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The Gift of Chickens :: Heifer International
Several years ago, my brother and I made a pact that we would stop buying cheap plastic toys for each other's children at the holidays. We agreed that we would organize toy swaps for the cousins at the...
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Dollar Store DIY Dishcloth Beachbag
Many of the responses to my oilcloth-lined bag giveaway have included comments about taking the bags to the beach. Reading these comments left me dreaming of whiling away the hours on some sandy beach...
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Sample Fabric from Spoonflower.com
Have you ever dreamed of creating your own fabrics like the ones created by Jessica at How About Orange? (I love her fabrics.) And I absolutely LOVE the way Ana at Knockoff Wood uses Jessica's fabrics...
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Oilcloth-Lined Bag Giveaway Winners
I'm pleased to announce the winners of the Oilcloth-Lined Shoulder Bag giveaway. Thank you to all who entered, and stay tuned for an upcoming giveaway next month. Meanwhile, the winners were selected...
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Fabric Covered Composition Notebook
I never go anywhere without a notebook. Being a writer and a journalist (I know those things sound the same, but they're not most of the time) I can't exist without a notebook. I'm constantly...
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Chickens at 8000 Feet?
We spent our spring break visiting with my brother's family in North Carolina. Some of their dear friends have chickens. The friends were away for the week, and my brother and his family were in...
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My 2-Year Old is Reading?
Posting has been sparse for the past few days. We've been busy at our house trying to get on top of projects and live life at the same time. My five-year old had his first tee-ball practices and...
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Household Notebook with ListPlanIt.com
Yesterday, I finally got myself organized and created a household notebook. This thing is packed with lists and calendars and everything I need to at least fool myself into thinking I'm running an...
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Mother's Day Wish List
After making my June, July, August calendar yesterday for my Household Notebook, I have summer on the brain. Picnics, hiking, lazy dinners on the deck. I can't wait - especially since we had three...
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Mother's Day Gift from Etsy.com
My sweet husband got me an early Mother's Day present, and I just had to share:Ever since I spotted a set of stacking rings in the window of a jewelry store in Salt Lake City, I've been in love with...
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Origami Lilies for May Day
Happy May Day! These origami lilies are just something I whipped up last night to celebrate spring. I used this tutorial here, and loved the result. I didn't have any origami (washi) paper lying...
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DIY Hand-Stamped Fabric
This is where I spend a lot of time in the summer - my deck. Here is where I sit: Here is where I eat and sit in the hot tub. (Usually not at the same time!):Here's the view that I have, so it's easy...
View ArticleUpcoming Projects & DIY Inspiration
I have so many projects that I want to take on in the next few months. I've been feeling as though I need a virtual to-do list in order to keep track and plan my free time. With this in mind, I...
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Outdoor Canvas :: Softening the Deck
Wanna see what I ordered?Jo-Ann Fabrics is having a sale right now - 50% off outdoor fabrics and canvas. I also had a gift card, so I couldn't pass up ordering some fun outdoor canvas that I'll use to...
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One More Mother's Day Gift @Paper Platypus
I just discovered a new favorite Etsy shop, The Paper Platypus. Karen makes these amazing flowers. She has bouquets, boutonnieres, napkin rings, single buds, and a slew of beautiful creations - all...
View ArticleDefragmenting my Life
You've probably been wondering what happened to The Handy Hausfrau - did I fall into my gaping craft closet and get lost among the skeins of yarn? Possible, but no. Did I pass out in the garage,...
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Gifts of Love
We came up with a cheap, easy and meaningful project for our Mother's Day gifts to the grandmas. Even though Mother's Day has long passed during my technology hiatus, these would make great gifts for...
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DIY Picnic Table from Knockoff Wood
If you follow me on Twitter, you probably caught wind of my latest project. I was cursing the rains as they were threatening to ruin my perfectly timed two-day project. And here it is, thanks to the...
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DIY Necklace Pendant
Today's project was an inexpensive and easy pendant that looks great on a necklace.Ever since I saw Judikins Diamond Glaze featured in a project to turn a Scrabble tile into a necklace, I've been...
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DIY Memory Jar :: Gift Giving on the Cheap
I've been waiting to post this project because the pictures are poor quality (sorry, Dad - thanks anyway for shooting them for me). We forgot to photograph this gift before we gave it to my parents....
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DIY Polymer Clay Jewelry
Have you ever used Polymer Clay? I never had until today, and let me tell you, it's addictive. Can you believe that I made this bracelet in an hour today?I had a 40% off coupon for Michael's Craft...
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DIY Wedding Flowers
I have weddings on the brain right now. Some friends of ours are getting married on July 4th weekend in Vail, CO. The bride and I have been tossing around ideas for do-it-yourself flowers for the big...
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Teacher Appreciation Gifts
I spent the weekend making Teacher Appreciation gifts for my oldest to deliver at his pre-school "graduation" today.One of his teachers has been eyeing my felted bag all school year, but I didn't have...
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Easy Photo Vignettes
Professional photographers know just the right combination of lenses, light and, of course, post-processing magic to take a photo from good to amazing. Take this photo for example taken by my friend,...
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Knockoff Wood Locker Cabinet + Some
It's been five months since I last posted. I haven't stopped crafting and creating - life just got crazy. Suddenly having two kids in school makes for a busy life. Not to worry, though. I get antsy...
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