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
Wedding Statistics from The Dollar Tree
If you know someone who is planning a wedding, you may want to share some interesting statistics. My friends at Dollar Tree sent me some interesting information recently. Disclosure: This is a sponsored post on behalf of Dollar Tree, all opinions are my own. Did you know that today, the average wedding cost is over $25,000? In my opinion, that is enough for a down payment on a house!… Continue Reading
St. Patrick’s Day Wreath Craft & a Celebration
This last weekend my mother and I had a crafting session together. I made a St. Patrick’s Day wreath for my door. My mother and I try to get together to craft twice a month. I love that we have this time together especially now that my kids are older it gives us a chance to chat and talk about the kids, happenings and memories. This craft session I thought… Continue Reading
DIY Repurposed Cigar Box – Duct Tape Craft
I have been in a craft project mood ever since I went to CHA. So I decided to make a repurposed cigar box with some decorative duct tape. I love the duct tape crafts I have seen. I used Duck Brand Duct Tape for this project. I collect cigar boxes from our neighborhood wine and spirit store. Some stores will give them to you for free, but most places… Continue Reading
A Christmas Tree for the Beer Lover
We are a little behind on the tree shopping this year. While I have started decorating inside the house, we have yet to pick up a Christmas tree. I have seen a lot of themed Christmas trees lately and find it kind of refreshing. I have thought about a travel themed tree, but I do not have enough ornaments. A cooking and baking themed tree could be fun (think cookie… Continue Reading
Dollar Store Decorating for Christmas
Today I am kicking off some dollar store Christmas decor ideas. I just love shopping at dollar stores and turning the frugal items into fun, holiday items. I find it a fun challenge to go into the store and see what kind of home decorations I can make using the items. With everything only costing a dollar, it is a frugal way to make my home more festive and elegant…. Continue Reading
How to Bling Out a Cane
This weekend is my mom’s 85th birthday so I am putting together a gift basket to take her when I see her this weekend. She has a little trouble walking so she uses a cane now. While I was thinking about what to give her, it reminded me of a DIY idea I wanted to share with you. It was a gift that my daughter made for my mother a… Continue Reading
Fall Mantel Decorating
It’s finally fall y’all and that means it is time for a little decor change. You may recall that I just added a few simple decorating ideas to my home last year to bring the colors of autumn inside. Today I am sharing a few more simple fall decorating ideas, that can me made in minutes. The best thing is, that I made these with things I already have around… Continue Reading
A Day of Crafty Fun in Orange County
Recently, I had an opportunity to visit and participate in a day of crafting with some of the other members of the SoCal Lady Bloggers. I love getting together with friends, and if it involves crafting, I am in heaven. We all met at a little shop called The Makery. The Makery is in a courtyard of shops located about 10 minutes away from Disneyland in Anaheim, California. The… Continue Reading
Spring Decor Craft: Decorating Planters
Decorating with planters can be a fun way to bring spring indoors a little early. This post is from a prior spring but is perfect for this time of year. This weekend I worked on a couple of simple decor craft ideas with my mom. We wanted to try some new decorating ideas and we decided to make some cute flower arrangements out of these hanging pails that I recently purchased…. Continue Reading
