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Craft That Trash!: Tuna Can Pincushion
Do you need a new pin cushion? Here’s how to turn a tuna can into a pin cushion. It’s fast and easy and a lot of fun. The most time consuming part is designing your pin cushion and collecting all the materials. So why not make several when you’re at it? You can give some…
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Happy New Year, and new beginnings!
Lao-Tzu, a Chinese philosopher, had the right idea: “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” 2013 has arrived and it’s my lucky 13! It won’t be a journey of a thousand miles per se, but it’s still an adventure I’m looking forward to. Who knows where it’ll go from here? Snovej…
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For the Love of Buttons!
“Every button has a story. Every button is a tiny piece of history: a moment in time you can hold in your hand.” – Pam Vasilow (button collector) I love buttons. I collect them. Buttons are more or less the only collection I have if you don’t count my arts and crafts materials.…
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Oh, Christmas Tree …
Here’s an idea for a cute, easy and fast last minute Christmas decoration. Hang it in your tree or use it as a name tag or make a bunch for a garland or mobile. This is how to do it: You need a round piece of paper. Any size will work. Easiest way to do…
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Cash Mob!
Cash mob! I’ve heard the expression before, but hadn’t given it much thought until today. My daughter told me about a Cash Mob taking place in her small New England town. I felt a rush of excitement and quickly googled the idea: A Cash Mob is a group of people with cash on hand flooding…
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Freeform Crochet Part 1
Freeform Crochet Lately I’ve been entangled in the inspiring world of Freeform Crochet. I stumbled upon it by chance and got instantly hooked – pun intended! Smile!Limitations are not for me. I like to learn about things, like a new technique, but before I know it I’ve taken the idea apart and rearranged it…
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Birthday Cake
Happy Birthday! It’s my husband’s birthday. He’s coming home late, but when he does, he’ll get some cake. This is our traditional homemade birthday cake. It’s light and fluffy, perfect for good fillings like fresh berries and whipped cream or pudding. It’s quick to make, easy as pie … err, cake! Let me show you…
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Tutorial: Instantly age wood!
I’m working on a rustic display for our fair booth. A while back I posted a picture of fruit crates on our Facebook page that I made to look old and weathered. The response to this photo was huge and I got several inquires about how to do this. It’s easy. You might even have…
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Snovej is BACK!
The Snovej blog is back online. Finally! It took a while due to technical problems, travel, moving, a baby, a wedding and other personal pursuits. There’s still some things to solve and change when time permits. This hiatus gave me the opportunity to rethink the purpose of this blog. It’s not just about craft and…
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Marina’s Succulent Carrot Cake
Carrot cake is a beloved favorite in our family, and it always disappears fast. This cake is very easy to make and can be whipped up in 45min (plus some cooling time), so it’s great for spontaneous coffees and other quick get-togethers. The frosting is added after the cake has cooled, so it’s the perfect…
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