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If you read the Monday post, you’ll see life got away from me this week. The mineral make up post for this week won’t be up until Thursday as I haven’t had a second to do some serious writing and/or photography for it. Guess my resolution for getting organized isn’t going as well as I...
I love love love these paper bag recipe cards! Re-use, recycle, and be fabulous!Collapsible dog bowl for those long, wonderful walks with your bestest friend! Little boxy pouch tutorial! This would make a lovely make-up bag for the upcoming holiday season!...
I’m going to admit it…I’m having trouble being crafty this week between preparing for various groups and working too much…so this week is going to be about links that might inspire great craftiness. It’s not that I don’t have a million ideas, just that my hands don’t seem to want to do what I ask...
If you have a Fraser Valley Regional Library card (and if you are a craft, games night, video games club, or Genshiken member I hope you do!) you can now access the hobby and craft resource centre on-line! Visit the link, punch in your library card number, and enjoy the access to a ton of...
The day of love is upon us. If you have a partner, grab ’em and give ’em a kiss. If you don’t have a partner, then find someone you love and give ’em a kiss! Yeah, some people complain Valentine’s Day is a man-made holiday that is intended to make us spend money during a...