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Quick and Easy Gift- Altered Notepad

Posted on 30. Mar, 2009 by Jenny.

Jenny shares an altered notebook craft from Craft Cafe, perfect for Mothers Day.

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Twirled Paper- Quilling Kit Book Review

Posted on 25. Feb, 2009 by Jenny.

I had a request for a suggestion for a quilling resource, so I thought I’d share a book that I got a few years ago for Christmas that I really enjoyed. It’s by Klutz publishing, and it’s called “Twirled Paper” by Jacqueline Lee.
I’m pretty sure it’s geared for the teen market- I found it at [...]

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Posted on 17. Mar, 2008 by Jenny.

I’m home with baby girl today, making green applesauce and hoping that the parade is going to be televised.  I do have some crafty goodness to share, though.
I received two St. Patrick’s Day cards this season. One was from Katherine on my CPS group. She send out this lovely card that has an Irish Blessing [...]

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Altered Art Bobbins

Posted on 15. Feb, 2008 by Jenny.

So, I’m still on my Random Act of Kindness crafting kick. Our dear moderator Diane reminded me that March is rapidly approaching, so I got a-thinkin’.
My challenge to myself is to a) create a handmade item b) using what I’ve got in my studio c) can be duplicated a dozen or so times, and d) [...]

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Paper Butterflies

Posted on 10. Feb, 2008 by Jenny.

Yesterday was a busy day…. it was my dear sweet girl’s third birthday, and she wanted a “Butterfly Party.” I couldn’t find any butterfly decorations at our local stores, so I whipped up a few paper butterflies to hang on our chandelier for her party.
Here’s how they turned out:

First I cut out a butterfly shape [...]

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