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Creativity - My Ideas to Keep it Fresh & Consistent

By far the most frequently asked question I receive via email is "where do you come up with all of these creative ideas?" And while I know that there is no exact formula for being creative or...

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Tetris Magnet DIY in Crafted Issue 3

So a while back ago one of my favorite crafty bloggers, Dom from Crafted, asked if I would like to contribute to her magazine, also called Crafted. I jumped at the chance to be included and worked...

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May 2013 Tornadoes, The Aftermath

The aftermath of the tornadoes that ripped through Oklahoma, why we Okies will continue to live here and how you can help.

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Favorite Things Giveaway! Summer Vacation Goodies

So I've been thinking about how awesome it is that you actually come and read my little blog. It does so much for me in so many ways and I want to give back and say thanks. So, I'm having my first...

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One of my big issues is that I tend to make things more difficult than they need to be. And sometimes I have to put a lot of effort into making simpler crafts. Like a LOT of effort. So I've decided...

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Scrap Busting Paper Earrings

I have previouly discussed on a few occasions my dark little secret... I am addicted to scrapbooking paper. Every trip to the craft store I tell myself that I will not take a trip down that aisle...

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I Need a Hand! Want to Contribute to Dream a Little Bigger?

Hello out there! Are you a blogger looking to guest post? I'd love to have you! If you're within the realm of creating your posts would be right at home here at Dream a Little Bigger. I'm looking...

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Upcycled Linens Crochet Rag Rug Tutorial

I'm not sure if it is like this everywhere but I have found that I am able to find sheets at thrift stores for cheap. Like $1 for a set of twin sized sheets or $1 for a queen or king size single...

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Knot Stud Earrings from Jewelry Wire

The more I get into something, like, say making jewelry, the more I want to be able to do. I never would have been content to simply make beaded jewelry. No, I also need to cast my own bangles and...

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No Sew Cloth Napkin Throw Pillows

A while back ago I saw the prettiest little pillows. They were white with little black dots and they just plain ol' spoke to me. But they were from a store that we don't have here in Oklahoma....

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Would You Rather Be in Panama City Beach?

This post brought to you by Visit Panama City Beach. All opinions are 100% mine. I've always wanted to travel. But being self employed in a down economy meant that the funds were never really there...

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Painted Leopard & Lime Boat Shoes Tutorial

I've seen and loved a good number of boat shoes I've found online that have bright fun colors and interesting patterns. But guess what, I can't shell out $100+ for a pair of name brand boat shoes...

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Crochet Up Some Neon Pot Scrubbers

I don't like sponges being used in clean up situations... I've just heard way too much about germs that live up in them. But I do like scrubbies. We had a whole pile of the thing that were given as...

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Your Monitor Settings Could be Ruining Your Photos

This is just a quick post for all of you bloggers or peeps who deal with photos often... Something that I have been notorious for overlooking when maintaining my home office. Notorious. See that...

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What You Need to Know about Owning Cats BEFORE You Bring One Home

Cats are the greatest. PERIOD. That's why I have 4!!! But, I think that a lot of people get a cat without knowing what they are getting into. They remember that fuzzy Persian kitty stuffed animal...

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Making Flip Flops - Friendship Bracelet Straps (Part 2 of 2)

Hello there! Now yesterday I showed you how to make cork soles for 100% homemade flip flops. You can use those soles to make the friendship bracelet straps shown here, or Google DIY flip flops and...

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Making Flip Flops - Cork Soles (Part 1 of 2)

I've wanted to actually physically make a pair of shoes for as long as I can remember. Not paint on a pair of existing shoes or Frankenstein a pair by taking parts here and there to make a new...

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Technique to Make Chevron Friendship Bracelet

I've got plans. Big plans. Big chevron friendship bracelet project plans. In order to be in on these you'll need to know how to make a chevron friendship bracelet so I'm going to show you the basic...

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Product Review - ZzzQuil - Can it Help this Insomniac Sleep?

This post brought to you by ZzzQuil. All opinions are 100% mine. I've mentioned it a few times before on here I'm sure and it's one part of the reason why I can finish so many craft projects....

