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this is a pain in the neck

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privacy has its benefits, but it’s a pain.  for those of you who have private blogs, do you have to sign in every time?  i am finding that i don’t even read my own blog anymore because it is too much of a pain to have to log in every time.  blah.  not worth it!

Step-It-Up

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I’ve been creating things with paper for over eight years.  I wish I had some of the first things I made. I didn’t make this card, but I’ve had it for several years.  My friend Jen made it as an invitation for her niece’s birthday.  I call this card  my “step-it-up” card.  When I saw it, I knew I needed to… Read more »

Make an Organizer from a Pocket Folder

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While you are out shopping for school supplies, buy a bunch of two-pocket folders.  You know, the ones that are on sale this time of year for ten cents.  Buy lots of them in lots of different colors!  Look at what you can make!  (Although I made the folder shown here, the idea for this is not my original idea.  I… Read more »

How to Make an Invitation Look Vintage

Two years ago I was blessed with the task of creating invitations for our family reunion.  Six generations of my mom’s family were going to gather at the homestead that my great-grandfather built in 1898.  Talk about pressure!  I was honored to accept the task.  There were so many elements that I wanted to include in the invitation to ensure… Read more »