Category Archives: let’s get crafty

lucky little ladybug

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lucky little ladybug
Looking for something fun to do with your kiddies?  I found this lovely little project from Kids Craft Weekly that I’d like to share with you. Pet rock projects are among my favorite craft activities ever. If you have time to burn you can stretch this project across an entire day. For example, you can go for a long walk in search of the perfect rock, spend time cleaning it in some warm soapy .
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addicted to adobe

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addicted to adobe
One of the reasons I haven’t posted anything in 9 days is because I’ve been slightly obsessed with designing and printing my mom’s 70th surprise birthday party invites. (yep… that’s my mom all decked out in her baton twirling garb circa 1950’s) My inspiration came from this amazing Photoshop blog, Sprague Lab.  I was in awe of all things you can do with Adobe Photoshop Elements! (only $85)  My invite is a pretty simple .
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groovy gloves for a great gardener

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groovy gloves for a great gardener
Surprise your mom with some stylish gardening gloves designed by none other than you.  Paint pretty posies, perky polka-dots, lovely lady bugs or silly sayings. Regardless of what motif you choose, your mom will have the hippest gloves on the block. Who knew digging in the dirt could be so glamorous? Here’s what you need: 1 pair of solid colored vinyl or rubberized garden gloves opaque marking/paint pens acrylic paint and brushes your imagination… .
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the easter bully

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the easter bully
In the spirit of spring, I couldn’t resist having our bully, Samson model some bunny ears.  The photo turned out so well, I got inspired to Photoshop it and make April Fools Day cards. I had some thin stained wood boards sitting around the studio that weren’t being used so I glued some handmade paper and his photo to the front. I also adhered some colorful paper on the back and plan on addressing .
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mc happy meal wreath

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mc happy meal wreath
My talented friend, Michelle Allen posted this clever wreath of miscellaneous happy meal toys on her blog recently and it gave me a good chuckle.  I love thinking up unusual ways to use things that are destined for the trash can… and I have to say this crazy wreath takes the cake. Here’s how she did it: "To make it, all I did was take a styrofoam wreath, covered it with colorful fabric, tied .
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