I'm Back!

Sorry this blog has been a little dead the last few months. I've been busy with grandkids, travel, a newly retired hubby and adding stock to my Etsy shop!

I have some ideas for the coming weeks - my goal is 1 new post per week and some more tutorials.

--Ann

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