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Make-It + Mail-It #3: Upcycling + Madewell!

Posted on June 12, 2011June 14, 2011by Lisa

Hey you guys! It’s time for Make-It + Mail-It Challenge #3! Sure hope you can join in. For those new to Make-It + Mail-It Challenges, it all got started here when I was the recipient of a bunch of cards that really touched my heart. It was like getting a big huge hug from all […]

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My little secret.

Posted on May 11, 2011May 11, 2011by Lisa

Yep, that’s a picture of veggies. (Were you expecting donuts? Or cupcakes?) They’re from the Angel Valley Farm stand that’s just a few miles from our house. Aren’t they pretty? I took the photo to tease my Dad in Ohio (where it was still snowing just a few weeks ago — no fresh rainbow chard […]

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I *donut* know…

Posted on May 10, 2011May 10, 2011by Lisa

Hey you guys! I did it! I made a donut card to mail for the Make-It + Mail-It Challenge #2, woo! My knee was hurting so I kept it simple, but I really love how it came out — really keeps the emphasis on the yummy donut! Sometimes, simple is best, you know? The thing […]

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A crochet cupcake for a sweet friend.

Posted on May 3, 2011May 3, 2011by Lisa

Hi you guys! This is my first attempt at a crochet cupcake. What do you think? Is she good enough to eat? :) I’m going to mail her as part of the Make-It & Mail-It Challenge #2, so I had to take a few pictures to remember her by. (Not saying who she’s for in […]

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Make-It + Mail-It #2: Hey, sweets!

Posted on May 3, 2011May 3, 2011by Lisa

Hey sweets! It’s time for the next Make-It and Mail-It challenge! What’s that I smell? Could it be? Oh yes, it’s DONUTS!

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Make-It + Mail-It Challenge #1

Posted on April 27, 2011April 28, 2011by Lisa

Hi you guys! How’s your week going so far? Mine’s had some ups and downs, but seeing all of the entries coming in for the first ever Make-It & Mail It challenge have really made me smile. (There’s gonna be some mighty happy mailboxes, yeah!  And! There’s still time to play, yay!) (Envelope graphic and […]

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