I wonder if any other craft bloggers will relate to what happened when I showed my boys the cute marshmallow valentines I created. They were, um, less than enthused to give them to their classmates and suddenly spouted out ideas of their own. I could have gotten upset and insisted they use what I made, but […]
How many of you remember my bathroom makeover using Cutting Edge Stencils? I still get so many compliments and it looks as good as it did when I first put it up! Cutting Edge Stencils contacted us a few weeks ago to see if we were interested in trying any of their new products. Um, […]
Welcome to another Sisters’ Challenge! Keep reading after our project for a fun giveaway! This month I challenged Laura and myself to use fabric in a project. The catch was, there was no (or very minimal) sewing allowed! I came up with a great scrap-buster that makes a great gift for a new bride as […]
I am the Primary President at my church, which means I am in charge of the children’s Sunday School at my church. Each January we kick off a new theme. This year, the theme is “I Know the Scriptures are True”. I made this sign to display on our front table each week. I bought […]
You’ve probably noticed a theme in my posts by now. I am cheap frugal. When you are a crafter, it can be a serious addiction! Having a wreath for every season, a decoration for every holiday and times in between can be expensive. So I do my best to stay in control and make amazing things […]
Thank you, Jessica from Running With Scissors. I love the bird pillow cover she designed and wanted to do a version of it for my entryway bench. I chose to do things a little differently than her tutorial, but again, a huge shout-out for providing the pattern FREE! To start with, I wanted a white […]
I love getting ready for Christmas! Our tree is up, the decorations are out, and I’m trying to fit in some time for crafting in between all the craziness that is “the holidays.” My kids have a holiday concert, our church has a Christmas party, I’m in charge of our women’s group Christmas dinner, there […]
Three Ways to Use Eggnog! (other than just drinking it by the carton…) Eggnog is an interesting seasonal treat. You either love it or you hate it. Some like it thin, some like it thick. Some add alcohol, some just detest it. But the interesting thing about it is you can’t add it to as […]
I don’t have very many patriotic decorations. I made this wreath last year, and that’s pretty much it! Considering my husband has been in the Army 7 years now, you’d think I’d have a little more of that around the house. I found this blank board at Michael’s and knew it would be perfect to […]
I’m pretty sure I’ve discussed my general lack of sewing skills and downright fear of trying new things. So, really, I don’t know what I was thinking when I decided that I could make a purse. I won a free pattern from Linda at Ruffled Begonia (better known as the blog author of Craftaholics Anonymous). […]
One of our family traditions is to go camping every summer. Since we have young kids (and I have often been pregnant while camping), we have just gone “campground” camping- tent camping at an organized campground. I think we are starting to outgrow campgrounds, though. Maybe next summer we will try dispersed camping- where you […]
***THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED*** I promised you a giveaway, and here it is! Let me introduce you to Bonita Bellita: Stephanie, the shop’s owner, makes beautiful hair accessories for you or that other special girl in your life. Who can resist this beautiful Rustic Romance headband? She sells gorgeous clips that double as pins. […]
Elizabeth at Habitually Crafty gave me my first blog award! Thanks for the bit of sunshine! Ironically, today in the Valley of the Sun it is very cloudy- a rare occurrence. Anyway, the rules are 1. Thank the blogger who gave it to you. 2. List 7 things that people may not know about […]