tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25643632427992977942012-01-14T23:28:45.444-08:00An Explosion of Arts and CraftsAutumnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11688102403902041219noreply@blogger.comBlogger1041100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2564363242799297794.post-20831086367926278162012-01-14T23:26:00.000-08:002012-01-14T23:28:45.456-08:00

The green one is for me, and the rest were crocheted for sweet friends, using this pattern.

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Florence Welch of Florence and the Machine.My friend, Danielle, drew this picture for me. I was thrilled!

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My 3 year old friend wanted to go fishing, so we quickly whipped up these little fellas in his favorite color. Tie yarn onto a stick and you're good to go!

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A sweet project that I was able to catch a glimpse of.Black and white "Trip Around the World." I'm in love.A member of our quilt club recently moved away, so many of us made her a quilt block. We'll send them to her and let her assemble them any way that she wants. I won't tell which one is mine. =)

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I recently attended a quilting retreat with Mama and our quilt club. Here are photos of the retreat/projects that were being worked on.Criss Cross, Too.Mary Lou's spools.Grape Basket.Flower Garden pieces.Take Five.Trip Around the World.Thimbleberries.Bowties.Patriotic Stars.Take Five.Flower GardenApplique Umbrellas.

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Our dance group is participating in a dance festival this week and I was asked to make a quilt block to represent our group. I grabbed some fabric scraps and searched for a quick pattern. I ended up making my own variation of a 12 inch Churn Dash. Mom suggested printing the middle block. So I did!I took a piece of card stock paper and put double sided tape all over it- smoothed out fabric to fit

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There is a local quilt shoppe that I absolutely adore. An old farmhouse turned into a fabric shop. A roomy classroom has been added on for quilting classes. (Which I also adore.)A cozy kitchen for eating potluck lunches.A whole room full of Civil War fabrics. The row of pinks is my favorite.Fat quarters, cutting table, and *always* lots of pleasant chatter.30's reproductions. *love*How to choose?

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I walked into the library the other day, and was pleasantly surprised to see a display of quilts. I snapped the pictures quickly on my iPod, but they give you a bit of an idea!

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Wouldn't it be fun to paint glasses like these?

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As a nanny to 3 children, I thought that the kiddos needed a homemade gift for Christmas. Rag quilts seemed like a perfect idea.

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Autumn Tints block

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Made from this pattern.

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My brother likes to buy cheap book at the thrift store. He then hollows them out and stores things inside. He gives me all of the pages. =)I wrapped a shoebox with the pages, tied string around it, and added a crocheted snowflake. Easy and cute!

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Bright and crazy!

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Photo by MamaA knitting themed birthday cake for my little sister- I painted uncooked spaghetti with food coloring to make the needles.

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Johanna, from "An Old Fashioned Girl," is having a lovely giveaway on her blog.Check it out!

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Our favorite way to get cool designs on our Easter eggs? Crayons.Simply draw on the egg before dipping it into the dye. The coolest look is to draw on the egg with a white crayon. How do you decorate your eggs?

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I'm working on a tutorial for these....

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I was inspired by these...and so I made up my own pattern to share with you!Chain 6. Slip stitch together. Single crochet in each stitch around (only 1 time around), increasing in each stitch. Single crochet in each stitch around, without increasing, until holder is as tall as a tube of chapstick. Turn holder around, and crochet 4 stitches back over what you just crocheted. *Chain 1, sc 4 st.

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I just finished this blanket to donate to the local Crisis Pregnancy Center. I used yarn scraps, and was pleased that it worked up so quickly. The pattern is as follows:Round 1:Chain 6. Slip stitch into the first chain. Chain 3 and make two double crochets into the center ring. Chain 3. Make 3 double crochets into the center ring. Chain 3 and make 3 double crochets into center ring. Chain 3 and

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I have started a small collection of hats. I wanted to display one in my room, but did not know how to do so. After rummaging through some cupboards, I ended up taking an unused vase and turning it upside down. Perfect!Autumn

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Even simple drawings can be made to look more professional if placed in a simple frame.This was given to me for Christmas, from Abigail.Autumn

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Cut out hearts, from felt, and sew them all together to make a lovely garland. You could use different shapes for different holidays. I also made a garland to hand around our light fixture- and gluing candy canes together makes perfect hearts!These Valentine decorations are late, I know. But you can keep them in mind for next year!

