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crazy weather in wa

We had some surprising weather on Tuesday. It snowed in the morning and by afternoon the sun was shining bright. Yup we played in the snow and gardened on the same day! By themselves, each weather event is rare in Washington in March. But two on a single day? Wacky. Zara and I bundled up…


she scraps

{If you’re looking for info about my giveaway, please go here.} Lately, one of my favorite topics to scrapbook about are crafts – not just mine, but my daughter’s as well. She makes amazing things out of paper for me, my family, and her friends. For Valentine’s Day, she made all her gifts out of…


A custom hoop I made for Crystal 🙂 I’ve made many online friends as a scrapbooker and as a crafter. Through creative teams, message boards and galleries, I’ve met some super-talented women who love memory-keeping, photographing their life and making pretty stuff as much as me. Many of them have started their own shops and…


This is the first wreath I ever designed for my shop. The original (actually the second one I made) still hangs on my front door to welcome guests to my home. It’s a versatile wreath that has lasted from autumn through Christmas and now late winter. I recently made a new one for a “special…


The name alone should pique your interest: eatpraycreate. But when I saw Minna’s work, I was smitten. I love Minna’s lettering style. And when I saw this stamp, the thought bubble reminded me of some of the embroidery hoop art I have in my shop. So I decided to order a custom-made rubber stamp!  I had…