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To tell you the truth, I never did put much thought into Halloween decorations before. Aside from the standard jack-o-lanterns that Jamie carves every year. But this year was different. Maybe it’s because I didn’t make Sofia’s costume this year (other than buying a black hoodie, a black headband and black pipecleaners for her butterfly…


more wallflowers

I wanted to share one of my recent custom orders. Similiar to the wallflowers at my Pretty Craft Show, I created a new batch using papers picked out by the customer (and friend ;). She has two boys so she chose lots of blue, oranges and greens — with some pink as well. I think…


broken wreath and cool fonts

So, styrofoam is not as indestructible as I once thought! I found out the hard way. When Jamie left the house this morning (to be a Special Guest Reader for our daughter Sofia’s class), he found my precious wreath in pieces! Broken in three spots, the wreath apparently had fallen down for the last time….


fall wreath

Ever since I saw this tutorial for a felt wreath, I’ve been wanting to make one for our front door. To celebrate fall, halloween and thankgiving all in one. I’ve wrapped things in yarn before (cardboard monograms) and made flowers out of felt. I just needed the styrofoam wreath (which I picked up at Joanns). For…