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Autumn

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Sew What Skirts by Francesca Denhartog This book shows you how to make skirts without buying patterns. Very handy! The directions are wonderful, and the skirts are adorable!Mary Jane's Stitching Room by Mary Jane ButtersI adore this book. It covers everything- embroidery, quilting, crocheting, tatting...a perfect book to have! The step by step pictures are wonderful because they show you

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My resolution? To write more on this blog! Coming this year?I will have a pattern for my own version of this. A crocheted hat pattern.Simple gathered skirts.Purses.What would you like to see this year on my blog?

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I have been busy crocheting scarves.Just in time to sell them for Christmas!To make my scarves, I simply chain as wide as I want, and single crochet until it is as long as I want. Then, single crochet around the sides of the scarf, and weave in ends!Merry Christmas!Autumn

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I recently had Mom and Abigail over to my house for lunch. This is what I fed them. I tweaked the Swedish Meatball recipe a bit, making it my own, and tastier than I had ever had it before. The recipe posted below is exactly what I used. Swedish Meatballs2 lb. ground beef1 tsp. salt1 cup milk1/4 tsp. pepper1 cup bread crumbs2 eggsMix well. Roll into 1-2 inch balls. Place in 9x13 pan. Pour over 1

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These hang in my house. The sconces were given to me by my grandma. The candles blended in with the wall color, so to make them stand out, I added crushed seashells!

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This quiche is really yummy, and easy, and is great when the garden is overflowing with zucchini.Zucchini Bacon Quiche1 tube 8 oz. crescent rolls2 tsp. prepared mustard6 bacon strips, diced3 cups thinly sliced zucchini1 medium onion, diced2 eggs, beaten 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese2 T. parsley1/2 t. pepper1/4 t. garlic powder1/4 t. oregano1/4 t. basil Separate crescent rolls into triangles,

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I can't wait until I finish it! ♥Autumn

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♥Autumn

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    I have never tried paper piecing, but I liked this idea at a little gift shop we recently stopped at.  Instead of using freezer paper to back quilt pieces, this lady used old letters. It was so clever!Autumn

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Using this fabric....for curtains in my kitchen. Autumn

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Putting toothpaste on a pimple brings all of the white gunk up to the top, making it easy to squeeze.And Palmolive works great for cleaning bathtubs! It gets everything out of the tub, leaving it nice and shiny. Ammonia mixed with water and a little bit of dish soap is great for cleaning windows. Autumn

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In a recent trip to the city, we stopped at a nice scrapbooking store. Paper everywhere. It was loads of fun. What did we get paper for? A project for my wedding....=)♥Autumn

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Abigail also requested a bookmark. Again, feeling lazy, I grabbed my biggest hook, and made her one using only the single stitch.    Using a big hook can really alter the look of a stitch. It also make your project go faster!♥Autumn

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Collin asked me to make him a bookmark. I was feeling lazy, and I wanted to do something fast and easy. So I made him one using the trellis stitch. Here is how you do it:Chain a multiple of 4. Single crochet through the first row. Turn. Chain 5. Skip 4 stitches and single chain into the 4th stitch. Chain 5 and skip 4 more stitches, single crocheting into the 4th.Turn. Chain 5. Single into the

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Kate asked me how to change colors while crocheting...here is my best attempt at explaining it. Crochet until you run out of yarn. Stopping at the end of a row is best, if possible, but you can also change colors in the middle of a row. If you are changing colors at the end of a row, turn your work around, like you would to start a new row.  Trim your yarn off. (about 2-3 inches)Insert you hook

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In baby colors....A baby blanket for my hope chest.♥Autumn

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Here is the pattern for the slanted shell stitch. It is what I used for Jon's blanket. I don't remember how many chain stitches I used...but it was a lot! I used an H hook, but you can use any size, because gauge isn't really important. Multiple : 4 + 5 Row 1: 4 DC in 4th CH from HK. *SK 3 CH, SC in next CH. CH 2, 4 DC in SC. Repeat across from *. CH 5, turn. Row 2-end: 4 DC in 4th CH from HK. *

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I crocheted this afghan for a Christmas gift. I used red heart acrylic yarn, and it washes really well.Pattern coming soon!♥Autumn

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Loving my homemade vintage style dress... ♥Autumn

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Here is the pattern that I use to make granny squares:Chain 6. Slip stitch into the first chain. Chain 3 and make two double crochets into the center ring. Chain 3. Make 3 double crochets into the center ring. Chain 3 and make 3 double crochets into center ring. Chain 3 and make 3 double crochets into the center ring.You should have four clusters of three stitches.You can change colors here, or

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Our new computer is here. I'll be uploading pictures soon, and then I'll be full of new posts...including my granny square pattern! ♥Autumn

