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Halloween Banner

Hello Friends….long time, no talk.  It’s hard to believe fall is already here! To trick my mind into getting into the spirit, I’ve been on a Halloween crafting binge. In particular, I’ve been on a Halloween-banner-making binge. :) For this banner I cut out pendants measuring approx. 4″ x 4 3/4″ each.  Then I cut out the appropriate size letters using the “Halloween Monograms” front from Miss…

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Happy St. Patrick's Day

Happy St. Patrick’s Day

Did you have any luck catching a leprechaun today?  We did not, but we were paid a visit for sure!  The evidence was all over the house.

However, I have to confess;  I was that mom! I was at the grocery store at 10:45 last night in my PJs buying gold wrapped candy.  Yep, that was me.  Wearing socks with flip-flops, in all my glory!

If you want to see something cute that is sure to make you smile,…

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Burlap Wrapped Glitter Eggs

Burlap Wrapped Glitter Eggs

This is a simple and fun Easter project I created last year when I was a guest blogger over at The Crafty Blog Stalker.  Her blog is full of great ideas, so be sure to check her out!  Now on with the project…

I started this project with a package of foam eggs I found at the dollar store.  These little guys are great because the inexpensive and the possibilities are endless!  Now I wish I had…

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"Lucky" Banner - Silhouette Free Shape of the Week!

“Lucky” Banner – Silhouette Free Shape of the Week!

If you own a Silhouette, you should know by now that Silhouette America gives away a free shape every Tuesday?  This was today’s free shape of the week!  I whipped this up in no time!

Thanks Silhouette America!

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Mardi Gras Banner

I’ve never been to Mardi Gras, but I have a neighbor that’s orginally from New Orleans.  I didn’t realize, until I met her, that Mardi Gras is a family friendly party, with kids all around.  It’s not just the bead throwing, and shirt lifting, craziness that we hear about in the media.

The one thing I do know from traveling to New Orleans, is that it’s city is full of color and character.

This…

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17 Adorable Homemade Napkin Rings

17 Adorable Homemade Napkin Rings

Are you following Lollypaper on Hometalk? Well, I love Hometalk….it’s sort of like Pinterest for all things home and garden.

I did a post last year on how I made fall napkin rings out of craft paper from the dollar store.  It was super easy to do, and fun to come up with different ways to decorate them.

Reading my old post inspired me to see what other crafty ideas are out there for homemade…

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How to get perfect detailed cuts on Silhouette Cameo

How to get perfect detailed cuts on Silhouette Cameo

Good Morning to you all!

Did any of your kids have half days?  My son had half days for the entire week last week due to parent/teacher conferences.  Well, needless to say, I haven’t had much “computer” time, since the munchkin was home.  I love him…but, it’s nice to back to our normal schedule. lol

Anyhoo….

You all know how much I love-love-love my Cameo.  I truly cannot craft without it.  But I…

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Woo hoo

So this has nothing to do with crafting…but YAY GIANTS.

PROUD to be a SF Giants fan and Bay Area native.

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And the Winner is…. Congratulations to our winner... Carolyn Good I will contact you via email to send you your prize!

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Sometimes simple is better. Learn how to make this quick and easy Halloween craft using fresh mini pumpkins and @silhouetteamerica double sided adhesive. Link in profile

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Mini "Boo" Pumpkins Halloween Craft

Mini “Boo” Pumpkins Halloween Craft

Often I have to remind myself that sometimes, simple is better.

Today, I did just that.

Not only do I have a pumpkin obsession, I really have a crush on the mini pumpkins that are everywhere.

These little cuties I picked up on our Kindergarten field trip this past week.  I grabbed 3 not knowing what I was going to do with them, but I always seem to go with an odd number.

When I got home I…

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New on the blog today...an easy Halloween wreath with @silhouetteamerica double sided adhesive and a quick trip to @michaelsstores see the full tutorial at lollypaper.com

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Halloween Wreath

Do you ever have something you find a great deal on, and then it sits for years before you actually do anything with it.  Well, I’m guilty of that!  I found this fun tinsel-like Halloween wreath on super-duper clearance years ago at a big box store.  I think I paid 3 bucks for it. Since it was on post-holiday clearance, up to the attic it went for a few years.  Poor wreath…bored, boring, and…

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It's time for a Halloween Give-Away at Lollypaper

It’s time for a Halloween Give-Away at Lollypaper

Who doesn’t love FREE?  I’ve decided it’s time for a Halloween give-away at Lollypaper. What’s more appropriate than a Halloween give-away?  Well, cash is always nice, but not today my friends. hehe

a Rafflecopter giveaway

It’s super easy to enter thanks to our friends at Rafflecopter! Contest will close on October 26th and winner will be announced on Monday, October 27th. Happy entering and good…

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Pumpkin Witch Head Halloween Craft

I have a quick and easy Halloween craft up on my blog today. Make this cute Pumpkin Head Halloween Witch...with "bling" wart and all!! See the full post here >>

Today, I have a quick and easy Halloween craft I made with a few supplies I had on hand, and a lovely glittered pumpkin I picked up at the Target Dollar Bin…score!

One of my most favorite places to shop is the Dollar Store.  I’d rather roam the aisles of any dollar store, than Nordstrom’s Rack any day of the week and twice on Sunday (not that I have anything against the Rack, but I’m sure you…

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Fall Pumpkin Centerpiece in 4 Easy Steps

Fall Pumpkin Centerpiece in 4 Easy Steps

If you live in Northern California and you have never been to the Alameda Antique Faire, oh my, are you missing out!  I have been hearing about this place for years, but I just never got around to going…until last month!  This place is so huge and amazing, that it deserves its own blog post.  So next time I go, I will be sure to take some pictures and share!

It can be slightly overwhelming for a…

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3-D Paper Pumpkin Tutorial

3-D Paper Pumpkin Tutorial

Oh how I love this time of year! Have I mentioned how much I love pumpkins?  :)

I recently had a birthday (39…again!) and had a fun gathering with friends, neighbors, and family.  I received some lovely gifts from my amazing friends and decided to give a “thank you” gift, instead of a “thank you” card.

I found this adorable 3-D paper pumpkin on the Silhouette on-line store.  I always seem…

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