Monthly Archives: March 2013

Lego Cupcakes and the Week’s Menu

When I planned this week for the blog, I had a theme in mind…birthdays.  I did okay Monday with Nonna’s Blossom Garland, and Tuesday with the purse giftcard holder. And even Wednesday with the St. Pat’s card and beer tag…I … Continue reading

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Put the Lime in the Coconut

Yep, I did it…put the lime in the coconut (and now you’ll have that stuck in your head all day…sorry, but it could be worse) that is.  And why? Because it’s one of my favorite days of the year…Pi(e) Day!  … Continue reading

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Share the Luck!

I’m sure you’re all ready for St. Patrick’s Day, right?  Well, if not, here’s an idea for a card and a hang tag for libations that are fun and quick to whip up for a friend. I made these several … Continue reading

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Perfect Purse Giftcard Holder

I first posted this in November 2011, but I think these little purse giftcard holders are so fabulous they deserve another sharing! I’m not even listing supplies, since everything except the Bring on the Cake stamp set I used has … Continue reading

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94 Blossoms for Nonna

My husband’s grandma turned 94 in January. The first generation of her immigrant Italian family to be born in America, she earned her GED at age 75 and has only in the past year or so stopped baking everyone’s favorite … Continue reading

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Chocolate Mint Cookies and the Menu for the Week

Where did the week go?  I was thrown off because Monday was a day off from school, and then for some reason, all day Tuesday I kept thinking it was Wednesday.  Go figure. Add in the snowstorm that really wasn’t, … Continue reading

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Shamrock Dishcloths

Since I made coasters with hearts in them earlier this year, I’m a little fascinated by the patterns achieved by simple knits and purls.  I think it’s because it’s a little like counted cross-stitch, which I did (a lot) during … Continue reading

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Easter Specimen Art

Princess Thundercloud loves stickers. Especially ones with glitter and/or jewels. So when she saw this sheet of stickers at the craft store, she HAD to have it. I had a 50% off coupon to burn, so why not? She generally … Continue reading

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Gingered Party Mix

I’m so glad you can buy the standard party mix, as well as many other variations of it. Why?  Because I don’t like it, but always made it for my family and guests, of course! Now I can make the … Continue reading

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Introducing Paper Pumpkin

I am so excited, y’all!  Stampin’ Up! is introducing a brand new program called Paper Pumpkin that takes me right back to my childhood.  My mom gave me a subscription to a monthly craft club for kids.  Each month, I … Continue reading

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