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DIY Advent Calendars — It Takes All Sorts

Take a look at the photo above. You’re looking at my first and only attempt at a homemade Advent calendar. Next year, I’m going to save up and spring for the $40 Lego calendar, as you, Craftzine readers, are my witnesses. I love the idea of Advent calendars. A small gift every day for 25 […]

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Homemade Owl Pellets FTW

Kristin St. Clair sent over this AWESOME homemade owl pellet how-to from the Crafts Department of Martha Stewart. This project makes me happy on so many different levels — the project is referred to as Homemade Owl Pellets, Yuck; owl pellets are a favorite science project of mine and my kids; and these are homemade, […]

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Daddy Cam Is a Big Hit!

I always try to get my boys to make something for their dad for Father’s Day, and I usually ask for Help Coupons for myself on Mother’s Day. This works out well — I’ve gotten the hillside weed-whacked, foot massages, and breakfast in bed. All better than a box of candy or new kitchen towels […]

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10 Best Handmade Gifts for Mom

The hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world. – William Ross Wallace, American poet Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 9. Make something for your mom that shows how much you appreciate and care about her! Here is a list of 10 handmade gifts I think any mom would be thrilled […]

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More Yummy Gifts to Make

Last week after I posted the CRAFT Holiday Gift Guide 2009: For the Foodie, Skip to My Lou sent us a terrific sounding recipe for homemade Irish Cream Liqueur that I wanted to share. And this reminded me that we’d also run a really easy, impressive, and most appreciated Vanilla Syrup recipe. Both would be […]

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