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Chalkboard drawing: “Sleep or Socialize?”
At the end of the week, it’s hard to decide between spending time with friends and getting some much-needed rest. The result: perpetual dreams of greener pastures on the road not taken.
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“Improve” and personalize your new calendar
It’s the start of a new year, so chances are you have put up a new calendar somewhere in your home that has a different picture for each month. Cheapskates like me may have noticed that classy-looking...
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Use name tags to label just about anything
Long ago, I bought some name tags for a Halloween costume. Of course, I only needed one, so I had dozens of them lying around, begging for a new use. Since then, I have used name tags to label...
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Chalkboard drawing: “No More Eggs!”
Even simple messages get misunderstood. Tragically, I misinterpreted my wife’s statement that we had too many eggs as a frantic plea to get more eggs.
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Mustache decals can dress up any mirror
The sterling examples set by Mr. Boh, Mr Pringle, and Uncle Pennybags all indicate that a well-groomed mustache is a great mark of authority. At the same time, the time-honored art of drawing a...
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Eyeball pillows to make your life cushier and creepier
I have been dying to do justice to the eyeball-pillow concept ever since my list of decorating tricks for Halloween. Judging by the Wife’s obvious discomfort in their presence, my eyeball pillows were...
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Dollhouse furniture you might actually want to own
I cannot find it in myself to appreciate the appeal of lifelike dolls. My niece (as of age 4, at least) apparently disagrees, to judge by her fascination with the American Girls dolls and all other...
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A new year and a new “improved” calendar
Just like last year, I chose a $1 calendar to revamp for my brother’s Christmas present. This is a great personalized gift for anyone who shares your sense of humor. All you need is a calendar, a few...
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Silhouettes to turn your windows into Halloween showcases
Black paper makes a striking impression on a backlit window at night. Here’s how I made the creepy silhouettes that are gracing the front windows of my house Dark paper works best, such as black...
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Calendar Madness – Updated for December 2013
Every year at Christmas, I personalize a monthly calendar for my brother (witness the madness from my 2012 and 2011 calendars). For 2013, I decided to showcase each month’s artwork as it comes up....
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