Valentine’s Creativity
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On a recent visit to Trader Joe’s I noticed they had bundles of Pussy Willows. After what has felt like 72 days of January, the emergence of this early spring stem brings LIGHT to my heart and soul…
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Candle in the Window Custom Ribbon and Bud Vase Gifts
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As I continue to work toward the marketing stage of “Candle in the Window,” I’ve been excited to work on designing my brand. To do this, I’ve been in the research and gathering stage…
Read MoreOld Friends
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Ron and I moved to Kaysville in October 1986. Our oldest daughter was just five months old. We were blessed to build a brand-new home that we lived in for 21 years. Much longer than we ever anticipated. To qualify for the loan, we had to cut two feet off each side of the house…
Read MoreChristmas is Light
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Each year I make about 100 ornaments/gifts for some of the ladies whom I do personal shopping for, as well as for Ron and me to give to friends and family. Rarely are these projects simple or easy, and some years they take a lot more time than others. This year’s gift actually started as an idea at least 15 years ago…
Read MoreLeslie In London – Part 2
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My second week in London at the Judith Blacklock Flower School was just as inspiring and joyful in learning new skills as the first week…
Read MorePreview to London Flower School and Harriet the Hummingbird Update
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On July 5th I had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel to London for a two week intensive master’s course in floristry. In May I had the thought come to seek more floral design training…
Read MoreA Fun Easy Sewing Project!
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This week’s post is a little early due to scheduling this week. :) If you’re looking for a fun and easy sewing project, this is a good one. I started sewing when I was three years old. I would find scraps in the garbage can in the sewing room, and create what I thought were amazing gifts for all those I loved…
Read MoreKokedama Craft
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A few years ago I saw the cutest orchid plant wrapped in a moss ball at Sun River Gardens in Orem, Utah. They actually offer classes where you can go and make your own. This type of plant presentation is called Kokedama…
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Another Baptism Dress In The Books
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One of my favorite things is when I get a phone call from one of my “littles” – who are all growing up way too fast – asking if I will make their Baptism dress. This is the fourth one now…
Read MoreIf At First You Don’t Succeed . . .
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Recently my printer died and I had to get a new one. This is never one of my favorite things to do. I don’t know if any of you are like me, but I struggle with change. This week I needed to make more wedding…
Read MoreRibbon Fetish
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You’ve seen the popular wreaths made from coffee filters with the ribbon bundles hanging from them right? These have been popular for quite a few years now. I smile each time I see one, as ribbon makes my heart happy, and when my heart is happy my life is en-LIGHT-ened…
Read MoreChristmas Means Crafting!
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I LOVE to craft! It brings LIGHT into my soul, and I enjoy coming up with meaningful gifts to give to family and friends. Today’s post is about a project…
Read MoreEaster Crafting
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A couple weeks ago my sweet granddaughter called and asked if she could come sleep over and have a crafting day. I had been thinking about an Easter craft anyway as it’s my FAVORITE holiday…
Read MoreTie-Dyed Tennis Shoes
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I’ve been thinking about this post for a couple years now. If you’re looking for a fun craft to do with your kids, this is a good one. Yep, it’s a little time consuming . . .
Read MoreSometimes Christmas Gets a Little Out of Control
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Do you ever have a project that starts out in your mind as quick, simple and easy . . . and then before you know it, you’ve created a monster and you’re too committed to turn back? Yeah . . . that’s me most of the time…
Read MoreCrafting with Grandma Les
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One of my favorite things is hanging out with my grandkids!!! One of their favorite things to do at Grandma Les’ house is crafting…
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