Okay. Truth. I get a little envious when I see beautiful craft rooms like this. source I browse Pinterest and easily get down on myself when I see amazing, creative crafts someone came up with, like this: source Does that ever happen to you? Do you compare what you have or what you’ve made to […]
Welcome to 2013! I’m excited to share another year with you. We are so grateful for your support over the past two and a half years, and we’re excited for what may come this new year! It’s been a big year for Occasionally Crafty. We got a new co-author, a new blog design, and you […]
You know how you scroll through linky parties and bookmark all the projects you’d like to make? Or maybe you see something in a store and say “I could make that”! Then, if you’re anything like me, you get so many projects in your to-do list that you just don’t get them done- especially holiday-themed […]
We’re taking a break from our holiday posts today to share a more personal post with you. Laura and I are writing this post together (Laura’s thoughts are in italics). Read on to find how you can give a super easy but important gift for the holidays: I was just eight when my brother got […]
You know how you scroll through linky parties and bookmark all the projects you’d like to make? Or maybe you see something in a store and say “I could make that”! Then, if you’re anything like me, you get so many projects in your to-do list that you just don’t get them done- especially holiday-themed […]
We’re taking a break from our holiday posts today to share a more personal post with you. Laura and I are writing this post together (Laura’s thoughts are in italics). Read on to find how you can give a super easy but important gift for the holidays: I was just eight when my brother got […]
You know how you scroll through linky parties and bookmark all the projects you’d like to make? Or maybe you see something in a store and say “I could make that”! Then, if you’re anything like me, you get so many projects in your to-do list that you just don’t get them done- especially holiday-themed […]
Aaand, we’re back! I’m hoping we still have people ready and waiting to read our blog. We know it’s been awhile since we’ve posted, and we’re grateful to those of you who are checking back in to find us. Our summer has been amazing! Taking time off blogging meant we were able to be fully […]
Three Books I’ve Really Enjoyed Recently I know I don’t typically review books here, but reading is probably my number one favorite thing to do! Yes, I love it even more than making things. You can almost always find me with my nose in a book (or in my Kindle). So I thought it would […]
I am thrilled to introduce our newest sponsor to you : Becky Sharp, owner of The Sheet Shop. I’ll let her tell you a little about her and her shop: Hi! I’m Becky Sharp. I am a work-at-home-mom of two boys and a girl, ages 9, 6, and 3. As if they don’t keep me […]
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #Disney #VillainDescendants #CollectiveBias I was driving in the car with my kids last night, and as we pulled up to the drive-thru window (busy night!), my son suddenly breaks out in this refrain: “Don’t you want […]
Curl up with a great little book and a delicious treat, just in time for Christmas! Imagine you had been kept in a POW camp for months, cold, wet, dirty, and starving. One day, there’s good news and bad news. The good news is, the Red Cross has delivered Christmas packages for the POWs! The […]
Disclosure: Affiliate Links are contained in this post. I am a Pley affilliate and was given a free three month subscription in return for an honest review and promotion of their service. All opinions are my own. The Lego Movie comes out tomorrow! If you have Lego lovers like me, this is cause for rejoicing […]
Welcome to Three Things Thursday, where I feature projects I’ve found throughout blog-land that I love. Here are this week’s lovelies: 1. I love this sweet vinyl frame from Midwestern Sewing Girl. It’s simple and beautiful, and perfect for summer. 2. I thought this lamp shade from Beach House in the City was just striking. […]