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Caramel, Part Deux

Bymichelle February 7, 2012July 27, 2022

There was rejoicing in the morning Sunday, and not just because it was a day of worship.  I have to admit, some of the cause for the gigantic mental smile I…

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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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Caramel

Bymichelle December 13, 2011July 27, 2022

Can’t stop hearing this song since I started knitting the Caramel Sweater by Isabell Kraemer.  It’s basically a striped, boxy, blanket – style cardigan that can be worn open or…

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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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My New Leaf

Bymichelle November 15, 2011July 27, 2022

“We’re turning over a new leaf…” My mom often said that when I was a little girl.  What she really meant was that I needed to turn over a new…

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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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