May 2013 Garden

Yayyy!!! I made it.  It seems every year, I get later and later in putting in my vegetable garden.  What’s silly is that I have my gardener help clean out the raised beds in fall in preparation for cold weather planting. But then I don’t do it, and neglect the garden instead.  Then I have […]

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Handmade Gifts

What could these be? can you guess?… They’re pin keeps!  I finally decided to make some things out of all the vintage/estate finds that I have been happily collecting.  I’ve seen a lot of people make all kinds of pin keeps, and knew I could make them as well.  They are fun and quick to […]

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My Spring Doll!

I mentioned in an earlier post that I joined Wendy of Ravenwood Whimzies Spring Doll Challenge… Well, I actually finished it! In good time no less. I took Wendy’s doll pattern and reduced it to half the original size – I like smaller dolls.  She stands approximately 10″ tall. Since I still had the supplies […]

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Photo Mask #10 Freebie

Here is the freebie mask for this week.  I was in the mood to doodle and zentangle, so I whipped out my notebook, and drew a zentangled frame.  Personal Use only – Enjoy!  

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Nest Swap!

I just seem to be joining one swap/challenge after another these days. Anyway, I had joined a “Nest Swap” hosted by Viv of Viv Out On A Limb.  I was partnered with a most unique and sweet person; Kai Naconi of Celebrating Christmas Year Round.  We were to make a nest that we liked so […]

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Vintage Supply Swap!

I recently participated in a vintage supply swap hosted by Elizabeth of Creative Breathing.  Elizabeth partnered me with Nancy of My Crafty Little Page.  It’s always fun meeting someone new, and Nancy was no exception.  Reading Nancy’s blog made me laugh at times – she has a fun way of writing.  Anyway, I found that […]

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Blythe Physical Challenge #75 “Blythe Loves MTV”

I missed the last Blythe Physical Challenge, so I decided to make an effort to do the current one.  The theme is “Blythe Loves MTV”. We were to pick an MTV video and depict Blythe in it in public.  It’s been forever since I watched an MTV video.  The one that came to mind first […]

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Prom 2013!

Well, DD’s last Prom went wonderfully. After the usual mini-dramas and such, DD and her friends went off to their last Senior Prom… bittersweet, but nice. The dress was a hit :).

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Photo Mask #9 Freebie

I was in a mood for Spring, so I made a mask with birds, flowers, and lace! Personal use only – Enjoy!

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Spring Doll Challenge!

At the beginning of the year, I had the best intentions to make one doll every month – a personal challenge to myself.  So far, I have yet to make a single doll, and it’s already April… Well, the other day, I came across Wendy of Ravenwood Whimzies.   Wendy is hosting a Spring Doll Challenge. […]

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Photo Mask #8 Freebie

Here is this weeks photo mask. Personal use only – enjoy!

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April 2013 Garden Part 2

I know I blogged about my garden already this month. But, after my gardener did his MAJOR clean up of our front/back yard and groves, I was inspired to plant some flowers in the front garden.  I planted gerbera daisies, gazanias, tea tree plant, calla lilies, and a daisy bush. Some areas of the garden, […]

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