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Knit Bow Ties and Hair Bows

April 29, 2014 By Laura 1 Comment

Bow ties and hair bows! Maybe it’s spring…maybe it’s the passing of Easter, with kids all dressed up and fancy…I don’t know, but I’m in a bow-making mood. I love that these can be adapted for boys or girls, depending on the color and the fastener. I put a pin on the back of the […]

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DIY Cake Stand

April 24, 2014 By Laura 2 Comments

I made a mini cake stand the other day. It was a super simple project that took me…oh, about five minutes, including the time it took to wash the dishes before I started. I found a salad plate and candlestick holder at the thrift store last time I was there. And then it was just […]

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Ribbon Burlap Bags

April 21, 2014 By Laura 1 Comment

I’m pretty sure it’s a requirement among crafty, DIY-ey bloggers that at some point we all venture into the realm of burlap crafts. But oh, I do like the way they look. Rugged and pretty all at the same time. Mine was a quick, fun project I finished in under an hour last weekend — […]

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The Craft Area

February 27, 2014 By Laura 3 Comments

It’s wrong, isn’t it, to admit that my husband and I already have plans for the kids’ rooms when they move out? Especially when the oldest is only eleven? In the meantime, we’ve tried to carve out little spaces for ourselves in the basement. My husband’s is a corner filled with junk vintage office furniture. I have […]

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Knit Hedgehog

December 19, 2013 By Laura Leave a Comment

We have a family friend who’s going through a  pretty challenging time. So I did what anyone would under those circumstances and knit her a hedgehog wearing a scarf. He went pretty quickly — if you’re looking for a last-minute handmade gift, you could probably make him over a few hours this weekend. I used […]

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Welcome! I'm Laura -- a mom of four kids aged thirteen and under. I run occasionally and love really bad puns.

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