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Reducing Our Impact

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Lynda

Yesterday I watched OWN’s Super Soul Sunday which showed a documentary,  “No Impact Man,”  about New York City residents Colin Beavan, his wife, and daughter who spent a year working to decrease their impact on the environment. This included no … Continue reading →

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Earth Day Stamping

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Lynda

I was hoping to get something Earth Day friendly done today, but play time has been a bit limited. However, I did work some pages in my journal using something disposable that we usually shred for the gardens. Here are … Continue reading →

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Valentine Card

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Lynda

Every year I try to make hubby a different valentine card. Last year’s post HERE shows some of the ones I’ve made in the past. Last year I made him this wall hanger. I had forgotten that I had used … Continue reading →

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Sewing and Recycling

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Lynda

I’ve been doing a little sewing here at Happy Acres the past couple of weeks. I recycled some of my old material from my quilting days for these projects. We’ve been in dire need of some new potholders since the … Continue reading →

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Fun in the Sun Printing

Posted on August 7, 2010 by Lynda

Last year I bought some sunprint paper to print in the sun. I thought it was neat, but the paper is really expensive! I also wanted more colors than blue. I found this tutorial on 3 Creative Studio where I … Continue reading →

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Print and Stamp Lab Review and Giveaway

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Lynda

GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS TO Bethany who won this great book. Stay tuned for more craft book giveaways! I love books that are mini workshops. This book is one of those. When I received this book, I just had … Continue reading →

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Trash to Treasure

Posted on July 4, 2010 by Lynda

This week’s column in The Evansville Courier and Press is about Jane Vickers and her jewelry from what most of us call trash. I’ve known Jane for many years and remember attending meetings where she’d be sitting and keeping her … Continue reading →

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Recycling, Reusing and Giveaway!

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Lynda

GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED. JANICE #2 WON! Thank you all for entering. I really like recycling, reusing, and repurposing items. My next column in our local newspaper will be about that very topic. But before that article is published, I’d like … Continue reading →

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Resale Shop Finds

Posted on May 10, 2010 by Lynda

I love to go junking either at the local St. Vincent’s or Goodwill stores. But I also like to visit resale shops. However, I don’t seem to do this much anymore. Usually when I pass by one of these places, … Continue reading →

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