October 2010
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A Simple And Delicious Whole Wheat Apple Cake……
This apple cake recipe is one of those recipes that guests will ask for. And if you have house guests, so bake the cake while they're there to tantalize them with the delicious smell of the cake baking! This is a great cake to serve with brunch, afternoon tea, or dessert, and it's really quite…
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Now Is The Time For Flannel!
I just saw this sweet collection of flannel fabrics (this is just a tiny example….) on sale now at the Oktoberfest week at Fabric.com wouldn't you love to whip up some pajamas for all the little ones on your gift list? Or how about baby blankets for the tiny ones on your gift list? Or…
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A Pom Pom Mobile Kids Can Make!
Last week while mom was busy making the pom pom arrangements that I shared with you here, my eight year old daughter just couldn't resist joining in on the fun! So while I was busy with my own project, she whipped up this sweet mobile all by herself! You'll Need: yarn, a Clover Extra Small…
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Quick Moroccan Pickled Lemons!
We now interupt the crafting to bring you this important culinary tip! My father in law, of blessed memory, didn't usually meddle in the affairs of the kitchen, but one of my fond memories is watching him make a large batch of Moroccan pickled lemons in my kitchen. Lemons, kosher salt, large jars, and a…
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Felt Rosebud Bouquets For Boys? Why Not?
As you may have noticed, I've been into the felt flower thing this past week. And really into the fact that I'm using up my stash of acrylic craft felt, all the while bringing joy to friends and neighbors who have been the recipients of my crafty doings! Yesterday I shared with you the…
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Make An Adorable Bouquet With Pom Poms!
Aren't these sweet? There's even a story and it goes like this: I had just finished making some yellow pom poms to satisfy my desire for those little yellow ball flowers that floral designers have been mixing with succulents and using in boutineers for wedding flowers………then, the phone rang. It was a dear sweet friend…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Hi friends, it's that special time of week again, you know the day when our jaws drop and we get just a wee bit jealous inspired from all the amazing projects featured from last week's party? Yup that's right, but there's no need to break out in a cold sweat if you haven't found time…
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Container Gardening: Tropical Canna, Wow!
Wow, right? And no, they are not felt, this is the real thing, but thanks for the idea! Last Friday afternoon I ran outside for a moment, and there in my container garden was this amazing gift! A little cry from my green friends: "Hello, where are you? We miss you! " Or something like…
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How To Make Felt Flowers For A Mixed Bouquet: Tutorial!
Fabric flowers are everywhere these days, and for good reason! They're so simple to make, and you almost can't go wrong if you've got a few simple tricks up your sleeve. And on top of that, if you use felt, (even inexpensive acrylic craft felt like I've used here), it's so easy to cut and…
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Make A Mixed Felt Flower Bouquet. You’ll Love It!
A Spring bouquet in the Fall? Why not? I do believe that it's Spring in some parts of the world? And festive color is great any time of the year, right? Last year around this time I made a felt rose bud bouquet, here, one of my all time most popular posts, and given its…
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Fun City Scape Blocks That Kids Can Make Themselves!
Aren't these just the cutest? And isn't it great to turn someone else's garbage into something fun and usable? I found these painted wood scraps hanging around in my neighborhood, and quickly collected them to use for a building project with my seven year old son, who isn't such a crafts lover. Then Lilla A.Design…