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How To Make A Double Sided Door Draft Stopper

The cold weather really hit us last week and we definitely felt the cold air coming in from under some of the doors!  Last year I weather stripped the doors, but the bottom of the doors this year seem to … Continue reading

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Never Loose Your Chap-stick Again!

I get quite a few newsletters for homesteading and crafting and when I saw this knew I had to make it!  I try to keep a tube of chap-stick in my purse, the car, coat pocket, bathroom – pretty much … Continue reading

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Make Your Own Braided Easter Basket

Originally Posted March 29, 2012 Easter is coming, Easter is coming.  Easter is one of those holidays where the Easter basket and candy has nothing to do with the Christian celebration of Easter, but really from the pagan origins.  If … Continue reading

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Kids Craft Corner – Big Baby Gets A New Dress

I have written about Big Baby before, but to give just a little bit of history – Big Baby was given to Stella for her first birthday and she has been a favorite doll ever since.  Big Baby was Stella’s … Continue reading

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A Quilted Stocking

Over the years I have made many Christmas quilts, trees, place mats, etc.  With all those projects I have accumulated many scraps and small pieces of Christmas themed fabric – enough to fill a small plastic storage container (a little … Continue reading

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The Stockings Were Hung By The Chimney With Care

The best part of Christmas morning for me is the stocking.  Stella and I are very fortunate to have stockings knit by my grandma – they really stretch!!!  I have not tackled knitting a stocking and not sure I ever … Continue reading

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An Egyptian Princess Is Dressed

Last winter we made bracelets out of toilet paper rolls and during that activity – Stella informed me that she was making her bracelet for her Halloween costume – she was going to be an Egyptian Princess!  Of course I … Continue reading

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4th of July – Make A Bandana Flag

With the 4th of July around the corner and our door looking barren – it was time again to make something to hang on it.  Figured why not a flag.  This flag is super easy to make and if you … Continue reading

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How To Make A Beach Cover Up

I am not a big water person, but Stella is and if she had her way any chance she had she would be in the water. The other day we were at the pool and by the time we went … Continue reading

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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

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