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Our computer is broke. And cannot be fixed. So we only have Dad's laptop to post on. Which is very difficult, and limits picture usage. What fun is a craft blog without pictures? Mom ordered a new computer, (a Mac) and it will arrive in a week or so. Until then, I probably won't be posting much.Can't wait to get back and post lots of pictures!♥Autumn

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Last year, in my stocking for Christmas, I received a pair of long knitting needles.But I lost them somehow.And I spent the whole year knitting with short knitting needles.And that was very sad.So sad in fact, that I hardly did any knitting. I mostly crocheted.But this year....My little brother Collin gave me a new pair for Christmas.Yeah!!!!Now I need to knit something.Maybe some little baby

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One of my favorite wrap skirts. This time of year makes me want to make things. I haven't been posting much, because I've been so bust working on the present I gave my fiance for Christmas. (pictures coming soon.) I especially want to do some sewing. I haven't done that for quite awhile. But I'll work on some projects, and I have some great ideas for posts, so keep checking back!I hope that

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The house that Jon and I made. With a deer in the yard.And a peppermint chimney.Mom and Dad's house is on the left.I want to see pictures of YOUR gingerbread houses! What are your favorite ideas?♥Autumn

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My little sister recently received Martha Stewart glitter stamps as a birthday gift. Here are my thoughts on the product:The idea is really cool. Their is a pad that you spread some glue on. You choose some rubber stamps, and stick them onto a plastic block. Then you stamp the stamps in the glue pad, and press it onto your paper. Shake the desired color of glitter onto the paper, and tap off.

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This pattern is beautiful. But it takes forever, and I don't think I will ever make another one. It took me two months to make this baby blanket. I have never worked on a project that long. But if you have a lot of time on your hands, and would like to make a beautiful blanket, give this pattern a try! Zig Zag Stripes:Gauge isn't critical. use and size hook you are comfortable with. I like to use

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I'll be posting the pattern soon!♥Autumn

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My mom's birthday was October 16th. Here are pictures of the cake I made for her. It looked cuter in person.Mac decorates cakes at Dairy Queen, so I let him write on the top..."Happy Birthday Mommy-o!"I used buttercream icing. I used cookies cutters for the leaves and acorns. If you just lightly press down on the icing, it leaves the outline of your shape, and you can fill it in with a star

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Everly asked how I make the hearts by my signature every time I post. You can make these using the number pad on your keyboard. (every time I use a laptop to post, I can't make the hearts.) Everyone has a different keyboard. On mine, I simply hold down "alt" and then press the number 3 on my number pad. However on other computers, you will have to hold down a different number. So, always hold

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For my mom's birthday, I made her a card with a crocheted flower on it. First, I put paper onto the card. (I used wrapping paper for this actually.) Then, I sewed a button onto the middle of the card. Then, I slipped the flower onto the button. The flower is detachable this way, so the receiver of the card can use it for something else, but the card is adorable too. Mom liked the

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Here is the pattern for the flower that Stacie recently made. It is a lot easier than the directions for the last flower I posted, and it is adorable. Chain 6. Slip stitch into first chain. Chain 3. Make 14 double crochet stitches into the center of the ring. Slip stitch into your first stitch. Now you make the petal.In the next stitch, make 1 half double crochet, 1 double crochet, and 1

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Picture frames don't always have to have pictures in them.You can print out Bible Verses, or favorite quotes.You can even embellish scrapbook paper with pretty stickers. They look nice, and are a lot cheaper to make than they are to buy!♥Autumn

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We had a lot of requests for this pattern! I hope that you enjoy it! Tell us if you make any...I'd love to see pictures. This is a different flower than the one that Stacie showed in her post. We'll have directions up for that one soon. This flower and directions were originally posted here.To begin: Chain 5, join with a sl st to first chain to form a ringRnd 1: Chain 2 (counts as 1 sc), work 15

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This awesome hair blog is having a wonderful giveaway! Go enter! If you leave a comment telling her that I sent you, I might have the slightest chance of winning a prize! Have a great time looking at all of her lovely hairstyles!Autumn

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I finally am posting! Here are photos of the purses I crocheted. I don't really know how to explain it how to do it, because I didn't use instructions. However, there are instructions for the flower on the orange purse. I can post instructions on how to make the flower if you would like. You don't have to follow a pattern for the purses though. That is what is so fun about it is that you can be

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Last year, Stacie came over and spent the night at my house. We decided to decorate a cake, and made the below one, in honor of the play that we met each other in.I took a cake decorating class this spring. At the end of the class, we had the opportunity to decorate a cake. Since it was right around St. Patrick's Day, I decorated with a clover.Cake decorating is really fun, but hard. It took me

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I had planned to upload a video to show how to make this. But I couldn't get my video to upload, and I wanted to get this up here. So I'll try to explain this as well as I can, and if anyone has any questions, feel free to ask me. Making a Crocheted RugTo make a round rug:Start by chaining 4 stitches, and slipstitch your 4th chain into the first one.You will have a circle of stitches. Start to

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A tutorial on how to make crocheted rugs!I should have it up in a few days!

