Valentines

Valentine Living Room Decor| 2017

Posted on Jan 25th, 2017 - By Jennie Larsen - 5 Comments

Hello everyone, I hope your new year has been off to a great start. Today I am sharing my Valentine Living Room Decor. I really wasn't sure if I…

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What to Think About When Choosing a Restaurant for a Romantic Meal

Posted on Oct 4th, 2016 - By Jennie Larsen - 1 Comment

Today it is all about "What to Think About When Choosing a Restaurant for a Romantic Meal" image via pinterest If an evening is full of one…

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DIY Candy Valentine’s

Posted on Feb 10th, 2016 - By Jennie Larsen - 2 Comments

This year I ended up doing DIY candy Valentine's. It tends to get a little bit more difficult to come up with "clever, one of a kind" no candy…

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DIY Yarn Pom Pom Pencils

Posted on Jan 28th, 2015 - By Jennie Larsen - 2 Comments

Hi friends, I am excited to share these super fun DIY Yarn Pom Pom Pencils. These pom pom pencils are stinken cute, and were a hit when my daughter…

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Shine Bright Valentine

Posted on Jan 21st, 2015 - By Jennie Larsen - 2 Comments

EEP! I am excited to share this super cute valentine|Shine Bright Valentine. I was at Michael's earlier today stocking up on some stuff I was out of,…

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DIY Paper Layered Heart

Posted on Jan 16th, 2015 - By Jennie Larsen - 1 Comment

Hi friends today I am sharing a simple and cute paper craft, this DIY Paper Layered Heart. I had the help making this cute heart with some great…

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Valentine Wall and Piano Top Decor

Posted on Jan 14th, 2015 - By Jennie Larsen - 0 Comments

Hi friends, YAY! I am excited to share my Valentine Wall and Piano Top Decor. I don't have a mantel so piano top acts as my mantel, and that is just…

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Valentine Heart Specimen Art

Posted on Jan 9th, 2015 - By Jennie Larsen - 2 Comments

Hi friends, today I am sharing this super easy and fun Valentine Heart Specimen Art. This is my first Valentine craft for 2015, and I  couldn't be…

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Valentine’s Day Entry Decor

Posted on Feb 6th, 2014 - By Jennie Larsen - 2 Comments

Hey Friends,  Valentines will be here soon, and once its here and gone I take down all my Valentine's decor. Is that bad? I don't keep it up the…

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DIY Rustic Heart Gate

Posted on Jan 27th, 2014 - By Jennie Larsen - 8 Comments

Valentines is coming up quickly (like every holiday wink) and what better holiday then to make a "lovely" gift for your kid(s) "female" teacher(s)…

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DIY Candy Free Valentine’s~ "Valentine You’re just "Write!"

Posted on Jan 24th, 2014 - By Jennie Larsen - 2 Comments

Hi guys, today I will be sharing some cute and easy "Candy Free Valentine's!" They are simple Pencil Valentines that read, "Valentine You're just…

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A Very Valentine’s Entry Way

Posted on Jan 17th, 2014 - By Jennie Larsen - 2 Comments

Hey guys, today I am sharing my festive Valentine entry way, "A Very Valentine's Entry Way!" I love the look of red, black, white, and burlap,…

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DIY Valentine Embellished Tray

Posted on Jan 3rd, 2014 - By Jennie Larsen - 4 Comments

Today on COM I am sharing this fun and easy DIY Valentine Embellished Tray. All the cute paper, little tags, and burlap (they carry tons of colored…

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14 No Candy Valentines

Posted on Feb 7th, 2013 - By Jennie Larsen - 2 Comments

Valentines is almost here, have you made your kids Valentines yet? Well I am sharing a great round up for you today "14 No Candy…

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Valentine Decorated Entryway

Posted on Jan 5th, 2013 - By Jennie Larsen - 7 Comments

Hi all- Yep' I got Valentines up today, and I heart it. HA! (P.S. My Joann's already has their Valentines on clearance. Crazy huh?) Anyway, I want to…

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No Craft, No Project JUST our Valentines in clicks!

