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Personalized Mug Warmer Gift Tutorial

Filed Under: Craft, Projects, Tutorials

These next few weeks, I am doing a series of tutorials and ideas for handmade gifts.  Most of these are are super simple and affordable. Today, I am showing you how to make a "no-knit" mug warmer. What you will need is an old  adult sweater, scrap of fabric, button, needle, twine, and a mug. I found the sweater and mug at Goodwill on their half-off rack and I had the rest of the supplies.  This project cost me less than $3, but will depend on what you have on hand.  Also, one sweater ... Read More about Personalized Mug Warmer Gift Tutorial

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Handmade Gift for the Photographer

Filed Under: Craft, Gift Ideas, Projects, Tutorials

Believe it or not, it's time to start thinking about Christmas and gifts!  Handmade personalized gifts are ALMOST always a good idea.  {There are some exceptions to this rule...don't paint them a picture if you've never painted in your life!!} In the next few weeks, I am putting together a series of tutorials for items that you can make easily and inexpensively to give to your family and friends. Today's tutorial is for the photographer in you life.  I am showing you a feminine version, but ... Read More about Handmade Gift for the Photographer

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Entertaining Tips for an Easy and Less Stressful Party

Filed Under: Entertaining, Projects, Seasonal

I've learned a few things over the years about parties.  I used to get really stressed and want everything perfect...only to be exhausted and disappointed by the time the party arrived.  So after years of trial and error, I thought I would share a few of the things I've learned to make throwing a great party a little easier and less stressful {of course both of those will depend on your personality! ;) } 1.  Keep food simple. You don't have to use elaborate recipes to make good food or a ... Read More about Entertaining Tips for an Easy and Less Stressful Party

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Sophisticated Teaching Themed Party

Filed Under: Entertaining, Projects, Seasonal

On Saturday I hosted a party for two close friends.  They were celebrating the launch of their new website The Curriculum Corner with friends, family, and co-workers.  The site is designed to give free resources to teachers for grades K-3rd, so we decided to use all the things you associate with teaching for our theme...apples, chalkboards, books, and maps. (I had to involve a little Fall too.) Just a little warning: there are LOTS of pictures. {find the sign tutorial here} Since it was ... Read More about Sophisticated Teaching Themed Party

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