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Monday, February 18, 2013

Looked who came out of hibernation .... Mr. T-Rex! and u were thinking i was talking about the crocus'



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The first sign of spring in our yard ... #springflowers



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ECLECTIC: a perfect mix of contradiction ... i love the Lord, my dh, my son, my extended family and friends. i am a wife, mother, daughter, sister and follower of Christ. i have gone thru many challenges but try to look at them as adventures the Lord has sent my way. adventures in trusting Him, loving Him, growing closer to Him.
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Given Enough Coffee ...

Given Enough Coffee ...
(does decaf count?)

blog posts i wish i had written ....

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Projects I Want to Tackle in My Lifetime

  • Easy to Make Wallet
  • another checkbook tutorial
  • tea wallet
  • converting snaps to elastic pants
  • jacket from large sweater
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  • easy applique tutorial
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  • Slotted Wallet
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  • for my growing needle collection
  • tissue holder
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  • tote bag
  • mini padfolios (scroll down the page a bit)
 



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