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Strawberry Plants

I grew these strawberry plants in a pot to keep them off the ground away from the rabbits. We have always enjoyed strawberries though this ...
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Collage Journal

This is a collage journal page using my ‘harvest’ technique that I mentioned in previous posts. To start the page, the background is painted using ...
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Little Italy San Diego a day trip

A fun day at Little Italy in San Diego.  I recently enjoyed a three day weekend.  We have been planning what to do for weeks ...
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Happy Mail Packages

Happy mail packages, I love them!  Sometimes when working on my project ideas I have the perfect die cut shape, but it is not in ...
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Celebrating birthdays

I love celebrating birthdays!  Actually, I love any celebration.  A time for gathering with others and enjoying socializing, food and lots of laughs. When the ...
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Decoupage on canvas

Isn’t it fun to receive a present with a little surprise tucked in the package? I am very thankful for friends and family that think ...
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Tamale Food Fun

Is there a food smell that triggers a special memory for you?  Or a food that takes you either back home to your childhood or ...
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Journal Pages

I am enjoying my usual journaling time, though a little bit differently this year.  I decided to decorate the pages a bit.  It is a ...
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Favorite Pets

While dusting the book shelves, I was thinking about all the pets we have had over the years.  Actually, it was seeing this tarantula skin ...
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Alcohol Ink Project

Sometimes we need to take a break from the usual routine. Doing so allows our mind to clear and make room for new thoughts. It ...
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Quick Heart Craft

This quick heart craft project is a great way to use up small fabric scraps.  I tend to save most of my fabric trimmings and ...
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Valentine Cards

While I was making these Valentine cards the other day I was thinking about past Valentine’s Day celebrations. When the kids were young I helped ...
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