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We have an issue here, it is with dictionaries. I am not talking about a few or even a couple dozen – no it is much larger problem than that. The problem is, it is a bit obsessive around here. Not that it is a bad thing at all – we love dictionaries. But we have [...]

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Interesting Dictionary Finds

I work with dictionaries all day long. I am getting really good at looking up words. These are some random funny things that I encounter with popular words. Enjoy!   Grab or Grab rope always comes before Grace Streetwalker always comes before Strength Jowl (as in the jiggly part of your neck) always comes before [...]

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Dictionary Flowers

I kind of have a lot of dictionaries. I use them everyday to make jewelry. Occasionally I will find little newspaper clippings, a magazine ad, or even a wedding announcement in an old dictionary. But the best thing that find are dried flowers. Aren’t they beautiful? I have to be honest, I wonder about these [...]

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Vintage Dictionary Christmas Tree Idea

This is what we do for fun on Saturday nights. Not only do I use these dictionaries to make jewelry. But now they resemble a Christmas tree. Isn’t this fun?

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Behind the Scenes…….

Originally I was going to show and tell my work station/kitchen table to all of you. But as I was looking at these pictures I started thinking……   Lately I have had a lot of orders for necklaces. This is so exciting to me. I am just a Mom who loves words and dreams of [...]

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Vintage Dictionary Pendants

If you have been to my Etsy shop lately, you know that I have been busy making vintage dictionary pendants. I wanted to tell you a little about how and why I decided to make these for my shop. I started out with one dictionary. As a kid I spent a lot of time during [...]

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