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The Weekly Word – Genesis
And God said, let there be light: and there was light. -Genesis 1:3 Continue reading
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New Retro Crochet Patterns Available
For some '50s flair with a rhinestone-touched neckwarmer you can style as a shawl collar… …or some retro comfort to your kitchen… …and a dress-up vintage style pinafore for the little miss in your life… …you'll have to… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Lavender Sachets
The lavender sachets in my Etsy Shop are 50% off for one week only – choice of 3 colors – slashed from $5.50 each. See how to make them here. Continue reading
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The Weekly Word – Matthew
Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which… Continue reading
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Valentine’s Day Sale
In honor of Valentine's Day, I marked down most red and/or pink items in my Etsy shop 15%. For the month of February you can get great deals on items like these: Retro Teaberry Shrug, size S/M 1980s Raspberry… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Easter Egg Earrings
These cute earrings with pewter buttons are half price in my Etsy Shop for one week only – slashed from $7. Continue reading
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The Weekly Word – Ezekiel
Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, every one according to his ways, saith the Lord God. Repent, and turn ye from all your transgressions,; so iniquity shall not be your ruin… For I have no pleasure… Continue reading
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February Tutorial – Mixed Media Retro-style Necklace
This month's tutorial departs a little from what I regularly post how-tos about. This necklace is not period correct, but it definitely has a vintage influence, and what is even better is it uses up vintage components which otherwise might… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – 1960s Velvet Pillbox
Item of the week in my Etsy shop is this 1960s blue and black velvet pillbox. Very stylish! Half price for 1 week only – slashed from $9. Continue reading
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The Weekly Word – Proverbs
Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: so shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine. -Proverbs 3:9-10 Continue reading