Posted on Feb 14th, 2012 - By Jennie Larsen - 6 Comments

Valentines has been LOVE ABOUND! Preston my 10 year old even had a "Valentine" this year? WHAT? HA! we went to Bath and Body works and he picked her…

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DIY – The Easiest Heart Topiarys

Posted on Feb 7th, 2012 - By Jennie Larsen - 7 Comments

These heart topiary's were so easy, like a 8  minute project. What you need:Two kabob skewerssix foam flecked velvet hearts, pull off the…

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Saturday Spotlight Talent Show- {LOVE in full bloom}

Posted on Feb 4th, 2012 - By Jennie Larsen - 9 Comments

WELCOME TO ANOTHER SATURDAY SPOTLIGHT TALENT SHOW. This one IS FILLED WITH SO MUCH LOVE!!!everything made is darling, festive, lovely, sweet, and…

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Free Valentine’s Printable

Posted on Feb 4th, 2012 - By Jennie Larsen - 6 Comments

Since I am feeling extra lovey dovey at the moment, I thought I would share this sweet Free Valentine's Printable that I made. Nothing to fancy and I…

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{Valentines Shelf of LOVE}

Posted on Jan 28th, 2012 - By Jennie Larsen - 5 Comments

.... and since when did I say I was done decorating for Valentines? HE! here is just one other spot in my home that I fluffed up with some love. The…

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{Romantic Canvas Stamped Table Runner}

Posted on Jan 17th, 2012 - By Jennie Larsen - 10 Comments

OK- So I realize that this "Romantic Display" looks more like something for a Wedding, and not Valentines. However, since I don't decorate for our…

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Bubs and Bella’s "SWEET" Valentine Cards

Posted on Jan 17th, 2012 - By Jennie Larsen - 18 Comments

Since my "Snickers Valentine" idea I created last year for my daughter, I was determined this year to do something just as clever and fun. I think I…

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Valentine Decor {The Piano Top}

Posted on Jan 6th, 2012 - By Jennie Larsen - 7 Comments

Today I have for you the top of my piano decorated for Valentines. I heart Valentines btw. I also have my chalk board with a sweet message written on…

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Valentine Decor {The Hutch}

Posted on Jan 5th, 2012 - By Jennie Larsen - 17 Comments

If you follow COM on FB then you would of read my question about decorating for Valentines yet? Well up until about 2 hours ago, I had nothing done,…

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{14} days of love letters

Posted on Feb 2nd, 2011 - By Jennie Larsen - 10 Comments

 I DID THIS fun {14 days of love letters} last year. However, I wanted to share it with you all today. Also you could just do love letters for…

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Valentines Red Velvet Cupcakes

Posted on Jan 22nd, 2011 - By Jennie Larsen - 18 Comments

 I MADE THESE TODAY- Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese frosting! I HEART Pretty TASTY treats, and Valentine Sweets! The Fancy pink scrolly…

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with 2 Quick and Simple D.I.Y. Projects that Last

Posted on Jan 16th, 2019 - By Jennie Larsen - 0 Comments

Hi friends, Today’s blog is about “Celebrate Valentine’s Day with 2 Quick and Simple D.I.Y. Projects that Last.” One of these projects is…

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DIY Candy Valentine’s

Posted on Feb 10th, 2016 - By Jennie Larsen - 2 Comments

This year I ended up doing DIY candy Valentine's. It tends to get a little bit more difficult to come up with "clever, one of a kind" no candy…

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Shine Bright Valentine

Posted on Jan 21st, 2015 - By Jennie Larsen - 2 Comments

EEP! I am excited to share this super cute valentine|Shine Bright Valentine. I was at Michael's earlier today stocking up on some stuff I was out of,…

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DIY Rustic Heart Gate

Posted on Jan 27th, 2014 - By Jennie Larsen - 8 Comments

Valentines is coming up quickly (like every holiday wink) and what better holiday then to make a "lovely" gift for your kid(s) "female" teacher(s)…

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Candy Filled Bottle Valentine’s

Posted on Jan 25th, 2014 - By Jennie Larsen - 0 Comments

Hi friends, Today I am sharing these cute and "sweet" "Candy Filled Bottle Valentine's!" The cute bottles are from Oriental Trading . When I got…

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DIY Candy Free Valentine’s~ "Valentine You’re just "Write!"

