlight submissions each week, as you all have such great make and take ideas yourselves! This week is Snowmen! Here are 5 fabulous ideas found over at Spotlight. If you’d like the chance to be featured, submit your posts over at Spotlight, next week’s theme is snowflakes. Snowman Treats by [...]

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Link Up to the Make and Takes Spotlight Page

by Marie December 16, 2010

We are happy to be launching our new Spotlight page here at Make and Takes. Wahoo! We’ve been working hard on getting it set up over the last several months and it’s ready to go! Say hello to… Spotlight. I wanted to create a place where people could be featured, shared and spotlighted. I receive [...]

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