Easter is just around the corner and I'm looking forward to crafting some egg-ceptional eggs with the boys. While browsing the crafting blogosphere I came across some really stunning eggs. Amazing Real Eggs Made Shabby Chic with a Dremel and 3D paint by Sylwia Serwin … [Read more...]
Easy Potted Clover for St. Patrick’s Day
Valentine's Day is in one day, right? So, what am I up to? I'm getting ready to celebrate the return of spring and St. Patrick's Day of course.In North Carolina, the trees are starting to bud and a few have flowers. I'm super excited for the arrival of spring. In addition to … [Read more...]
Glitter Cut Out Valentine Name Tags
On Friday, I shared my tutorial for making You Rule Candy-Free Valentines.(I've included affiliate links for your convenience. I earn a small percentage from a purchase using these links. There is no additional cost to you. You can read more about affiliate links … [Read more...]
You Rule: Candy-Free Classroom Valentine Gifts
Happy Friday! Do you have snow? I know the south eastern states got a surprise visit from Mr. Winter last night, and I couldn't be more thrilled.Besides sledding, the boys and I will finish up these fun little Valentine gifts over the long weekend:They were easy to … [Read more...]
Round Up of DIY Gift Ideas
It's the homestretch before Christmas. With less than a week away, those procrastinators amongst us (ahem, me) need to get crackin'.These were a few of my favorites from the DIY Gift Idea link party.DIY Instagram Necklace by Mod Podge RocksDIY Photo Ornaments by … [Read more...]
Twig Star Decorations
I love nature and her beautiful palette, even as winter sets in she showcases a beautiful white, green and red color theme in honor of the impending holidays. With these colors in mind, I decided to bring a little of this beauty indoors with these twig star ornaments. … [Read more...]
Log Tea Light Pillar Candles
How much wood could a handy girl chuck if a handy girl could find wood? Ha, luckily I found a fallen tree in the woods behind our house. I brought a handsaw with me and cut it into into a manageable size that I could drag back to the house.I'm really excited about this gift … [Read more...]
Wine Cork Reindeer – Quick. Cute. Holiday Craft.
Welcome to Day Two of 10 Days of 15 Minute DIY Gift Ideas!I have the quickest and easiest craft for you today. I literally made one of these while I was talking on the phone. I was doodling with some leftover wire from the Plumbing Parts Holiday Decor project and suddenly I … [Read more...]
10 Days of 15 Minute DIY Gift Ideas
December is here! Ack!!! Anyone else feeling the pressure? Did you buy gifts for everyone? Have you decorated? GAAAAHHHHH!!!!Well, I'm here to help take some stress off your wallet and your to do list. Over the next two weeks I'm going to share with you gifts you can make in … [Read more...]
Plumb Crazy over these Christmas Ornaments (from Plumbing Parts) #LowesCreator
You must think I have plumbing on the brain. After all our leaks, I've spent some time in the plumbing aisle. While there I came across these three things:They are beautiful, don't you think?! Can't you see them hanging from your Christmas tree or on your door? What? … [Read more...]
Fall Mantle and Autumn Décor
You got a peek at my living room fall décor when I showed you how to make the book page oak leaf garland. As promised, I'll let you see the rest of the room and how I decorated for Fall.Before I invite you in, I have a confession to make. … [Read more...]
Romancing the Mantle
It's true, I JUST took down the rest of the Christmas decorations. Yes — I know it is February — but honestly I've been a bit busy lately. I carved out a little time to spray paint a lantern and hot glue a new wreath. And that was all it took to put me in the mood to decorate for … [Read more...]
Unique Valentine’s Day Wreaths
Trying to get into the Valentine's Day spirit? Need to inject a little romance into your home? Yup, me too! I'm embarrassed to say that I still have my Christmas mantle up. But there is hope on the horizon! Home Stories of A to Z is having a Valentine's Day mantle link party on … [Read more...]
A Valentine’s Day Wreath from Tree Branches
When I saw this mirror frame Jaime from That's My Letter made, I was instantly head over heels in love with the branch circles.Valentine's Day Wreath So much so, that every branch I passed by I would think, "Hmmm, I wonder what the disks on that branch would look like. … [Read more...]
Creative Gift Wrapping Day #5 – Polar Bear, Dove, Holly and a Sleigh
This is it, the last day of the Creative Gift Wrapping tutorials. I hope you have had fun with some of these creative gift wrap ideas. In case you missed any, here are the previous days of gift wrapping:Day #1 - Monogram & Name PlaqueDay #2 - Frosty & Rudolph … [Read more...]
Creative Gift Wrapping Day #1 – Using Elmer’s Holiday #GlueNGlitter Supplies
Every year I try to come up with new and creative ways to wrap Christmas gifts for my friends and family. For me, making beautiful packages is almost as fun as opening the gifts Christmas morning. In fact, I usually invite a few friends over to wrap presents with me. We spend a … [Read more...]