Because I am a planner, today I wanted to share some fun edible Christmas gifts that you can plan for now, and give as gifts next month. These gifts are not only fun to receive, they are also inexpensive to make. Perfect for gifts for friends, coworkers, teachers and neighbors. Hello Friends! I love this time of year, primarily because I get to spend time with friends and family, but also… Continue Reading
Repurposed Coffee Can
A repurposed coffee can is perfect for kitchen storage, as well as storage around the house. Check out this 5 minute tutorial to repurpose old coffee cans. This post contains affiliate links which help keep this blog running. Thanks for your support While growing up, my parents always taught me to reuse things I had when I could. That being said, my dad had a workshop area filled with old… Continue Reading
DIY Mothers Day Gift Ideas
Can you believe that Mother’s Day is just around the corner? Mother’s Day has always left me with wonderful memories over the years. Today we are talking about DIY Mothers Day gift ideas to help celebrate. When the kids were young, we always started the day off with breakfast in bed. It was so much fun to have them run into the bedroom and bring in a tray with the… Continue Reading
DIY Spray Paint Projects
Fun and decorative DIY Spray paint projects for home and school! Did you have a wonderful weekend? We took in a day at the beach and a BBQ with friends to savor the long days of summer! Why is it that the weekends go by so fast? Monday arrived far too early! We have been getting ready for school to start at work, so it is a busy time of year. It is also… Continue Reading
Craft Fun Cricut Giveaway
Good Morning! I hope your weekend was great! I worked on a spring wreath this weekend. The wreath is now making me smile and in case you didn’t know, March is National Craft Month. To celebrate, a few of us are hosting a Cricut Giveaway! So be sure to enter for a chance to win at the end of this post. I crafted with my mother as I do most… Continue Reading
DIY Spring Wreath Ideas
Welcome spring! Are you as happy as I am that spring has sprung? I am excited to share twenty DIY spring wreath ideas today. Is the weather warming up where you are? We are having some cool, foggy mornings, but the day gets sunnier as it goes on. Time to prepare the house for spring and I cannot think of a better way than by making a spring wreath for… Continue Reading
DIY Memo Board Ideas
This weekend we finally got some serious unpacking done in our new home. I worked on the guest bedroom, which is also my office. A few days ago it looked like this because we were having the room and mouldings painted. So to keep myself occupied I decided to work on a DIY Memo Board for my little space. I came across some cute DIY Memo Board Ideas and wanted… Continue Reading
Handmade Pillows and Pillow Cover Ideas
I am happy to tell you that we are finally in our new home. After several days of being at a hotel we were able to move into our little condo this weekend. Needless to say I am excited to start the decorating process. We bought a new couch for our home and I have to say I really enjoyed seeing all of the lovely pillows and design ideas from… Continue Reading
Decorating A Bulletin Board in 15 Minutes
This week I had fun decorating a bulletin board, but I need to give you the story on it. Last month, I went to a Blog Conference and had a chance to attend a fun and informative session with Sabrina Soto. You know her from TLC, MTV and one of my favorite channels, HGTV! The event was sponsored by VELCRO® Brand and it was amazing. We actually got to meet at a… Continue Reading
DIY Home Decor Craft Idea Books
This summer I have been enjoying scouting around for DIY Home Decor Ideas. If you have been here a while, you know I love my crafting sessions with my mother and daughter each month. There is just something about creating something that comes from the heart that helps take my mind away. I especially love making decor items for the home. While I get some of my inspiration from Pinterest, I also have seen… Continue Reading
Bridal Shower Mason Jars
We held the wedding shower over a year ago, but with all of the weddings and bridal showers coming up, I wanted to share with you the cute mason jar craft idea that we made. Planning a wedding shower is so much fun, and it is one of those days that a bride will always remember. These adorable wedding shower painted mason jars were part of the decor from my daughter’s… Continue Reading
Decorating Bird Houses – Ideas For Decorating
This weekend we had another fun craft day that we spent decorating birdhouses. I found these cute houses for about a dollar each at my craft store. If you can’t get to the dollar store, you can get these items easily online – just check out my products list below. These also make nice gift ideas and certainly brighten up any space. These are fun to decorate and the ideas… Continue Reading
Spring Time Decor for Brunch
Spring is finally here! I do not know about you, but I am usually ready to say goodbye to winter when spring rolls around. It’s time to celebrate with some spring time decor! I just love when the flowers start blooming and the days get longer. As you know we really enjoy celebrating the moments at our home so the other day, my daughter and I thought a spring craft… Continue Reading
St Patricks Easy Craft Dollar Wreath
Now that Valentine’s Day is gone, it is time to get ready for St. Patrick’s Day! If you have been here a while you know that I love the challenge of crafting with dollar store items! Craft supplies can be so expensive, but with a little help from the dollar store, there is really a lot of inexpensive crafting options. I made this St. Patrick’s Day wreath last year: It… Continue Reading
Valentine Chalkboard Sign
If you have been around here a while you know I love crafting and decorating with items from the dollar store. I needed some more Valentine’s decorations to celebrate, so I made this Valentine Chalkboard sign the other day with a tray from the dollar store. First, I picked up a couple of round trays. They are silver and look nice on their own, but we are going to cover… Continue Reading
Dollar Store Christmas Crafts
So are you ready for the holidays? Because they are here! While I am busy this week preparing for Thanksgiving and enjoying all things Fall, I have also recently started to do some crafting for Christmas. I do not want to wait until after Thanksgiving to start, so I am sharing some of my crafts with you all a little early. As you know if you have been around here… Continue Reading
DIY Bedroom Decor Inspiration
Now that September is here, I am bringing out the fall colors and decorating my home for fall. I really love to change the decor to welcome and embrace each new season. I try to decorate my home using inexpensive craft supplies in order to save money. I get inspiration for these projects from thrifty home decor blogs like Debbie’s, Pinterest, and books and magazines. Decorating on a Budget I usually try to use cheap supplies… Continue Reading
16 DIY Magazine Holders
Every one of these 16 DIY Magazine Holders is unique. Don’t you love seeing how different people find different organizing solutions? Everyone is different so what works for one person, might not be the best solution for another. I love to get storage inspiration from people and I especially love it when I can repurpose something I already own for storage. One of my favorite sites to find DIY inspiration is HomeTalk. If… Continue Reading
Dollar Store Valentine’s Wreath
A few weeks ago, my mom and I got together for our biweekly craft session and we made some Valentine’s wreaths. Mom and I have been crafting together as long as I can remember. Back when I was little, she would show me how to make resin grapes, tissue paper flower arrangements and macrame hanging pot holders. Then in the 90’s we went through a phase where we did a ton… Continue Reading
Scary Bottle Labels Free Printable
This weekend I had some extra crafting time because my husband was out of town. I don’t know about you, but when I sit down to do crafts I need several hours at a time because I like to spread all my supplies out in front of me. I like to see all the supplies so that I can start playing with stuff and deciding what I want to make…. Continue Reading
