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May Flowers
It's no secret... I LOVE flowers!As you can see, flowers show up a lot in my arts and crafts. The color and beauty of flowers are an instant pick-me-up. They are an iconic symbol of the spring season....
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Mother's Day Bouquet
This Sunday is my first Mother's Day since becoming a mother myself. There is nothing more challenging, life-altering, and rewarding than becoming a parent. My little Adelaide just turned four months...
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Flower Lunch
During the busy week, my lunch is usually reduced to a box of crackers that I munch on while I work at my desk. Quick and easy. But once in a while it's nice to treat yourself to something more...
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Real-Life Floral Patterns
I love, love, love floral patterns. Much of the time, I can be found doodling and painting them, but ever since I discovered people making art with real flowers (see links at the end of the post), I've...
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Life Lately: Babies, Big Changes, and a Bridal Shower
Hey, it's been a while! It's been busy, busy, busy…I've been taking a little break from blogging to focus on some more BIG changes coming up in my life. In about a month, I'll be moving with my little...
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Settling In
As I mentioned in my last post, I have had a lot of changes in the works lately—a big cross-country move, a new career path, and a new baby. And things are coming along. I've since relocated from New...
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Baby Ewoks and Zombie Bunnies
Before Adelaide was even born, I have been excited to celebrate her first Halloween. I have been so excited to dress her up, and I had so many different ideas for costumes. I knew I wanted it to be...
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Merry Coloring!
Halloween is over... bring on the holidays!I'm usually not one to skip over Thanksgiving and go straight into Christmas, but I am particularly excited to share a holiday-themed project that I have just...
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For the Beauty of the Earth
I don't know about you, but I am so glad this election in the U.S. is finally over. Moving forward, I think everyone would be much better off focusing on the positive things and what a blessing it is...
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Pretty Patterned Pumpkin Roll
Thanksgiving is around the corner. Usually, I love to make pies for dessert. And there will be pie. Lots of it. But sometimes it is fun to do something different. I like to use the Thanksgiving season...
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Santa Doll Makeover
Well, it's officially the Christmas season, which means sparkling snow, pretty twinkle lights, cookie baking, and holiday crafting.To kick off this December, I thought I would share this DIY gift that...
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Welcome 2017
Happy New Year, everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday break. I had a great time celebrating my baby’s first Christmas and birthday this past week. Well, now the holidays are over, and it's...
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Candy Deviled Eggs
What a crazy few months it has been. I started off the year with the arrival of my second daughter, Charly, so it has been just a whirlwind of mom duties as I’ve adjusted to becoming a mother of two....
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Embellished Easter Eggs
What a great weekend this has been so far! Spring is in full force now. The sun is out, flowers are starting to bloom, and the grass is a vibrant green. This year, my daughter Adelaide is old enough to...
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My Introduction to Cricut
There was a time when I just did not understand why Cricut crafters loved this machine so much. From what I saw, you just plugged in some lettered phrase or generic clip art, the machine cut it for...
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Break the Rules with Coloring
This past spring, I published a coloring book of floral mandalas called Flowers All Around. (It’s available NOW on Amazon!) I had so much fun drawing these designs. I can honestly say it was one of my...
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Autumn Fair Isle Knit Hat (with free chart!)
It's the most wonderful time of the year...AUTUMN!Well, I guess not technically until the 23rd, but I count all of September as autumn. In fact, I'm one of those obnoxious people who starts baking...
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Popsicle Stick Christmas Ornaments
It's November, which to many over-enthusiastic holiday lovers means CHRISTMAS! Yes, I love Thanksgiving as well—it's just one big holiday celebration for me from now to the end of the year. So far,...
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Birthday Fun
Right after the holidays, I get to celebrate my two daughters’ birthdays in quick succession—the first in late December, and the next less than a month later in January. My kids are still just...
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Tablecloth Play Dresses
I've always wanted to make dress up clothes for my daughters. I made an Elsa princess dress a few years ago that I enjoyed creating, but not much else since then. A few weeks ago around my youngest...
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My Thoughts on the Recent Controversy over Cricut Design Space
Have you heard the news? Crafters are buzzing, and not in a good way. If you follow the crafter community online, you may have heard about the recent controversy with Cricut. To summarize, customers...
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Silhouette vs. Cricut: My Review of Silhouette Cameo 4 and Silhouette Studio
If you follow me on social media or read my previous post, you might know that I've bought a new toy! A Silhouette Cameo 4! Pink, of course. ;) You may also know I've been following the situation at...
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No Shame! Why I Don't Mind Using Cheap Arts and Craft Supplies
I have a confession. I am cheap. I love a good bargain and hate to splurge on expensive, full price items. $20 for a pack of cardstock? Nope. $6 for one roll of washi tape. Uh uh. Yarn for over $10 a...
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My Easter Eggs with Brush Markers
Yes, I know Easter has already come and gone. But personally, I could make and look at Easter eggs all year long. I always try to make at least a few each year. (Go to THIS POST for more on my past...
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20 Crafty Challenges to Inspire Creativity
Creative challenges are all over social media these days. The basic concept is this: You create a collection of work with a running theme over the course of a set period of time. For example, every...
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