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Shop Update: Pink Houndstooth and Gray Chevron Diaper Clutches

It's been a busy few weeks! Lots of doctors appointments and the boys' finals. Yes! We're done with school! We lived to survive Chemistry, and thank goodness I've got several more years until Noah's ready for it. Whew! I'm just... Continue reading

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Right Where I Am

Dear Mom, This was a different kind of Mother's Day for you. And for me. The word cancer is so scary to hear, but it breaks my heart to associate it with you. This is what is known as "ugly... Continue reading

Posted 5 days ago at simple Analogy

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Fabric Tassel

Remember this diaper clutch from a while back? Well, it was time to wrap it up for the baby shower. I use craft paper bags all the time and dress them up with fabric. This time I decided to make... Continue reading

Posted May 13, 2013 at simple Analogy

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Two Winners

Before I announce the stamped necklace giveaway winner, I have reached some conclusions based upon all the comments I've received over the last week... You girls are awesome out there! You love love love your families. You love your mothers.... Continue reading

Posted May 11, 2013 at simple Analogy

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Diaper Clutch Pattern Giveaway

***Giveaway Closed*** Giveaway number two... On-The-Go Diaper Clutch PDF pattern. This PDF download sewing pattern will walk you through making a diaper clutch perfect for short outings! Sew up your diaper clutch, slip in a pack of travel size wipes... Continue reading

Posted May 7, 2013 at simple Analogy

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Custom Stamped Necklace Giveaway

***Giveaway Closed*** Yay! It's GIVEAWAY DAY! There are a lot of great giveaways linking up with Sew, Mama, Sew today, and I'm joining in the fun. I showed you the tools that I was working with last week, and this... Continue reading

Posted May 6, 2013 at simple Analogy

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Tip for Using Metal Stamps

I've been using metal stamps to make jewelry for quite a while now. I bought my first set of 2.4 mm stamps a few years ago. I bought them from an industrial supplier online (sorry don't even remember the name... Continue reading

Posted May 3, 2013 at simple Analogy

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May Kid's Craft Along: Geometric Necklace

I know you want to celebrate MOM on Mother's Day, and this month's craft will help you do just that! Give her a fun necklace to wear this summer... Supplies: 24 inch ball and chain necklace 10 wooden beads (mine... Continue reading

Posted May 2, 2013 at simple Analogy

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Painting with Children

I sure have gotten a lot of mileage out of our rain painting project from this month's Kid's Craft Along project. Rain painting turned out to be a hit! I personally had a great time with it, not to mention... Continue reading

Posted Apr 30, 2013 at simple Analogy

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Multicultural Crafts For Kids: Fiji

Today's craft makes me want to head west to the Pacific Ocean! FIJI Known as a hotspot for snorklers and divers, Fiji has some of the best diving in the world. Jacques Cousteau called it "the soft coral capital of... Continue reading

Posted Apr 26, 2013 at simple Analogy

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Multicultural Crafts for Kids: Orkney Islands

The Orkney Islands are located just to the northeast off the mainland of Scotland. One of the most interesting things about the Orkney Islands is the weather, particularly the wind. wind speed for an average summer 8 - 18 MPH... Continue reading

Posted Apr 25, 2013 at simple Analogy

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Multicultural Crafts for Kids: The Netherlands (Part 2)

Of course we couldn't pass The Netherlands by just eating chocolate. We must talk tulips! source Just look at those fields! Could you even imagine how many tulips that is? Tulips grow well in The Netherlands because of the mild... Continue reading

Posted Apr 24, 2013 at simple Analogy

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Multicultural Crafts for Kids: The Netherlands (Part 1)

During the week I always like to include at least one night where we can taste that country. When I heard that we would be including The Netherlands, I immediately knew that this would be the tasting craft... The Netherlands... Continue reading

Posted Apr 23, 2013 at simple Analogy

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Multicultural Crafts for Kids: Egypt

Welcome to Multicultural Crafts for Kids 2013! We'll be spending the whole week learning hands on about other cultures. We've got a great line up and some great projects to do, so let's get started! Egypt Just saying the word... Continue reading

Posted Apr 22, 2013 at simple Analogy

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Invitation: Multicultural Crafts for Kids 2013

This year's Multicultural Crafts for Kids week starts Monday, April 22. This fun week of crafts grew out of a crafting session I did with the children of my church during our annual missions conference. You can read more about... Continue reading

Posted Apr 16, 2013 at simple Analogy

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Chevron Diaper Clutch

The gender neutral yellow chevron On-The-Go Diaper Clutch is just the thing for all those spring babies coming up! I made this for one of my friends. She's having a girl, but is not really into the whole pink and... Continue reading

Posted Apr 10, 2013 at simple Analogy

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So glad you are enjoying this technique. At first I published it as a kids craft, but I must say I have been playing around with it myself and having a blast!

Commented Apr 10, 2013 on April Kid's Craft Along: Rain Painting at simple Analogy

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Her Claim To Fame

I managed to get a video (FINALLY) of my dog doing her favorite thing besides eating... snuggling down in her bed with her blanket. It's a little out of focus at first. I was trying to stall her until I... Continue reading

Posted Apr 9, 2013 at simple Analogy

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P.S. This Is About Replacing Google Reader

This is really for my mom, but you can read it too! 'Cause we're all in the same boat! *********************************** Dear Mom, You used to read blogs by saving them in your favorites and checking them every day to see... Continue reading

Posted Apr 4, 2013 at simple Analogy

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April Kid's Craft Along: Rain Painting

April showers bring May flowers you know, so let's have some fun in the rain. You can do this project on a rainy day or manufacture your own rain! Supplies: washable markers, paper, table salt (optional) I used watercolor paper... Continue reading

Posted Apr 2, 2013 at simple Analogy

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Easter {Part 7}

Just before sunrise on the third day, God an angel from Heaven to roll the huge stone away. Mary Magdalene and other women peered through the opening into the dark tomb. But wait. Jesus body was gone! 'Don't be scared,'... Continue reading

Posted Mar 31, 2013 at simple Analogy

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Easter {Part 6}

"That's the end of Jesus!" said the leaders. Just to be sure, they hauled a huge stone in front of the door to the tomb. So that no one could get in. Or out. ******************************** Exerpt and picture taken from... Continue reading

Posted Mar 30, 2013 at simple Analogy

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Easter {Part 8}

The other women rushed home, but Mary stayed behind. "I don't know where Jesus is!" Mary said urgently. But it was all right. Jesus knew where she was. "Mary" Only one person said her name like that - Jesus! Jesus... Continue reading

Posted Mar 30, 2013 at simple Analogy

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Easter {Part 5}

The full force of the storm of God's anger at sin was coming down. On His own Son. Instead of His people. It was the only way God could destroy sin, and not destroy his children whose hearts were filled... Continue reading

Posted Mar 30, 2013 at simple Analogy

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Easter {Part 4}

They nailed Jesus to the cross. "Father, forgive them," Jesus gasped. "They don't understand what they are doing." You see, they didn't understand. It wasn't the nails that kept Jesus there. It was love. ******************************** Exerpt and picture taken from... Continue reading

Posted Mar 30, 2013 at simple Analogy

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