Monthly Archives: November 2011

Cranberry Cinnamon Bagels

Guys, guys, I made something from my “I’ve never made before and would like to try that” list!  Bagels!  These ones are even kinda healthy, as I used some whole wheat flour.  This recipe was pretty easy, but the kneading … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas Snowflakes

Hey there, I have a question for you, dear reader.  When you look at those scalloped squares behind the snowflakes, are they definitely presents to you?  To me they’re just scalloped squares, but to my quirky ladies in  my class … Continue reading

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Satiny gold Christmas wreath

Hi there, It’s sleepy time for me!  Sometimes the days feel oh-so-very long, and 9pm feels like midnight.  What’s up with that?  Blame it on baby? Today I scored some free baby hangers!  I went looking to buy some, and … Continue reading

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Handmade Nursing Cover

Hi, hi! There hasn’t been much teaching work for me this week, although I was a librarian for a day.  Ha! I know, it was a bit crazy.  At least I understand how the books go on the shelf, but … Continue reading

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Booklet of Christmas Tags

Hi there, Mid-November? Say what?!?  Sunny days and crisp air make it feel more like mid-October, and I’m definitely not complaining, except that hey, this doesn’t leave a lot of time until Christmas.  Mid-November, you took me by surprise! You … Continue reading

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Baby Girl Blanket

Hello hello, I’ve been getting my sewing on.  The first project I recently tackled was this little flannel baby blanket.  I found some flannel that I loved at fabric.com and just had to have it.  I made a rectangle (practically … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas Lights

Today’s Remembrance Day (Veteran’s Day in the US).  If I’m not heading to a cenotaph, I like to spend the morning listening to a special radio show commemorating the day.  I feel that it’s important to hear stories and listen … Continue reading

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Candy Cane Christmas

Hello lovelies, It’s only Wednesday, yet this week is feeling great!  I completely cleaned out my craft room so that it’s hopefully more user-friendly for me.  Since I have such a tiny space in which to work, I decided to … Continue reading

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Bright Christmas Cards with Snowflakes

  Hey there, It’s been a busy weekend!  Not sure if my head’s on straight, and I’m not slowing down just yet.  There were many meals out, lots of crafty time, and time with friends.  Sounds great to me, and … Continue reading

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Delicious Homemade Cranberry Hazelnut Crisps

Hello, and happy Friday! I promised a while ago that I’d share this awesome cracker recipe with you.  They’re very much like those amazing (and expensive!!!) Raincoast Crisps, and are easy to make – just like biscotti. I make the … Continue reading

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