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21 Dec, 2006

DIY gifts part seven: packing tape transfers

Posted by: andrea tomkins In: File under crafty

Is there a small picture in a magazine you would like to transfer to an envelope or a notebook… or to any other hard surface? This is a project that I submitted to ReadyMade awhile back for an easy type of image transfer. Click here to open the page with the instructions. Note that after […]

20 Dec, 2006

DIY gifts part six: lucky stars

Posted by: andrea tomkins In: File under crafty

(click image to enlarge) The best gift is a reflection of how much effort the giver put into it. Perhaps s/he gave you something you mentioned months ago and long forgotten, or perhaps s/he sat down and made you a hundred stars, thinking about you with each fold that was made.  You will need: a clear glass bottle […]

18 Dec, 2006

DIY gifts part four: the sock dog

Posted by: andrea tomkins In: File under crafty

Handmade projects are the best; best to give, best to receive. But not all of us can sew/knit/crochet. In fact, some of us are not even remotely able to make sewy things. And there are soooo many cute projects out there. Finally, here’s a cute sewing project for the non-sewer. (It’s so easy even I […]


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  • alex: For a classic Canadian treat for valentine day , try a BeaverTail (a fried dough pastry) there its yummy
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  • Rowyn Tape: Hello, I was sitting at Easter dinner with my grandmother and she was telling me this story. She is Herbert Lytles daughter who eventually bought the
  • Bernie: I freeze ball sizes of bread dough for beavertails each winter season.Easy to thaw, roll out and fry. Best winter treat!
  • Jen_nifer: I feel very much the same about my SUP. Floating with snacks is fantastic! When I go on water with some current, I make sure that I paddle into the cu
  • sam: Great article. This is very insightful. Thanks for sharing

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My name is Andrea and I live in Ottawa with my husband Mark and our dog Sunny who is kind of a big deal on Instagram. During the day I work as a freelance writer. I am a longtime Ottawa blogger and I've occupied this little corner of the WWW since 1999. The Fishbowl is my whiteboard, water cooler, and journal, all rolled into one. I'm passionate about healthy living, arts and culture, travel, great gear, good food, and sharing the best of Ottawa. I also love vegetables, photography, gadgets, and great design.

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