Crafts

Birdseed Cake!

February 19, 2012
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Birdseed Cake!

On the scale of cute, quick and easy this craft is a 10, but it is also a 9 on the messy scale. In a large bowl, combine 4 cups of sunflower seeds 1/2 cup water 3/4 of flour 3 table spoons of corn...

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Valentines Cupcake

February 12, 2012
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Valentine Cupcakes

I think my new “signature” is going to be chocolate elements on my cupcakes now! I made these really easy cupcakes. Start with a basic cupcake and ice. While the cupcakes were baking, I took a wiltons squeeze bottle and melted white chocolate. (...

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Candy Cane Cookies! Semi-Homemade Inspired

January 9, 2012
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Candy Cane Cookies! Semi-Homemade Inspired

I did this quick cookie project and didn’t think much of it, but the kids loved it!  So since they are the true judges on fun projects, I decided to pass this along. It is Semi-Homemade inspired, because I actually used a cookie mix...

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Dog Treats- just in time for Christmas

December 13, 2011
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Dog Treats- just in time for Christmas

While all my friends are baking the 12 days of christmas cookies, we decided to treat our furry friends this year and we made dog treats for all our four legged friends. I am definitely going to make more!  The recipes were really easy!...

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Meaningful pieces: On the Road to The Martha Stewart Show

October 4, 2011
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Meaningful pieces: On the Road to The Martha Stewart Show

Today I’m flying to New York to the Martha Stewart Show. As I  sitting here waiting for the plane I am evaluating my jewelry choices and it’s interesting that I selected several meaningful pieces. First, and honestly the most intentional piece is my ring....

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Holy Craft! I am going to the Martha Stewart Show!!

September 30, 2011
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Holy Craft! I am going to the Martha Stewart Show!!

Yes, it is true!  And I am in a complete panic!  Let me explain.  The Martha Stewart Show put out a call to her fans asking that for any of her fans were techie inclined, tweeters or bloggers to apply to be selected to...

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Strawberries are so Patriotic!

July 17, 2011
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Strawberries are so Patriotic!

These strawberries are a triple threat! 1. Easy to make! (even with little helpers!) 2. They look fabulous! 3. They are delicious! I got this idea from mommyupgrade.com. It’s so easy and so forgiving, that it is a great kid friendly project.  Simply melt...

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Halloween- Banning store bought costumes!

May 27, 2011
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Ok, I really don’t know what my extreme aversion is to purchasing store bought costumes.  I can say as the daughter of an eccentric art teacher and growing up in the ahem 70’s when the only options for store bought costumes were a formed...

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Teaser….I am making dog collars

May 8, 2011
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Teaser….I am making dog collars

We have two new members to the family.  Both adorable rescues.  Carlos is a Bichon Frise Poodle mix and Chloe is a black lab mix.  So based on some cute dog collars I saw on Etsy, I have been inspired to make new collars for...

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Don’t tell the boys, but we made lip gloss

April 19, 2011
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Don’t tell the boys, but we made lip gloss

Every weekend we do a new craft.  With 4 boys and 1 girl, I love that my 5 “athletes” will indulge me and willingly participate in a craft project. This weeks project is to make lip gloss– but dont tell the boys– we are going...

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