Category Archives: Crafts

One stitch at a time

Posted on June 19, 2017 by

Did anyone see the For Better or For Worse comic strip in the Sunday paper at the end of April? This comic strip is posted on the side of my refrigerator.  I seem to have a basket full of projects … Continue reading →

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Etsy Sale

Posted on February 2, 2017 by

For a limited time only, all sewing patterns in my Etsy store are 50% off. No special codes required. Just visit my Etsy shop and save.  To get to my ETSY shop go to http://www.etsy.com/shop/LifeofMommaB   or click on the graphic … Continue reading →

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Herb Garden

Posted on February 1, 2017 by

I love growing fresh herbs in my kitchen window. Herbs are one of the few plants I have been able to grow successfully. They are available all year-long and even if I manage to kill the plants (which happens more … Continue reading →

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23 Psalm Bracelet

Posted on January 4, 2017 by

Many years ago, I received a 23rd Psalms Bracelet for Mother’s Day from my children.  I was looking for a project to go with the creative crafts merit badge and knew this would be a great project.

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Homemade Clay Ornaments

Posted on December 21, 2016 by

I was super excited to have my nieces spend a week with me over Christmas break.  Together we made home-made ornaments for the tree. The week before they arrived I made a batch of Air Dry Clay (see the recipe … Continue reading →

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DIY Crayon Ornaments

Posted on December 9, 2016 by

Every year the kids make a new ornament for their tree.  Every year we make something different.  This year we made crayon ornaments.

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For the Birds

Posted on December 7, 2016 by

I recently painted this picture for above the fireplace.  Inspired by a recent Pinterest find, I was determined to create one of my own. Most of it was done free-hand.  I did “cheat” and use a template for the heart, … Continue reading →

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