I started these last night and finished them today. They took less than 2 hours from start to finish. Very easy. I was inspired by http://www.make-your-own-baby-stuff.com/baby-blocks.html, but honestly did my own thing. They are 6 x 6.



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Curtains

Thanks, again, for reading. Here's wishing you the very merriest of holidays. We'll see you next year!

As the presents pile up, I'm noticing a lot of really gorgeous holiday ribbons (the lovely fabric and fabric/wire kind) tied around the packages.

Anybody have any ideas as how to reuse these (other than wrapping for next year)? They're probably no longer than 1-2 ft each, varying widths, and none really matching except that they're holiday-ish in theme.

Asking in advance because I probably won't keep them if I can't think of a way to use them again. THANKS!

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I'm sure I'll post tomorrow, as there are some icons left to be posted, but for those of you being away during the next day - have a great time! ;)
Speaking of icons - for violateraindrop, thereisnosp00n, titheniel, tinaskywalker, thewlisian and utkari02. :D
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As promised to kelsrealm (to show them off *g*), Henry Cavill graphic.. things. With some Ben Barnes too. ;D ( click )

Finally, Lord of the Rings cast (Total Film scans by Lorna :D) with bonus David Tennant. ;D
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