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Snowman Paintbrush Ornament

Posted on December 12, 2018 by

This year for our AHG troop ornament exchange I created paint brush snowmen. These charming snowmen were a huge hit.  And no one knew how easy and affordable they were to make.  

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Seasonal Centerpiece

Posted on November 10, 2017 by

Recently I stumbled upon several projects my daughter completed as an Explorer.  To complete the Home Decorating Merit Badge, she created a set of interchangeable Seasonal centerpieces.  

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A Cross

Posted on July 7, 2017 by

The local craft group that I belong to recently made crosses.  I love how they turned out.  Everyone of them was different and reflected the individuals taste.  Here is mine.

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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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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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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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Yoda SWAPS

Posted on October 5, 2016 by

My niece’s love for everything Star Wars, inspired me to create these Yoda SWAPS. With the use of glow-in-the-dark paint, these SWAPS were a big hit.

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Let There Be Love

Posted on April 27, 2016 by

While Nat King Cole was not the inspiration for my most recent canvas painting, after completing it, I was reminded of one of his songs “Let There be Love”.  Do you remember the line “Let there be birds singing in … Continue reading →

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Family Room Makeover – part 6, More Shells

Posted on April 6, 2016 by

Earlier this year I shared several of the projects I did for my home in Florida.  Truth be told there are several more that I have yet to share.  Here is a set of canvas pictures I did for the … Continue reading →

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He is Risen

Posted on March 12, 2016 by

With Easter just two weeks away, I wanted to share my latest canvas project with you.

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