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Passing on the Legacy of the Doll

Play September 21, 2012January 19, 2013 by Merrilee

Hello friends! Sorry it’s been such a quiet week around here. I’m actually up to my neck in fun kids craft projects that I can’t share with you quite yet (but can’t wait until I can!). And of course I’m scrambling to get so many things completed before this little girl gets here – now …

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Complete Milly the Mermaid doll pattern

Play September 13, 2012January 19, 2013 by Merrilee

As a continuation of Sarah Jane’s fantastic Out To Sea fabric blog tour I’m offering the entire complete Milly the Mermaid doll pattern in the shop! This downloadable PDF pattern is for a 20 inch Milly the Mermaid pattern, complete with instructions. Milly can transform from sea to land with both legs and a slip …

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Milly the Mermaid Doll Basic Mod Doll Pattern

Play September 12, 2012January 19, 2013 by Merrilee

Have you guys seen Sarah Jane’s new adorable fabric line, Out to Sea? If not you are in for a real treat!! And as part of her incredibly fun blog tour, I’m offering up a doll pattern, based on my Mod Dolls, for you to create your own mod Milly the Mermaid doll!! In celebration …

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DIY Paint Chip Feather Crowns

Celebrate Play September 3, 2012March 3, 2013 by Merrilee

One of my all time favorite online (and now in print!) kids magazine, Babiekins, asked me to create a kids craft for their current issue! I could not have been more thrilled. Channeling my current love for beautifully colored paint chips I decided to use them to create these simple and darling feather crowns. Head …

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Free Printable Domino Activity for Kids

Play August 9, 2012March 31, 2014 by Merrilee

Little O is going to preschool this year (he has an October birthday so he’ll be one of the older ones) and we have been trying to get him geared up and ready. He’s known his shapes for some time but I wanted to push him a bit further in this area. And these simple …

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Impromptu photo shoot:

Play August 8, 2012February 4, 2013 by Merrilee

My talented friend Meta, of One More Mushroom (killer new blog about desiging kids spaces that you will just die for), was so nice to help me out with an impromptu photo shoot involving myself and the boys and a few of our crafts that we have worked on. I realized that I didn’t have …

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Paint Chip Animal Friends

Play July 5, 2012October 13, 2014 by Merrilee

I trust all US readers had an excellent 4th of July. Ours was hot, hot, hot! We spent most of the day in my parents pool (here in Colorado – where the fires are finally starting to calm down and be contained. Hopefully no new ones will pop up!). We had a great time though. …

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DIY Gradient Blocks

Uncategorized Play June 22, 2012September 2, 2015 by Merrilee

Hi friends! My next craft installment for Handmade Charlotte is up today! Head on over and see how you can make your own set of colorful gradient blocks. You’ll love playing with them as much as yours kids do! And don’t forget to enter the giveaway to win two of my items for Mudpuppy. Like …

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What I am up to when the blog is slow

Illustration Play June 19, 2012August 15, 2018 by Merrilee

**Update: Giveway Now Closed** So you might have noticed the blog has a few lulls every now and again. This typically happens when things get a little crazy around here. You see, in addition to crafting, blogging and the typical mom stuff (soccer camp, art camp, music class, oh my!) I more than likely have …

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Crafting for Handmade Charlotte this Summer!

Play June 13, 2012January 17, 2013 by Merrilee

Hello friends! I’m thrilled to announce that I will crafting over at Handmade Charlotte this summer! Yippee! Rachel Faucett, of Handmade Charlotte, has one of the best eyes for modern and vintage children’s toys, crafts, games, clothes, you name it. If you are not following her deliciously inspiring pins, I suggest you start doing so …

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