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Snuggling Up With Quilter, Author, and Pet Lover Annette Mahon

Photo of Libby and Annette Mahon provided courtesy of Ms. Mahon and used with her permission. If you have not had the pleasure of reading any of the dozen titles (mystery and romance) penned by author Annette Mahon, let me take the chance to introduce you to a multi-talented woman with an affinity for animals. In addition to loving her three-year-old Australian Shepherd Libby and writing, Ms. Mahon also quilts and commutes between Arizona and Hawaii (both of which are settings for many of her books). She was gracious enough to entertain my questions about how Libby fits in with … Continue reading →

Capture Your Thanksgiving Memories

Thanksgiving Photo Ideas With Thanksgiving nearly here, I was thinking about the things I would like to document this year for this special holiday. With a little planning, you can make sure to take pictures and preserve those special memories. Here are a few ideas I’ve had that you may want to include on your scrapbook layouts. Family photos. This is a holiday where many family members travel to be together. It is a great opportunity to take pictures of people who can’t usually be together. Remember to get a picture of all of the cousins in attendance at Thanksgiving … Continue reading →

Kids’ Crafts: Week in Review Nov. 12 – 18

Thanksgiving is getting close, so you don’t have much time left to make cool crafts and holiday decorations before the big day gets here. This is a rundown of the past week in case you missed anything. Turkey Table Topper Want to make a turkey table topper? You can make a large one to add to a table-scape or centerpiece, or you can make smaller ones to use beside each place setting. This idea turns out cute, but it does require adult supervision and assistance. Holiday Crafts: Better than Place Cards Here is a really neat idea that your family … Continue reading →

Thanksgiving Crafts: Giving Thanks Quilt

You may have seen another article called Thankful Crafts for Thanksgiving. This one also offers a way to show what you’re thankful for, but it’s a little bit different. This is one for the whole family to get involved in, and each person will have opportunity to give thanks. There are different variations. Some are very simple while there is one that will take a little more time and effort. Paper Quilt Okay, so it’s not a “real” quilt, but it works almost the same way, and it looks cute. You will need squares of heavy paper (handmade paper is … Continue reading →

Craft Projects on the Cheap

Just because you are trying to save a few bucks, doesn’t mean that you have to give up crafting. Here are some ways to save on craft supplies. Buy Off Season Just as clothing and other items go on sale after a holiday, so do many craft supplies. Everything from beads to scrapbooking papers to kids craft kits will hit rock bottom prices at some point if they happen to be seasonal. So forget paying $7.99 for a bucket of pumpkin foam shapes. Wait until the day after Halloween and get them for only $2.99. Store seasonal crafts to use … Continue reading →