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*09: Love letters

Re-igniting our weekly practice with Victorian valentines

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Hayley Powers Thornton-Kennedy
Feb 14, 2023
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Weekly Overview:

This week we’re jumping back into our weekly practice after a long winter slumber. We’ll make something fun and timely - a victorian puzzle purse! This format was used for correspondences like love letters, notes of admiration, and secret confessions. Maybe you have a someone, or someones who may appreciate one from you. ♥♥♥

I apologize for disappearing for awhile. I wrote about my recent burnout here:

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1* Reflection

2* Puzzle Purse intro & tutorial

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