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Dog Origami How to - Cocker Spaniel

I thought this looked like a long eared goat but someone argued it was a cocker spaniel - what do you think?

Baby Fox playing with Mom

I really don't have a lot to say here.  We discovered last weekend we have a wild fox and kits (babies) living under our shed.  I got a telephoto lens out and filmed - thought I'd share.  So cute!  I'm hoping to get more video up next week.

How to Make an Origami Flower Water Lily

The origami water lily This one is an easy one.  The folding to make sure it stayed flat was a challenge but in general it was easy.

Flower : Make this flower from a strip of paper

I like this paper flower I love the texture of the brown paper.  It has an elegance that the construction paper didn't have.  I used brown packaging paper but lunch bag would work too.  Do they still have paper lunch bags?

Zentangle pattern : Chads

I haven't done a blog post in a bit.  Spring has sprung in this house and I just want to be outside. I managed to pull this one off this evening.  If you ever use these patterns, post a link in the comments so I can see it.

Activities for Kids: Upscycle your t-shirt for a produce bag

I made this t-shirt bag to be like a produce bag.  My only disappointment was that the holes in the bag are way too big.  I think next time, I won't put holes or only half inch holes.  Easy way to make a produce bag for the farmer's market.

Indoor Games for kids: Make this old fashion game for kids

Playing games that does not require an electrical outlet - Check it out!  I wish I knew the name but alas ....

Origami Ninja Star or Chinese Throwing Star

Video how to below: I made this once before but it was so complicated. When I found this really simple origami, I couldn't resist but make a video.

Learn to draw a Celtic Knot for St. Patrick's Day

I've been wracking my brain of something different to do for St. Patrick's day.  I was zentangling and it dawned on me that the celtic knot reminds me of zentangle.  Hence the Celtic Knot.

Electrical Home Improvement : Running wires through the walls

My husband was kind enough to let me film him unfortunately, the filming didn't go as well as I planned.  I've explained to him since, that I would love to film him working because his videos attract alot of attention but I need it planned out rather than I'm gonna get wh…

Duolingo review : Forget Rosetta Stone, see this review of duolingo first

Review of the free language learning online program duolingo.  I give my take on the program I've been using for about a year now.   (spoiler, I love it and recommend it) I've used Mango, Muzzy and Rosette Stone - and still love this so much more, in some cases even more.����…