- December 23rd, 2009
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chicandjo has posted a new entry on: Chica & Jo, Tackling life one project at a time!
Chica and I are taking some time off from our craft rooms to spend the rest of the year with our families, when we aren’t covered in glue or glitter. We want to thank you for making 2009 a gre…
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- December 22nd, 2009
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chicandjo has posted a new entry on: Chica & Jo, Tackling life one project at a time!
Christmas is just a few days away, but soon after that, we’ll be faced with a brand new year as well. I can hardly believe it’s going to be 2010 already! For many people, New Year’…
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- December 20th, 2009
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chicandjo has posted a new entry on: Chica & Jo, Tackling life one project at a time!
Now that we are almost all ready to celebrate Christmas, we wanted to think a little bit ahead about our New Year’s celebrations. To celebrate the New Year, we are offering some new Cupcake Col…
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- December 18th, 2009
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chicandjo has posted a new entry on: Chica & Jo, Tackling life one project at a time!
As Jo mentioned on our Facebook page (what, you’re not following us yet?), we recently hosted a craft table at a Christmas-themed community event for kids. We came up with a really fun craft pr…
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- December 17th, 2009
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chicandjo has posted a new entry on: Chica & Jo, Tackling life one project at a time!
We just came across something really cool! Check out this wrapping paper from Craftside, which was created with the environment in mind. While the front of the paper has a cool, retro design, the b…
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- December 16th, 2009
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chicandjo has posted a new entry on: Chica & Jo, Tackling life one project at a time!
Is your Christmas baking done yet? Mine’s not, but my mother and I are getting together this week to finish it up. I have baked one batch of cookies so far, using a recipe I developed last yea…
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- December 15th, 2009
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chicandjo has posted a new entry on: Chica & Jo, Tackling life one project at a time!
My mother hates to craft. In fact, she dislikes it so much, she barely glances at this Web site. It’s okay, I really don’t mind. One of my aunts, on the other hand, loves to create thin…
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- December 14th, 2009
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chicandjo has posted a new entry on: Chica & Jo, Tackling life one project at a time!
I’ve been doing a lot of wrapping of Christmas gifts over the last week or so, and I still have plenty to do. As I go, I’ve been using a couple of my favorite wrapping tips that I’v…
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- December 12th, 2009
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chicandjo has posted a new entry on: Chica & Jo, Tackling life one project at a time!
First, let me congratulate Amanda, who won our most recent giveaway and will be receiving a Xyron 900 9-Inch Creative Station! She will be able to create so many wonderful projects with this, and we…
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- December 11th, 2009
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chicandjo has posted a new entry on: Chica & Jo, Tackling life one project at a time!
So many Christmas crafts, so little time! I have been inspired a lot this season by the blogs in my reader. So much, I have started making a list of things I want to do for next Christmas. High…
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- December 10th, 2009
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chicandjo has posted a new entry on: Chica & Jo, Tackling life one project at a time!
Remember earlier this year when Jo and I made 50 little denim bags for a local event? I promised you then that I’d give you a tutorial on them around Christmas time, and here it is! Our first b…
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- December 9th, 2009
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chicandjo has posted a new entry on: Chica & Jo, Tackling life one project at a time!
When Chica made her pumpkin with changeable faces for Halloween, I was inspired to do something similar for Christmas. I decided to make a felt wall hanging that was a snowman, with pieces you could…
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- December 8th, 2009
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chicandjo has posted a new entry on: Chica & Jo, Tackling life one project at a time!
Anybody who knows anything about Santa Claus knows that he’s got an eye on us all these days. As any small child will tell you, Santa knows who is being naughty and who is being nice. But if t…
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- December 7th, 2009
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chicandjo has posted a new entry on: Chica & Jo, Tackling life one project at a time!
I love easy and delicious gifts at the holidays. I always try to find a new one that I can give to neighbors and to the hosts of parties I attend. This year, I decided on chocolate-filled cookie…
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- December 4th, 2009
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chicandjo has posted a new entry on: Chica & Jo, Tackling life one project at a time!
Everybody is trying to pinch pennies where they can these days, and many are cutting back by choosing not to send out Christmas cards. Cards can get expensive by the time you buy them and pay for pos…
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- December 3rd, 2009
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chicandjo has posted a new entry on: Chica & Jo, Tackling life one project at a time!
Do you remember my chocolate covered marshmallow treats? Little Jo and her friends love them so much I decided to try and come up with a version to serve at our Christmas party next week. I found…
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chicandjo has posted a new entry on: Chica & Jo, Tackling life one project at a time!
