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Things kids love

You add the word “bran” to anything, and kids go wild for it. Frosted flakes? How about frosted bran flakes? Blueberry muffin? Try blueberry bran muffin. I know that this must be true, because there is no other logical explanation for why the project below is called a Bran Tub. Continue reading

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not.a.doll*

What toy could be more loved and cherished throughout a child’s years than a doll handmade by someone who loves her? Here we have an example of a rather nice homemade doll. Though I can’t help sharing that the way … Continue reading

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Won’t someone think of the children?

The 1970s were a very different time.  For many housewives of my mother’s generation, amphetamines helped keep the house clean and shiny. With all that energy, it’s no wonder moms had time to make dress-up clothes, games, and toys to … Continue reading

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Crafting after a bender

I am a proud crocheter, and yet I have never understood the need to cover one’s kettle*, toaster, or extra roll of toilet paper with a handmade “cosy”. There are so many better things to do with my time. Like … Continue reading

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Craptacular Crafts

“Family Craft Cards.” I actually bought the complete set at a yard sale last weekend. A genuine artifact from the decade of my birth. So many possibilities within this happy yellow box. Because I come from a long line of … Continue reading

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