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Magnetic Alien Robots

Posted on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 4 Replies

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Transform tin cans into silly, changeable Alien Robots with a few odds and ends and some magnets.

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Roasting Coffee at Home

Posted on Thursday, March 7, 2013 Leave a reply

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Today I’m sharing a link to an informative article on the ultimate DIY: how to roast your own coffee beans at home. (It’s easier than you may think!) This experiment was conducted by my own husband, Michael Purdy, so I can testify as to the results: great coffee. Head over to his site to get the full scoop.

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Simple DIY Bean Shakers

Posted on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 1 Reply

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Make some quick and easy shakers for music time (or general noisemaking) using cardboard tubes, paper plates, duct tape, and of course, dried beans!

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Citra Solv Transfer Cutting Board

Posted on Monday, February 18, 2013 2 Replies

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Over the weekend I tried something I’d been wanting to do for a while. I transfered an image using Citra Solv orange cleaner onto wood. A super easy process yielded interesting results.

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DIY Dropcloth Shower Curtain

Posted on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 Leave a reply

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I made a simple little shower curtain last week using a canvas dropcloth and some very basic sewing skills.

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Bright Color Dot Magnets

Posted on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 2 Replies

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Brightly colored dots (these are cut out from left over paint chips) add a pop of color to the back of wooden clothespins and make simple and fun magnets. This project is super easy and inexpensive.

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Bugs in a Jar Thaumatrope

Posted on Thursday, January 10, 2013 Leave a reply

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Have a little amusement by making a classic Thaumatrope toy. Downloadable template for this design included.

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Simple Felt Coat Pin

Posted on Thursday, December 20, 2012 Leave a reply

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Dress up an older coat by making this little felt ribbon and pairing it with a vintage brooch. No sewing required!

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