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We made noodles last weekend. I've had this pasta machine and drying rack for years and thought it would be fun to put them to use for a change. The noodles were delicious with some chicken soup, although I think I'd like them a bit thicker next time. Normally, when we make noodles (and when my moth... (original story)

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My 5th Etsy Anniversary!

Happy Etsy-versary to me!I opened my virtual boutique five years ago today and am so happy that I did!I've been looking back through past designs, sometimes with pride and sometimes wondering, "what the heck was I thinking?" LOLIt really is interesting for me to see how my designs and style have cha... (original story)

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Get Creative!

Fun finds to help spark ideas in kids.Check out all the fun clip art packages available at TheNaughtyPenguin. Kids are pretty tech-savvy these days. I picture them having fun making Christmas cards for family and teachers. Girl Scout groups making cards and packages for the nursing home. Creative ho... (original story)

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April Showers - Will we ever see May flowers?

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Crusty Bread

My mom gave me a baguette pan a few years ago, but I was afraid to try it. Now that I found this recipe, I've been making a lot of baguettes! Here is the original recipe, written for a bread machine. I'd rather mix the dough by hand than bother with a bread machine.French Baquettes Recipe on Allreci... (original story)

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Circles

Circles seem to be all the rage. I've come up with a pattern for my circle vest shrug since so many people have asked for it. Some designs start with a circle at the back and continue all the way around the collar. This one has a distinct square back to it, with an added circular collar around. You ... (original story)

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Baby It's Cold Outside!

We're in between snow storms here. It's been clear and COLD! I was so glad to have nice weather for Cleveland Handmade's Last Minute Market. The crowd was fantastic and it's so nice to see people buying handmade!Here's a fun selection of gifts from some of my Cleveland Etsy Teammates...Click HERE to... (original story)

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Hot Mustard

While I do love this color, I've been working with it so much lately that I'm getting tired of the mustard! I just finished this custom bolero in crochet and am knitting a vest next. For acrylic, Vanna's Choice does make a lovely sweater.http://www.etsy.com/shop/LazyTcrochet (original story)

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Lemon Balm Pudding

I thinned out the lemon balm patch this morning. It smells so wonderful when first-picked, but you have to use a lot of it for a recipe as well as accentuate the flavor with some lemon rind or juice.I made an easy cornstarch pudding and added a lot of chopped lemon balm. It instantly lost the lemon... (original story)

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Crochet Pattern Granny Square Circle Shrug

The pattern is now available for this shrug. It's crocheted out of Cascade Eco Wool and is a snuggly one-size-fits-all kind of shoulder warmer shrug. Not your typical granny square. Visit the pattern page here...http://www.etsy.com/listing/84058713/crochet-pattern-granny-square-circle and the finish... (original story)

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