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Creating on a Rainy Day

It is always good to save something for a rainy day.  And we have had several rainy days this summer.  On one of those days I created a trinket stand from some pretty glass dishes and plates. I’ve got...

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Upcycle the Plastic Coat Hangers

Upcycle those plastic hangers in your closet. It’s the time of year to start thinking Christmas gifts.  Even if you don’t want to think about it, you know that the time is coming, so why not be...

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Felt Critters for June

It’s time to share the felt critters for June.  Each month Mockingbird Hill and Creative Cain Cabin offer two felt critter patterns to stitch.  You download the patterns and stitch them and then at the...

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Hello Pep and Salty

I’d like to introduce you to Pep and Salty … the shaker people, the latest addition to my snow folk. They started out as a salt and pepper shakers purchased from the dollar store for $1.25.  I’m...

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Add Some Homemade Sparkle

I love it when Christmas comes creeping in.  Doing a little bit now means I don’t have to do a whole lot later on.  There is gift making and ornament making going on right now. These little ornaments...

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How to Transfer a Photo to Wood

 Are you on the look out for a different craft ideas to try?  I am and I came across how to transfer an inkjet printed photo to a piece of wood.  You know I had to try this idea and I know you will...

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A Soapy Incentive

Do you need an incentive for the kids or grandkids to wash their hands?  Try making this bar of soap that just might tempt them to wash more often. I saw an idea for making soap for kids by putting a...

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How to Make a Rake Wreath

Another season is about to begin.  Goodbye summer, hello Autumn.  This is a wonderful season of colours, sights, smells and tastes.  We’ve had a wet and chilly weekend making us think Autumn is here...

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The Kid in Me Loves Colouring

I’ve always loved colouring and working with children through my career gave me lots of opportunities to colour.  But now the latest trend is for adult colouring books and I can legitimately colour...

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The Snowman Hat

Find out how to make a cute snowman hat centrepiece for a table or display this year. You just need a few simple things and it won’t take very long. I used an empty Ovaltine tin, but you can use any...

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Festive Tea Bags

Cookie cutters aren’t just for making cookies.  I used them as a template to make festive tea bags.  These little gifts can be tucked inside a greeting card to send a cup of cheer to the recipient. You...

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Knitting and Crochet Stitch Markers

Everyone loves some jewelry to brighten up the day, so why not have some jewelry for your knitting and crochet. Stitch markers can be an important little tool when following along in a pattern. They...

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Creating a Teacup Tree

I’ve been working on new garden whimsy project.  It started with a teacup planter that I purchased recently and it will have some cute crochet teacups displayed in it. I did a fair bit of experimenting...

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The Christmas Five – Trees

Over the years I’ve added all sorts of Christmas crafts and decorating ideas to my site.  I’ve started the Christmas 5 and will be grouping some together crafts and sharing them again, usually on a...

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The Christmas Five – Birds and Reindeer

Another week had sped by and it is getting closer to the Christmas season – just one month from the date of this post.  This week on the Christmas Five I’m sharing birds and reindeers. These little...

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The Christmas Five – Beads and Buttons

December is here and we are getting closer and closer to the holiday season.  Have you started decorating yet?  Here are some of my favourite things made with buttons and beads. These homemade...

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The Christmas Five – Outside Decorating

The festive season is coming … and it will be here before you know it.  I don’t do a lot of outside decorating that is specific to Christmas but do all things that will stay outside all winter long. I...

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The Christmas Five – It’s a Wrap

The Christmas 5 series wraps up this week.  It has been wonderful to look back at previous posts and share them with new and returning visitors.  Hopefully you have found some ideas to use for your own...

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The Christmas Five – Birds and Reindeer

Another week had sped by and it is getting closer to the Christmas season – just one month from the date of this post.  This week on the Christmas Five I’m sharing birds and reindeers. These little...

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The Christmas Five – Beads and Buttons

December is here and we are getting closer and closer to the holiday season.  Have you started decorating yet?  Here are some of my favourite things made with buttons and beads. These homemade...

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