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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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New year, new growth

I am using my long weekend to catch up with the yardwork and home upkeep stuff.  Have you noticed that when you start a project ...
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Hand lettering with a paintbrush

When I have a quote or Bible verse that is meaningful to me I write it on an index card and keep it where I ...
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Holiday Celebrations

My favorite part of any celebration is spending time with family and friends.  The eating lots of food part is also much appreciated. For me, ...
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Planners and journals

Are your planners ready for the New Year? I have always used a planner, so much so that when the kids were young they would ...
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Holiday Baking

Holiday baking has been a long time tradition for me.  It gave me a chance to share something that I loved doing and it was ...
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Thanksgiving Celebrations

We are not into the usual traditional Thanksgiving celebrations. None of us care much for turkey and if we do have it we only like ...
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Christmas Crafts

This year I ventured out into purchasing gift certificates on-line.  I am not an on-line shopper so, for me, this is really different.  Now I ...
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