Category: Creative Life
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April is Letter Writing Month
I recently discovered that April is National Letter Writing Month. How fun is that? Letters are such a great way to keep in touch. Even though we live in an age where an email, tweet, or text flies much faster to the recipient, there is still something about opening the mailbox to find a real,…
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How to Make a Rosebud Barrette
Learn how to make a rosebud barrette with this simple tutorial. It’s perfect for Easter and also makes a really sweet gift! Can you believe Easter is less than a week away? I have so many happy memories of Easter from my childhood but for some reason, one of the things that I remember most…
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Beautiful Easter Crafts
Easter weekend is just a few days away but it isn’t too late to make a beautiful Easter craft. I love it when I come across new crafts that practically shout, “Make Me!” and especially love it when I realize after reading the tutorial that I really could create them in an afternoon. These crafts…
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This Was March
What a lovely month March has been here in the Pacific Northwest! We have enjoyed a nice combination of sunshine, rain, and the lovely lengthening of days. I think that March is now my favorite month of the year. Not too hot. Not too cold. Just perfect. This end-of-the-month post seems to be coming more…
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Creative Easter Crafts for Kids
Well, Easter season is upon us and if you’re like me, you’re always on the lookout for great children’s crafts. I wanted to share some great tutorials from fellow bloggers who have made creative and unique Easter projects on their blogs. From cute carrot playdough to a beautiful Easter garden tutorial, they have Easter crafts…
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Toddler Keyhole Scarf Knitting Pattern
You’re going to love this toddler keyhole scarf knitting pattern—the keyhole keeps the scarf from falling off! And it’s super simple to make too. I decided to knit a keyhole scarf for my daughter this year, and (of course) we ended up having a very warm winter in Oregon. Isn’t that how it goes? But…
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Painted Pine Cones Centerpiece
This painted pine cones project came out of nowhere. I was on a walk and picked up a Douglas fir pine cone because I thought it was cute. Later on in the day, I was going to take a picture of it when I noticed the little pieces on it looked like tulips. I wondered…
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Make an Owl Iron-on T-shirt
Learn how to make a simple owl iron-on t-shirt by repurposing a baby onesie. So cute! I was rummaging through my craft drawers a couple of weeks ago looking for something when I came across a wonderful book of iron-on transfers that I had completely forgotten about. There was an owl in particular that I…
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Make Drawing Fun – Drawing Books for Kids
One of the things I love to do the most is pull out my sketchbook and doodle and draw. I don’t worry (too much) about whether my drawings are amazing; I just draw and enjoy the process. I suppose this is something I learned from my mom who is a prolific artist and has many…
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The Best St. Patrick’s Day Treats and Crafts
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, so I thought I’d do a little post to inspire you. I knew I needed some craft projects inspiration, but what are crafts without a treat to go alongside, right? These treats and crafts (and free printable!) are from some of my favorite bloggers, and I’m excited…