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No Sugar for You!
The poor Sparkle twins - they were sure that they had stumbled on the jackpot: an entire canister of sugar. Little did they know, my antique Delft canisters are for display only.
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The Pinnacle of Elfdom
They did it. Cornucopia Sparkle and his lady made it to the top of the Christmas tree. The top of the tree is the equivalent to the summit of K2 - only with more glitter! It's all downhill from here...
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Painting party
Recently, I have been lamenting the color of my entryway. It is really horrid - kind of a medium orange with brown undertones. Imagine two stories of gross, and you've got it. The elves must have heard...
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Latest in Home Decor
They tried to blend in with the Christmas decor, but the kids found them in no time at all. It was not the most imaginative spot - but even the Sparkle Twins can have an off day!
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Simple Treat Bags
These easy treat bags will keep you covered from cookies swaps to secret Santa gifts - and are almost free! All you need is some brown paper lunch sacks, a few seasonal cookie cutters, and a selection...
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No really, this time I was actually on TV - which even the most untutored in the ways of modern social media have to consider a big deal. You may not know how to work Twitter, but TV is for real!...
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Cornucopia Continues
I bet you thought that C-Spark lost his magic - that some small child had touched him and ruined the rest of the season. Not so, my friends, not so. Though I have been busy working at a boring grown-up...
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Last Minute Gifts
Need a quick gift that takes a little money, less time, and actually looks pretty amazing? Well, this here is the post for you. Make some gorgeous canvas art and you'll be free from mall crowds and...
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The First Snow
"Snow is like kindness - it beautifies everything it covers."Nothing is quite so magical as the first snow, especially when you have two little children who can hardly tear themselves away from the...
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Memories
The Christmas wrapping is all picked up, and my daily sugar intake is back down in the tablespoon range - it must be time for the new year. I just found this old journal - 10 years old!! - and I think...
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Hobby Horsing Around
Sometimes, we get bored. Especially in the winter, and especially during long breaks from school. So, today we made our very own herd of horses. OK, 2 horses. We have big imaginations, so 2 = a...
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Delicious AND Nutritious
Warning: I'm taking this whole weight-loss thing uber-seriously this year - that's right, my goal is to actually lose weight this time (last year I gained weight during the fam's annual weight loss...
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Ginormous Calendar
At our local gourmet cupcakery, I found this awesomely huge calendar. I must make myself one - but where to put it in my house?
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Last minute Valentine's Treat Bags
If Valentine's Day is sneaking up on you, don't worry. You still have time to make dozens of cute homemade lovelies - it's 6 days away! To be fair, I didn't sew this first batch, but I did sew and...
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Whole Wheat Heaven
I love my bread machine - seriously. I would say I use it about 3 times a week. One of my favorite recipes is this whole wheat herbed pizza crust. The best part is that I make it into 8 individual...
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More to do...
Because that's what I needed. I just don't have enough hobbies, and my tastes are not eclectic enough as it is. . . wait. Ah well, too late now, because I've started to design fabric and I am...
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Ready for Spring!
When it snows 13 of the first 15 days of March, you start to feel like Spring is never, ever going to come. Ever. Yesterday, we walked by the Easter display at Target and the kids asked (ever so...
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Latest Projects
Custom orders are keeping me busy - here are a few to take a gander at:A custom family rules canvas - 16x20, 1 3/8" gallery-style Baby girl's nursery - bedding & maybe more!Custom wall-art -...
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It's a HUGE Deal - 50% off a 16"x20" personalized canvas
For 1 week only through 4/19/13 - 50% off the list price of $80 - the first 5 orders placed will ship within 2 weeks, the next 5 within 4 weeks, etc, etc - I will notify you within 24 hours of your...
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Plant a garden for Earth Day
We are ready for Spring. So ready. And it just won't come to stay. We've had some warm days and gotten the yard cleaned up. Free child labor is hard to beat.And the Princess of Oz has come and...
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At the Hobnob market this weekend!
Come check it out tomorrow! 8 am rain or shine! Kennekuk County Park in Danville - just take the road through the WHOLE park until it ends!
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New Items in the Shop!
Check out the latest items in the shop - and when you place your order - get 3 of these sweet owl cards, free! 5"x7" - blank on the other side, and envelopes will be included, of course!
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Washington IL Tornado Recovery
Please donate any amount - we will either purchase and deliver requested items or distribute the donations to reputable relief agencies. Any amount is appreciated. I will update you on any and all...
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