Category Archives: Crafts

Hello Kitty Duck Tape Purse


This is a great craft project for kids.  I purchased the wood purse at Michaels then covered with the Duck Tape.  There is all type of unfinished wood projects that you could use this on.  Best of all there is … Continue reading

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Making Dragon Eggs


To make dragon eggs chip out a small hole and use a knife to cut the yolk.  Soak the egg is an Antibacterial bath.  Once the egg has dried coat the egg with fingernail polish before you start to cut … Continue reading

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Valentine Bundt Cakes


Make your own Valentine pics by using a toothpick and foam stickers you can purchase at the local craft store.  The foam stickers can be used to decorate frames, cards, Valentine card boxes.

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Craft Umbrellas


I purchased these craft umbrellas at Oriental Trading Company.  I used fabric markers and some little gems to decorate the umbrellas.  My grandson is a train nut and my granddaughter likes lots of bling.

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Valentine Bracelet and Ring


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2012 in review


The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: 600 people reached the top of Mt. Everest in 2012. This blog got about 2,600 views in 2012. If every person who reached the … Continue reading

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Train Toy Box


My 4 year old grandson is a train nut, so when Michaels starting selling the unpainted wooden trains, I had to get one for him.  After lots of paint and printing out pictures from my printshop program I finally finished. … Continue reading

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Brownie Tray for the Neighbors


It’s that time of year when I’m in the kitchen making an assortment of goodies for family and friends.  This year I started with all brownies, added some lightbulb candies (new mold from Michaels) and a candle on a festive … Continue reading

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Beaded Letter Opener


At Michaels I found this kit to make a letter opener.  The top screws off and you slip what ever type of beads you want for the handle and screw it back together.  I took this back to the office … Continue reading

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Chocolate Snowman Boxes


You can purchase this mold at KitchenKraft.com.  I made two different types, peppermint cream and milk chocolate.  I fill them with some chocolate gingerbread boys and MM’s and handed them out at work today.

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Memory Ornaments


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Christmas Tree Suckers


One week to go before the next charity holiday bake sale.  Time to get busy.  These sucker molds don’t take any time at all to make.  Decorate the trees with some star confetti sprinkles and these treats are ready for … Continue reading

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Owl Candle Stick Holder and Christmas Tree


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Chocolate & Candy Cane Candy Boxes


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Dog & Cat Mini Christmas Trees


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