Category Archives: Decorating

Ornament #1 – Patchwork Christmas Trees {30 Days of Christmas Ornaments}

Posted on November 1, 2014 by gracieed

Ornament #1 – Patchwork Christmas trees. This ornament idea caught my eye because I finally found a cute way to use up my fabric scraps. I took strips of fabric that I cut with my Fiskars Rotary Cutter & Ruler.  … Continue reading →

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30 Days of Christmas Ornaments starts tomorrow

Posted on October 31, 2014 by gracieed

In a recent post, Paws || Walk On – 10.19-11.1, I mentioned that I was going to be busy this week organizing and prepping for my November blog series, “30 Days of Christmas Ornaments.” I started this blog two years … Continue reading →

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Overcoming an irrational Bow-making fear

Posted on October 20, 2014 by gracieed

Yes you heard me correctly.  For about 20 years, I’ve had this irrational fear of making bows.  You know, the kind you put on gift packages or baskets or wreaths.  I’m in awe of the people that can make them … Continue reading →

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Quest 46 | Crochet a Ripple Blanket

Posted on October 14, 2014 by gracieed

Item #5:  A Ripple Blanket??? What’s that???? As you know, creating and making stuff brings me a lot of joy.  I can trace this compulsion back to when I was 4 and my mom gave me a set of sewing … Continue reading →

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Quest 46 | A 365-day Journey

Posted on October 10, 2014 by gracieed

On November 24th, I turn 46.  And I know this is quite a ways off – 46 days to be exact. A couple of months ago I was reading a blog where the author talked about turning 30 and wanting … Continue reading →

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Garage Sale Haul

Posted on September 30, 2014 by gracieed

This past weekend I went to several garage sales with a group of friends.  We have a realtor in the area that arranges neighborhood garage sales.  Usually they’re 300+ homes all in the same area, but this one was 90+ … Continue reading →

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Fall is my Favorite

Posted on September 23, 2014 by gracieed

I have to say of all the seasons, Fall is my favorite and today is the first day of Fall.  Even though the temperatures where we live are still in the 90’s during the day, the mornings are beginning to … Continue reading →

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How do I love thee, burlap? Let me count the ways.

Posted on April 19, 2014 by gracieed

My love affair with burlap began a few months ago.  I offered to make wedding invitations for a friend who was getting married and when I asked about her colors, she mentioned that she loved deep purple, orange and the … Continue reading →

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Merry Valentine

Posted on February 6, 2014 by gracieed

What??  Have you lost your mind, Grace?  “Merry” Valentine??? What’s going on??? Funny you should ask. This past November my grandpa (who is 94 and lives in England) fell and ended up in the hospital for a month.  Following that … Continue reading →

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Pinterest 365 – Day 48- Photo Memory Votives

Posted on December 18, 2012 by gracieed

Covering glass candle holders with tissue paper was a favorite craft of mine as a kid.  I love how the candle light is diffused by the tissue paper.  And when I found this tutorial that teaches you how to print … Continue reading →

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