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Raspberry Lemon Suncatcher Lollipops

Thursday, August 27, 2009

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Raspberry Lemon Suncatcher Lollipops

My good friend Emily from Texas made these a while back and I was enthralled.  I wanted to make them but was waiting for the perfect opportunity.  I finally decided to make them for the Strawberry Lemon themed baby shower last week.  I followed Emily’s directions exactly, but I think next time I may skip [...]

Glittered Scratch Off Joke Cards

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

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Glittered Scratch Off Joke Cards

Scratch Off cards to make and enjoy! Learn how to make the scratch off and apply it to your projects!

Fun Times with Royal Icing

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

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Fun Times with Royal Icing

Make little royal icing flowers for quick and easy decorations!

Chicago Craft Social Recap

Thursday, August 20, 2009

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This past weekend was super busy!  On Friday night I led a project at the Chicago Craft Social.  This event was the 2nd of its kind and is put together by the lovely ladies Jess from How About Orange, Megan Heep from My Plum Pudding, Amanda from Ammeliorer, and Megan Hall.  I had a fabulous [...]

The other hat I wear

Monday, August 17, 2009

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Some of you know that I wear my interior design hat over at Fresh Nest Design!  I’m excited because this week we’re celebrating back to school with tips on ways to make your home more friendly for those studious children you have!  We also have a giveaway ending tomorrow for this awesome clock from Pilot [...]

Frozen Limeade Pie

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

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Frozen Limeade Pie

Recipe for a fabulous, super easy to make, Frozen Limeade Pie.

Ribbon Flower Embellished Card

Friday, August 7, 2009

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Ribbon Flower Embellished Card

Make some simple cards with ribbon flowers!

Ribbon Napkin Rings

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

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Ribbon Napkin Rings

Make some simple and cute flower napkin rings with ribbon. No sewing machine required!


1. Master the art of French macaroons
2. Sew a dress
3. Get my scuba diving license
4. Go somewhere warm to use my scuba diving license.
5. Find a perfect Go-To recipe for Pizza Dough
6. Sew a quilt
7. Make a piece of furniture
8. Learn Adobe InDesign
9. Master the recipe for Creme Brulee
10. Publish a sewing project in a magazine
11. Scrapbook/Blurb all our photos from Europe
12. Make some jelly using a pressure cooker
13. Print my own design on fabric & make something
14. Refashion a cardigan
15. Make salt water taffy
16. Find a Go-To recipe for delicious homemade bread
17. Make 5 projects from my sketchbook
18. Embroider something with my sewing machine
19. Self-Publish 10 new sewing patterns
20. Visit the Grand Canyon
21. Expand my french vocabulary
22. Make a stained glass window
23. Swim with dolphins
24. Find the perfect gelato recipe
25. Write one Thank You note a week
26. Learn How to Properly Handle a gun
27. Experience one new type of cheese every week
28. Finish checking off my list of states I've visited
29. Organize a service project
30. Go whitewater rafting