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Start at the Beginning

Well - here I go, my first ever blog.  My goal here is to post how-to's of items I have made and to repost (if I have permision) items I have made from others blogs that I LOVE.  So - today I won't...

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Go Pack Go!

In honor of the first Packer preseason game tonight I am posting a few pics of some great, handmade Packer items.  For a cheesehead like myself green and gold goes with anything.  Seriously, around...

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My Shop

Well - my goal of posting instructions on what I make is not going too well, for some reason, I never seem to remember to take pictures etc. of what I make.  I am making some bath fizzies this weekend...

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Article 17

Ugh - still being totally lame and not getting any tutorials up here!  Instead I am going to post an adorable video I made of items from my shop.  The website is called animoto.com and you can make 30...

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Bath Fizzy

Ok - here I go, my first ever tutorial!If you are anything like me you love to relax, one of my favorite ways to relax is to pamper myself.  Now - I can't afford to go the spa and get a facial and a...

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New Tutorial - Coming Soon

Well - for those of us living in Packer-land it is not such a great day.  Losing the first game of the season really stinks.  Being me, I had to try and see the bright side (or at least a little...

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A Little Preview

Well I promised a new tutorial soon and I am working on it but it's taking a little longer than I planned.  So - here is a little preview of what I am using for most of this project.I better finish...

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Here it is! Fabric Scrap Rug

For at least a couple of weeks now I have been promising a new tutorial.  Well here it is, my version of a fabric scrap rug.  Several months ago I was at Target and noticed an adorable rug in a gal's...

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I've been on vacay!

Wow - it's been a long time since I have gotten a chance to post anything.  I do have a good excuse though, we were on vacation and it was so great that I seem to have extended it further to other...

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Hint, Hint, Hint!

I know, I know, I promised a new tutorial last week, but what's a girl to do when she gets insanely busy.  On Saturday we had a kids day at the shop (crafts and cooking) and I thought that I was pretty...

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Tie Key Chain

Ok - the teasing is over, here is the tutorial for the tie key chains.  Anyone who has been in my craft area in the basement knows that I have a thing for ties (not a 50 shades thing, I just love the...

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Hint, Hint, Hint - Another new tutorial!

Yep, I am still working on favors for my friends baby shower.  Yep, I am still on the tie theme.  I am really excited about this next one.  Here is a little hint.

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Tie Coffee Cup Cozies

Here it is folks, part two of my tie tutorials.  I think once I am done making tie related items for this baby shower I might be over my obsession with ties.  While I still love the colors, patterns...

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Tie Banner

Yep - I am still working on tie items for my friends baby shower.  But, I am on the home stretch.  I have only a few more key chains and coffee cozy's to make.  In the meantime while I am watching TV...

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Tie Gift Bags

Ok, this is the second to last posting on my tie-riffic tutorials.  Get it?  I think I am getting a little slap happy and a little bit at a loss over what more to write about ties.  I have finished my...

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Tie Wreath

It's the home stretch of the tie marathon!  This one might be my favorite!  I am planning on hanging it on my door when we are done with it at the shower!  Generally I rarely keep anything I make for...

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Ties - Final Pics

Well, the baby shower is over!  It was a huge success and I think everyone had a great time.  Below are some pics of the finished stash of decorations and goodie bags, plus some pics of the decorations...

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Super Easy Christmas Ornaments

Yep - I am only doing one post on a crafty Christmas project.  Things have been a little bit busy and I like to put my friends and family first (especially around the holidays!).  I have been able to...

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Hint, Hint, Hint

Here is a little hint as to what my next tutorial will be on!!!!  Only a couple of days away!!!

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2013 To Do's

I'm a list maker.  I have lists all over.  I have one on my phone, several in my handbag, one on my ipad, probably a couple in my car, some at work and who knows where else I stick these little lists I...

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Easy Holiday Plates

Have you ever tried a craft project and it was so hard you just gave up?  I have tried about 500 of those projects.  They always look so easy but then you get into them and realize that you don't have...

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