Tag Archives: green

closet crafting

Posted on September 15, 2010 by

When the seasons start to transition, I will usually spend a day clearing out my closets and drawers and making room for bulkier Fall clothing. I usually end up with a pile of clothes for donation. This time, I hung onto a few summery t-shirts that I didn’t wear at all this year and decided to recycle them into a craft I’ve always wanted to try. Continue reading →

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lunchbox goodness: creative ham & cheese

Posted on September 13, 2010 by

Now that K has started school, packing a healthy and fun lunch for her has been added to my morning routine. I try my best to prepare most things the night before, but I hate soggy sandwiches, so there are some things that just have to be pulled together in the morning. Continue reading →

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crossing off #16

Posted on July 20, 2010 by

A couple of weeks ago when we moved back in, I was able to cross off #16: plant something by cleaning up (read: weeding) and prettying up my front yard. Continue reading →

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a little taste

Posted on June 18, 2010 by

After her first taste of solid food this week, my babe was all in — grabbing the spoon and helping herself to more! Continue reading →

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craft: art cards version II

Posted on April 9, 2010 by

For a couple of upcoming birthdays this weekend I made these cards — a twist on my first art card using K’s artwork. This time I used a scallop punch to make pretty flowers out of the most interesting parts of the paintings, paired them with a few buttons and some simple embroidery, and viola! Continue reading →

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craft: heart-on-a-string garland

Posted on February 5, 2010 by

Inspired by all the Valentine’s Day love that I’ve been browsing on other creative blogs recently, I made a little Valentine surprise for my own little sweatheart. Continue reading →

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Green Crafts: Wreath

Posted on December 11, 2009 by

Since I’ve been at home this past week, I’ve been thinking about a holiday craft project that K and I could do together. Inspired by this repurposed holiday wreath, K and I crafted our own version using old Christmas cards, vintage buttons and saved satin ribbon from previous gift wrappings — a truly green wreath! Continue reading →

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