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Monthly Archives: January 2011
Let it Snow?
If there’s one thing that has defined the last month here in New York City, it would be SNOW!! During this most recent blizzard of sorts, I had a chance to take some photographs, which I thought I’d share with … Continue reading
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Project 10 Week 16 – Multi Colored Drinking Straw Sconce
I’m always one to give credit where credit is due, so right away I’m saying that this week’s awesome project came 100% from from Mark Montano’s fabulous book “The Big-Ass Book of Crafts”. (Or you can find this specific project … Continue reading
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Project 9 Week 16 – Phone Book Centerpiece
Hi! I’m back after my holiday hiatus, let the creativity begin again. I got overwhelmed with holiday orders on Etsy, and then I totally hibernated to recover, but enough with excuses, all that’s important is that I’m back and ready … Continue reading
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