Because I entertain a lot in December, I decorate every square inch of my “public” space: living room, family and dining rooms, kitchen, entry, and even the bathrooms. But I rarely decorate the upstairs, mostly because I run out of time (and steam), which is too bad, since my office and craft rooms are on my second floor. I spend so much time in these rooms; they should be … [Read more...]
Silhouette Craft Idea: Gingerbread Pudding Cups Tutorial
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Um, Christmas is a magical time spent with friends and family! Our family gathers every Christmas to create NEW memories and to share ones from the past. With all of the Christmas events coming up, I thought it would be wondrous to make a special little treat for the little ones to enjoy. I picked up some adorable clear plastic … [Read more...]
Homemade Beads with Sugru Self-Setting Rubber
I recently received several small packets of Sugru Self-Setting Rubber to try out and I’m extremely excited to show you the fun we had with it! My daughter is always asking to make jewelry and I’m always looking for new ideas for her. When I received the packets and read about the product, I thought it would be really fun to make Homemade Beads together! We received several … [Read more...]
DIY BABY BOTTLE SPRINKLES CENTERPIECE
This post is sponsored by Vocalpoint and Luvs. All opinions are my own. I’m partnering with Luvs and Vocalpoint.com to make some really cute baby shower décor, and I came up with Baby Bottle Sprinkles. I’m really excited to show you this very simple and very adorable craft. We’re going for the party theme “Sprinkled with Luvs”. These bottles make the cutest … [Read more...]
Painting Tips – How To Prep And Paint An Old Iron Bench with Chalk Paint® Decorative Paint by Annie Sloan
Iron furniture that’s used outside can take some serious abuse from the elements but these painting tips can help you give those great pieces new life! Rain, snow, and sun can cause the finish on iron benches and other iron furniture to fade, peel, and RUST. While these pieces may begin to look dull and run down, they’re usually still very sturdy and durable. Painting them will … [Read more...]
Dollar Tree Craft Idea: Whimsical Valentine’s Day Wreath
Valentine’s Day is coming soon. Our friends at Dollar Tree asked us to stop in and see what great things we could find to create a Valentine’s Day craft. We made this lovely whimsical Valentine’s Day Wreath for around $5 using supplies we found at our local Dollar Tree.This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of the Dollar Tree. Valentine’s Day … [Read more...]
How to Make a Personalized Welcome Mat
We’ve all heard the old saying, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” It applies to more than just how we look when meeting someone for the first time. Think about your house. When someone comes to your front door, what do they see-nicely painted trim? A light fixture? Flowers and a trimmed lawn (or a shoveled walk in the winter)? All of these things … [Read more...]