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My Coffee Filter Wreath

I just love the coffee filter wreaths so I had to try one for myself. I used the natural colored filters and a foam wreath form.  I wrapped the wreath form in muslin before I started gluing.  I bunched up the coffee filters and using hot glue I just kept attaching them one by one.  I ended up using all 200 filters. It...

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Our Christmas Morning Breakfast Tradition - French Eggs

Each Christmas morning we enjoy a breakfast called French Eggs.  The nice thing about this dish is that you assemble it the night before.  On Christmas morning heat up your oven and let it bake for an hour.  You will be able to eat a really good breakfast in total relaxation! Last year's breakfast table. French Eggs White sandwich bread1 lb. grated sharp...

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The Great Room - Tree #3, Wrap, Etc.

Finally - photo's! This is the tree with the stitched Santa's and shiny ornaments. A cozy Whippet!  We cover all our sofa seats with quilts.  More quilts equals less wash for me. This is what is on top of the t.v. cabinet right now. Noah's newest artwork - had to make a drawing about being healthy.  Dr. Noah - he really does have...

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Tree #3 - Mix of Santa's, Shine, and Memories

 Tree number three is full of effort.  Over the years I've stitched up twenty or so Santa ornaments and probably have at least that many left to create. My boy's seem to enjoy the Santa ornaments the most.  I love their handmade ornaments and they love mine.  That works out well! I love getting everything out each year and remembering and also finding...

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Two Schools - Six Teachers - Two Fun Gift Options!

 2010 gifts for the teachers are ready and have gone on their merry way.  I just hope they are liked! I did two different gifts - one for each school.  Josh and Noah both have 3 main teachers so I try to keep it simple. Gift #1 - I just love how they turned out.  So hard to photograph with the mirrored frames,...

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Tree #2 - A Little Bling for the Mancave

I don't think I have ever shown this part of our house in "blogland" before.  It is our walkout - otherwise known as "The Mancave".   This is where we watch movies and where the boys play around. It's nice to have a little holiday spirit down here as well.  This tree is 4 feet high, but once it's placed in this large basket...

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