Pinterest time!

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Finally.  Made something I saw on Pinterest! This one is a no-brainer for me.   I like to keep (or at least upcycle) the Christmas cards we receive. In past years I’ve cut the tops off the cards to use as gift tags. Like I did here last year. Today I made books with the … Read More

15 minute project

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Stopped at Hobby Lobby on my way home from work tonight and picked up some supplies to make some fancy-schmancy magnets. First the magnets.  Round. Three quarter inch. Ceramic. 80 of them for $6.99.  Should have waited for them to go on sale….or run home for a 40% off coupon. Embellishments next on my list. … Read More

Greatness

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On December 26 a sweet little girl was born. Emerson McCall  was born at 9:05pm weighing in at 7.2 lbs and 21 inches Emerson’s proud parents are Drew and  Bri. Drew is Mr. D’s nephew. Which makes Mr. D a Great Uncle! Mr. D’s sister and brother-in-law are proud grandparents With 1000 miles between our … Read More

Upcycle your Christmas Cards

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The Christmas decorations are packed away here at The Cottage  but one last task remains –  the upcycling of the Christmas greeting cards we received. I can hardly stand to toss the cards we receive in the garbage,  or even to recycle them,  yet I sure don’t need one more thing  to save, collect and … Read More

Shower invites

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For the last several days I’ve been working on bridal shower invitations. Cara is giving her roommate, Jessica, a bridal shower since there aren’t many good options in stores for invites, especially if you are going with  a lemon-lime-citrus themed shower. Of course the little “stickers” aren’t on the actual invitations — those are a … Read More

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Can you guess what these are? If you guessed fabric postcards — You are right! I learned how to make them tonight! My friend Mary was so sweet to come with all the supplies needed to show me how to make them. I made the very simple ones that didn’t require alot of fussing, but … Read More

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Crocheting with Aunt Betty Aunt Betty is the sister of Kirk’s mom.Of all the aunts, uncles, cousins on Kirk’s side of the family, I know Betty the best. We vacationed with her and Uncle Clarence in Arkansas for a few summers.Betty does quilting, sewing, embroidery and crocheting. Since she is the reigning queen of making … Read More