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Semi- DIY Fillable Lamp

Bymichelle January 3, 2012July 27, 2022

When I hear the term collector two words go through my mind- Louvre and hoarder, neither of which accurately describe me and my rocks and shells.  I think the basket’s…

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Ornamental

Bymichelle December 17, 2011July 27, 2022

The tree is up, school is out, and I have enough time to play with twigs and glue.  This is one of my favorite kids’ Christmas crafts  (as long as…

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DIY Jewelry Ideas

Bymichelle December 9, 2011July 27, 2022

Here are a few photos I took of jewelry related things in the last couple of weeks and all the linkage necessary to inspire you to make your own.  …

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Tuxedo Vest

Bymichelle November 23, 2011October 26, 2023

This is the finished Tuxedo Vest that prompted my new resolution about never being lazy about third grade level math again.  Yeah, right.  Anyway, it’s also my second attempt at  merging different…

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Pinterest- Inspired

Bymichelle November 17, 2011July 27, 2022

Pinterest is the new vortex that’s sucking up my free time.  It’s replaced my ripped out magazine pages and is certainly prettier than a bookmarks folder.  It’s like blog reading…

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How to Grow a Full Beard in Seven Days

Bymichelle October 14, 2011May 5, 2023

First you have to do some prep work by reading The Lord of The Rings. Secondly, you have to have a mother who knows how to knit. day 285  …

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Night Owls

Bymichelle October 5, 2011July 27, 2022

Owls!!!!!! And that’s about as exciting as a knitting post is going to get. I thought about this sweater all of last winter.  It was my carrot, my reward, for…

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Morning Fog Scarf

Bymichelle September 26, 2011July 27, 2022

My version of the Beautiful Dawn Neckwarmer is finished. This scarf is extra special to me because not only is it a chunky cable pattern, but it was designed by…

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Sharpied Saddle Shoes

Bymichelle August 17, 2011July 27, 2022

It’s like I have my own pair of back to school shoes. (Sharpied saddle shoes, day 218) I tried a fairly quick diy that I’d seen on Bleubird Vintage :…

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Rockefeller Sweater

Bymichelle August 8, 2011July 27, 2022

Disclaimer Well, I’ve been working away at my destash or die project, plus trying to knit all those patterns I’ve saved for years.  Thus, the Rockefeller Cardigan is complete and…

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