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Handmade Gifts

Glitter Pinecone Ornaments

December 15, 2011
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After helping my mom hang decorations on her Christmas tree last weekend, I realized how almost every year growing up we made a handmade ornament, whether it were at school, Sunday school, or at home with Mom. Inspired by a sparkly pinecone I created as a little runt, I made a late night trip to [...]

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Mom’s Birthday Brunch

June 12, 2010
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What better way to celebrate mom’s birthday than a delicious brunch. I think we can all agree the breakfast is the best meal you could ever eat so I did it up big for mom’s bday. Here’s the stats:Homemade Coffee CakeCarmel Rolls from scratchEgg BakeFruitDelicious Bacon from Everett’sAnd Scoops Famous Potatoes Have you ever made [...]

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Happy Birthday Dad (aka Grrr-ampa)

April 5, 2010
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It is well known rule of thumb that it never snows after my dad’s birthday. I think this year we can safely say that will happen, so onward spring. To celebrate the big day I decided to whip this delicious chocolate (since cakes are my specialty and all, plus I love birthdays.) Like all good [...]

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A Hat Comes Full Circle

March 16, 2010
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I made this adorable little hat (and booties not pictured) for Flicka last spring before she was even born, her mom Urs just sent me some photos of Flicka modeling the goods. This hat is just about to be too small for this little lady. Don’t forget that etsy is a great place to look [...]

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Do This Yourself: A Sling for a Baby or for a Bear

February 28, 2010
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A few posts ago I told you how I made some super delicious cupcakes for my lady Valeria’s baby shower. Now that the shower is over it is safe for me to share with you the baby sling that I made for her. I had a ton of fabric left over from when I made [...]

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