February 13, 2015
by sarah
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Happy Valentines Day!!! The former art teacher secret is out. My second grader’s teacher asked me to come in and do a Valentines Day art project with them. I went the flower route. We made bouquets for their families (one … Continue reading
February 12, 2015
by sarah
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The latest competition in my house has been to make the best phone cover drawing. It has been fun to have a rotating gallery on the back of my phone.
January 23, 2015
by jenny
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A few years ago I bought tools and followed online tutorials to make rosaries. The techniques took a little practice to make perfect, but were not difficult. I’ve been waiting for my oldest daughter to be capable and interested enough … Continue reading
January 13, 2015
by sarah
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I finally finished the quilt I talked about here and thought I would show it to you. It was given to my littlest for Christmas. P.S. Her bed is the 4th bed to use the bed rail so I made … Continue reading
January 8, 2015
by jenny
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I have a few friends who gave their elementary age kids beginner sewing machines for Christmas. Since none had much sewing experience, I had fun fielding some questions on machines, notions, and general tips. I had fun because I remembered … Continue reading
December 17, 2014
by sarah
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When my third was very little and I carrier her everywhere my middle daughter wanted to carry her baby too. So I rigged up a baby carrier for her. That first carrier is now mostly held together with safety pins, … Continue reading
December 11, 2014
by jenny
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This week we’ve been writing another chapter in the story of “craft stuff I have hoarded away in my house for a future project.” While browsing Amazon for Christmas gift ideas, I came across this book [affiliate link]: The reviews … Continue reading
December 3, 2014
by sarah
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I discovered this post on Red Ted Art a couple weeks ago. I was excited to have the supplies we needed. This supply excitement has a flip side though. It means I am a pack rat and save everything. In … Continue reading
November 18, 2014
by sarah
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About 20 years ago I volunteered for an environmental organization called the Sierra Student Coalition. We campaigned to save Alaskan wildlife and California deserts, among other things. One of my favorite events was a rally against the North American Free … Continue reading
November 6, 2014
by sarah
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I have been itching to get into my second graders class room. He doesn’t tell me much and I want to see what’s going on. I know that I have to let go. There is a reason that there are … Continue reading