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thanks Molly. have a wonderful Christmas- J

Commented Dec 11, 2012 on holiday craft project past : tin shadow box ornament at {scissor variations}

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holidays past

house box make-overs tin shadow box ornaments holiday curio ...a few of my favorites Continue reading

Posted Dec 11, 2012 at {scissor variations}

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mini garland for a mini tree

always save your paper scraps. no matter how small. this is my version of the basic garland that you see everywhere. nothing new. just fun to sit down and create. i think the photos are self explanatory, but a brief... Continue reading

Posted Dec 7, 2012 at {scissor variations}

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mini disco ball garland

Last year during the holidays I filled a large glass bowl with some of these miniature "disco" ball ornaments I found at the local bargain shop. They reflected the tree lights nicely especially in the evenings. So this year I... Continue reading

Posted Dec 5, 2012 at {scissor variations}

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cyber MONDAY sale

CYBER MONDAY SAVINGS of 40%** at Papier Valise Coupon Code: turkey 1 day ONLY (sales ends at midnight tonight!) **Most items qualify for the discount, but there are some exceptions. IF an item does not reduce in price when the... Continue reading

Posted Nov 26, 2012 at {scissor variations}

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black friday sale (sshh...it starts today)

Papier Valise BLACK FRIDAY SALE STARTS TODAY! AMAZING Savings of 40%* Coupon Code: turkey (code MUST be used at check out!) Valid: Wednesday, November 21st----until----Sunday, November 25th www.papiervalise.com *Most items qualify for the discount. If an item is added to... Continue reading

Posted Nov 21, 2012 at {scissor variations}

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When my siblings and I reached a certain age we decided to make handmade gifts "only" for one another, as we really didn't need anything. I have received some incredibly lovely and meaningful gifts + luckily for me my siblings excel in craft areas that i don't (i.e.sewing + knitting). Since we started do this a half dozen years ago I can easily name every gift i have received from them, but prior to that I would be hard pressed to remember the specifics of the store bought gifts. I am glad you made the time to stop by the blog. J

Commented Nov 15, 2012 on thrift store sourcing for holiday 'helpers' at {scissor variations}

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thrift store sourcing for holiday 'helpers'

wool sweaters last winter my sister and i gathered wool sweaters at our favorite thrift stores. we then felted them all in a single afternoon. once they were dry, we cut them up and we each had a basket full... Continue reading

Posted Nov 15, 2012 at {scissor variations}

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recycling + replenishing

...it was time to replenish my origami paper stack. i like to use anthropologie catalogues for origami folding because of the weight of the paper. catalogue paper is also great for practicing origami before using your special paper as it... Continue reading

Posted Nov 6, 2012 at {scissor variations}

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weekend "ings"

bunting walking assembling thrifting faking styling the tiniest garland. i am constantly dipping into this jar for quick little projects sweater weather is here! bright little number piles love the ship on the lid of this vintage tin. surprised by... Continue reading

Posted Nov 5, 2012 at {scissor variations}

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TypePad HTML Email Hello Charissa,Thank you for visiting the blog and taking the time to comment.Yes, you may use an image with a link back-I appreciate you taking the time to ask.Kind Regards,Janice

Commented Oct 30, 2012 on how to make rectangular baking cups at {scissor variations}

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...me too. ; )

Commented Oct 25, 2012 on new girl in town at {scissor variations}

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Her name is Meggie--she's from your neck of the woods.

Commented Oct 24, 2012 on new girl in town at {scissor variations}

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new girl in town

our older new girl + Piper our younger girl (foreground) (we've adopted a senior dog through a rescue, with the hopes of giving her a quality life for her last few years-she has really settled in and we're enjoying twice... Continue reading

Posted Oct 24, 2012 at {scissor variations}

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Hey Molly, thanks! I am a firm believer in "library-testing" too! The only time I do not do this is when Sibella releases a title or Kaari of French General. The Tracy Porter I found at the thrift store, so the price was right for adding it to my bookshelf. I LOVE craft, DIY and decor books but find these past few years I have been donating a lot of the ones that have been on my shelf for years to make place for the tried + true volumes. If you have any suggestions--I would love to hear about them. Janice

Commented Oct 23, 2012 on 5 of my favorite books for inspiration at {scissor variations}

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5 of my favorite books for inspiration

like many of you i love perusing books for craft + art inspiration. often i turn to my bookshelf when i am looking for a particular technique or specific "how-to" + sometimes i pull down a book for pure inspiration... Continue reading

Posted Oct 23, 2012 at {scissor variations}

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DIY: bargain box make over (after)

i used chalkboard spray paint for this project because i had a can that was almost empty and needed to be used up--otherwise it is not very economical for this type of project. the next time i would use regular... Continue reading

Posted Oct 19, 2012 at {scissor variations}

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details

Posted Oct 18, 2012 at {scissor variations}

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baking by twilight

i was reading Jillian's Shop Girl Tour on decor8 a while ago. i have always been attracted to old schools and industrial buildings that have been repurposed into living spaces and studios, retail shops and retreats. i decided to check... Continue reading

Posted Oct 17, 2012 at {scissor variations}

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DIY: bargain box make over (before)

i love the shape of these boxes as well as their nice snug fitting lids. they were reasonably priced between $1.50--$2.50 for various sizes. but i wanted something a little less "busy" when it came to pattern + design. inspired... Continue reading

Posted Oct 16, 2012 at {scissor variations}

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DIY: cotton ribbon

a lot of people make their own torn cotton ribbon, so this is not new. this is a photo of my latest 'batch' and a few tips. no rocket science happening here this early Monday morning. if your fabric is... Continue reading

Posted Oct 15, 2012 at {scissor variations}

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inner necessity

"The creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect but by the play instinct acting from inner necessity. The creative mind plays with the objects it loves." -Carl Jung Continue reading

Posted Oct 12, 2012 at {scissor variations}

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autumn by post

How beautiful the leaves grow old. How full of light and color are their last days. -John Burroughs, author 1837-1921 when i first moved away from 'home' i lamented the loss of ocean access as well as the abundance of... Continue reading

Posted Oct 11, 2012 at {scissor variations}

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fiery squash chili

for me the perfect autumn meal is a steaming bowl of soup or chili with a nice slice of homemade bread or biscuit alongside. there is something very comforting about this combination especially when the chill starts to creep in.... Continue reading

Posted Oct 10, 2012 at {scissor variations}

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morning light

Posted Oct 9, 2012 at {scissor variations}

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