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Easy Paper Heart Ornaments

Here is a simple, cheerful paper heart ornament.  I saw it on Pinterest.  I’ve been having fun on Pinterest feasting my eyes.  Pinterest, as their site says, “…is an online pinboard. Organize and share things you love.” You can create … Continue reading

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My Grateful Heart

Wishing you all a wonderful Thanksgiving. This is a song written by Laura Fannon, a friend and singer I know from singing together in the Threshold Choir.  She wrote it on Thanksgiving Day, 2004. My Grateful Heart by Laura Fannon … Continue reading

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Doodle Heart Background

Here is a technique for the doodler in you.  You need oil based metallic pens – I’ve used both a Zig Painty pen that I’ve had for ages which is gold on one end and silver on the other.  I’ve … Continue reading

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Paper-Strip-Heart Valentine

Valentine’s Day will be here in less than a month. This is a beautiful card that isn’t hard to make but looks it. For those of you not keen on the holiday it is still a great card for a … Continue reading

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Art Journaling: Vacation Roadtrip

I thought I was the only one who made a visual packing list until one day I saw this on Pinterest. It just works for me to have a visual reference.  Now I can update the list: I crossed off … Continue reading

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Art Journal Immersion

Sometimes when I sit down to craft I don’t have a specific project in mind.  It might be that I only have a short amount of time but I want to get my hands onto the supplies and play. Or … Continue reading

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Apartment Curb Appeal

We live in a small apartment complex with a carport at street level, a flight of cement steps up to a common patio area and the doors to four apartments.  Metal stairs leads to the second floor and four more … Continue reading

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Graduation: The Party (plus a recipe)

par·ty (from Google) /ˈpärtē/ Noun A social gathering of invited guests, typically involving eating, drinking, and entertainment.   Verb Enjoy oneself at a party or other lively gathering, typically with drinking and music. In honor of my sister’s graduation on … Continue reading

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Art Journal

This is my Art Journal.  I started it after seeing some of a friend’s altered books and finally having it strike a chord in me.  I’d read about altered books and art or artist’s journals but seeing and holding one … Continue reading

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Valentine’s Day Wrap-Up

Valentine’s Day 2014 has come and gone but I’m still feelin’ the love. As you may recall, I participated in a Handmade Valentine Card swap from my friend Carson’s blog, Pine & Plum. Here are cards I received from the … Continue reading

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