Category Archives: crafts

Baby O2’s “Up, Up and Away” quilt

To begin with, much credit to my inspiration quilt, found on http://www.Pinterest.com which was apparently from a book called “Everyday Handmade.” I won’t link it here in case the publisher dislikes it being shared online. Now, I have never made … Continue reading

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Busy bags to the rescue!

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The Frozen Party sign

My friend Lisa and I like to decorate this entrance sign for each other’s parties. Last year she did such a great job for Jacob’s camping party. For Cassidy’s third birthday, I transformed it into a Frozen sign, adorned with … Continue reading

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Magnetic Monthly Meal Planning Calendar

This is it my friends: the mother of all organizing tools. It takes me about five minutes to plan ONE MONTH of meals. I added cookbook references for things I don’t have memorized. All I need to do is make … Continue reading

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Nora and Eric’s Circus Baby Shower

I hosted the beautiful Nora’s baby shower. I am anxiously awaiting the birth of her sweet baby boy, who I really hope will have red hair (and he should, as I think it’s a dominant gene in both parents.) Here … Continue reading

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Metal-stamped plant markers from old silverware

I’ve been wanting to make these for a while, but boy were they difficult! My helpful assistants, Josh and Jacob, helped me flatten the spoons with a forklift! Then I took out my metal stamps and went to town. It … Continue reading

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Homemade bath bombs

Friend Kasi and I made these lovely essential oil bath bombs. They are fizzy in the bath just like my favorites from Lush! We added dried lavender flowers from my yard to this blend, which is for respiratory relief, using … Continue reading

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Pickle it!

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Nerdy Thirty Party: The details

  Turning 30 was not difficult for me. Maybe the shock will set in down the road, but for now, I’m quite content to be in my thirties. Actually, I don’t feel remotely like a thirtysomething. I feel the same…I … Continue reading

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Busy Bags

Pinterest is a wonderful site for ideas. I browse it and I see so many amazing things I would like to do. Recently, I decided I should make things to keep Jacob busy. I had heard of busy bags…small bags … Continue reading

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