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Baker’s Twine Candy Cane Tags

Remember these tiny candy canes I made from baker’s twine last year? I sandwiched them between some vellum and sewed them into tags for Somerset Life‘s baker’s twine challenge. Many thanks to my friend Connie for encouraging me to submit … Continue reading

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Holiday Clothespins

I know, I know. It’s too early for Christmas, but you know how these art magazine challenges go. The holiday stuff needs to be sent in now! I’m submitting these for the ‘Homemade Holiday” challenge for Somerset Life, so think  … Continue reading

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“Silent Night” Hot Air Balloon Ornament

Just wanted to show you one more finished hot-air balloon ornament.  I found a vintage star pin in my junk drawer and thought it would be perfect on a “Silent Night” themed ornament. This one was made with a balloon … Continue reading

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A Christmas Card and a Coloring Page

When it come to re-working a drawing, I do it the old-fashioned way: ZIG pens, tracing paper, and a fair amount of White-Out. Then I make masks to layer over the drawing.  This allows me stamp and ink the background … Continue reading

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Beautiful and Easy Gift Idea – “Bottle Lights”

Here’s a quick and easy gift idea! Take an empty bottle : wine, seltzer, sparkling juice, mineral water, etc…. If the label looks cool, keep it on. If not, you can remove it with soap and warm water. Take a … Continue reading

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