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The Timeless Art of Card Making
How old do you think card making is? This tradition has been around before paper! Records show in ancient China and Egypt scrolls were used to send greetings. Up until mass manufacturing all cards were handmade. The trend has always been to use the latest technology. While the digital age offers a variety of ways,… Read more
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Celebrate National Ampersand Day: Fun Facts & History
We are going to explore a new holiday for both of us. First celebrated in 2015. It’s in honor of something we have all seen, understood and used. Happy National Ampersand Day September 8th, 2025! When I created this website, I needed to create an opening page. The sentence I crafted used the ampersand, without… Read more
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The Importance of Bees: Health, Food, and Ecosystem
WHY I PICKED THIS HOLIDAY I am fascinated with all kinds of bees. I’ve shared a selection of my bee photos and cards in this month’s blog. The purpose of this holiday, created in 2010, is to educate the public. Let’s start by exploring the products honeybees create. In the process it may led to… Read more
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How Barbershop Singing Connects People
Why this holiday? July 13th was selected in 2001 to be National Barbershop Appreciation Day. Its purpose is to bring awareness of this close-knit 4-part harmony built on ringing chords. It also celebrates its American origins. Did you see the movie The Music Man? That was my first encounter with barbershop. I once was guilty… Read more
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Celebrating National Best Friends Day: Strengthening Bonds Across Miles
In 1935 June 8th was declared National Best Friends Day by Congress. An article I read suggested summer was picked so people could easily get together to celebrate. One of the activities suggested was getting together for picnics. That sounds lovely but your best friends may not live near you. People don’t necessarily stay in… Read more
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Celebrate National Eat What You Want Day: Indulge and Enjoy
Yes, you heard right, May 11th is National Eat What You Want Day. Whoa now, before you make it an all-day snack-fest stop and think. Have you experienced this: munching away on a snack in a bag not realizing it’s gone until your hand reaches the crumbs at the bottom? WE NEED A BREAK FROM… Read more
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The Timeless Art of Card Making
How old do you think card making is? This tradition has been around before paper! Records show in ancient China and Egypt scrolls were used to send greetings. Up until mass manufacturing all cards were handmade. The trend has always been to use the latest technology. While the digital age offers a variety of ways,… Read more
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Celebrate National Ampersand Day: Fun Facts & History
We are going to explore a new holiday for both of us. First celebrated in 2015. It’s in honor of something we have all seen, understood and used. Happy National Ampersand Day September 8th, 2025! When I created this website, I needed to create an opening page. The sentence I crafted used the ampersand, without… Read more
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The Importance of Bees: Health, Food, and Ecosystem
WHY I PICKED THIS HOLIDAY I am fascinated with all kinds of bees. I’ve shared a selection of my bee photos and cards in this month’s blog. The purpose of this holiday, created in 2010, is to educate the public. Let’s start by exploring the products honeybees create. In the process it may led to… Read more
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How Barbershop Singing Connects People
Why this holiday? July 13th was selected in 2001 to be National Barbershop Appreciation Day. Its purpose is to bring awareness of this close-knit 4-part harmony built on ringing chords. It also celebrates its American origins. Did you see the movie The Music Man? That was my first encounter with barbershop. I once was guilty… Read more
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Celebrating National Best Friends Day: Strengthening Bonds Across Miles
In 1935 June 8th was declared National Best Friends Day by Congress. An article I read suggested summer was picked so people could easily get together to celebrate. One of the activities suggested was getting together for picnics. That sounds lovely but your best friends may not live near you. People don’t necessarily stay in… Read more
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Celebrate National Eat What You Want Day: Indulge and Enjoy
Yes, you heard right, May 11th is National Eat What You Want Day. Whoa now, before you make it an all-day snack-fest stop and think. Have you experienced this: munching away on a snack in a bag not realizing it’s gone until your hand reaches the crumbs at the bottom? WE NEED A BREAK FROM… Read more
Paper Crafted Bliss 