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Last Minute Little Somethings

And I really mean ‘last minute’ ! After three weeks of illness with my angel, Knox, I feel like this Christmas season has slipped right by me. I’ve sent no Christmas cards.  I’ve made no fudge.  I’ve done little shopping. … Continue reading

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Pretty Pieces Gift Tags

I save all my pretty paper scraps and glue them together. Sandwiching them between translucent paper and sewing around the edges turns them into beautiful tags. I used a bunch of Christmas scraps and made some more! Check them out … Continue reading

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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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Miniature Hot-Air Balloon Christmas Ornament (#2)

This hot-air balloon started with an old tennis ball from the garage. And this bottle cap. I wrapped the tennis ball in some white cotton cloth and tied it with a rubber band. Then I painted it all over with … Continue reading

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A Window Full Of Snowflakes

It was just a few flurries off and on throughout the day, but our recent “snowfall” was enough to get us in the mood for snowflakes! Every year we decorate our piano room window with lacy paper snowflakes.  We can pretend … Continue reading

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