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April, Say You Will! (Lead me into Spring)
Well, it’s April already. Husband has informed me that we have just one more week of heating material left; not three like last year. Would you think it got a little colder this year? I’d say so. So I’ve been in a mood, thinking of changing my wardrobe. Want to get back to being a…
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Crafter Central to the Rescue!
As some of you know, I have an Etsy shop called Aunt Mayme’s Attic. Yes, I love working on it. And some of you may know that Etsy has filed an application to “go public”. This was just about the time I felt I had come up for air, with all the recent changes to…
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The Making of a Hippie Chick Laptop Tote From a Reclaimed Vintage Pillow Sham
Today I thought I’d get down to business and create a laptop tote bag I’ve had rolling around in my head for a while. You see, I stay awake nights thinking about things to make and when this gets me to the point I’m frustrated, I settle down and make it. I had a goal…
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You Know You’re in a Small Town When…
Here’s an item. Recently I went to my small town grocery store, a very quaint country store run by Mennonite women, and filled with shelves of bulk foods. The store is not too far from my home. And on the glass entry door, along with other ads for lost pets, babysitting, etc., was the following…
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Winken, Blinken and Nod One Day….
Set out in a cardboard box. Went through the mail all along the way, To someone I hope who loves them alot. I was sad to see them go, Off on their little trek. But the delight in the receiver’s face aglow Would be enough for me to say, “What the heck?” Yes, I sold it.…
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Ahem…Drum Roll Please
Have you ever had a situation where something you wanted to work so badly, didn’t? And didn’t that jade you a bit? Sort of made you feel like you would never get anything you wanted? And then you did? It’s like the saying, “If you don’t get what you want, think of the things you…
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Good Night, Sweet Girl
It’s been often said that people come into our lives and touch it in such a way that we are never the same again. Our lives are different, and more often than not, for the better. And so it can also be said of our pets–those furry four legged animals that come into our lives…
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What’s New in Aunt Mayme’s Attic
I did some thinking recently (did anyone feel the earth move??) and came up with some ideas. For one thing, why is it I wanted to do all lavender sachets? I mean, maybe people are sick of lavender (although I could never be sick of it; nor gardenia, jasmine, and orange blossoms–scents of my childhood).…
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Why Do I Like to Repurpose/Recycle?
Recently I was asked if I would share my desire to recycle, and I felt very honored. The question was obviously presented by someone who cares about the planet. I realized that I take this desire for granted, and then asked myself, “Why don’t I share that here? After all, I am a naturalist…
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What is it I like about closet safes?
I had to ask myself a question: What is it I like about closet safes? Well, I like their versatility–I can use one as a cover, as a padded hanger, and for its original intention. They are soft, lovely to handle, and made from vintage pieces. And I especially like their little “secret”–a pocket inside…
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