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Monthly Archives: April 2011
Extra Long Pillow
I felt like trying something new yesterday and my brown leather couches in our family room have been looking very dull. I love the look of pretty throw pillows, but I quit using them in this room a year or … Continue reading
my new pillow experiment
Would you like to see the new pillow I am working on? It is an experiment but I am definitely hoping it turns out so I can make more. Purple isn’t my color, but I had some in my stash … Continue reading
Blossoms
My cherry tree is in full blossom. It’s one of those things I look forward to every year. The sight of my beloved tree covered with beautiful white blossoms fills my heart with happiness and never fails to bring a … Continue reading
Something old becomes NEW
I have had this wild idea inside my head for a few months. I have been wanting to make a GIGANTIC porch lantern out of old windows. The man I got these windows from on Craigslist was offering them up … Continue reading
Artistic Easter Eggs
There are no children in our home to make Easter full of activities. We celebrate the quiet peace and usually dye eggs so we can have them for our favorite egg salad sandwiches. But this year I wanted to try … Continue reading
Easter Garland
About a month ago I found a pack of 20 Easter greeting cards at Ross for $4.00. I loved their vintage inspired images so I bought them. I made a little garland with them using a paper punch and some … Continue reading
Quick, easy (& inexpensive) Easter Wreath
For years now I have wondered WHY peeps are made, do they taste good to anyone? Just watching my children (there is my answer) take a bite almost makes me sick. I’ve never been one for marshmellow-ish sugar. Now I … Continue reading
reflective easter
Today is a day of reflection for me, even more so with Easter fast approaching. As I have considered the holiday this year, I have wondered what will make it special for me. And in my reflexion, so many wonderful … Continue reading
Coconut Bird Nests
These little birds nests are a great Easter or spring treat. My children enjoyed making them with me. Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups sweetened coconut 1 large egg white candy eggs (we used Cadbury mini eggs) In a bowl, mix coconut … Continue reading
Hooray!
By this evening, I felt a bit like my little man and wanted to jump and shout hooray too! It is the week of Easter. The kids were off school today and I’d say the week began splendidly. The funniest … Continue reading