Remember our recent review and giveaway of the book, Good Mail Day? Well, I guess Chica was inspired because I received a “good mail day” today! She made me the cutest birthday card. …
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- December 2nd, 2009
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chicandjo has posted a new entry on: Chica & Jo, Tackling life one project at a time!
Some friends of my family are throwing a New Year’s Eve party this year, and asked me for help with an invitation. Even though the party isn’t formal, I instantly thought of a penguin, dr…
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- December 1st, 2009
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chicandjo has posted a new entry on: Chica & Jo, Tackling life one project at a time!
Little Jo loves to have parties just as much as I do. Each year, I let her have a very small Christmas party for a couple of her closest friends. At this time of year, that’s all I can handle…
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- November 30th, 2009
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chicandjo has posted a new entry on: Chica & Jo, Tackling life one project at a time!
Guess what! It’s Jo’s birthday! Everybody please join me in wishing Jo the happiest of days. Happy Birthday, Jo! May your day be filled with decadent ice cream, fun surprises, hot bu…
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chicandjo has posted a new entry on: Chica & Jo, Tackling life one project at a time!
One of my favorite parts about the Christmas season is all the yummy homemade cookies and candies that seem to be everywhere you look. While baking is great fun, an easy way to get a wide assortment…
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- November 28th, 2009
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chicandjo has posted a new entry on: Chica & Jo, Tackling life one project at a time!
First, let me congratulate Edwina, who won our most recent giveaway and will be receiving a copy of the amazing and inspirational book, Good Mail Day: A Primer for Making Eye-Popping Postal Art. We…
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- November 27th, 2009
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chicandjo has posted a new entry on: Chica & Jo, Tackling life one project at a time!
We hope you had a great Thanksgiving! Now that we are munching on the leftovers from our family meals, we are starting to think more about Christmas. I told you last week that I finally finished m…
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- November 26th, 2009
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chicandjo has posted a new entry on: Chica & Jo, Tackling life one project at a time!
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Jo and I are really looking forward to spending the day with our families and filling our tummies with lots of wonderful food. As we truly give thanks for all the bless…
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- November 25th, 2009
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chicandjo has posted a new entry on: Chica & Jo, Tackling life one project at a time!
We couldn’t let the winter holidays come and go without celebrating them with a special batch of our famous Cupcake Collars. And not only do we have new designs, we have a brand new home for th…
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- November 24th, 2009
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chicandjo has posted a new entry on: Chica & Jo, Tackling life one project at a time!
I’ll be serving my family a brand new dish at Thanksgiving dinner in a few days, and I’m so excited. Sweet potatoes (a.k.a. yams) topped with marshmallows is a pretty classic dish, and ce…
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- November 23rd, 2009
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chicandjo has posted a new entry on: Chica & Jo, Tackling life one project at a time!
This Thanksgiving, I am thankful for the completion of my advent calendar house! Remember the one I told you about back on August 25th? The one like the one Chica finished last year? It’s com…
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- November 21st, 2009
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chicandjo has posted a new entry on: Chica & Jo, Tackling life one project at a time!
Hey, readers! I am an avid Black Friday and all-around bargain shopper so I didn’t want to not let you guys know about Amazon’s week of Black Friday shopping that starts on Monday. The…
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- November 20th, 2009
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chicandjo has posted a new entry on: Chica & Jo, Tackling life one project at a time!
I’ll be hosting Thanksgiving for my extended family this year, so I’ve got a lot of planning to do. And then there’s Christmas shopping that I haven’t even started yet, and al…
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- November 18th, 2009
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chicandjo has posted a new entry on: Chica & Jo, Tackling life one project at a time!
I can always tell when Christmas is approaching at my house. No, not because of a Christmas tree or stockings or eggnog or other normal signs of the season. It’s because of glitter! When I fi…
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chicandjo has posted a new entry on: Chica & Jo, Tackling life one project at a time!
Jo didn’t believe me when I told her I could make a turkey out of an apple, but she was pleasantly surprised with the results. With a little bit of clever and simple fruit carving, you can, too…
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- November 17th, 2009
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chicandjo has posted a new entry on: Chica & Jo, Tackling life one project at a time!
Usually, when I go to my mailbox I am greeted by 15 pieces of mail asking me to apply for a credit card, 8 bills and anywhere from 1 to 38 catalogs depending on the time of the year. I could go days…
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- November 16th, 2009
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chicandjo has posted a new entry on: Chica & Jo, Tackling life one project at a time!
The cornucopia (or “horn o’ plenty”) is one of the most iconic images that comes to mind for Thanksgiving (second only to the turkey, I think). It is a symbol of abundance and food,…
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- November 13th, 2009
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chicandjo has posted a new entry on: Chica & Jo, Tackling life one project at a time!
