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Project Monday: Make a Wool Soaker For $2.00 Or Less

February 1, 2010 4 comments
finished wool soaker

This entry is part of a series, Project Mondays» My Love-Hate Relationship With Wool Although there was never a time that I doubted I would cloth diaper my children, I have not always relished every second of it. Wool diaper covers have been the bane of my existence as a cloth diapering mother. Washing them [...]

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Project Monday: Laced Hanger Tutorial

January 11, 2010 4 comments
finished laced hanger

This entry is part of a series, Project Mondays» These are a tradition passed on from Hubby’s grandmother. She was a very crafty woman. She would set up shop every Christmas in a front room in her house and sell little handmade items and baked goods to the community. These were among her most popular [...]

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Project Monday: Thumbprint Felt Cookie Tutorial

November 16, 2009 2 comments
cookie in clover

This entry is part of a series, Project Mondays» This cookie design came about when I made the tea bags. Cookies and tea just make a yummy pair. These are fun to make, super easy and quick. For more photos of finished cookie expand Step 8. Entries in this series:Project Monday : A Crown for [...]

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Project Monday: Felt Tea Bag Tutorial

July 28, 2009 8 comments
felt tea bags display

This entry is part of a series, Project Mondays» These tea bags at the etsy store: Softie Cafe were the inspiration in designing my own pattern. I made these as part of Mrs. Sayuri’s friend, Bear’s, second birthday gift. I designed a “mint” tea bag and a “chamomile” tea bag. The idea for the chamomile [...]

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Project Monday : Crepe Paper Leis

June 22, 2009 11 comments
blue lei display

This entry is part of a series, Project Mondays» I learned how to make these from my mom who learned from her mom. My grandparents hosted luaus when my mom was a child and she and my aunt would help make these. Supplies needed: Crepe paper in rolls (or in folded sheets cut into 2 [...]

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