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DIY Tshirt Cloth Flower

Homespun, but Boldly Elegant I’ve got five new brooches, made from scraps. There’s something spiritually earthy when you upcycle to create beauty. The above T-shirt flower is my variation on this tutorial: http://prairiepatch.blogspot.com/2011/02/how-to-make-fabric-flowers.html Do try the original variation as well. … Continue reading

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Teddy Bear, Mother’s Helper

Everyone needs a teddy bear, even big capable guys! People especially need a teddy bear when far from home. I have a bear the size of my thumb. It was perfect when I used to travel—I traveled light, and it … Continue reading

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Paper Cutting: Shelf Paper (Hearth Blessing)

A traditional domestic adornment. Scherenschnitte—the tradition of Pennsylvania German papercutting. Craft project for children. Hearth blessings. Continue reading

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Upcycling Queen Award

Upcycling Queen Award: Win boasting rights! And a deer antler pendant. Art’s like life: Its value is not in its mundane ingredients but in what we create with them. Continue reading

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