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My crafty friend Britt (who also happens to be a fledgling beekeeper), came up with this great DIY project when she needed some decoration for her lovely honey jars. Then she was kind enough to let me post the tutorial...
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So, what can you do with the cool butterfly wings from your Butterfly Smooch Stick favors, once the lip balm tube has been removed for use? Don't throw them away!! My daughters and I came up with a couple of fun...
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I have an amazingly fun (and pretty easy) kid project to share. It was inspired by a number of different creations I've seen in the blogosphere over the past year that involve permanent markers and rubbing alcohol. You might...
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Now that December is here, Christmas decorating can begin in earnest. Our Christmas tree is always decorated in a traditional Nordic style, with glossy red apple ornaments, straw stars and pinecones, and little red Yule Nissen (Christmas elves). Another name...
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Shrunken heads will add that extra little something to any Halloween gathering. A friend took inspiration from Allison DiNatale's idea and did this fun, kid-friendly project for a recent party. Start with Granny Smith apples, lemon juice & salt. Peel the...
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