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A while back, I designed these graphics. But I have no need for them. So they are yours if you want them!You can add your name to them easily enough with Paint or Photoshop.Enjoy!♥Autumn

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The other day, I did this hairstyle on my little sister, using this tutorial. The tutorial was easy to follow, and it the style turned out wonderfully. It even stayed in all day! ♥Autumn

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Sorry about the picture. They really looked MUCH better!Until yesterday, I had never tasted a crepe before. After watching Alton Brown make them on Good Eats the other night, I decided to try making them. So yesterday morning, I got up and made breakfast!I used Cat Cora's recipe:Basic Crepes1/2 cup of all purpose flour1 large egg, beaten1 cup of milk3 tablespoons of melted butter for brushing the

Autumnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11688102403902041219noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2564363242799297794.post-85236855375573801752008-06-25T17:25:00.001-07:002008-06-25T17:34:36.891-07:00

Here are some pictures of some random art/craft supplies that I recently took.I really like the pictures of the highlighters. The rusty stapler? Um, not so much...=)Helpful tip: using a piece of paper makes an excellent background.Please do not use my pictures without permission.Have a great day!♥Autumn

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My best friend turned 16 this week. I wanted to give her some special, fun stuff for her birthday, so here is what I whipped up!• A quick and cute card•A super easy wrap skirt, in her favorite color, (and mine!) lime green!•bright yellow flip-flops (she collects flip-flops) that I crocheted around to make a bit more special•and an uncut key. With smiley faces all over it. For when she gets a car.

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In my family, we always have t-shirts that we never wear. Do you ever wish that you could actually use them for something? Well, if you crochet or knit, then here is a great way to make your own yarn from them.Start by choosing an old t-shirt that you never wear. This shirt has seams going up the sides.Cut the hem off of the bottom of your shirt.Cut the shirt open on the sides.Start cutting...you

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Sewing for dolls is much more fun than sewing for humans.I recently attempted to make a colonial dress for an 18 inch doll. I used fabric from and old stash from the 70's, and this is what I ended up with:There are even little darts in the back.What do you think? Do you think it would sell?♥Autumn

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If you are obsessed with hair, like me, then you will enjoy reading this blog:Hair Today.It is full of adorable hair styles, and tutorials on how to do hair, so go check it out!♥Autumn

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My homeschool group recently took a field trip to a llama farm. It was a lot of fun, and I was excited to see some homemade and creative things for sale as well.The lady giving our tour showed us how to spin yarn out of fleece. We also learned that FLEECE comes from llama while WOOL comes from sheep.It was interesting to see the spinning wheel working! She

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Because the previous wrap skirt I made requires you to make your own pattern, using your own measurements, I decide to make one to fit an 18 inch doll.The fabric I used is actually from the 70's which makes it ultra cool. What makes it even cooler, is that the fabric belonged to my grandmother.It fits perfectly, and was easy to make.I think I'll be making several more in the near future.And after

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This project was more difficult than the crocheted pouch I made, but I enjoyed the challenge. I used directions from "Teach Yourself Knitting" by Klutz.It fits my sunglasses perfectly!♥Autumn

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Recently, when making chocolate chip cookies, I found that we were out of vanilla. So we substituted Kahlua instead! The batter tasted different (my favorite part) but the cookies tasted exactly the same!You could also use Vodka, but we don't keep that around here! =)♥Autumn

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I made this wrap skirt yesterday. It was really easy. And fast. It took Simon and Garfunkel's Greatest hits, and 4 songs off of my Monkees CD. (About 2 hours) That is my kind of project!And it didn't require a pattern. I used directions from the "Sew What! Skirts" book.♥Autumn

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Just perfect for holding little things like make-up, keys or coins in!It was fun and easy too! I used directions form the "Teach Yourself to Crochet" by Klutz.♥Autumn

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I hate those little yarn scraps that just lay around, but I always wish that I could do something with them.So I throw mine outside, underneath the bird feeders and bird houses. The birds can pick them up and use them in their nests.What do you do with yours?♥Autumn

