Category Archives: Challenges and Contests

Make Madness 2018 – Day 3 | Notions Tin

Posted on March 3, 2018 by gracieed

I don’t know about you, but every time I need scissors or needles for my knitting projects, I can’t seem to find them. My sister-in-law bought me some Altoid-sized tins so that I could cover them with fabric and/or paper … Continue reading →

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Make Madness 2018 – Day 2 | Dog Collars

Posted on March 2, 2018 by gracieed

Today’s project is one I’ve had on my list to do for ages.  I’ve made collars for my dogs for the past several years and every 4 years or so they need new ones. I discovered this wonderful fabric that … Continue reading →

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Make Madness 2018 | Day 1 | All the pompoms

Posted on March 1, 2018 by gracieed

Today I decided to video my first Make Madness project which is Pompoms.   This is a project I’ve had on my todo list for ages and never got around to/allowed myself the time to work on them.     Pompoms … Continue reading →

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Make Madness 2018 begins tomorrow

Posted on February 28, 2018 by gracieed

Back in March of 2015, I did a month-long series called Make Madness.  Recently I’ve been itching to bring my blog back to life and I thought this would be great way to make that happen. I will also be … Continue reading →

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It’s never too late to learn

Posted on September 1, 2015 by gracieed

Just about a year ago, in a post titled, “Going back to school – sort of”  I wrote about my love of learning and my desire to continue my “education” through non-traditional methods like tutorials and online classes. Several years … Continue reading →

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Re-Organizing the Hall Closet

Posted on June 8, 2015 by gracieed

Recently, two events conspired to “force” me to clean out and rearrange our hall closet. Event #1:  Clean Mama started a Simple Summer Challenge where you take one area of your house and clean it out.  I’m a sucker for … Continue reading →

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Summer Challenges

Posted on June 4, 2015 by gracieed

I’m a sucker for challenges and lists with things to accomplish and conquer.  I don’t always complete the challenges (or lists of things), but I love to dive in the proverbial deep end and give it my best shot. Since … Continue reading →

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Saturday Snippets | April 18, 2015

Posted on April 18, 2015 by gracieed

Welcome to Saturday Snippets.  This is where I share links and odd bits of info from the past week. 1.  I would love to do this. 2. I CANNOT wait…. 3.  Very moving. 4.  These guys are awesome. 5. This … Continue reading →

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Paws || Walk On – 4.5 – 4.18

Posted on April 12, 2015 by gracieed

Every now and then when I’m walking dogs, I will just stop, ask them to sit for about 30 seconds and then I will say “walk on”. That is there cue to start walking again. I do this for a … Continue reading →

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Saturday Snippets | April 11, 2015

Posted on April 11, 2015 by gracieed

Welcome to Saturday Snippets.  This is where I share links and odd bits of info from the past week. 1.  Taking part in the #The100DaysProject.  My project is #100DaysofDoodles.  Check it out on Instagram. 2. You know what a pen … Continue reading →

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