Category Archives: Craft

Favorite #197: Authors and Illustrators

Being Creative Together As a children’s author I understand the importance of illustrations in telling a story and feel lucky that my illustrator is not only an amazing artist, but also a friend. I met Jean Barlow when her son, … Continue reading

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Favorite #150: Barn Quilts

Love and Beauty on a Barn I’ve known Adele Goodman for a number of years, having met her through the Mt Ulla Historic Preservation Society (MUHPS). During the years that MUHPS has been in existence projects like the promotion of … Continue reading

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Favorite #126: Chevy Tailgate and Love

Surprise, Surprise, Surprise What a blessing to have two son-in-laws who not only care about my daughters, Kristin and Kelly, but also care about me. From all the mother-in-law jokes that circulate around, I know I’m a lucky lady. During the last four months as I’ve experienced a roller … Continue reading

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Favorite #107: Childhood Play

Creative and Fun Years ago as a kindergarten teacher, I wanted to make learning fun for my students, discovering rather quickly one way was through games and play. Now years later as a grandmother of three grandkids under the age of four, it’s fun to see them grow … Continue reading

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Favorite #23: Carolina Lily

Carolina Lily: A Fun Place to Shop             Carolina Lily is a circa farmhouse nestled in a country setting at 1375 Kern Carlton Road, just off of Long Ferry Road in Salisbury, NC.   This idyllic setting is home to … Continue reading

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Favorite #11: Bazaars and Craft Fairs

Bazaars and Craft Fairs                               During this time of year our thoughts often turn to football games, a trip to the mountains, a visit to a pumpkin patch or perhaps shopping at a local craft show or bazaar.             A … Continue reading

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Making a Basket

              A couple of weeks ago,  I wrote about my new favorite thing,  Pinterest. Today I’m writing about something I made from a discovery on Pinterest. I love crafts and I love recycling, so making a basket from strips of … Continue reading

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