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lamp shade tutorial

Here’s what does work: Using 6 lb. Test line (found in the bead section at Wal-Mart) tie the line onto the top frame using a Tautline Hitch. Always start and end with a clear seed bead. Thread beads onto your line in whatever pattern you 

Hobnail Milk Glass Lamps, Part 1

Hobnail Milk Glass Does a Girl Good I love going to thrift stores and seeing what treasures I can find. However, I have to be in the right frame of mind to go into one. Some thrift stores can be down right scary – and 

Free Family Fun in Ohio

I had all my boys together this weekend. We were looking for something to do, so we headed out into the country-side. It was a beautiful day and Hubs had seen this area and wanted to explore it more. We headed out to a state 

Man-Sized Chili

Seems like I’m always telling you my dirty little secrets, so I might as well share another one with all ya’ll.  I don’t like to cook. I don’t like all the mental energy that goes into. Figuring out what to make. Shopping for all the 

Copper Pumpkin Winner

We have a winner! Congratulations to Denise at JUNKDOG Design! Denise was selected by our handy-dandy random number generator. I had to eliminate some of the comments from consideration as some were from me and some were just responding to something I wrote. Also, if 

It’s My World…I’ll Do What I Want!

We have this one thrift store in town that prices things in the oddest fashion, $.90, $1.91, $2.92, $3.93…you get the point. I found this globe during one of my visits. Since it was only $3.93 I decided it needed to come home with me. 

Pumpkin Tutorial & Give Away

Remember how I told you have I have Copper Pipe Strapping and I know how to use it? Take a look-see: I love this pumpkin! I know, I say that about everything. I can’t help it. I may have a disease of some kind. As 

Pipe Strapping Pumpkin

Pipe Strapping Pumpkin

Phew! Good thing Hubs told me the name of Pipe Strapping so I could stop calling it “that metal stuff the size of masking tape with holes in it” stuff and therefore have a better title for this post.

Botanical Prints

 True Confessions time – There are a couple of things I really appreciate in life. Good cookware and fine art. The problem is, I hate to pay for either one. Truth be told, it’s not so much that I hate to pay for them, I 

Halloweens Past

Halloweens Past

Halloween around these parts is always an adventure. Hubs and I usually go all out.