The Crafty Collaborative

Felt Valentine Envelopes

We started a tradition last year, a family Valentine party. Just the five us, and the two beasts. We get valentine plates and napkins, cook a yummy meal, and of course have treats. We have a little dance party and finish the night off with a movie and popcorn. When I received my assignments last month… Continue reading Felt Valentine Envelopes

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New Years: 20s vs. 30s

New Year’s Eve in my 20s was always a good time. It was something my husband and I would look forward to. We would plan ahead with friends and make reservations. I’d find a fun outfit and we would hit the town. Ten of us friends would usually end up at Oki, a hibachi style… Continue reading New Years: 20s vs. 30s

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Happy Birthday Deacon – Ninjago Style

My brown-eyed boy turns five today. I can’t believe it! I know everything moves at sort of hyper-speed when you have kids, except for those “bad” phases of course, but I’m still having trouble adjusting. Five years old! It seems like we were just celebrating his first birthday. It’s hard to accept that he’s going… Continue reading Happy Birthday Deacon – Ninjago Style