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The Tradition of Quilting
A Brief History of Time In studying the history of mankind, anthropologists study a people’s culture, beliefs, priorities–their entire way of life–by what they left behind. So far this is the only planet that we inhabit — what Carl Sagan described as “a mote of dust suspended in a sunbeam.” Set against the vastness of space, the earth appears tiny, and man’s time upon it minuscule. But since our lives are so short, in studying the relative vastness of human history, the distance between us can feel very small as well, especially as we start to see similarities between them and ourselves. Whether we are looking at the imposing edifice…
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Fun and Cutting-Edge Crafting Tools You Need to Have Right Now
Filling your crafting arsenal with arts and crafts tools that will up your DIY game is quite a thrill. Today, we have three shiny and new punch boards that will make your crafting sessions more efficient super convenient. Create all sizes of envelopes Create your own beautiful personalized envelopes using the envelope punch board. This handy tool is a must have and practical addition to your crafting tools. A single board allows you to make envelopes in different sizes, using the paper in your choice of color and texture in a few easy steps. It makes envelope stocking a breeze and more cost-effective too. It’s low maintenance and is small…
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MindWare Paint Your Own Stepping Stone: Heart
MindWare Paint Your Own Stepping Stone: Heart We received the mentioned product in exchange for an honest review. The thoughts contained within this post are ours and may vary from the thoughts of others. About MindWare Paint Your Own Stepping Stone: Heart This all-weather stepping stone is ready to paint right out of the box, letting you skip messy cement-mixing and get right to the fun part: decorating and personalizing! A dozen vibrant paints allow for endless creativity—mix, blend and add custom color accents. Once painted, bake the stone in your oven for a long-lasting, weather-resistant finish. Display one stepping stone or make a whole pathway to transform your garden,…
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Learning to Sew
Learning to Sew When I was a child my mom made our clothing. She loved to sew and I can remember many nights that she would be up late putting the finishing touches on dresses that we would wear for special school events. It has always been a goal of mine to learn to sew, not necessarily to make clothing but to make other keepsakes such as quilts and even aprons for not just cooking but also egg aprons for collecting eggs from our backyard chickens. One of the first steps to learning to sew is picking out a sewing machine. There are so many on the market…
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M is for Monster Monthly Children’s Activity Box Product Review
M is for Monster Monthly Children’s Activity Box Product Review About M is for Monster: M is for Monster was designed by a stay at home mom with too much to do. She spent many hours per week planning and shopping for things to do with her kids that week. She wanted to make other stay at home mom and dads jobs easier as well as working moms and dads who wanted to help their children grow. M is for Monster has themed weekly learning activities with all the supplies included for you and delivers them right to your door! No more planning and shopping and spending too much…
