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Whimsifying my Life: More Fun With Cardboard

March 18, 2026March 18, 2026by MidwestMattieLeave a Comment on Whimsifying my Life: More Fun With Cardboard
Whimsifying my Life: More Fun With Cardboard

Hi, friends! This week has been absolutely crazy here in the Midwest. There has been so much snow and wind the past three days. We have been lucky and (knock on wood) never lost power, but I know that not everyone has been so lucky. It seems as though from here on out, the weather [...]

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Whimsifying my Life: Cereal Boxes

February 27, 2026by MidwestMattieLeave a Comment on Whimsifying my Life: Cereal Boxes
Whimsifying my Life: Cereal Boxes

Hi, friends! I just finished this little painting and wanted to share how fun and easy it was! All you need: brushes, acrylic paint, and a cereal box. I cut a cereal box in half and it was great because I could use the extra cardboard to put my paint on. Waste not, want not! [...]

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Whimsifying My Life: Altoid Tins

January 8, 2026by MidwestMattie1 Comment on Whimsifying My Life: Altoid Tins
Whimsifying My Life: Altoid Tins

Hi, friends! Back for the second day in a row! What if I mustered up the motivation and dedication to post every day? That's long been a goal of mine, but has not ever been realized. The closest I came was Blogmas, many, many years ago. I mentioned in my last post that I wanted [...]

DIY PROJECTS, SUSTAINABLE LIVING

Sewing Stories: Reusable “Cotton” Pads.

June 10, 2019June 10, 2019by MidwestMattie1 Comment on Sewing Stories: Reusable “Cotton” Pads.
Sewing Stories: Reusable “Cotton” Pads.

Hello, friends! I hope that you are having a wonderful Monday so far! I had a lovely weekend, which was, of course, too short. A wonderful, simple, little weekend. Going to lunch with my friend Tenley at Ponder, wandering around an estate sale, and SEWING! I've seen so many different DIY's for making these little [...]

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A Packrat Composes Prose About a Vase of Flowers Past their Prime.

March 28, 2019March 28, 2019by MidwestMattie2 Comments on A Packrat Composes Prose About a Vase of Flowers Past their Prime.
A Packrat Composes Prose About a Vase of Flowers Past their Prime.

Hi, friends! I hope your day has been going well. Almost the weekend! Yay! I've always been a bit of a packrat. I remember when my dad used his saw in our basement, I'd always collect the sawdust in little baggies and put them in my closet. I can't tell you why I did this, [...]

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