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St. Patrick's Day Rainbow Cupcakes
Here's a fun kid project to do for St. Patrick's day, or spring in general.  I bet there are lots of snowy places around the country that could use a little rainbow cupcake magic right about now!   Start with separate...
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How to: Marker Art Banner
  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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How To: Yule Nissen Ornaments
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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Halloween Shrunken Heads
  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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Urban Unveiled 2012
This week we were fortunate to participate, once again, in the Urban Unveiled wedding show at Benaroya Hall in downtown Seattle.  I spent a long time getting our display ready and am so pleased with how it turned out that...
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