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Category Archives: Crafts
How To Make A Swim Bag
Well it is that time of year again – going to the beach, pool and lake. If you have kids, one of the dreaded parts is carrying all the items; towels, sunscreen, hats, water bottles, goggles, etc, etc, etc! Why … Continue reading
Have Checkers, Will Travel
I remember as a little girl playing checkers with my great grandfather. Great way to spend some quality time and entertain a child. I came across this travel checker board in my 1970’s craft book and decided why not. As … Continue reading
iPhone Knitted Cozy – Show The Love With Hearts!
I love my iphone! I purchased the case for it, but I wanted a little more protection and a way to be able to instantly grab it out of my bag. I have been working on a knitted project that … Continue reading
Hanging String Lamp
Back in either 2003 or 2004 I came across an article in a magazine that showed how to make a hanging light fixture from string. I tore out the pages and filed them away – coming across them whenever I … Continue reading
Re-Use A Plastic Bag To Make A Plastic Bag
Do you ever come a cross a recipe, craft, sewing project that you just can’t wait to do/try and then are disappointed with the final outcome? This is one of those projects. When I came across the article on re-using … Continue reading
The Lasting Bouquet
I have a very dear friend that just recently had a big birthday. I know that she loves flowers, so I decided to make her a bouquet that would last and last. How you ask and so glad that you … Continue reading
Silver Beads – Making A Necklace (Part 2)
Years ago I received a necklace as a gift that I love and, as mentioned yesterday, with the clean silver beads I wanted to try and make a similar one. I have to say it looked easier than it was … Continue reading
Easy Way To Clean Silver (Part 1)
The other day I was wearing a necklace and had one of those – “ah-ha” moments, where I thought I could make this using the beads I have from a necklace that broke. About 20 years ago I made a … Continue reading
How To Make Quilted Pot Holders
Pot holders are one of those items that I never buy. I am not sure how I have the ones that I do, maybe they were gifts, but I have had the ones that I have it seems forever. Whenever … Continue reading
Have Books – Need Shelves!
We are avid readers in our household and have a book in our hands way more often than the TV is on or a movie watched. As part of Stella’s homework each evening she is to read for at least … Continue reading