I am very fortunate to know two Chicas — my Chica here at Chica and Jo and Crafty Chica, otherwise known as Kathy Cano-Murillo. We got to meet Kathy in person at the summer CHA show in Orlando…
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- November 12th, 2009
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chicandjo has posted a new entry on: Chica & Jo, Tackling life one project at a time!
Jo’s peacock-themed centerpiece that she shared with you yesterday is gorgeous, but we’re a bit more traditional in the Chica household, so I wanted something a little different for my din…
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- November 10th, 2009
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chicandjo has posted a new entry on: Chica & Jo, Tackling life one project at a time!
Usually, I am at my sister-in-law’s down in Florida for Thanksgiving, but this year, we find ourselves staying at home. So, I am hosting both my family and my in-laws for dinner! I told Chic…
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chicandjo has posted a new entry on: Chica & Jo, Tackling life one project at a time!
I’m happy to announce the second installment of our Sewing 101 series of how-to videos! In Lesson 1, we introduced you to your machine. Now, in Lesson 2, we’ll be showing you the typical…
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- November 9th, 2009
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chicandjo has posted a new entry on: Chica & Jo, Tackling life one project at a time!
Sometimes, I can trace the thought process of a project. However, with this one, I only remember that I started with the thought that I wanted to make a wreath for my door for Thanksgiving. How th…
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- November 6th, 2009
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chicandjo has posted a new entry on: Chica & Jo, Tackling life one project at a time!
Crafty inspiration definitely abounds on the internet, and sometimes there are so many places to look that it can get difficult to keep up with them all. Of course you all have Chica and Jo at the to…
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- November 4th, 2009
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chicandjo has posted a new entry on: Chica & Jo, Tackling life one project at a time!
A couple of weeks ago, I shared with you a design for Super Mario Brothers birthday party invitations. At this party, the hostess had a couple of entertainment options for the kids that I thought we…
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chicandjo has posted a new entry on: Chica & Jo, Tackling life one project at a time!
The last things still growing in my small garden are some of my herbs. The basil and mint have long since died, but the sage and oregano is still hanging on, but just barely. Before the cold weather…
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- November 3rd, 2009
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chicandjo has posted a new entry on: Chica & Jo, Tackling life one project at a time!
The kids had a lot of fun at the Halloween party this past weekend. I wanted to share a few photos with you all of them enjoying the games and so you could see some of the cute costumes. We hosted…
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- November 2nd, 2009
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chicandjo has posted a new entry on: Chica & Jo, Tackling life one project at a time!
My niece loves to throw tea parties, and when I’m lucky enough to be invited, I like to make cute little sandwiches for us to eat. The best tea party snacks are tiny, pretty, and yummy, and I m…
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- October 30th, 2009
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chicandjo has posted a new entry on: Chica & Jo, Tackling life one project at a time!
GIVEAWAY: Add a comment to this post to enter to win a copy of this book! Deadline is Tuesday at 12:00 PM, EST. I love flipping through a book that is full of inspirational images. I like seeing…
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- October 29th, 2009
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chicandjo has posted a new entry on: Chica & Jo, Tackling life one project at a time!
Halloween is just a few days away and you might think it’s too late for crafts and decorations, but I just had to share one more. Yesterday, I was looking through my box of assorted holiday dec…
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- October 28th, 2009
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chicandjo has posted a new entry on: Chica & Jo, Tackling life one project at a time!
I went to an Open House last week and was delighted to see cobwebs all over the food. Normally, this would be a bad thing, but in this instance, the cobwebs were made out of one of my favorite condi…
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- October 27th, 2009
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chicandjo has posted a new entry on: Chica & Jo, Tackling life one project at a time!
Jo and her daughter were reading a book called Sweet and Spooky Halloween a few days ago and got to a picture of a dress that looked like a pumpkin. Jo’s daughter saw it and fell in love, and w…
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- October 26th, 2009
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chicandjo has posted a new entry on: Chica & Jo, Tackling life one project at a time!
This past summer, our family went to a local amusement park where we decided to go into the haunted house. This particular haunted house wasn’t really scary, because it was geared towards litt…
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- October 23rd, 2009
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chicandjo has posted a new entry on: Chica & Jo, Tackling life one project at a time!
We just love it when we learn about new sites from our readers, and we found a real gem this week at Crafts by Amanda. Browse around her blog and I guarantee it won’t take long for you to find…
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- October 21st, 2009
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chicandjo has posted a new entry on: Chica & Jo, Tackling life one project at a time!
My daughter is so excited about her upcoming Halloween party. She already wants to put up the candy table and decorate the barn. To hold her off for awhile longer, I told her she could have her fr…
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