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Merry Christmas

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I hope you all have a wonderful holiday and Happy New Year! 

My Fave Monday...Box Cards

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Over a year ago I saw a tutorial on how to make a box card.  Right away, I assemble all needed materials and got down to paper folding business...then, I never made another one ever again!  Why I decided and or even remembered this unique card is due to my complete self absorbed competitive nature.  And the fact that I want to send my friend a nicer card than I sent them last year.  Go Team Me!  Nothing like saying "Please like me" in the form of a square patterned paper masterpiece! The video description of this somewhat easy, unique card, yet completely confusing paper project, can be found here:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J26Fbrly5ds I have a series of photos that I took while creating the hopefully more fantastic than last years card.  I understand if you have issues following pictures because I have a lot here.  I struggle with patience issues too.  One of these days I'll muster up the courage and said patience to do my own v...

My Fave Monday...Christmas Ornaments

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I kinda sorta have a lot of glitter.  Not because I like it, but more because I found it on sale and thought, I could use it....sometime...on something.  I hate the mess of glitter.  I admit, I have a tendency to be accident prone.  And the fact that I can't even finish a glittered project without finding it in my hair, on my clothes, all over my desk and on the floor is the part of the "crafting mishap" story that starts with, "you wouldn't believe what I made today..."  So I'm a sucker for shiny things at a good price, what can I say? That's a rhetorical question. I did, however, find a great use for all that glitters while watching Ranger Ink Crafting Videos on YouTube.  I thought I would try it out myself, and then if it worked, share it here with you. It worked! Here are the supplies you'll need : Glitter Water Glossy Accents Adhesive Clear glass bulb ornament  Piece of printer paper to funnel glitter into bulb. Mix one par...