Monthly Archives: April 2011

Tile Ball

Posted on April 30, 2011 by

I like to recycle things. I had a flattish ball – still round, but a bit cracked and not so bouncy anymore.   I had left over cement.  I had left over bathroom tile and grout. And I had glass … Continue reading →

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From Seed

Posted on April 29, 2011 by

I get immediate gratification planting seedlings into the ground. Voila, rows of plants, settling into their berths, getting ready to fruit, flower, twine and twirl. Poking seeds into soil brings a different level of satisfaction.   A bit of patience, … Continue reading →

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Crepe Paper Flowers – A Tutorial

Posted on April 28, 2011 by

We’re making these for a Cinco De Mayo party, and we’re making lots.  I found other tutorials on the web that show how to make these things, but having proto-typed, noodled, and experimented, I’ve come up with revised instructions that … Continue reading →

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