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Decorative picture frame bulletin board.

I made this bulletin board for my grandaughters room in hopes that it will cut down on clutter. I used an ugly old picture frame that was made from something [...]

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This project makes a great gift for a baby shower and is really easy to make.  I made two receiving blankets and then folded one of them into the shape [...]<!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt -->
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    Easy to make baby gift

    This project makes a great gift for a baby shower and is really easy to make.  I made two receiving blankets and then folded one of them into the shape [...]

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This mini tree is made from some pine pipe cleaners and a twig.  I glued it into a mini clay pot that is decorated with some holiday ribbon.
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    Twig Christmas tree in mini clay pot

    This mini tree is made from some pine pipe cleaners and a twig.  I glued it into a mini clay pot that is decorated with some holiday ribbon. Materials: pine greenery pipe [...]

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These candle holders are made from clay pots that are painted and stenciled.  I made six of them to use as a centerpiece on my Thanksgiving table but they [...]<!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt -->
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    Flower pot candle holders

    These candle holders are made from clay pots that are painted and stenciled.  I made six of them to use as a centerpiece on my Thanksgiving table but they [...]

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This is a fun project for Thanksgiving or Fall decor.  The leaves have ribbon loops and name tags sewn on so that each family member can take their leaves [...]<!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt -->
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    Thanksgiving family tree

    This is a fun project for Thanksgiving or Fall decor.  The leaves have ribbon loops and name tags sewn on so that each family member can take their leaves [...]

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This table runner is easy and inexpensive to make.  I stenciled enough leaves on it for all family members and guests to sign on Thanksgiving Day fwith a permanent [...]<!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt -->
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    Thanksgiving table runner with stenciled leaves

       This table runner is easy and inexpensive to make.  I stenciled enough leaves on it for all family members and guests to sign on Thanksgiving Day fwith a permanent [...]

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These gingerbread men are fun and easy to make.  I used a lightweight canvas which I painted brown and added embellishments to.  These look great with the candy canes and [...]<!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt -->
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    Fabric gingerbread men for Christmas decor.

    These gingerbread men are fun and easy to make.  I used a lightweight canvas which I painted brown and added embellishments to.  These look great with the candy canes and [...]

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I made this cover to wrap around a glass candle and tie in the back with ribbon.  I took seasonal pictures of the spot that my sister and brother in [...]<!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt -->
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    Photo candle cover made with translucent paper.

    I made this cover to wrap around a glass candle and tie in the back with ribbon.  I took seasonal pictures of the spot that my sister and brother in [...]

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I made this wreath with barbed wire and a bird nest that I found on our property.  It only took about a half hour and is really easy to make. [...]<!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt -->
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    Barbed wire wreath with bird nest for Fall decor.

    I made this wreath with barbed wire and a bird nest that I found on our property.  It only took about a half hour and is really easy to make. [...]

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This pillow is easy to make and you can make it say whatever you want.  I’m from Kansas so decided to go with, “I’ll get you my pretty.”  I made [...]<!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt -->
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    Easy to make Halloween pillow

    This pillow is easy to make and you can make it say whatever you want.  I’m from Kansas so decided to go with, “I’ll get you my pretty.”  I made [...]

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