Posted on Jan 24th, 2014 - By Jennie Larsen - 2 Comments

Hi guys, today I will be sharing some cute and easy "Candy Free Valentine's!" They are simple Pencil Valentines that read, "Valentine You're just…

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Valentine Decor For My Kids Creative Space

Posted on Jan 10th, 2014 - By Jennie Larsen - 3 Comments

Hello There- Today I am sharing how I dressed up my kids Creative/Homework Space. I added a simple Valentine saying that went with the coloring…

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DIY Valentine Embellished Tray

Posted on Jan 3rd, 2014 - By Jennie Larsen - 4 Comments

Today on COM I am sharing this fun and easy DIY Valentine Embellished Tray. All the cute paper, little tags, and burlap (they carry tons of colored…

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Valentine Cards

Posted on Jan 29th, 2013 - By Jennie Larsen - 12 Comments

Hello there today I am sharing with you some Valentine  Cards, I made for my daughters class and my sons class. I wanted to do something fun and…

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it’ a Heart Attack!

Posted on Jan 25th, 2013 - By Jennie Larsen - 4 Comments

WARNING: you may have a Heart Attack! Today I am talking about a "Heart Attack." Seriously, your heart won't know what happened to it.. when you see…

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DIY Valentine Fabric Envelopes- and use them for a Valentine Advent

Posted on Jan 17th, 2013 - By Jennie Larsen - 13 Comments

HEY GUYS, I am super excited to share this fun Valentine craft I made for  my kiddos. I have a tutorial and all. DON'T be afraid of sewing. HECK' if…

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{14} Favorite Valentine Wreaths

Posted on Jan 15th, 2013 - By Jennie Larsen - 5 Comments

Hello There Friends-Today I am sharing a lovely round up of {14} Favorite Valentine Wreaths... that I just love!I hope you find these to inspire you…

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DIY Valentine Heart Wreath

Posted on Jan 11th, 2013 - By Jennie Larsen - 5 Comments

Hey Guys today I am sharing a SUPER SIMPLE Valentine Wreath. HOW TO: I took a fairly small wicker wreath cut about 2 and 1/2 feet x 3 inch strips of…

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DIY Romantic Flameless Rose Tea Lights

Posted on Jan 10th, 2013 - By Jennie Larsen - 7 Comments

Hello! I'm Kelly from Today I've got a DIY project that is as pretty as can be...It is such a privilege to be a contributor here at…

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Valentines Decor

Posted on Jan 8th, 2013 - By Jennie Larsen - 4 Comments

I am sharing my always changing Piano.Winks! I realize you all see the same pieces, but I try to decorate them differently. Some of the items you may…

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14 Different Handmade Valentine’s

Posted on Jan 4th, 2013 - By Jennie Larsen - 5 Comments

Today you will find a creative, fun, and Oh' so sweet roundup of ..{{14}} Different Handmade Valentines!I sure hope these fun Valentines help you out…

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You’re My Sweetheart- Song Lyric Painted Board

Posted on Jan 2nd, 2013 - By Jennie Larsen - 9 Comments

Hello there-I have been busy working on some fun Valentine Crafts. One craft I really wanted to make was a "Song Lyric Painted Board" I love this…

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Valentine CupCake liner Topiary

Posted on Jan 16th, 2011 - By Jennie Larsen - 32 Comments

HEY THERE- This is what I worked on this afternoon. Do you all REMEMBER my Halloween Cupcake Liner Topiary? well if you would like to see it, you can…

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{{Decorated VALENTINE HUTCH}}

