Tag Archives: Pinterest

Pinterest 365 – Day 17 – Heavy Duty Floor Cleaner

Posted on November 17, 2012 by gracieed

It’s started to rain here in California and at my place when you combine dogs, our backyard and rain, you get muddy floors.  I clean our kitchen floor once a week, but during the rainy season, I have to clean … Continue reading →

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Pinterest 365 – Day 16 – Pet Name Tag

Posted on November 16, 2012 by gracieed

Shrinky Dinks are on my list of the best inventions EVER.  Along with Mod Podge, glitter and Post-it Notes, I think Shrinky Dinks are a marvel.  So you shouldn’t be surprised why today’s pin caught my eye.  The tutorial linked over to Martha Stewart … Continue reading →

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Pinterest 365 – Day 15 – Recipe Holder

Posted on November 15, 2012 by gracieed

I spotted this pin a while ago on the Good Weekly blog and actually made ‘my version’ for a dog-themed Pinterest party.  I decided to make it again today as a Christmas gift for a dog-lovin’ friend.  You’ll notice that … Continue reading →

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Pinterest 365 – Day 14 – DIY Mini Paper Sacks

Posted on November 14, 2012 by gracieed

Every now and then Ellie and Woody have friends stay over and this Christmas I wanted to them to know we were thinking of them by giving them a little gift.  And what do all dogs want for Christmas???  Treats!!!! … Continue reading →

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Pinterest 365 – Day 13 – Stitched Pumpkin Card

Posted on November 13, 2012 by gracieed

Today’s project was not only fun, it was a stroll down ‘stitching’ memory lane. My mom-in-law taught me to cross stitch when I was 15 (no she wasn’t my mom-in-law then, but Mike and I were going steady 🙂 ).  … Continue reading →

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Pinterest 365 – Day 12 – Draw String Bag

Posted on November 12, 2012 by gracieed

I’m doing double-duty today by making a draw string bag for a friend of mine and using it as my Pinterest pin for the day.  I hope you don’t mind :-).  Sometimes there are just only so many hours in … Continue reading →

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Pinterest 365 – Day 11 – Pumpkin No Bake Energy Bites

Posted on November 11, 2012 by gracieed

Three things drew me to this pin:  Pumpkin, No-bake, Energy.  I love recipes that require no baking, give you energy and, of course, I love pumpkins.  Having been wheat-free for 42 days, our snacking choices are limited (by that I … Continue reading →

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Pinterest 365 – Day 10 – DIY Watering Can

Posted on November 10, 2012 by gracieed

This past summer I planted tomatoes in containers on our deck.  I would water them everyday, sometimes with the hose and other times, when I was in a rush, with a pitcher.  I often thought it would be nice to … Continue reading →

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Pinterest 365 – Day 9 – Cinnamon Spice Soap

Posted on November 9, 2012 by gracieed

Today I made soap.  I’ve made it before, but I needed a new batch and Mike had made a request for some Cinnamon Spice soap.  The recipe I use is from the Soapmaker’s Companion, by Susan Miller Cavitch. It’s called … Continue reading →

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Pinterest 365 – Day 8 – Beaded Star

Posted on November 8, 2012 by gracieed

I have always been fascinated with beads.  A friend of mine and I went through the ‘beading phase’ of crafting a few years ago making bracelets and necklaces and spending hours in bead shops searching through all the colors and … Continue reading →

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