There are so many delightful things to celebrate in this world and the most treasured of all is the gift of a child. They run us round and round, up and down, everywhere in between, and then back again! In the wake of the madness we have the simple pleasure of enjoying the laughter
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Author: Jennifer Priest
It started with jewelry, beading, sewing, home decor, painting, basket weaving, pottery, and cross-stitch. Marry that to an entrepreneurial spirit & at 9 years old a girl is selling her wares at craft fairs as far as her parents and grandparents would drive her. These days, Jennifer enjoys crafts of all genres from sewing to scrapbooking to jewelry with a little dabbling in the mixed media world. Her style is approachable and she wants everyone who sees her work to feel that they too can embrace creativity and make their home and life beautiful.
Why We Love Instagram – Part Two
Did you know that on Instagram you can change your settings to share your photos on your Facebook PAGE versus on your profile? It’s a great way to drive traffic to your Page and generate content. For business owners, designers, and artisans, we are usually a one-person show. Anything that saves us time, is awesome-sauce!
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Chat with #CHADesigners, #ClearsnapInk, and #HHippoChat on Twitter — But How?
I have been getting into twitter chats lately and even help moderate, plan, and run a few of them! Tiwtter chats are a great way to learn, share ideas, and usually there are prizes to be won. Plus you meet new people! But how does one do a twitter chat? They can move pretty fast
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Bookish Crystals
Do you love books? Or just love the look of vintage book paper! Well, I was sooo sooo happy to discover that any book paper can be decoupaged onto the flat back of some of my favorite Connie Crystal pendants! Supplies: 2 Inch French Cut Crystal Pendant by Connie Crystal Crystal Garland in Amber by
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Anthropologie Style on a Target Budget
Has your Target Dollar Spot been replenished with wonderful cheap goodness? Honestly, I started going in the OTHER door on the opposite side of the store just to avoid the siren call of that Dollar Spot! But it snagged me the other day and well, I HAD to get these card sets — Just a
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31 Unfinished Projects – Week 3 Update
At the beginning of this month I set out to FINISH 31 Unfinished Projects from my huge on-going list. Read all about the list and the reasons why I am doing this here: https://hydrangeahippo.com/31-days-of-unfinished-projects/ My hope is that the sharing of my journey inspires you to get some things done around your house, in your craft
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Petals and Pigtails – by Nancy Keslin
Hi everyone! Nancy here today to share with you a few projects I made with the new Petals and Pigtails crafting kit. The kit comes with a cute little pillow box that I couldn’t resist decoupaging with the dress pattern and embellishing with some of the most gorgeous trims and a flower also made from the dress pattern.
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