Spindles Designs

Author: Margaret

  • Americana Scrap Pictures

    Americana Scrap Pictures

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    Margaret

     I no longer scrapbook with paper, sticker, binders, and scissors. I prefer the computer these days, but I still have lots of paper floating around and I’m still decorating my Family Room.  I had 2 black frames I wanted to use. So I thought I would combine the two – frame and paper.  At first…

  • Magnet Paper Dolls

    Magnet Paper Dolls

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    I have been thinking about new ways to entertain Savannah.  She’s two and sometimes just needs something new to occupy her attention for the next 15 10 5 minutes.  I had an interesting idea the other day, paper dolls.  Paper and a two year old don’t always mix well… what could be used thats stronger than paper?…

  • 4th of July Pipe Cleaner Crafts

    4th of July Pipe Cleaner Crafts

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    I’ve been attempting to be creative with my kids again. They had such a good time with the Pipe Cleaner Bugs I thought we’d try pipe cleaners again. I found some great pipe cleaner tutorials for some 4th of July fun here, here, here, and here. Our first creation was supposed to be a pipe…

  • Memo Board

    Memo Board

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    Margaret

      How many of  you have an old calendar holder that you never put a calendar in anymore?  As I was about to get rid of mine, my husband reminded me that his father made it an his mother painted on it, thus making it a keepsake.  I thought what a great “Memo Board” this…

  • Slow Cooker Freezer Meals

    Slow Cooker Freezer Meals

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    As a working mom it can be really hard to come home at night and get dinner on the table.  Luckily as a teacher, I get to practice good habits during the summer including learning some new habits to help with the “end of the school year” dinner blues. I have thought of this a…