Welcome to the Handmade Hangout- where you can link up all things made by YOU! Show off what you’ve been up to this week for a chance to be featured on all 8 blogs!  Just a few quick rules: 1.  Become a follower of the blog where you linked up.  Of course we’d love it if […]

Today’s hop is all about Halloween!  It’s so much fun creating with other bloggers and seeing what everyone comes up with!  Today I’m sharing my Halloween Door Post Creatures! I found these sad looking guys at the thrift store.  I bet some kids had a blast making these once upon a time!  But now they […]

When you’re known for being crafty, it just seems natural to do handmade gifts for your family. It’s a great way to give something personal and to save money. I did quite a few handmade gifts this year and wanted to share a few with you! (I know Valerie did some too!) Both of these […]

I wanted to take a minute to introduce you to another one of my new sponsors. Twenty Second Street Crafts carries adorable crocheted baby booties and hats.  Check out these cowboy and cowgirl booties! I also love these Mary Jane- style booties.  So cute for dressing up your sweet girl! And of course, we can’t […]

I wanted to take a minute to introduce you to one of my new sponsors- Lenore’s Sugar and Spice Boutique! Lenore makes jewelry and accessories for children and teens.  If you’re shopping for a great, one-of-a-kind gift, visit Lenore’s. I love this beautiful baby bracelet!  What a special gift for that special newborn in your […]

Last year I made this cute stocking for a tutorial over at my friend Rachel’s blog, My Disorganized Life.    Today I’m sharing the tutorial here for this adorable Scrappy Stocking Ornament. This is a great project to use up your scraps.  You don’t have to use Christmas fabric, but I did since I got […]

I’ve always wanted to have a Halloween party for my kids and their friends.  I don’t know why. With my youngest’ son’s birthday being in October, my original thought was to combine his birthday with Halloween for a fun party.  But, it’s kind of early (unless you are a super Halloween planner).  I don’t have […]

I was asked to review the card-making process at Cardstore.com, and was given one free credit to do so.  I was not compensated in any other way, and all opinions are my own. Laura really loves to make handmade cards. I’m not quite that industrious.  I usually pick up a card at the store, or […]

Welcome to Feature Friday, where I get to share some of my favorite projects I’ve seen this week. Thanks for the inspiration, ladies!  Feel free to grab a featured button if you like!

Don’t forget to enter the Polaroid 300 camera giveaway here! Three Recipes I Pinned that I Actually Tried! I actually have a board called “I Tried It and I Liked It”.  Thanks Yo Gabba Gabba for the name.  “Try it- you’ll like it!  Try it- you’ll like it!” It needs updating, but when I try […]

Don’t forget to enter my Memories Suite Giveaway!  Entries are low, so you’ve got a GREAT chance at winning!  It’s a great gift for the digi-scrapper or photographer in your life.  Click here to enter! Welcome to Three Things Thursday- where I can share with you some things that have inspired me this week.  As […]

Welcome to Feature Friday!  I love browsing the link parties each week to find some great inspiration to share with you.  Here are three great projects I found inspiring this week: 3.  I LOVE these Skirted Barstool Covers from The Creative Imperative.  If I could sew well, I would definitely make some.  If I had […]

I may have mentioned once or twice that I am competing in this season of So You Think You’re Crafty.  I hope you are all going over and voting each week, even if it’s not for my project.  There are so many talented crafters in the competition this season, and it’s been a blast! I’ve […]

Give a sweet and simple handmade Christmas gift to anyone on your list this year! Since I moved to Iowa, I’ve been lucky to be very involved with my church.  I’ve been a Cub Scout Leader, a Primary (children’s Sunday School) teacher, and now I’m serving in the Relief Society Presidency (that’s our women’s organization).  […]