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Upcycle Happy Meal Toys into Christmas Tree Ornaments: Tutorial

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I have always wanted a “Wizard of Oz” Christmas tree.  (It seems fitting, since I have Wizard of Oz bank checks, a Wizard of Oz wrist watch, a Dorothy key chain, a ruby slipper pillow, the Wizard of Oz Barbie collection, the Wizard of Oz trivia game….you get the idea.) A few years ago, McDonald’s came out with Madame Alexander Wizard… Read more »

Upcycle a Balsa Wood Box into a Make-Up Case

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I decided to convert a balsa wood box into a make-up case to store all of those lip glosses and cheap eye shadows that little girls get as gifts and stocking-stuffers.  I wish I would have thought of this when my girls were little.  I HATED finding all of those little pieces of “make-up and lip gloss” all over the place. … Read more »

Dazzling Details

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Have you ever discovered something new and then asked yourself, “How in the world did I live this long without this?”  Well, once you add Dazzling Details glitter glue to your projects, you will definitely know what I mean. 

Five Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Six Hundred Minutes

That’s how you measure a year.  February 10th will mark the one-year anniversary of Neil’s colon cancer diagnosis.  I’m planning on posting the events of that day soon.  In the meantime, here is a re-cap of our 2011 in case you aren’t on our holiday mailing list.  (and if you’re not, WHY not?!)  This year… …as the clock struck twelve… Read more »

American Girl Doll Hula Costume

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I’ve been searching through my files and I realized that somehow I forgot to post photos of this American Girl doll hula costume.  Forgive me! (Actually, I’m sure I posted it, but I can’t seem to find the post.) The skirt is made from ribbon.  I cut one piece for the waistband and attached Velcro.  I sewed the skirt pieces… Read more »