Snap Hoop Art–{Kojo Designs}

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This embroidery hoop art is perfect for the photographer on your list.   What a great sentimental piece of art that has meaning for a photog.  And you can expand this idea and add anything you want into an embroidery hoop for instant, personalized art.  Please welcome Kirstin from Kojo Designs with her Snap Hoop {…Read More…}





5 Ways to Decorate with Pennant Flags

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No longer reserved just for used car lots and carnivals, pennant flags have recently come into their own in the world of crafts and home decor.  Traditionally, these colorful triangles were often embellished with mascots or symbols, and first used to adorn sailing ships in the eighteenth century.  The little flags became popular emblems on {…Read More…}





Drawing Paper Roll

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My kids love to draw, especially my daughter.  In October I built this Ballard Inspired Paper Holder for my kids.  They use it all the time.  It is in the perfect location too — right between our kitchen and our playroom.  So when I am making dinner I can still interact with my kids while {…Read More…}





5 Ways to Give a Gift to Dad

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Father’s Day is coming up on Sunday, June 19th. That gives you two weeks to create  awesome gifts to show the fathers in your lives just how very precious they are to you. Now you may be thinking that homemade, crafty gifts aren’t really what dads want. They want manly gifts, like sporting equipment or {…Read More…}





Displaying Kids Artwork {Ruler Frame Idea}

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Today’s tutorial is how to take your child’s artwork and showcase it to create a memento. I am guessing your children have a ton of art they bring home.   If you are a saver you have a lot of artwork to go through at the end of the year.   Well our special guest {…Read More…}