I confess…I am quite new to the online world of crafting, blogging while crafting, pinteresting while crafting, and so on. I have to admit, I feel like of newbie a LOT these days. I’ve been crafting in my own little world for a quite a while, but one medium I’ve never really gotten into is burlap, although I’m pretty sure…
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A simple nest of speckled eggs can bring about thoughts of fresh air and springtime; the county fair, the Circle H, the French Market… Okay, I’m going to take a 180 here, because, I just can’t help but marvel at how much speckled eggs look like splattered paint! Or maybe I should say, splattered paint in the colors of nature…
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In the process of a furniture project, I wanted to add a little dimension to my piece, so I went looking around for ideas. I had it in my head to try plaster and bubble wrap texture. I didn’t see too much on the subject, although what I did find, such as alisonrachelreid.blogspot.com, was very impressive! Well, I figured I’d…
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I’ve been going through a pile of old photos, and I came across a few from a family vacation in western Michigan, circa 1974. I remember having great fun on that trip, but my favorite memory of all was the day we spent at Silver Lake Sand Dunes. The Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area is located in western Michigan’s Oceana…
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In my constant search to create more storage space, I started using those plastic storage drawers that anyone can buy from a local department store, such as Wal-Mart. They really come in handy to help me un-clutter here and there. I couldn’t help but notice; however, that they would work even better for me if they stacked on top of…
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