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  • I recently bought a new bed set for my bedroom and I wanted to make some decorative pillows because I was too cheap to buy the ready made ones.  This [...]

    Decorative pillow made to coordinate with bedset.

    I recently bought a new bed set for my bedroom and I wanted to make some decorative pillows because I was too cheap to buy the ready made ones.  This [...]

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I made these from some alphabet squares that my daughter was getting rid of.  ( See pictures below) You can make your own by cutting some pieces from a 2×4 [...]

    Chinese character wall decor

    I made these from some alphabet squares that my daughter was getting rid of.  ( See pictures below) You can make your own by cutting some pieces from a 2×4 [...]

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Materials: 

two table legs
package of candle cups ( these can be purchased at almost any hobby or craft store)
paint and aging varnish
wood glue
small squares of wood ( I purchased [...]

    Candlesticks made from table legs.

    Materials: two table legs package of candle cups ( these can be purchased at almost any hobby or craft store) paint and aging varnish wood glue small squares of wood ( I purchased [...]

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I love these rubber gloves but the ones I’ve found are either too expensive or are not well made so I decided to make my own. These are so easy [...]

    Rubber gloves with decorative cuff and ribbon trim.

    I love these rubber gloves but the ones I’ve found are either too expensive or are not well made so I decided to make my own. These are so easy [...]

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I am delighted to introduce my newest grandbaby, Charlie.  He is a sweet and adorable baby who loves to be snuggled so I made him some snuggly bath towels.  [...]

    Baby bath towel with flannel seam binding and trim.

    I am delighted to introduce my newest grandbaby, Charlie.  He is a sweet and adorable baby who loves to be snuggled so I made him some snuggly bath towels.  [...]

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My sister and I, along with my daughter in laws recently gave a baby shower for my daughter who is expecting very soon.  I wanted to make something special for [...]

    Keepsake baby bracelet in a little box

    My sister and I, along with my daughter in laws recently gave a baby shower for my daughter who is expecting very soon.  I wanted to make something special for [...]

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This is a great winter project and is really easy to make.  I used an old Christmas postcard that I copied onto fabric paper and then glued onto the hat. [...]

    Vintage look snowman hat

    This is a great winter project and is really easy to make.  I used an old Christmas postcard that I copied onto fabric paper and then glued onto the hat. [...]

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I made this cover to wrap around a glass candle and tie in the back with ribbon.  I took seasonal pictures of the spot that my sister and brother in [...]

    Photo candle cover made with translucent paper.

    I made this cover to wrap around a glass candle and tie in the back with ribbon.  I took seasonal pictures of the spot that my sister and brother in [...]

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  • I am always losing my pruning shears and other gardening tools so I started looking for a cheap apron I could use while gardening.  The only ones I found were [...]

    Floral garden apron with pockets.

    I am always losing my pruning shears and other gardening tools so I started looking for a cheap apron I could use while gardening.  The only ones I found were [...]

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This is an easy project and is small enough to carry on a hike so that flowers can be put in the press immediately. 
Materials:

Balsa wood  (I purchased a pack of [...]

    Easy to make flower press

    This is an easy project and is small enough to carry on a hike so that flowers can be put in the press immediately.  Materials: Balsa wood  (I purchased a pack of [...]

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