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Home Improvement: How To REMOVE Hardwood Floors

We recently moved into a new home and have been busy re-vamping, tearing down, and re-constructing this/that in our new home. It’s been fun……but a complete learning process. If you’d like to see...

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Home Improvement: Replacing Outdoor Light Fixtures (don’t be scared!!)

Good Deal Alert: Beautiful colors of Sewing Thread (10 rolls for $6.99….wow!!) and Ruffled Ribbon (3 yards for $3.99) is up for grabs over at Pick Your Plum today. Ummmmm……I’m pretty sure one can...

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Summer Giveaway: Water Bounce House & Canon Camera (WOW!!!!)

Are you ready for another awesome PIN IT giveaway? This one will blow your little socks off. (look down at your socks and watch……you’ll see! ;) ) There are 2 winners for this giveaway………..which are...

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Embroidered Circle Skirt (a sewing tutorial for Bernina’s ‘We All Sew’)

Remember how I occasionally post a project for Bernina’s site, We All Sew? Well, I created a new project several months ago (you can sort of see snow in the background of the pictures below….I...

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Home Improvement: Painting a Straight Line on Textured Walls (a Pro Painter’s Secret)

We have been painting and painting aaaaaaand painting lately. I have stopped caring that there are always paint spots on my hands, in my hair, random smears on my arms, and paint marks that have...

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Home Improvement: Painting Old Chandeliers and Light Fixtures

This new home of ours was completely decked out in oak and brass fixtures when she was newly built. Totally nice for those who enjoy them. But we don’t really care for oak OR brass. But I know...

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Ombre Fringe Skirt (made from old Tshirts)

Yes, we’ve been home renovating. And painting (did you see yesterday’s Picking Paint post??). And ripping up floors so that we can lay down new ones. Whew. But I’ve also been unpacking bit by bit....

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Home Improvement: Picking Paint Colors

You thought I went missing, didn’t you? Or maybe on a vacation? Nope……..just working like busy little bees on our new home. We’ve been tearing things down, building things up, painting (and more...

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20+ Handmade Baby Gift Ideas

OH MY!!! Love, love, love! Check out these personalized buttons from Pick Your Plum today. Holy Toledo…….how cool would it be to add your name, your business, or a love note on your projects. You...

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Flip-Flop Refashion: from “blah” to “ahhhhh!!”

Have you noticed my newest sponsor, Sew Pretty Sew Free? I know many of you are going to jump all over this site…..because it’s an inspirational round-up blog, with links to some sort of Free...

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SUPER Simple Circle Dress (from Tshirt & Knit Bed Sheet)

Wow. Sorry for all the craziness. I thought I’d be up and running yesterday (after our move over the weekend) but our internet was really wonky. We had to get that all figured out……but whew, it’s...

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My budding seamstress…..well , kind of. ;)

Have you seen these darling Personalized Serving Utensils from Pick Your Plum? Ummmm…..I think I have Mother’s Day gifts checked off the list. Or hmmmm, maybe a wedding gift. Or neighbor gift....

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We’re done……papers are signed, keys are in hand. Yay!

Good news! We’re done with this whole house buying thing. And I’ve been a little absent the past few days because of it. So many phone calls, papers to sign, repairs to begin, arrangements to be...

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Busy, busy, busy…….but good busy!

So today, this weekend, and Monday will be a little busy around here. Remember that whole “buying our first house” thing? Well, Monday’s the day!! So there are a few final signatures, some...

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The ‘STAY PUT’ Elastic Bookmark….{never lose your place again!}

My parents were visiting several months ago and my dad had a book with him that had a wide elastic band around the outside cover. I asked him what it was and he showed me that it was this great...

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Did you see yesterday’s APRIL FOOL’S joke?!?! (I don’t really decorate diapers for fun…ha!)

Did you visit my blog yesterday and think I was crazy?!?! Yes, the Embellished Diapers from yesterday was an April Fool’s Joke!!!!! I don’t really decorate my garbage. Ha! If you scroll all the way...

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Embellished Diapers (great for using up fabric scraps!!)

I was cleaning up a few things in my craft/sewing room over the weekend and realized just how full my box of fabric scraps had become. I decided I needed to come up with some sort of project to use...

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Magical Easter Lollipops (an Easter tradition)

Last year for Easter, we adopted a new silly tradition that I saw online. (It was everywhere…….you’ve probably seen it too??) It involves planting jelly beans…….and having Lollipops sprout up the...

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Full Skirts with Trimmed Tulle peeking out

Even though time hasn’t been on my team lately, I decided to hurry and make a little something for the kiddos for Easter Sunday. One of my most favorite memories as a child is going to the fabric...

