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Itty bitty teeny tiny–how to make miniature flower bulbs
For some of you Spring is in the air. Here in Minnesota, well, let’s just say, we don’t even dare hope for it until April. Creating these miniature dollhouse flower bulbs provide a fun reminder...
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Big news deserves a big altered art project–I am joining the esteemed Alpha...
Dreams really do come true. I found that out firsthand when I recently got invited to join the Alpha Stamps Design Team. I can’t adequately describe what an honor this is. Nor how terrifying it is....
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Pink rabbit noses and roses abound in this tunnel book–but be careful, not...
I am not sure why I had never made one before, but I am here to tell you that making tunnel books are a whole bundle of fun. The biggest challenge to making a tunnel book is figuring out how to...
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A riot of spring colors–butterfly tag tutorial
The promise of spring is here in the Northland with budding lilac trees and shoots of green forcing their way through the still frozen earth. After months of bleak winter landscape, the vibrant colors...
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Leaving the nest and letting them soar
For 18 or so years we keep our children safe–all the while strengthening their wings and slowly teaching them to fly. Finally the day draws near when they are ready to leave our nests and fly away on...
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A little birdie told me Mother’s Day is drawing near
For moms of young kids, Mother’s Day can be difficult. I bitched for years about not being able to enjoy the “holiday” because it meant racing around trying to honor my mom, step-mom as well as my...
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Celestial Pinwheels for spring’s evening breezes
It is almost magical: a warm spring evening, a light breeze and a starry sky. These celestial mixed media pinwheels remind me of this special time. Here is where you can see my tutorial on how to make...
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Look who is hosting Easter Tea
Easter may be right around the corner, but even Peter Cottontail takes time now and then to enjoy the spring air in his outdoor kitchen and serve his friends tea, carrots and jellybeans. Those not...
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Breaking news: E. Bunny reveals how he delivers that Easter candy
The chocolate eggs and jelly beans have all been delivered (and probably eaten) by now, but I’m certain many of you are still wondering how Mr. Easter Bunny gets all those baskets delivered on Easter...
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Hippity hoppity back in time with a vintage ATC
Hippity hoppity Easter’s on its way. With Easter approaching, it is the perfect time for springtime tales and bunny tails. I combined these themes with my take on a time-honored altered art form–the...
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