Hi, y'all! I'm enjoying an absolutely gorgeous weekend at the beach. We are staying on Topsail Island in NC. Not to gloat, but it is wonderful living only a few short hours from the beach. But, I wish you were here too. The weather is cool, but not too cold. We spent Saturday … [Read more...]
Hot Glue Gun Safety and Making Moss Balls
According to my facebook and twitter friends, I am not the only one who gets burned EVERYTIME I use a hot glue gun. For this reason, I typically will hand sew, nail, or E-6000 something before I will use a hot glue gun. But, every once in a while, there is just no … [Read more...]
Fall Makeover for a Thrift Store Purse
Most people would have probably walked past this plain jane wool purse. I almost did, but then the price tag caught my eye. THREE DOLLARS! Immediately I pictured dressing it up with a few fabric rosettes. With fall on the horizon, I decided to work with some orange … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Fall Wreath from a Goodwill Sweater
Today I am going to show you how to Make Your Own Fall Wreath. If you've been following me for long, you were witness to my one wreath with many different looks for one year. Well, I'm ready for a change. So, I decided to create something completely different. When I think of … [Read more...]
Paint Chip Lamp Shade
Are you as nutso about paint chip projects as I am? I'm semi-worried that I might get arrested next time I'm pulling samples at my local paint department. Is there a law against taking too many?* Okay, so let's just say that I have collected many samples over the years while … [Read more...]
Paint Chip Wrapped Present
I've officially caught the paint chip bug! How about you? Have you seen all that can be done with those FREE* paint chips?! The possibilities are almost endless. (*Please use consideration when taking paint chips. Try not to take more than 2-3 of each color and definitely don't … [Read more...]
Creating a Faux Ceiling Medallion with Cutting Edge Stencils
When heard the word stencil, I used to involuntarily cringe slightly. I pictured those cutesy country stencils my mom used to use with geese, apples, and hearts on them. (Sorry Mom.) But, that all changed last week when Cutting Edge Stencils sent me a beautiful Georgian … [Read more...]
Sharpie Stained Markers – Making a Keepsake Baby Shirt
Sharpie just sent me a new line of markers they just released. They are called Stained by Sharpie. The markers are permanent fabric markers and let you get creative on anything fabric, canvas or cloth. They couldn't have arrived at a better time. The kids were home for summer … [Read more...]
Guest Posting at Frugal Flourish – Making Glass Citrus Plates
I've been fighting a losing battle this week. I seem to have come home from California with some airplane cooties. Last night I got knocked down by a raging ear infection. This evening I came down with pink eye. My sympathies go out to all our little ones that have suffered from … [Read more...]
An Artist’s Inspiration Board from an Old Window
Hey guys, today I'm dishing up a triple dose of posts for you. I've been busy, really busy, super busy! And you don't know the half of it. As you are reading this, I'm on my way home from California. I flew out to surprise my little sister for her birthday. She and her husband … [Read more...]
Making Printed Drop Cloth Bulletin Boards
I'm so excited to share this tutorial with you. I knew it could be done, but honestly I didn't believe it until I tried it. When I saw THIS cute project over at Home Frosting, it got my creative wheels turning. I asked Lesa for a few clarifications and she gave me the … [Read more...]
Dollar Store Flower Pot Makeover
Another project I completed before the birthday party was a quick makeover for a pair of ho-hum dollar store flower pots. My friend Heather helped me add some jute rope and fake flowers then set them out with utensils in them. Perfect for a summertime birthday … [Read more...]
Magnetic Art Display Frame
I don't know about you, but I've been fighting a losing battle lately. I have begged, yelled, and threatened my boys to stop putting stickers and tape on the walls. I think my youngest one upped me, he put tape and stickers on his door! I had given up the battle until I came … [Read more...]
Dream Big Butterfly Window – Resin Craft
Phew, what a week. I've been working on about 5 different projects simultaneously. The biggest accomplishment this week was my screened porch makeover. I have been itching to make it an outdoor living and relaxing room for about 4 years now. Well, it is about 95% done. And to … [Read more...]
School’s Out! Summer Crafts for the Kids
The end of the school year has come and now it is time to load up on craft supplies to keep the kids entertained. My elementary school friend Megan asked me if I had any summer craft ideas to share. So, Megan, this post is for you! Planning a beach vacation? Why not … [Read more...]
Spray Painted Glass Jars and Bottles
I have a real problem throwing away perfectly good glass jars and bottles. To me they are little craft gems waiting for me to transform them. With Mother's Day and Teacher Appreciation coming up, I decided to turn some of our recycled bottles into cute gifts for Mom and my sons' … [Read more...]