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"One thing I have asked from the LORD, that I shall seek: That I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, To behold the beauty of the LORD
And to meditate in His temple."
Psalm 27:4

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September 1, 2007
Altered Paint Cans

Okay ladies as I promised, the recipe is here. But now that I am finally posting it I'm remembering back to when I wasn't even willing to make one of these suckers, it took me forever just mulling over the idea before I made one. I didn't see the point, what would it be used for?

Well, let me tell you just in case you are as bad as I was... they can pretty much be used in the place of any gift bag, but even more cute and specific, like with themes of a spa retreat, a date/movie night, a wedding engagement, a baby shower and so on. They also make good raffle, card, donation, suggestion, or even supply buckets.

My first paint can was for a client's husband's retirement party about a year ago. The party was Mardi Gras themed, so I made her a themed can and some tags to match, she put it all on a table where people wrote their best wishes for her husband on the tags and put them in the can. I ended up making a custom album for her as well with the party pictures where I used the tags, it was wonderful... and I was sold!!!
I have made about 40 cans since. Including the 16 I made recently for my dear friend's wedding reception centerpieces (pictured above). The possibilities are endless.

Be sure to check out more Recipes below, including a paper bag album, a lunch pail tin and a Starbucks frappuccino box.

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May 3. 2007
Altered Frappuccino Box & Bottles

Want to make a wonderful gift like this one... ?

It only took me a couple hours from start to finish including notes and pics for you, so please don't be discouraged this is an easy one.

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April 26, 2007
Altered Lunch/Recipe Box Instructions

If you want to learn how to make a fun altered box like this one...

Let me know what you think of my instructions, share them with others, and if you make something come back and share it with me :o)

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March 2, 2007
Paper Bag Album Instructions

These albums make a great gift, this particular album is not only the first one I have ever made, but it is also a gift for my in-laws as a welcome home... they moved to Maui under two years ago, and they just got back two days ago.

If you want to learn how to make a fun altered paper bag album like the one above, click the picture above, thank you.

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