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March 29, 2013

Inexpensive Easter Crafts and Decorations

I stopped by to see my friends at Letâ€™s Talk Live yesterday to demonstrate my Easter crafts and decorations. Many of my designs use household items and things purchased from the dollar store. I have a lot ofÂ fun when I go to News Channel 8 â€” I always meet… Read more

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March 25, 2013

Veggie Man

I have been waiting for a good snow all winter and even though it is supposed to be spring, I am still happy to have a snow day. It was perfect packing snowâ€¦the kind where your make a snowball and can roll it on the ground into a huge ball.… Read more

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March 24, 2013

Easter Crafts and Decorations

I woke up in the wee hours of the morning to visit my friends at WBAL-TV to show them how to make my inexpensive Easter crafts and decorations. I donâ€™t normally get up at 4:00 in the morning so I hope I seem upbeat and awake while demonstrating my Easter… Read more

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February 14, 2013

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Happy Valentine’s Day! I stopped by to see my friends at Let’s Talk Live in Washington, DC to show how to make some of my Valentine’s Day gift ideas and crafts. I always have a lot of fun on their show. I had to setup everything during a commercial break… Read more

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February 10, 2013

Valentine’s Day Gift and Craft Ideas

I stopped by WBAL in Baltimore this morning to show how to make some of my Valentine’s Day gift ideas and crafts. I always bring more than I have time to talk about. I will be posting instructions on all of these items within the next few days. I seem… Read more

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February 7, 2013

Minced Words

You can easily create a custom tailored message in a gift wrap or card. Thoughtful words cut from magazines are sure to touch the heart ofÂ your Valentine. Materials Reused White Shopping Bag or white gift wrap Recycled magazines Extra buttons Craft Glue Directions Wrap a box in reused white… Read more

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February 2, 2013

Super Bowl Party Decorations

I braved the snow showers Friday morning to visit my friends at Let’s Talk Live to show how to make creative decorations for your Super Bowl gathering. Most of my ideas use recycled items and things you may already have around your house. I did create some 49ers crafts as… Read more

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January 12, 2013

Ravens at Broncos Bingo

Here is a fun way to watch the Ravens Broncos game…play football Bingo. This will add a little extra spice to the game and will help make your football time into more of of party environment. I used bottle caps painted purple and black as the markers. You can give… Read more

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November 21, 2012

Dictionary Leaves (leevz) n.

I took a class at an amazing specialty craft store calledÂ Queens InkÂ atÂ Historic Savage Mill and learned about Dylusions Ink Spray. As soon as started using it, I envisioned myselfÂ transformingÂ old books into autumn leaves. I had some dictionaries laying around that I no longer had use… Read more

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November 21, 2012

Turkey Print Dress

I stopped by to see my friends at Let’s Talk Live in Washington DC this morning to show them how to make beautiful Thanksgiving decorations using natural elements and on-hand items. In celebration of Thanksgiving, I wore a BCBG feather print dress. I thought a bird pattern would be appropriate… Read more