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Tag: Seasonal

Decorate your walls with Quilled Art

Posted on: September 30, 2016 Last updated on: March 16, 2020 Written by: Reese Dixon
One of the most popular projects I’ve ever done is my quilled snowflake Christmas Ornament. It’s been in magazines, it’s been stolen and put in magazine’s under someone else’s name, I’ve taught classes on it a million times, it is…
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Mosaic Birdhouses for Fancy Birds

Posted on: July 8, 2016 Last updated on: March 19, 2020 Written by: Reese Dixon
Every time I go to a craft store, from March until September, they feature a giant bin full of wooden birdhouses right outside the front door. They call to me every year and every year I think, eh, I don’t…
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Cowbell Banner

4th of July Cowbell Banner

Posted on: July 2, 2015 Last updated on: March 24, 2020 Written by: Reese Dixon
I’m sneaking this project in under the wire for a little holiday festivity. Ever since the pennant banner took over the internet, I’ve developed a real love for banners as party decorations. It’s so fun to have something besides table…
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Fun Foam Flowers

Fun Foam Flowers and Chicken Wire Napkin Rings

Posted on: April 1, 2015 Last updated on: March 24, 2020 Written by: Reese Dixon
I have more farm birthday stuff to show you, but I had to take a break before Easter comes and tramples right over me. Farm birthday goodies are coming, but for today I had to share this little project with…
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DIY Photo Rig

DIY Photo Rig

Posted on: March 30, 2015 Last updated on: March 31, 2020 Written by: Reese Dixon
Blogging is so completely different from when I started out. To keep going after ten years you gotta find ways to keep it fresh, and for me, that’s been through my Youtube channel. I just had a reason to link…
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Polymer Clay Best Friend Necklaces

Clay Best Friend Necklace and Galentine’s Cards!

Posted on: February 7, 2014 Last updated on: May 21, 2020 Written by: Reese Dixon
Are you watching Parks & Recreation? Because you should be. It’s the best show on television, easily. Not only is it hilarious, but all the characters actually like and support each other. It’s the kind of people you want to…
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Valentines Heart Bouquet

Tutorial: Valentines Heart Bouquet

Posted on: January 31, 2014 Last updated on: May 26, 2020 Written by: Reese Dixon
For most of our marriage Bear and I have prided ourselves on being above Valentine’s Day. We’re really really good at this marriage stuff, we don’t need candy and card makers to give us a day to remind us to…
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