Window Valance

I'm really not a seamstress. That's not one of my strong suits. (And as you can see I'm not a photographer either!)  However, every once in awhile, I get the urge to sit down and sew. Because I know where my weaknesses lie, I usually choose projects that are not too complicated. Straight lines and a little bit of pressing, I can do that. This was one of my latest projects—a valance for my family room doors.

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Apple Blossom Crocheted Flower Headband & Barrettes

Yesterday, I had to wait for delivery men to arrive at my daughter's new house. While I wiled away my time I whipped up a couple of new little flowers for some headbands and barrettes. They were quick and easy.

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Gourmet Apple Cinnamon Biscotti Dog Treats

The first time I was involved in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life I made my Gourmet Dog Treats.  Our team took them to our neighborhood dog park and sold them as a fundraiser.  Even people who told me their dogs were finicky and never ate treats came back around for more because their dog(s) loved them.  Even the finickiest dog will gobble these up!

Meet my best taste-testers.

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Crocheted Flower Headband

These work up quick.  I used the crocheted flower from the baby hat I made and glued it to a store bought headband.  Although I did have a difficult time finding small headbands.  These were purchased at Sally Beauty, but they didn't have a big selection of color choices at the time.

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White & Yellow Baby Duck Sweater

Here is another little jacket that was made with no one specific in mind.  It is waiting for the perfect little baby to come along and claim it.

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