When I was in middle school, I was pretty much a nerd. I was in honors classes, I was in the band, and I wore glasses. I had very little fashion sense, and I sure wasn’t anywhere near popular. That’s me on the left. Check those bangs! I was tormented, on occasion, by those who […]
Don’t forget to enter the Cutting Edge Stencil giveaway! Scroll down or click here to enter. Good luck- and pass it along! This is a recipe that my friend Ashley gave to me in college. If you love chocolate chip cookies and brownies, you can’t go wrong. You can even find something similar to this […]
Happy Monday, everyone! I hope you all had a fun weekend! I had Super Saturday (our yearly craft day at church), spent some time with our family, and enjoyed some rain in our parched little corner of the desert! I’ve got some pictures of my crafts coming soon, but today I want to share with […]
Hi everyone! Welcome to another edition of the Handmade Hangout! Link up today for a chance to be featured on EIGHT different blogs! This week I’m featuring three of my favorite finds from last week’s party. 3. Rustic DIY Footstool from Anderson and Grant. This is a fabulous makeover- you have to see what it […]
Welcome to the Handmade Hangout- where you can link up all things made by YOU! This week I’m featuring three of my favorite projects from last week’s linky. 1. This Chalkboard Wall from Follow Your Heart Woodworking is gorgeous- the wood frame really sets it off! 2. These Apple Pie Pancakes from Simply Stacie […]
I wish I had my own craft space. But I don’t. My craft space is really an office/guest room/sewing corner/craft room. In fact, it’s usually a big mess. We have this big wall unit from IKEA that helps me keep things organized. Most of this side houses various craft supplies. If you notice, one of […]
Bring spring inside with this colorful Spring Subway Art Chalkboard! Wow, it’s been awhile since I posted. To be honest, when it’s cold and snowy/rainy/foggy, I have very little motivation to do anything except sit on the couch in a warm blanket, reading a book. Of course, I have to participate in real life, but […]
Remember when I made my own laundry detergent? We have loved the results and still have not had to remake any detergent. Folks, I made that first batch of soap in January! It’s October and I still have quite a bit left. But you’re probably wondering why I’m posting about laundry detergent again. Well, as […]
Hey everyone! I’ve been a little more MIA than Valerie over the summer. But now that the kids are back in school I have a bit more time and energy to do something I love. The craft I have for you today is something I can genuinely say that I created all on my own. […]
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 […]
Welcome! I’m thrilled to be the next stop of the Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop tour today! Today I’ve got a cute pattern review, on sale today for $5, plus the opportunity to win 3 patterns of your choice! There are so many cute patterns in the shop that I had a hard time choosing one to […]
It’s that time of year again…. College Football Time! I graduated from BYU, and while I was there, I was a member of the marching band. In fact, I was even the drum major my senior year! (That’s the person who conducts the band, not someone who plays the drums. Just in case you […]
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So, I wanted to make something I could use for both Memorial day and the 4th of July. It took me awhile to get to it, but I finally came up with this. This was pretty easy, and the best thing is you could use any variation of patriotic words. Materials: 3 pieces cut from […]