It’s not easy to describe me. I’m a multi-faceted septuagenarian with a lifelong archive of stories, loves, adventures, and experiences. Family is, and always will be, the driver of everything I do and why I do them. It motivates me to keep working and be the best Spouse, Mom, Mimi, and Mother in Law that I can be. I’m like a book of stories, each one different but never-ending, as I am still creating and adding to my life’s stories daily.

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    11th Day of CRAFTmas

    This is a fun little ornament to make from popsicle sticks. A friend brought me an ornament similar to this from Key West. I liked it so much that I made one with directional arrows pointing toward the locations of…

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    10th Day of CRAFTmas

    Christmas stockings can become costly if you have several to hang for your family. Here is an inexpensive way to satisfy the stocking requirements. Purchase your stockings at Dollar Tree and use your craft drawer supplies to add embellishments. I…

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    9th Day of CRAFTmas

    This is another use for an empty toilet paper tube. I’ve filled this one with candy and wrapped with paper and tied on each end. I added a bell but you could also attach a small ornament or use a…

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    8th Day of CRAFTmas

    Gift bags are so easy to make.  Use the plain bags from Dollar Tree and use your imagination by adding designs and ribbon.  I’ve painted on some bags, used cutouts from felt and added lace.  Your only limit is your imagination.  A hand-made bag…

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    7th Day of CRAFTmas

    This sweet snowman was made from left over floor planking.  It’s 3-D with some painting but a red scarf, mittens, buttons and ribbon were added to give it dimension.  It can be used on your porch as a holiday winter welcome or…

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    6th Day of CRAFTMAS

    These are easy and fun to make Gingerbread boys and girls.  The kit came from Hobby Lobby, but the decorative parts that came with the kit were stick-on pieces, so I used scraps from my sewing projects to create my outfits.  I…