Category Archives: DIY

Earrings For Summer

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Tina Garceau

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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Patterned Paper Gift Boxes

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Tina Garceau

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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Patterned Paper Jewelry Box

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Tina Garceau

On a recent trip to the art supply store, I discovered these beautiful little packets of patterned paper. I scooped up five packs, having no clue as to what I was going to make – I just wanted them, you … Continue reading →

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More thoughts on the Hackintosh

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Joe_Williams
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Taking it for a spin…

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Joe_Williams

It could be argued that building a CustoMac mini represents a false economy in that time is money and a lot of time and frustration could have been saved by just going to the Apple store and buying one of … Continue reading →

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More Retro Gift Tags

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Tina Garceau

As our gift to you this holiday season, we’re offering a set of three free downloadable gift tags! Just download, save to your desktop, and print on sticker paper or card stock. Click on the Santa image above to start … Continue reading →

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Endora’s Earrings

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Tina Garceau

  It was Agnes Moorehead’s birthday yesterday. Most people associate her with her character on Bewitched, but she had a long career in radio, stage, and on film. She was one of the original members of The Mercury Theater founded … Continue reading →

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DIY Pop-Tarts!

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Tina Garceau

I was thinking I would make a pancake and bacon breakfast in honor of Joe’s birthday, but it felt all sorts of wrong. How could I make him a card that was a tribute to his love of Pop-Tarts and … Continue reading →

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Homemade Laundry Detergent

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Tina Garceau

I’ve been making my own laundry detergent for a couple of years now. I found the recipe for it on Modcottage – a site that sadly rode off into the sunset – so I thought I’d share. Making your own … Continue reading →

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