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My go to blend for a non toxic wood glow
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Finding the perfect branch for a door pull
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Scavenging the shoreline for my next project
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Why handmade items are better for the planet
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Turning someone’s waste into my treasure
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Keeping my craft honest and my impact low
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Using sawdust and sap for a seamless fix
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Finding color in the woods behind my house
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Using vines and branches found on my walks
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Boiling shells for the richest brown color
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