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Keeping the Castle - Housekeeping & Homemaking Tips

Archive for the ‘Projects and Crafts’ Category

November 11th, 2008

Easy Ways to Decorate for Thanksgiving

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If you are looking for an easy way to decorate your home for the Thanksgiving holiday, simply go for a walk, especially if you are in the country. Nature provides you with everything you could possibly need. We have the most gorgeous grasses and they look […]

By SP Bragg -- 2 comments

November 4th, 2008

Hang a November Wreath on Both Sides of the Door

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Actually, I remove my summer wreaths the first day of October and hang my autumn wreaths the very same day. While some people hang one wreath on the door, I want to enjoy a taste of autumn too and I do it by picking up two wreaths […]

By SP Bragg -- 1 comment

October 23rd, 2008

Review: Sakura Sticklers, Glaze Pens and Souffle Pens

When Sakura sent me a box of their supplies to review, I didn’t realize at once just how much fun I would have trying them out. I own countless pens for  scrapbooking, including some of the original Sakura gel pens. Little did I know that the Glaze and Souffle pens are in a league of […]

By Maricar -- 1 comment

April 25th, 2008

Thrifty Tip: Make Your Own Stuffed Toys

If you sew and have a stash of fabric just waiting around, here’s something you can do with your kids this summer. Make stuffed toys or dolls with scrap fabric and left-over batting/filling.

1. On a piece of paper, have your kids draw whatever shape they want. Monsters, balls, whatever. Or you can base […]

By Maricar -- 6 comments