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A few things to chat about….(plus the giveaway winners)

First of all, thanks so much for all the tips, advice and emails regarding my Blog Issues that I shared yesterday. I will look into all those feed suggestions you mentioned. And I have a long list...

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BLOG STUFF: issues with my feed, email subscriptions, and a new site developer needed

I extended the Six Sisters’ Stuff Cookbook giveaway and the Children’s Book giveaway for one more day. Closes tonight (Mar. 25th, 11:59pm MST) Hurry on over! :) . . . . . Okay, today is blog...

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Adding Hidden Side Pockets to Anything (skirt, pants, shorts, etc.)

Looking for the Six Sisters’ Stuff Cookbook giveaway? Ends Sunday at 11:59 p.pm. (MST) Looking for the set of 2 Children’s Books (for 3 winners) giveaway? Ends Sunday at 11:59 p.pm. (MST) . . . . ....

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GIVEAWAY: Six Sisters’ Stuff COOKBOOK

Today is giveaway day I guess, because there’s also another giveaway going on right now. Hooray! :) 3 DIFFERENT WINNERS will win a set of 2 Children’s Books. Scroll down or click here to check it...

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Children’s Book Set (of 2) to Give Away: 3 WINNERS!

Today is giveaway day I guess, because there’s also another giveaway going on right now. Hooray! :) Six Sisters’ Stuff is giving away a free copy of their brand new cookbook that was just released....

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DIY Fabric Shoelaces

The winners of the iPad Mini Giveaway have been chosen and emailed. Congratulations to Carey and Elizabeth!!! Enjoy! . . . . . Has anyone ever been summoned to Jury Duty? I haven’t. Ever. Until...

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The 15 MINUTE ‘Thrift Store Skirt’ to ‘Girl’s Dress’ Refashion

Elli’s growing like a stinkin’ weed. Most of her dresses are getting awkwardly short on her. Her skirts, well, those can always sit a little lower on the hips and can last a little longer. ;) But...

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What YOU have been MAKING…..and LOVING! :)

Check out these adorable aprons (with a matching oven mitt) at Pick Your Plum today. They come in kids, tweens, and adults sizes. There’s one for everyone. I’m kind of nerdy…..but I secretly want...

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Creamy Greek Yogurt Fruit Dip

Oooooh, I’ve been hoping these would come back!! Do you remember those personalized Bamboo Cutting boards that Pick Your Plum was selling at Christmas time?? They’re baaaack! I have one (and so...

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iPad Mini, anyone? How about 2 of them?? {GIVEAWAY!!}

It’s like giveaway month around here for some reason. I guess when it rains, it pours. :) But free isn’t going to make anyone sad, right?? Especially today’s giveaway. Get ready for this one….....

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Home Improvement: How To REMOVE Hardwood Floors

Home Improvement: Replacing Outdoor Light Fixtures (don’t be scared!!)

Summer Giveaway: Water Bounce House & Canon Camera (WOW!!!!)

Embroidered Circle Skirt (a sewing tutorial for Bernina’s ‘We All Sew’)

Home Improvement: Painting a Straight Line on Textured Walls (a Pro Painter’s Secret)

Home Improvement: Painting Old Chandeliers and Light Fixtures

Ombre Fringe Skirt (made from old Tshirts)

Home Improvement: Picking Paint Colors

20+ Handmade Baby Gift Ideas

Flip-Flop Refashion: from “blah” to “ahhhhh!!”

SUPER Simple Circle Dress (from Tshirt & Knit Bed Sheet)

My budding seamstress…..well , kind of. ;)

We’re done……papers are signed, keys are in hand. Yay!

Busy, busy, busy…….but good busy!

The ‘STAY PUT’ Elastic Bookmark….{never lose your place again!}

Did you see yesterday’s APRIL FOOL’S joke?!?! (I don’t really decorate diapers for fun…ha!)

Embellished Diapers (great for using up fabric scraps!!)

Magical Easter Lollipops (an Easter tradition)

Full Skirts with Trimmed Tulle peeking out

A few things to chat about….(plus the giveaway winners)

BLOG STUFF: issues with my feed, email subscriptions, and a new site developer needed

Adding Hidden Side Pockets to Anything (skirt, pants, shorts, etc.)

GIVEAWAY: Six Sisters’ Stuff COOKBOOK

Children’s Book Set (of 2) to Give Away: 3 WINNERS!

DIY Fabric Shoelaces

The 15 MINUTE ‘Thrift Store Skirt’ to ‘Girl’s Dress’ Refashion

What YOU have been MAKING…..and LOVING! :)

Creamy Greek Yogurt Fruit Dip

iPad Mini, anyone? How about 2 of them?? {GIVEAWAY!!}

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