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American Girl / Sesame Crossover

Worlds are colliding over here!  The girls have been playing a whole lot with their American Girl dolls lately, and when I found some mini-visors at the craft store I knew what I had to do.  (Thanks for the tip, … Continue reading

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Cupcake Birthdays and School Valentines

Coming up we have a certain girl turning 8 years old, and Valentines Day.  Nearly-8-year-old-girl is having a small birthday party with her friends at home in a few weeks.  She chose a decorate-your-own-cupcakes party.  Yay, easy!!  (Or so I … Continue reading

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I Spy Bottles

or: one of the 47 craft projects i’ll have to do to get rid of 20 lbs of dried rice. back in the spring i coordinated the pre-school’s annual spaghetti dinner.  the centerpieces were super cheap and wicked easy (just … Continue reading

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rainbow mobile

ages ago i painted some wooden circles and hearts.  hunny drilled holes in them for me, and then i waited… and moved the little pieces from here to there waiting to dig out some fishing line.  it took a trip to … Continue reading

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buttoned up house plants

i like to have a little treat or prize for my mom and grandma and sister for Easter, since many times when we see any of them, they have a little something for the girls.  this Easter: little plants with crazy … Continue reading

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yarn egg wreath

i saw a really cute blog post (forgive me, i can’t find it to give it proper credit now), where the writer had made an adorable easter wreath and i knew i had to try, too.  I purchased 3 different … Continue reading

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easy and fun winter break craftiness!

well hello there.  i have the plague, so i am how-they-say “phoning in” this blog post. =)  we tried this project out just before valentine’s day, and i’m just now getting around to telling you about it.  so without further … Continue reading

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conversation hearts – part 2

you’ll have to wait for the glamourshots tomorrow when the sun is up, but you know me, i can’t wait to at least show you a little… i shared just a few with the girls.  this project kept them busy … Continue reading

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snowman treats

just a few simple ingredients stuck on a stick decorated by big and little handies make some super cute snackies and a fun little photo op: (tell me, is it JUST me, or could these pass as Easter Island Statues?  … Continue reading

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Santa Hats and Mix

(also known as “ohsure, i’ve got PLENTY of time for these shenanigans, the day before christmas eve”) suuuuure, lemme drop my kiddo off for a short day of kindergarten and then go get supplies before i have to go back … Continue reading

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