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Easy Rhinestone Jewelry and a Personal Story

Do you have things that you don't want other people to know about? Maybe it's a scar on your face that you keep bangs to help cover up or a medication that you take that you don't want anybody to...

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Floral to Mod Geometric - Framed Art Makeover

So one day I was driving to town. Not the 'the city' but my town which is still about a 15 minute drive from my house. There's only 3 reasons for me to go this way. The Country Boy. Our little and...

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a Quick Bangle Update

I absoluely love those everything is a dollar jewelry stores. Don't you? A few weeks ago I snagged this wood bangle. It was simple and it was plain and at the time I liked that. But though I liked...

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CB2 New Collection Coming Soon + Win a Brazil Getaway!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of CB2 for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. One of the things that I really want to do at some point in my life is travel. Among my dream...

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Sprinkles & Resin & Bangles - Oh My!

So a few weeks back I made a gold leaf suspended bangle. It was my first attempt at casting resin epoxy and I was hooked. Not because of the nasty fumes but just in general. I made this amazing...

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Build Hanging Drying Racks for Your Crafty Projects

Last week I was working on a project where I had tons of little bitty things that I needed to leave out to dry. While I was in another room Liddy came up and sat on my lap and I felt something was...

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Frayed Edge Rag Throw Quilt Tutorial

Some months ago I found some blue, purple and teal fabric that just floored me. It was perfect. I snagged up half a yard with the idea that I wanted to make a rag quilt with similar fabric. I had...

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Give Fleas & Ticks the Boot with Vectra

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Vectra flea & tick control for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. When I was asked to talk about Vectra flea and tick control here on the...

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Make Your Momma Smell This Mother's Day at Mom Spark!

(was my title attention grabbing or what? *Disclaimer: My mother doesn't smell but if she ever sees this post I am sure she will roll her eyes.) I have three lovely mommas in my life to purchase...

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The Queen Bee Market Giveaway worth $200!

Now I've neever actually been to the greatness that is The Queen Bee Market but I've heard about how glorious it is. Only the finest handmade goods are available and it's booth after booth of the...

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Make Your Pics Smaller & Faster Loading Online for Free

Image size. It's something that I've not given a lot of thought to. But as a blogger I should have given it considerable thought. Simply because smaller images load faster giving you the reader...

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Allison Murray

Creativity - My Ideas to Keep it Fresh & Consistent

Tetris Magnet DIY in Crafted Issue 3

May 2013 Tornadoes, The Aftermath

Favorite Things Giveaway! Summer Vacation Goodies

Speckled Curb Chain DIY

Scrap Busting Paper Earrings

I Need a Hand! Want to Contribute to Dream a Little Bigger?

Upcycled Linens Crochet Rag Rug Tutorial

Knot Stud Earrings from Jewelry Wire

No Sew Cloth Napkin Throw Pillows

Would You Rather Be in Panama City Beach?

Painted Leopard & Lime Boat Shoes Tutorial

Crochet Up Some Neon Pot Scrubbers

Your Monitor Settings Could be Ruining Your Photos

What You Need to Know about Owning Cats BEFORE You Bring One Home

Making Flip Flops - Friendship Bracelet Straps (Part 2 of 2)

Making Flip Flops - Cork Soles (Part 1 of 2)

Technique to Make Chevron Friendship Bracelet

Product Review - ZzzQuil - Can it Help this Insomniac Sleep?

Easy Rhinestone Jewelry and a Personal Story

Floral to Mod Geometric - Framed Art Makeover

a Quick Bangle Update

CB2 New Collection Coming Soon + Win a Brazil Getaway!

Sprinkles & Resin & Bangles - Oh My!

Build Hanging Drying Racks for Your Crafty Projects

Frayed Edge Rag Throw Quilt Tutorial

Give Fleas & Ticks the Boot with Vectra

Make Your Momma Smell This Mother's Day at Mom Spark!

The Queen Bee Market Giveaway worth $200!

Make Your Pics Smaller & Faster Loading Online for Free

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