Author Archives: Tina

Two Street Crabs

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Tina
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Lemon Velvet Cake

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Tina

This is a lemon cake I made for my neighbor Jeanette. She’s a huge Phillies fan, and has the best stories – she once saw Louis Prima perform on stage before a movie. Can you imagine? This cake is lemony … Continue reading →

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DIY Shaving Cream

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Tina

Father’s Day is right around the corner, and I thought making homemade shaving cream would be a fun project for the kids in my son’s class. We split up the duties – they measured the ingredients, took turns with the … Continue reading →

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Earrings For Summer

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Tina

Summer is here. You know the drill – it’s hot, so you put your hair up – until September! And if you’re doing that, you may as well make yourself some pretty earrings that dangle. I used faceted beads for this … Continue reading →

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S’mores Brownies

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Tina

Nothing says summer and campsites like graham crackers, chocolate, and toasted marshmallows. But for those weekends when you can’t get away or because you forgot to put “buy a camper and a canoe” on your to-do list – I give … Continue reading →

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For Want of a Nail

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Tina

For want of a nail the shoe was lost. For want of a shoe the horse was lost. For want of a horse the rider was lost. For want of a rider the message was lost. For want of a … Continue reading →

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Rosin Up The Bow And Here We Go!

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Tina

It’s concert time again, and the boy needed a new bow tie. I had a small scrap of fabric from Denyse Schmidt’s Flea Market Fancy Collection that was just enough for the task at hand. If you want to make … Continue reading →

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Oatmeal Cookies

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Tina

There are a few weeks left of packing lunches before school is out for the summer. I hadn’t made oatmeal cookies in a while – I really needed to break out of my chocolate chip – peanut butter – M&M’s … Continue reading →

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Friday Five – Number Thirty Seven

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Tina

Thirty-seventh in a series creating a collage using five elements.

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Macaroni Salad

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Tina

Cook-out season is upon us, and this macaroni salad is a classic, make ahead, side dish that’s the perfect side kick to a burger or grilled chicken. This is a grandma type of macaroni salad – no fancy ingredients – … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day 2013

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Tina

“All we have of freedom, all we use or know – This our fathers bought for us long and long ago.” – Rudyard Kipling  

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How To Get a Head In Business Without Really Trying

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Tina
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Friday Five – Number Thirty Six

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Tina

Thirty-sixth in a series creating a collage using five elements.

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Patterned Paper Gift Boxes

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Tina

June will be here before you know it, and I have a cluster of friends celebrating birthdays. I thought it would be fun to make some decorative boxes put their gifts in. This is a simple wood hinged box – … Continue reading →

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