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My mom has always been crafty. One of my favorite crafts from when I was little was making dried bean pictures. She would ask us what kind of picture we wanted to make, outline it on paper with glue, and let us press the beans onto the paper. Boys and girls both love this craft.What you'll need:♦ White craft glue♦ dried beans♦ a pencil or marker♦ construction paperDraw a picture on a piece of

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If you are like me, then your gift wrapping supplies are always getting in the way. Recently I put my wrapping paper in a rubber-maid box to keep it organized. And the container had two tray that fit in it to hold ribbons and gift bags! How do you keep your supplies organized?♥Autumn

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♥Autumn

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Mom and I made this cute peanut butter filled eggs to use as place cards on Easter.First, the filling must be mixed up. Filling 1 sleeve graham crackers, finely crushed 1 cup extra chunky peanut butter 1 stick butter or margarine 1/2 pound (8 oz.) powdered sugar 1 tsp. vanillaYou can refrigerate the filling for up to six months.After the filling was made, we took egg shaped molds, and coated them

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Instead of eating plain old boring Jell-o, you should try adding some stuff in to make it taste better. My family hardly ever eats plain Jell-o. Most of the time, we add in canned fruit like pineapple, peaches, mandarin oranges etc. The other day, I tried something new. Instead of adding cold water to the Jell-o, I used Sprite. And then I added some chopped bananas.Let me know what you try!♥

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I made these cookies for an Eagle Scout ceremony that we attended today. They are one of my favorites, so I though I would share the recipe.Gingersnaps3/4 c. shortening1 c. flour1 egg1/4 c. molasses2 c. flour2 tsp. soda1/4 tsp. salt3/4 tsp. cloves3/4 tsp. gingerMix together the shortening, egg, and sugar. Add molasses. Mix in all of the dry ingredients. Roll dough into 1 inch balls, and roll in

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It is a little late for Valentine's now, but if you need an idea for next year, you can try making edible valentines! I made mine with cupcakes!I wrote the names of my family member on them, and on other ones, I wrote things like Be Mine. I am horrible at decorating with icing, but these could be really cute if you were good at it! ♥Autumn

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I crocheted this headband using a trellis stitch. It only took me about an hour, and it was really fun. It is a great project for beginners because it doesn't need a pattern!♥Autumn

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Holly and Katie are giving away this great Valentine's Day gift. Head on over here to enter!

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Here are some pics of the things I have been crocheting lately.

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Napkin rings a really pretty, and can dress up an ordinary table. They are very fun and easy to make too!Start by cutting strips of fabric 2 inches wide, by 12 inches long. Fold the right sides together, and stitch up the raw edge. Attach safety pin to one end, turned the safety pin to the center, and worke it through so as to turn the long case right side out.Next, thread the long case onto a

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Fringing a scarf can really change its whole appearance. Here's how you do it:You will need a scarf, (knitted or crocheted) a ruler, scissors, a needle with a large eye, and yarn.Depending on the length that you want the fringe to be, you can cut pieces of yarn at different lengths. I cut my pieces at 9 inches for medium length fringe.Fold your yarn in half and thread the folded part through the

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I have added some links to crafty sites on the sidebar. Be sure to check them out, and I'll be posting something creative soon!♥Autumn

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This scarf was my first knitting project. It took me a long time, but I really enjoyed it.I casted on 20 stitches and then I alternated knitting and purling rows. Knit one row, purl one row...=) By doing this, The front and the back look completely different.I had trouble with the scarf curling in while I was knitting, so I tried blocking it, but nothing happened. So...... I ironed it. Nothing

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My mom made homemade play dough for us yesterday. It is easy to make, and is a lot nicer than store bought play dough. You can check out the recipe here.♥Autumn

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Hi! I love crocheting. I have been making lots of things over Christmas break. I love making small coin pouches or they can also be used to hold jewerly or small items while going on vacation.The buttons on the pouches were actually from a knitting kit I have. It is Klutz brand. I highly recommend it for knitting. You can also buy a pack of colorful 200 buttons at Walmart for 88 cents!To make the

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Have you every noticed that when a gift is given in a pretty or clever way, it is much more appreciated? Well, I love giving gifts AND making them pretty, so I was thrilled when Steph showed me how to make these little boxes. They are perfect for giving little gifts!Several supplies are needed for making this craft:A card of any size (blank or used, either way is great!)tapea rulera

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Jewelry is fun to wear, but expensive to buy. You can save a little bit of money by making your own, and have fun at the same time! Here are two different options for making your own bracelets.Elastic Bracelets:Start out with a piece of elastic cording. It can be found at Wal*Mart, or other craft stores. It usually comes in a roll, or wrapped around a piece of cardboard.Tie a knot in the end of

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