HAPPY HALLOWEEN!  Halloween isn’t even over yet, but if you look all around, Christmas is everywhere!  I have even started my Christmas shopping already!  Normally this makes me gripe and groan, but in truth, Christmas is my favorite time of the year, and I can’t wait for it to arrive! So, my scrapbook layout for […]

Don’t forget to enter the giveaway from Piece of Cupcake! Scroll down or click HERE to enter! I’m so close I can see the end of the scrapbook tunnel!  Thanks to your indulgence, I’ve almost finished my pages for 2009!  I think if I work hard this week, I can MAYBE be done by next […]

I’m getting hooked on washi tape. It’s really kind of adorable, and there are so many fun things you can do with it. I am trying to resist the urge to buy one of every color and pattern I see.  Target even has some.  Did you know that?  I found black polka dot in the […]

When I was a child, I used to sit outside with my friend during warm summer nights, singing crazy songs at the top of our lungs.  Some of our favorites were “Livin’ on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi and “This is My Country”, an older patriotic folk tune.  I don’t know why, but there was […]

Have you entered the Pley giveaway to win a  LEGO set or a subscription to rent your favorite sets? EVERYONE who enters gets a code for a 1-month subscription- so don’t forget to enter! Does anyone else make muffins with dinner?  Or is it just me? I know muffins are typically a “breakfast” thing or even […]

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 […]

Does it feel like fall where you live?  Please tell me someone is experiencing something at least approaching fall!  Once school starts, I start getting antsy for the rich tones, spicy scents, and comfort foods of fall! Since it’s still in the 100’s here for at least another two months, I figured I’d get started on a […]

* When we write a sponsored post, it’s because we think a product or company would interest YOU.  Today’s post is about one of those companies. If you are Canadian, you’ll especially want to check out this local company!  So you know, we have been compensated for writing a post reviewing the company, but our […]

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 […]

I guess Valerie and I both felt like wrapping things in fabric, rather than sewing with it. I am terrible with a sewing machine so I had to think out of the box when Valerie chose fabric for our Sister’s Challenge this month. Our bedroom is rather bland, and sometimes I feel like maybe if […]

We’re getting down to the wire here, Christmas is one week away! As I was putting together different neighbor gifts and teacher gifts, I needed something to not only let them know who the gift was from, but to add that last little holiday touch: gift tags! You can make these easy and fun gift […]

Don’t forget about the Cherry On Top Giveaway- go here to enter! Also, I am guest posting about my other love–music– on Notes About Music Notes.  Go check it out! If you are a music lover, Lesa blogs about some great topics. Now, on to the crafts! I have to be honest- this idea is brought […]

Well, while we’ve been experiencing near-record heat here in Phoenix, with the weather that most of the country has been having, it seems like this Valentine’s Day will be perfect for cuddling up with someone you love, watching your favorite romantic movie and sharing a giant size box of chocolates. Perhaps you have something a […]

* This post originally appeared as a guest post at Sugar Bee Crafts*  Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays, but Halloween and Christmas get all the craft love, you know?  There’s so much good food, family time, and counting your blessings that make me want to see Thanksgiving get a little bit of the spotlight. Usually, […]