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This is an easy and inexpensive project and is a great way to kick off spring. You can use these as floral picks or string them together to make a fun [...]<!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt -->
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Fabric birds with button eyes
Posted on February 27, 2008 | No CommentsThis is an easy and inexpensive project and is a great way to kick off spring. You can use these as floral picks or string them together to make a fun [...] -
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Materials:
Deep frame or shadowbox
A piece of quilt or fabric
ribbon, lace or anything you have available
Step 1.
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A memory box made from remnants of my great grandmother and grandmothers dresses.
Posted on February 24, 2008 | No CommentsMaterials: Deep frame or shadowbox A piece of quilt or fabric ribbon, lace or anything you have available Step 1. Cut a piece of quilt or fabric to fit on the back piece of [...] -
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 I find myself feeling stressed when I go through airport security screening because I have to get out my liquids and lip gloss  and take  my laptop (which is usually jammed [...]<!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt -->
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Laptop sling with velcro openings for quick and easy airport security screening.
Posted on February 20, 2008 | No Comments I find myself feeling stressed when I go through airport security screening because I have to get out my liquids and lip gloss  and take  my laptop (which is usually jammed [...] -
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This project is a great one to do with kids. You can let them help you sand the tin and then type in the words you want to use on your [...]<!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt -->
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Magnetic words tin made from Altoids can.
Posted on February 18, 2008 | No CommentsThis project is a great one to do with kids. You can let them help you sand the tin and then type in the words you want to use on your [...] -
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 I would like to dedicate this project to my dad who died recently after a long battle with cancer. He was a strong and gentle man who was always there [...]<!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt -->
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Unique photo album made from a cheese box.
Posted on February 15, 2008 | No Comments I would like to dedicate this project to my dad who died recently after a long battle with cancer. He was a strong and gentle man who was always there [...] -
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This is a fun way to fix a pair of jeans that have become worn from dragging on the ground. You’d think someone who sews as much as I [...]<!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt -->
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Add a lace cuff (and new life) to an old pair of jeans.
Posted on February 9, 2008 | No CommentsThis is a fun way to fix a pair of jeans that have become worn from dragging on the ground. You’d think someone who sews as much as I [...] -
Old fashioned button frame with ribbon trim.
Posted on February 8, 2008 | No CommentsThis is a great project for old time black and white photos and baby pictures. You only need a frame and some buttons. I added some ribbon and a ribbon [...] -
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I made these backpacks for my grandaughters to use on a recent plane trip. They were small enough for them to manage but big enough to hold their toys. [...]<!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt -->
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Kids and Parents – Make Your Own Backpack
Posted on February 5, 2008 | 3 CommentsI made these backpacks for my grandaughters to use on a recent plane trip. They were small enough for them to manage but big enough to hold their toys. [...]