Posted on Jan 12th, 2011 - By Jennie Larsen - 23 Comments

{HERE IS MY VALENTINE DECKED OUT HUTCH}I Can't remember where I bought the plates or the pink glass heart bowls. I have had them forever,Target or…

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Decorate a Mirror with hooks- {Valentine Style}

Posted on Jan 7th, 2011 - By Jennie Larsen - 11 Comments

Ever year- I love to decorate my mirror with hooks for the different holidays. I have it hung in my entry way. I still see these kinds of mirrors…

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DIY Pic. Knob Plaques given some {LOVE}

Posted on Jan 6th, 2011 - By Jennie Larsen - 7 Comments

I hung some cute wood hearts on my Picture Knob Plaques. Which I may need to re-name them to "No. Board Plaques".... The hearts I bought at a store…

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Valentine Decor with Damask

Posted on Jan 4th, 2011 - By Jennie Larsen - 26 Comments

Since I inherited my grandmothers piano this past early fall, (that is so dear to me) it seems to be the first thing I decorate now. My grandmother…

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{HUG} frame on my Valentines Entry table

Posted on Jan 4th, 2011 - By Jennie Larsen - 31 Comments

I make these frames every year, and for most of the holidays. Simply by changing out the paper, or fabric, and letters. I have done I heart U,…

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DIY- Valentine Oven Decor

Posted on Jan 2nd, 2011 - By Jennie Larsen - 14 Comments

  I did this really simple Valentine Decor in my kitchen LAST YEAR! I don't have this up or out yet this year. So I bought the cute pot holders at…

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Burlap {I’m Yours} Pennant Banner

Posted on Jan 1st, 2011 - By Jennie Larsen - 32 Comments

burlap I'M YOURS Valentine Pennant Banner!To make the pennant banner. I cut out a 51/2 inch paper pennant from my "Lyrical Letters" Cricut…

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Valentine ADVENT Tree

Posted on Dec 30th, 2010 - By Jennie Larsen - 21 Comments

I made this VALENTINE ADVENT Tree for my kids yesterday. There are "14" heart boxes on the tree tied with ribbon. At the end of Jan. I will fill them…

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Valentine-Candy Cup Cake Heart Wreath

Posted on Dec 29th, 2010 - By Jennie Larsen - 9 Comments

I made this Candy Cup Cake Heart Wreath today.  Supplies along with hot glue gun and ribbon.HOW TO: First thing I did was cut out an 81/2 inch…

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Valentine Heart Topiary’s

Posted on Dec 28th, 2010 - By Jennie Larsen - 16 Comments

I worked on these Heart Topiary's last night until almost midnight. My game plan for these went a totally different direction. So the other stuff I…

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XOXO Painted Valentine Letters

Posted on Dec 27th, 2010 - By Jennie Larsen - 18 Comments

I bought these letters last year at Roberts Crafts. They were plain and I gave them some "LOVE"You can paint yours obviously any way you want. I…

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Crafted XOXO Valentine Bucket!

Posted on Dec 21st, 2010 - By Jennie Larsen - 7 Comments

AS CHRISTMAS IS COMING TO A CLOSE, I won't be sharing anymore Christmas Crafts. I do have some in mind for next year.  However, I wanted to wish…

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My son’s v-day cards~ I heart them!

Posted on Feb 12th, 2010 - By Jennie Larsen - 10 Comments

HELLO there~ When I saw this idea on this BLOG, I new I was going to make them for BUB! Its so stinken cute, I was totally  in love. No more…

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Valentines Magnetic Tic Tac Toe GAME~ from a cake pan!

