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    Holiday Transition

    I live in two houses, but the one where I spend the most time is a small cottage in Jacksonville, FL, built in 1938.  At some point, I’ll write more about it but know that in 1938 the closet &…

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    Overpainting

    I enjoy finding a piece of art at a thrift shop or a yard sale & bringing it back to life. Overpainting is a term for adding a final layer of paint or as the word implies “painting over”.I found…

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    12th Day of CRAFTmas

    Don’t forget to decorate your special pets or stuffed animals. The teddy bear was given to me by my Mom who passed away in 1997. Teddy Joanna stays out in my house and gets new outfits during the changing seasons.…

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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…