Posted by Valerie Earnest I’m getting hooked on washi tape. It’s really kind of adorable, and there are so many fun things you can do with it. I am trying to resist the urge to buy one of every color and pattern I see. Target even has some. Did you know that? I found black […]
Posted by Valerie Earnest It’s been a big year for Occasionally Crafty. We have a new co-author, a new blog design, and lots of new readers. It’s fun to look back at where we were in January and how our year has gone. Having my sister join me in writing has really helped me find […]
Posted by Laura McBride Remember my bare beginnings of a craft room? At least it was some work space, but it needed more. Here she is without all my craft supplies. And here it is all set up! And here’s a close up of my favorite part, the peg board. This 2′ by 4′ section […]
Posted by Laura McBride There’s just something about candy corn! I love the vibrant colors. I love how it makes fall feel real. I love how it tastes, and I love decorations that have to do with candy corn! I just knew this had to be our starting material for our Halloween Sister’s Challenge! Yesterday […]
Posted by Valerie Earnest Oh, I love Butterfingers! Today, I went to Culver’s and had a Butterfinger Concrete Mixer (kind of like a Blizzard for you uninitiated- only with frozen custard- yum!). Then I made these Butterfinger cookies for church. Butterfinger Ice Cream and Butter Finger Cookie Dough….. how many times do you think I […]
Posted by Valerie Earnest Man, I wish I had a rotary cutter. Consider that next on my “to buy” list. I had this old stretched out shirt that I never wear, so I thought it would be perfect for a refashion. Enter the Knot-Tee from Brassy Apple! I certainly don’t have the cute figure she […]
Posted by Valerie Earnest You know how I talked about how I wanted to focus more on my home this year? Definitely one thing I need to do is organize better. I’m pretty good at keeping the areas guests see clean and uncluttered. But if you could peek inside my bedroom, or even worse, my […]
Posted by Laura McBride It’s time to see the first half of the results for our Metal Star Challenge! I loved having Valerie visit us in Colorado over the Fourth of July. It was while we were roaming through the Brass Armadillo, an awesome antique store, that we came up with this idea to start […]
Posted by Valerie Earnest Don’t forget to enter the Piece of Cupcake giveaway! I know you want some! Click here or scroll down to enter. *This was originally my guest post at Funky Polkdot Giraffe- but since we’ve grown since then, I thought I’d share it again here. I was browsing the Pottery Barn online […]
Posted by Valerie Earnest Last weekend I threw a baby shower for my best friend of 10 years. That’s a high quality picture right there…. She is expecting her FIRST baby, and we are thrilled SHE is finally making her arrival in our world soon. This little one has been long-awaited, hoped and prayed […]
Posted by Laura McBride It’s time to see the first half of the results for our Metal Star Challenge! I loved having Valerie visit us in Colorado over the Fourth of July. It was while we were roaming through the Brass Armadillo, an awesome antique store, that we came up with this idea to start […]
Posted by Valerie Earnest Last Friday night I got to attend The Glitter Academy, hosted by Stephanie from Somewhat Simple, Kristyn from Lil’ Luna, and Jamielyn from I Heart Naptime. If you don’t know what it is, it’s just a fun craft night/girls’ night out with local crafters and bloggers. This time the theme was […]
Posted by Valerie Earnest After an uncharacteristically cold and rainy weekend here in Phoenix, the sun is shining, the weather is gorgeous, and, of course, it’s SPRING! I’m pulling out my spring decor, and also feeling the need to create some decorations for my home. Here are some that have inspired me this week: 1. […]
Posted by Valerie Earnest It’s my bloggy birthday, and my real-life birthday is coming up soon! Let’s celebrate! Each day this week, I have a giveaway for you, as well as a fun, birthday-themed post. ! The theme of my giveaways this week is “My Favorite Things”! I have not been compensated in any […]