A new season of So You Think You’re Crafty has started, and I (Valerie) am in it! Thanks for helping me make it into the Top 10! The first projects are up today, and the theme is On the Wall. As before, I can’t tell you which project is mine, but if you will please […]
There’s only one way to survive an Arizona summer–spend as much time as you can in the water! When we bought this, our first home, ten years ago, we emphatically declared we did NOT want a pool! After all, we were about to begin our family, and with the many dangers small children are already […]
My mom came to town for the weekend to watch my daughter’s dance recital. We had some down time on Sunday afternoon, so it was the perfect opportunity for the original Mrs. Occasionally Crafty and myself to make something fun. We decided to make our version of this Burlap Star Banner. The original picture is […]
Before anything else, today is the LAST day to enter our musical tote giveaway from Southpaw Crafts! Click here to enter! Alright. I was SO excited when Valerie and I were chosen as Silhouette affiliates. I love trying out products for you and offering you a discount! Right now Silhouette is promoting their new chipboard. […]
Hey all! You can find me over at A Pinch of Glitter today, where I’m sharing how to create this cute Love Embroidery Hoop Art. Please go check it out and let me know what you think! Have a great day! Connect with us! You can find us here:
My Three Fastest Dinners! Life is life, and life is busy. Unfortunately we all still get hungry and even have others to feed. Both my sister and I teach piano lessons after school. This means there’s not always a lot of prep time to get a complicated dinner ready. I often try to do things […]
Welcome to Three Things Thursday, where I get to share with you some fun finds from the linky parties I visit each week. I love to share some great crafty inspiration with you. Here are three things that caught my eye this week: 1. I think this Eclectic Bracelet from The Scrap Shoppe is just […]
I’ve lived in Phoenix for eleven years now. You’d think by now I would be used to the heat. I’m not. About this time of year, I start longing for winter. 70’s, sunny, cool at night. August 2011 has been the hottest August on record. I feel every degree of it. 117 is awfully hot. […]
I’m not going to make a big production out of this, but I thought it was only fair to mention that Laura and I will be taking a blog break this summer. There are several reasons we’re doing it, not the least of which is taking serious time to play and be present with our […]
Did you notice the new section of my sidebar? That’s right- I’ve opened my blog up to sponsors! If you or anyone you know has a shop to promote, I’m offering the first month FREE! So spread the word! I appreciate all of you who have helped this blog to grow. It’s growing slowly but […]
I’m really excited to share this with you today. Many of you know that Valerie and I are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and in our stake (large congregation) we’ve been challenged to read the Four Gospels; Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, in 90 days! I’ve come up with three […]
Last week I was at the store and I saw an ingredient that I really wanted to try- peanut butter and chocolate chips. But for whatever reason, I put them back and went on with my shopping. But those chips have stayed with me. Niggled at my brain. Yesterday I was at the store again, […]
One of the things I love about the Christmas season is how many opportunities there are to give to others. It’s so hard to pick and choose where to spend my time, money, and efforts when there are so many worthwhile causes and organizations. I am thrilled to partner with Christmas Tree Market this year […]
As I told you last week, Saturday was my son’s third birthday. I can’t believe my “baby” is three! For lots of reasons, he is most likely my last, and I am trying so hard to cherish every moment with him! We didn’t have “parties” this year, just family celebrations, so for Drew’s birthday, I […]