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Victorian Cherubs in Egg Boats – DIY Easter Hangers

I also made another set of Easter Hangers with these little Cherubs in Egg Boats: The cards are Victorian trade cards, originating in the 1880. I glued the collage sheet to thin cardboard (cereal box) before I cut out the individual cards, inked the edges and attached a little wire with some pearls. A super… Continue reading Victorian Cherubs in Egg Boats – DIY Easter Hangers

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1916 Children & Lambs – DIY Easter Bell Pull

These precious Easter Children and little lambs were simply begging to become another Bell Pull for my sister: INSTRUCTIONS: Print out and glue the 3 collage sheets to thin cardboard (cereal box) - I use spray glue for fast action Punch holes in the corners of your images, you can skip the two bottom corners… Continue reading 1916 Children & Lambs – DIY Easter Bell Pull

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1912 French Chicks – DIY Easter Hangers

Here is a collage sheet with adorable French Chicks I have prepared for Easter: I glued the collage sheet to thin cardboard (cereal box) before I cut out the individual cards, inked the edges and attached a little wire with some pearls. A super easy and quick project, resulting in cute little Easter hangers that… Continue reading 1912 French Chicks – DIY Easter Hangers

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2014 WoW Christmas Ornament Swap: Review

Dear Friends! I hope you have all enjoyed the first few days of Christmas with your loved ones! 🙂 I have celebrated Christmas with my girls, my sister and her 3 children and our two brothers. That is all the family I have in this world, and I could not feel more happy that we… Continue reading 2014 WoW Christmas Ornament Swap: Review

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2014 WoW Christmas Ornament Swap: Set No 16 of 16

Today we have arrived at the very last set the Christmas Ornament Swap produced. This set was made with tart tins by Iris in New York State, USA for Deb in Florida, USA: Deb has sent me these images with the following comment: Hello to all, just wanted to say I got my ornaments from Iris today… Continue reading 2014 WoW Christmas Ornament Swap: Set No 16 of 16

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2014 WoW Christmas Ornament Swap: Set No 15 of 16

The Christmas ornament set I'm sharing with you today is made with cookie cutters, by Iris in New York State, USA for Deb in Florida, USA: Iris sent me the first image of the ornaments, and Deb supplied the close up images 🙂 Althought these ornaments are "related" and matching each other very well, they are… Continue reading 2014 WoW Christmas Ornament Swap: Set No 15 of 16

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2014 WoW Christmas Ornament Swap: Set No 14 of 16

The Christmas ornament set I'm sharing with you today is made with tart tins, by Iris in New York State, USA for me,  situated in the middle of  Fjord Norway: I love the "floating image" on one of these ornaments, again the use of Christmas beads/berries, and of course the tissue paper lining! So, so gorgeous,… Continue reading 2014 WoW Christmas Ornament Swap: Set No 14 of 16

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2014 WoW Christmas Ornament Swap: Set No 13 of 16

The Coookie Cutter Ornament set I'm sharing with you today is made by Iris in New York State, USA for me,  situated in the middle of  Fjord Norway: I am so thrilled with Iris' ornaments, I especially love the way she uses beads, and will be adding that to my "bag of tricks"...:-D Thank you… Continue reading 2014 WoW Christmas Ornament Swap: Set No 13 of 16

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2014 WoW Christmas Ornament Swap: Set No 12 of 16

The Coookie Cutter Ornament set I'm sharing with you today is made by Iris in New York State, USA for Dobie in Texas, USA: Dobie sent me these pictures of the ornaments, with the following comments: I received my ornies today, I love hearts so am enjoying my ornies! I am keeping the ornament with… Continue reading 2014 WoW Christmas Ornament Swap: Set No 12 of 16

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2014 WoW Christmas Ornament Swap: Set No 11 of 16

One of my swappers signed up for multiple swaps, and today I'm sharing the first of her sets. This set was made by Iris in New York State, USA for Dianne in Minnesota, USA: Dianne sent me these pictures of the ornaments, with the following comments I have received today 3 very sweet ornaments from my… Continue reading 2014 WoW Christmas Ornament Swap: Set No 11 of 16