Posted on Feb 9th, 2010 - By Jennie Larsen - 14 Comments

WHAT DO YOU DO ON A RAINY COLD DAY??? well you can't bake because of your strict diet, and you don't want to go out in the rain... so you CRAFT! I…

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Valentine Heart Garland

Posted on Feb 9th, 2010 - By Jennie Larsen - 1 Comment

to make this, I started by cutting out 3 3/4 cut hearts from my cricut. With paper of my choice, card stock is the best its thicker and has more give…

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V-Day I LOVE YOU picture display

Posted on Feb 9th, 2010 - By Jennie Larsen - 2 Comments

If you can find some cute small buckets at your craft store you can add some fun stickers, or USE a cricut if you have one (that is what I used) and…

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xoxo letters

Posted on Feb 9th, 2010 - By Jennie Larsen - 4 Comments

Pick up some fun un-finished wood letters at the craft store these are fairly big, not huge and not small...... THENpaint them with your colors of…

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Featured Guest Post- {DIY Christmas Tree Artwork}

Posted on Nov 4th, 2011 - By Jennie Larsen - 5 Comments

Hi, my name is Anna, and I blog at My Life and Kids. I'm thrilled to be visiting with Jen at Craft-O-Maniac today!I had three kids in three years…

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Feature Friday TALENTS

Posted on Aug 20th, 2010 - By Jennie Larsen - 8 Comments

Hi guys we were SO close to 100 links SO SO CLOSE, I hope to get there this MONDAY! thank you all for linking up, you all are talented and crafty,…

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Feature Friday TALENTS

Posted on Aug 13th, 2010 - By Jennie Larsen - 10 Comments

OH' MY~ my last linky party almost hit 100 links. PLEASE PLEASE LETS make that goal of 100~ i CAN ONLY DO IT WITH ALL YOUR TALENTED HELP. Here are…

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Feature Friday Crafts

Posted on Aug 5th, 2010 - By Jennie Larsen - 22 Comments

THANKS AGAIN TO ALL YOU CRAFTY GALS for Linking up some SERIOUS FAB. CREATIVITY!!! here are some FEATURES FOR YOU ALL! SUPER "SWEET" hand made…

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Feature Friday Crafts

Posted on Jul 30th, 2010 - By Jennie Larsen - 11 Comments

HI guys WISH I could feature all "64" of you that linked up, but that would be alot of work. However, you are all talented and crafty, thanks for…

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Linky Party Features

Posted on Jul 22nd, 2010 - By Jennie Larsen - 12 Comments

can we say LOOOOOOVE! i ADORE everything about this HUTCH. OF course the damask is my fav. Krissy turned her great grandmothers hutch into a dream. I…

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Feature Friday Crafts

Posted on Jul 9th, 2010 - By Jennie Larsen - 2 Comments

welcome to another Feature Friday Crafts~I adore this darling DARLING bag.. and not just because the Initial is for my last name, but because its so…

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FEATURE FRIDAY Crafts

Posted on Jun 24th, 2010 - By Jennie Larsen - 5 Comments

MORE CREATIVE TALENT ONE mouse click away. 😉 HOW cute is this embelished bright summery clock. I adore the embelished flowers. You can see more…

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Friday Feature’s

Posted on Jun 3rd, 2010 - By Jennie Larsen - 6 Comments

Time for another FRIDAY FEATURE (a tad early ;)Once again I love seeing all THE TALENT out there~I love any kind of crafty made flower~ check out…

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Feature Friday~

Posted on May 21st, 2010 - By Jennie Larsen - 5 Comments

ANOTHER FEATURE FRIDAY~ its so fun finding so much talent out there! Look at how darling this Paper Rosette Wreath is Over at Our daily chocolate..…

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Friday Features~

Posted on May 14th, 2010 - By Jennie Larsen - 10 Comments

Once again I have spotted some talented ladies. I just love all the inspiration out there in blog land. Take a look at what I found~Positively…

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FRIDAY Features~

Posted on May 7th, 2010 - By Jennie Larsen - 7 Comments

HERE ARE SOME GREAT FRIDAY FEATURES I FOUND~ FROM SOME FAB. CRAFTY LADIES!Check out how darling this made over Sewing Machine drawer is~ at Random…

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~Feature Friday Crafts~ WEAKNESS FOR WREATHS!

Posted on Apr 16th, 2010 - By Jennie Larsen - 5 Comments

Here are a few features I just fell in love with over this past week. WE WILL CALL IT....."A WEAKNESS FOR WREATHS!"First up this darling spring…

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