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Monthly Archives: August 2013
Recycled ACU Ruffled Tote
Remember a few weeks ago when I used part of the hubs’ uniform to make ruffles on a tote bag? Well, I’d already cut up an ACU top to make those ruffles, so I decided to make a whole tote … Continue reading
Posted in crafts, sewing
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Throwback Thursday: Tomato Basil Parmesan Soup
I know, it’s hotter than the surface of the sun in most of the country, but I’m craving comfort during this whole moving process! This is my friend Kristy’s Tomato Soup with a twist…I didn’t want to pay her royalties … Continue reading
New-Fashioned Banana Pudding
Sometimes, you just need a classic comfort food. But maybe not all the fat and calories and generally unhealthy stuff in the classic. This version of Banana Pudding from Cooking Light has remained a favorite of mine for years. I … Continue reading
Posted in dessert, recipes
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“Go Gold” Zipper Pulls
If you read my post from yesterday, you already know why I made gold zipper pulls for the hooligans. If you didn’t read it, you should! The pulls are to show support for Childhood Cancer Awareness in September, and yesterday’s … Continue reading
Posted in adventures, crafts
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Are You Going Gold in September
…in support of Childhood Cancer Awareness? In this household, we certainly are! And here’s why, in the words of my friend, Leigh, a long-time friend and fellow Army wife and mom of the most courageous boy I know. My kids … Continue reading
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Simply Pressed Clay Flowers…on a Bag!
As you might have noticed, I’m a little obsessed with cabochons, those little resin flowers, since I’ve used them to make specimen art, earrings, on cards….you get the idea. Needless to say, when I was prerusing the May/Junes issue of … Continue reading
Posted in gifts, Stampin' Up
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Throwback Thursday: Stamped Soda Can Plant Markers
It just occurred to me that I really should have taken a photo of these this year, before I put them away for the movers to pack. They still looked fabulous, if I do say so myself! I was surprised … Continue reading
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“Peace”-filled Summer Bracelet
As I wandered through the beading section at the craft store one day, a string of starfish beads insisted on going home with me. Really, that’s my story and I’m sticking to it. Once I got them home, I mused … Continue reading
Light Peach Raspberry Crisp
Now, y’all know how much I love pie, right? So much that I rarely make a pie, because they’re so full of calories and I have absolutely no willpower. Pie is my Achilles heel. I do, however, make crisps frequently. … Continue reading
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Notepad Holder from File Folder
These folders are another “oldie but goodie” that I first made several years ago, then forgot about until I saw some cute file folders at the $1 Spot at Target. I mean, I have as many loose papers that need … Continue reading