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Made It! Monday - Apple Chips

So I'm a little late, posting on Tuesday. But I did make these on Sunday, so it averages out to Monday, right? :) I saw apple chips on Pinterest and instantly became obsessed with the promise of crispy, crunchy, cinnamon-y apple goodness. If you do a web search for "Apple Chip Recipes", you'll be met with pages of suggestions, but it looked like it basically boiled down to two different methods

Made It! Monday - Felt Flower Wreath

Here was the inspirational pin: This gorgeous wreath was created by Nest of Posies. I love vibrant colors and the black and white stripes - so eye-catching! But I love how you can take a great idea and still make it your own. Here's how I put it together: You'll need:Wreath. (I bought mine at a craft store, but then saw this idea that will only cost you $1.) Felt. Since this is going outside

New Tutorials Coming Soon!

While sitting at the computer drinking coffee and trying to wake up, I embarked on a bit of autumn "spring" cleaning of computer files, and stumbled upon a whole series of tutorials I had planned to share, including:  open bezel casting, and: how to make your own resin molds. "Oh, yeah...." thought I. That was months ago. I guess I became a little distracted by, well - pregnancy. OK, fair

Before you speak...think.

printable from Sweet Blessings What a wonderful reminder.... I'm going to try and put this into action. And even though I spend the majority of my time alone with my children, I'm reminded even more so how important it is to be mindful of the words I choose. It's all too easy to drop your guard, and not worry about how you're perceived by those with whom you've become so familiar. But

Fun with Frogs

The boys had some friends over and we pulled out the paint and got to try some cute egg carton crafting... For myself, I struggle with breaking away out from reality when it comes to art, and always want to make things the "right" colors. So I love working with kids and watching their wonderful creativity and individuality shine! A little froggy pow-wow.