Monthly Archives: October 2008

Making Baskets with Vogltanz’s

We made baskets with Vogltanz’s on Thursday.

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The Pumpkin patch

We went to the pumpkin patch on the 17th. Each kid got a pumpkin. They’re on the fire place with some others from papa.

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Mini Teddy Bear

This mini amigurumi* teddy bear is three to four inches tall when seated. Available in a variety of different colors for $10.00. * “What is amigurumi? Tell your friends you have a book on amigurumi and you’ll find it is … Continue reading

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Home made Tortillas

2 cups water 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon baking powder water Cut ingredients together then add enough water to make a barely sticky dough. Use flour and roll dough very flat. cook on a hot skillet until … Continue reading

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Two Mighty Rivers

Two Mighty Rivers is written by Mari Hanes. Its copyright date is 1995. The main character is Thomas Pepsicanough Rolfe. Thomas is Pocahontas’ son. His father is in Jamestown and he is living with his grandparents in Scotland. There is … Continue reading

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Carrots

I harvested my carrots yesterday. I then shredded them and froze them.

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Finishing Baskets at Craft Club

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Butterflies and moths

Butterflies are different from moths in many ways. Butterflies usually have brightly colored wings which they fold behind them when resting. Moths however generally have more dull colors like brown and black on their wings which they lay open when … Continue reading

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“This Dear Bought Land”

This Dear Bought Land was written by Jean Lee Latham in 1957. It can be checked out from any Omaha Public Library. The main character is David Waren. He is fifteen. David’s father is going to leave him in England … Continue reading

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100% cotton baby hat

I made this baby hat and matching booties from 100% cotton yarn.

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