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Morning Fog

Posted on April 13, 2012 by jjzach

A few photos that I took early this morning of the Arlington Reservoir.

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Paint by Number Wall Mural

Posted on January 6, 2011 by jjzach

A while back I was totally inspired by Scott and Cheryl’s Paint by Number Wall mural and was determined to find a wall in my house to do the same.  When I was 8 months pregnant and it was time … Continue reading →

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Geneva Sketch

Posted on September 29, 2010 by jjzach

Here is a sketch that I did near Place de Neuve in Geneva while waiting for the bus.

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Camera Obscuras

Posted on June 28, 2010 by jjzach

Number 67 on my lifelist happens to be, find and visit more camera obscuras.   I became fascinated by them after visiting Edinburgh’s Camera Obscura in Scotland.  We heard about the Powderhouse Camera project in Somerville, MA just in time to … Continue reading →

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Giant Vegetables

Posted on April 19, 2010 by jjzach

I helped sew this giant ear of corn for LexFarm to use during the Lexington Patriot’s Day Parade.  The Emerson Umbrella had a session to guide folks with making large items out of kite materials back in March.  I must … Continue reading →

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Wedding Collage

Posted on March 26, 2010 by jjzach

I made the above poster for my brother’s wedding and rehearsal dinner using Picasa.  I had it laminated and mounted on foam core at Staples.  My brother made the background picture for the wedding website and the invitations so it … Continue reading →

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Origami Champagne Label

Posted on March 24, 2010 by jjzach

I found another use for the origami letters that I learned how to make at the origami club website.  Some friends had a little girl recently so I put her name on a bottle of Champagne and made an impromptu … Continue reading →

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Origami Wedding Present

Posted on March 16, 2010 by jjzach

We wanted to get some recently married friends a menu board of some kind for a wedding present.  They like to laugh at @lbjay‘s menu (see above) so we thought it would be funny.  I found blackboard decals and decided … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day Craft

Posted on February 24, 2010 by jjzach

Here is the Valentine’s Day gift that I embroidered for @lbjay.  I was inspired by the etsy seller cosyblue.

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Heart in the Snow

Posted on February 19, 2010 by jjzach

Made with my snow shoes in Vermont.  All pics from our weekend are here.

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