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It has taken me a lot of tears and a few days to write this post. Last week the crafting world lost a dear blogger – Kathreen Ricketson. Continue reading
Posted 5 days ago at Curly Birds
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If you need a little crafty-inspiration for your weekend making... here are 50 craft ideas that I put together for Spoonful... Continue reading
Posted May 17, 2013 at Curly Birds
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This Mother's Day, I wanted to do something special and meaningful for my mum. I wanted to find a gift that she would really love and enjoy. Continue reading
Posted May 8, 2013 at Curly Birds
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Image: Jennifer McCord Continue reading
Posted May 5, 2013 at Curly Birds
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Teacher Appreciation Gifts Continue reading
Posted May 5, 2013 at Curly Birds
Jean, You are beautiful! Congratulations. I love that you say you wrote the book for us - like you were drinking coffee with us in our homes. That is the exact feel your book has, except in my mind we are drinking tea!
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When Michelle put out a Hen Challenge to her fellow bloggers, I knew I wanted to make some little curly hens who were looking forward to their visit. Continue reading
Posted May 2, 2013 at Curly Birds
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A few weeks ago we headed west to Three Creeks Farm for shearing day. It was a beautiful yet chilly spring day with a farming couple and helping hands. And a lot of sheep and goats. Continue reading
Posted Apr 30, 2013 at Curly Birds
Melissa - I'm looking froward to seeing it - I know you have an amazing about of books to choose from. :)
Toggle Commented Apr 27, 2013 on Spine Poems at Curly Birds
Oh, it will be so much fun when you finally unpack all of you books. And will only take a jiffy.
Toggle Commented Apr 27, 2013 on Spine Poems at Curly Birds
Um, I'm embarrassed to say it is non-existent! Except perhaps Bonjour and comment allez-vous. But I'd love to see your poem in French - and perhaps a simple translation?
Toggle Commented Apr 27, 2013 on Spine Poems at Curly Birds
Rebecca, I'd love to read your poems...
Toggle Commented Apr 26, 2013 on Spine Poems at Curly Birds
Clearly, I'm half way through. SO you should get it back in another 6 years. :)
Toggle Commented Apr 26, 2013 on Spine Poems at Curly Birds
Oh, I used to have some of those magnetic poetry pieces. Yes they were fun!
Toggle Commented Apr 26, 2013 on Spine Poems at Curly Birds
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The girls (and I) made this tray cloth last year to use on Mother's Day. It is simple to make, yet will last forever and always be meaningful. Continue reading
Posted Apr 26, 2013 at Curly Birds
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Have you heard of spine poems? In honor of National Poetry Month, my sister wrote one and I thought it was such an effortless way to write a poem. To write one... take a look at your books and stack them up so the titles form a poem. Continue reading
Posted Apr 25, 2013 at Curly Birds
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You bring such warmth and growth, and you fill our house with light and happiness. When you're around we want to run, skip, jump and stay up all night just to be with you. Why then, Spring, do you taunt me so? Your pretty chirping birds and beautiful flowers tempt me outside only to make my eyes water. You attack my sinuses with pollen and make my lungs work over-time. Continue reading
Posted Apr 23, 2013 at Curly Birds
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Nola and Kira started planning this lemonade stand the day after last year's lemonade stand. They have been looking forward to it for a whole year! Continue reading
Posted Apr 16, 2013 at Curly Birds
Yes, what a lovely treasury. I think the wool dryer balls need to be in my house. Welcome back, Heather! So happy to read your post, and now I might go visit you at Bed, Bath and Beyond! How cool.
Toggle Commented Apr 15, 2013 on a simple clean. at wordplayhouse®
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The Artful Parent: Simple Ways to Fill Your Family's Life with Art & Creativity is chock-a-block full of very do-able art projects. The book covers everything from choosing art supplies, talking to kids about their art, displaying kid's art, and over 60 art projects for kids ages 1 - 8. Continue reading
Posted Apr 14, 2013 at Curly Birds
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Hello! My name is Celina and I blog over at Petit à Petit and family, where I talk about children's design in shapes and form. I was so excited when Helen asked me if I could write up a post to help her choose her daughters outfit for Picture Day at school. Continue reading
Posted Apr 3, 2013 at Curly Birds
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I was quite delighted to receive an e-mail from the folks at Tea Collection asking me to create a craft inspired by the dresses in their new Spring 2013 South African Style catalog. Continue reading
Posted Apr 2, 2013 at Curly Birds
Posted Mar 24, 2013 at Curly Birds
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Easiest way to feed the birds? Sprinkle some peanuts on a picnic table and watch the Blue Jays have a feast! Continue reading
Posted Mar 21, 2013 at Curly Birds
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The more appealing the package looks, the more excited you are to rip it open, right? Continue reading
Posted Mar 17, 2013 at Curly Birds