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by reporter Michael B. Vickers
When I signed on to do this project, I was excited to have $25 to spend on snack food. This will be the best super bowl experience for me as I got to do the shopping! MurphyUSA had all of my favorite snack foods and I can’t wait to delve into [...]
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Guest post by Molly Gordon, MCC
I’ve always had a love-hate relationship with lists. At their best, they are vivid, succinct, provocative instruments that promote learning. At their worst, they are glib statements of the obvious or trivial, tedious entries in the annals of serial self-improvement.
In a similar vein, I’ve grappled for years with how [...]
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Guest Artist Vicki Miller
Ode to Namatjira
This is an art quilt, measuring about 55 X 45″. It is based on a painting called “Ghost Gums – Mt Sonder” by a famous Australian Artist – Albert Namatjira. The original painting was painted before I was born, and Albert also died before I was born, but his art [...]
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Guest GhostBuster Lesley Anne Kinney
Chest of Drawers with Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan
It was in reasonable condition but had years of grime and polish on it.
I cleaned the piece with Mostenbackers Lift Off® (from Home Depot). On the top and legs and any area I wasn’t painting, I lightly sanded. It only needed very light [...]
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by Guest Blogger Victoria Silva, Decoupage Gal
Celebrate your life with the grace and beauty of timeless tradition!
I have always loved handcrafting things… and am a self-taught artist. My inspiration has always come from many sources… nature…books…magazines… and from slowly browsing antique stores and flea market shops.
There is something about old and worn items that I [...]
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