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Valentine Bangles

February 19, 2012 at 9:43 pm
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There’s nothing better than some cheesey, plastic Valentine bangles. Happy late Valentine’s day, lovers!

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Fall-ing for Spooky

October 25, 2011 at 9:27 pm
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You know you want one. These ladies did.

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Cards By Lauren

October 14, 2011 at 9:03 am
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The holidays are approaching!!! Add a personal touch to your traditional holiday cards! Choose from a variety of themes, colors, and patterns! Custom-made to fit every family and budget! All cards hand-made and personalized! Click here to view some sample holiday cards from last year. Send me an email or message me on Facebook to…

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Copper me this…

August 21, 2011 at 10:41 am
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When it comes to paper, glue, and ink, my husband isn’t exactly excited about my DIY projects. But, add a hammer, pliers, and wire, and all of a sudden he’s buying me the necessities for something I haven’t done in ages: Wirework. It all started back up again when Brian, yes him again, needed to…

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Thoughtful Quote: 7/29/11

July 29, 2011 at 5:25 pm
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When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, ‘I used everything you gave me’. ~Erma Bombeck

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1776

June 27, 2011 at 12:51 pm
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A pretty banner for one of my favorite holidays! Here’s to freedom, independence, and red, white, and blue!

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Cheers to You

June 25, 2011 at 7:42 pm
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Cocktails, anyone? Paper: Basic Black, Real Red, Old Olive Ink: Basic Black, Silver Encore Stamp Sets: A Good Egg, Cheers to you

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don’t eat the cake…

June 24, 2011 at 9:26 pm
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I enjoyed a morning of babies and diaper cakes with my good friend Anna this week. I was super excited to finally learn how to make this popular centerpiece, and I had an excellent teacher. First, the diapers! There’s many new and improved, “colorful” diapers out there now. The diaper has, like everything else, become…

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Photo Challenge: Day 12

June 21, 2011 at 8:47 pm
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Day 12: A photo experimenting with bokeh Location: The kitchen counter Time: 8:45pm Featured: 4th of July banner

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Photo Challenge: Day 10

June 19, 2011 at 7:12 pm
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Day 10: A photo of whatever I please Location: The Hosmer Home Time: 5:00pm Featured: Origami-inspired Father’s Day cards – Happy Father’s Day to dads everywhere! Click here to learn how to make an origami shirt.

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