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Learn How to Make Some Fabric Apples #Craft 33

Learn How to Make Some Fabric Apples #Craft #TBCCraftersHop I saw something like this on Moda Bake Shop‘s blog and thought it would be fun to do it a bit different.  I figured with the weather starting to change and Autumn getting oh so close, that making apples would go well with the […]

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Create a “Dock-It Pocket” #TigerStrypesBlog 7

“Dock-It Pocket” #TBCCrafters Hop Okay, raising of hands, who here is tired of plugging their phone into the wall, etc and having it and/or the cord hanging there all messy?  Okay, I see you….and you……  Now, raise your hand if you want a new way to fix that problem?  Sweet, […]


Get Groceries Delivered To Your Door With Schwan’s

*This post was sponsored by USFamilyGuide & Schwan’s. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience.*    Being a part of USFamilyGuide is such an awesome thing.  Being able to try out products and companies is amazing.  I recently became part of the Schwan’s campaign with them and […]

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Make a “Back to School Cake” For Your Teacher 5

Make a “Back to School Cake” For Your Teacher Well, my son started 8th grade on Tuesday – crazy!!!  He goes to a private Christian school here in the White Mountains of AZ, and with the budgets and issues with supplies, etc., our school sends out a list of things […]


Respecting Our Elders….Does It Still Exist? 20

I’ve been volunteering at a local senior center here in the White Mountains of Arizona, for over 8 years now.  I’ve seen it go through a name change, new owners (twice) and of course, residents that come and go.  In today’s world, it seems that so many don’t even take the time […]


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Build Your Own “Terra-Cotta Table” #TigerStrypesBlog 30

How To Make a “Terra-Cotta Table“ #TBCCrafters Hop I get the Lowes Creative Ideas magazine and love it!!  There are always some great ideas for indoor and outdoor and you can pick according to your budget.  I saw this one a long time ago and never had a chance to put […]


How To Build a “Repurposed Building Block Table” 41

How To Build a “Repurposed Building Block Table“ I saw something like this on Pinterest, and thought it was adorable.  I went around to local thrift shops looking for one of these tables.  Probably should have gone to an antique shop, since these were popular when I was little! 🙂 […]

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Make Some “Rose Candle Holders” #TigerStrypesBlog 16

Create Your Own Rose Candle Holders #TBCCrafters Hop I am still getting back to normal life following our vacation to CA.  Wow, that was a long drive.  We were able to visit the beautiful Moss Landing area, Monterey Bay Aquarium, the Winchester Mystery House, and our son got to have a […]


Walgreens “Ology” Laundry Products Review 4

(I was not financially compensated for this post. I received a sample for review purposes. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience.) I received an email from Mom’s Meet about a new campaign coming up for “Ology” from Walgreens.  Detergent from Walgreens?  I never even thought about […]

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Clean Up Your Desk With an Electronic Cord Organizer 6

Clean Up Your Desk With an Electronic Cord Organizer I saw this idea on Pinterest and thought it would be a great one for my home.  Now I know it’s not necessarily a “craft” per se, but how many of us have those toilet tissue and paper towel rolls laying around […]


Create Some Easy Coffee Candle Decor (#TBCCRAFTERS) 8

Create Some Easy Coffee Candle Decor TBC CRAFTER’S HOP (#TBCCRAFTERS) Forgive me for having something so simple this week.  I’ve been redecorating my kitchen and haven’t been feeling all that well, so I figured I would make it quick & simple.  One that still matches some people’s decor and can […]

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How to Make an Upcycled Jewelry Stand 18

How to Make an Upcycled Jewelry Stand I’ve been looking around for different crafting ideas and good old www.etsy.com hits it again.  I love seeing the things that people make and are selling for outrageous amounts (this one for $45 plus shipping!!).  For those that are craft challenged, that’s a […]


Make a Spaghetti Yarn Bowl (#TBCcrafters) – 11/8/2012 7

Being a part of “The Blogger Connection” and “TBC Crafter’s Hop” (#TBCcrafters) is a real blessing.  We all get to share our ideas and crafting tips together in a big group of great  friends.  Here’s my craft for this week: How to Make a Spaghetti Yarn Bowl Materials Needed: Large smooth plastic ball […]

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