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Sunday Letter: 02.24.19

February 24, 2019 By Talya Tate Boerner 6 Comments

Sunday Letter

Dear Sunday Letter friends,

The week went by fast! We even had two or three days without rain. It was nice while it lasted, and I even found enough dry time to cut back my rosebushes.

Now, pardon me while I preach for a moment…

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Paper Source: Upcycle Last Year’s Calendar

January 15, 2016 By Talya Tate Boerner 6 Comments

I’m loving these crafty items I made from my 2015 Paper Source calendar. Think about it. Since 2015 is a wrap, there’s no need to keep an old calendar, right? Well… in some cases, the calendar is much too pretty to toss. What’s a clutter-adverse paper enthusiast to do?

Upcycle the art into notecards and bookmarks and file folders, that’s what. Your calendar will live on for a while longer. (#ThisIsNOTAnAd)

Upcycle Last Year's Calendar

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How to Make Pumpkins from Recycled Books

August 31, 2013 By Talya Tate Boerner 26 Comments

 how to make pumpkins from recycled books

Once September rolls around, I am all about decorating for Halloween. I saw a similar recycled book pumpkin project on Pinterest and couldn’t wait to try it.The hardest part of the project for me was selecting which book to use. ‘Defacing’ a book is downright sinful; however, I decided an old Fodor travel book on the Caribbean was expendable. If I return to the islands, I’ll buy a more up-to-date issue.Continue Reading

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Hi! I'm Talya. Writer, Reader, Arkansas Master Naturalist / Master Gardener, Author of

THE ACCIDENTAL SALVATION OF GRACIE LEE (2016)

GENE, EVERYWHERE: a life-changing visit from my father-in-law (2020)

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