Do you change up the look of your rooms for the different seasons? I don’t do anything drastic, but I do like to switch things up on the mantle and change out the throw pillows. I really like to...
Nov 17, 2014
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(For the 24 weeks leading up to December 1st, we’ll be making a Christmas ornament, giving you enough to fill an advent calendar.)
Some of you might remember that this past Easter I did an antiqued ...
Nov 14, 2014
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Some friends of mine were heading out on their Foreign Service assignment across the globe. They were flying to Hanoi with two kids under four. Here they are, all locked down and ready to roll. Daunt...
Nov 13, 2014
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This month’s mittens are inspired by one of my favorite designers, Orla Kiely. I have items with her designs all over my house from my computer bag to the guest room towels. I wanted to make a p...
Nov 11, 2014
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I’m surprised that I haven’t gotten more stuck in this photo project as the year has gone on. In past years, that has been a problem, but this year I seem to be more casual about it so it ...
Nov 10, 2014
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(For the 24 weeks leading up to December 1st, we’ll be making a Christmas ornament, giving you enough to fill an advent calendar.)
This week’s ornament is another one that was inspired by some...
Nov 07, 2014
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I fell madly in love with this package of wool balls.
Who wouldn’t? Aren’t they delicious?
I started sorting them into color families and thinking about stuff to do with them.
First up, ...
Nov 06, 2014
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For this challenge we asked the crafters to embrace the colors of fall. I’m loving all these reds, oranges, yellows and browns!
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Nov 05, 2014
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It seems like it went from fall to winter overnight here. The time change and early sunsets don’t help. It just makes me want to embrace all things cozy. So there is your challenge, make somethi...
Nov 05, 2014
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For this Iron Craft challenge we were to make something using the colors of fall. I was also inspired by a plant I often see in flower arrangements this time of year, the Chinese Lantern. I had actual...
Nov 04, 2014
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