We love to read other blogs for inspiration. One blog that we’ve enjoyed recently is Sutton Place Designs. Since Debra and I both sew, we’ve paid particular attention to Ann’s beautiful sewing projects. Her lavender sachets caught our attention. Due to our frequent thrifting excursions, we both have a fair amount of material stashed away.
I was all set to work on our weekly blog post last week but ended up coming down with Walking Pneumonia. I’m not sure how I managed to stay healthy all winter but come down with Pneumonia right as the weather gets beautiful but that’s what happened! Fortunately, I have a great business partner who
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Instead of carving up pumpkins this year consider making this book page pumpkin out of an old book and bring it back year after year. I like using vintage Reader’s Digest books because I know that they’re readily available at almost any thrift shop. I’ve amassed a huge collection over the years for crafting purposes.
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School’s out here and it’s been a rainy June so my crafty girls are looking for things to do. Flower Pens are an easy, cheap project that can be completed in a short time. Supplies: Flower pot and saucer coffee beans (to anchor the pens) pens silk flowers floral tape wire cutters Directions: 1.) Using
If you don’t have a green thumb (like me), these mason jar terrariums are the perfect gardening project. They also make wonderful gifts. I pick up these blue mason jars whenever I can find them but I think a clear class mason jar would be pretty as well. We brought a few of these to
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Our family loves to watch birds – especially in the winter. Invite feathered friends to your home by making these easy bird seed ornaments. It’s also another great activity for the kids. I found this recipe on a cute blog called saltwater-kids. Here’s what you’ll need: 3/4 cup flour 1/2 cup water 1 envelope unflavored
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I’m always on the lookout for crafts that my grade-school age children and I can do together. This is a simple, fun activity to upcycle those inexpensive Christmas balls that you probably already have laying around the house. If not, local thrift stores should have a ready supply for next to nothing. These also make
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Turn your unwanted ties into eyeglass cases. It’s a quick and easy homemade gift for your dad that he’s sure to love. These are two ties that I recently picked up at a local thrift shop. I love the patterns and textures. Wide ties work great for sun glasses, thinner ones for reading glasses.
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Here’s the link for the book page rose wreath: www.bystephanielynn.com that I blogged about the other day. She offers simple instructions for this elegant wreath. It’s worth a try. It’s supposed to get up to 72 today! Hope you can get out and enjoy the day. Elizabeth
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Here’s another recipe for last minute gift giving (and healthy too!): Granola 5 c. oatmeal (old fashioned) 1/4 c. vegetable oil (or canola oil) 1/2 c. honey 1/2 c. pure maple syrup 1 1/2 c. toasted coconut 1 c. sunflower seeds 1/4 c. sesame seeds 1/2 c. wheat germ 1/2 c. sliced almonds *note: the
