Author: Mary-Frances

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Bead Journal project progress

I think because it’s my first doll, this one seems to be moving slowly, but whatever progress I make by the end of the week is where it finishes – it’s ALL about finishing! So, here’s my little spirit doll #1 – January. I’m playing with crewel thread – but

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Sharing every little minute detail of my life

So, one of my favorite area “Mom bloggers” made me stop and think today. Is it bad to share every detail of your life on the internet? Is there a point to it? Furthermore, if you “edit” like I tend to – are we just putting out an image that’s

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Stitchin and surfin!

Well it’s been a couple of crazy days here – but I’ve spent today sitting and stitching with my computer next to me…surfing the blog world. First, check out this event: Really! How can that NOT be a winner? Now I don’t exactly cross stitch, but my friend Dianna does

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Don’t tell Matey Moo – Gumby’s dead.

My son (7 years) owns the entire Gumby collection: Today Art Clokey, the creator of Gumbey, died. So, I said to my husband “should I tell Matey Moo”. “No” he said. So, why do I feel weird. It’s going to be really sad for him, but isn’t this part of

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3 ways to repair kids pants

I’m gaining fast knowledge of kids pants repair. My kids have a deep love (and ability) to rip holes in all their pants. On top of that, Missy C is SKINNY and so pants that are WAY too short, still fit around her waist. So, here’s 3 different repairs to

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Cool artsy video

Sincy my husband and Matey Moo are working hard today on a “movie” with toys and such, I’m interested in stop motion – so here’s a cool one I found via Yahoo this morning: http://d.yimg.com/m/up/fop/embedflv/swf/fop.swf

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Last look at Christmas

Now this picture has a story: These are our 3 cats – “Harry”, “Frasier” and “Reggie” – I came up on this “reindeer costume” (there are feet too, but imagine getting them onto a cat!) at Target while shopping for last minute stocking stuffers. The joke immediately became that there

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My little gal in process

So, this little gal has a face created by Leslie (who’s wonderful and who I need to order more from!) – isn’t she great! I painted her face with nail polish and sealer and I’m really happy with how she turned out. I’m having so much fun beading her –

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