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I'm so excited to be hanging out on air this month with Crafty Hangouts and sharing my favorite patriotic craft ideas. I will be talking about a fun Fourth of July tablescape and a quick banner to add a little sparkle to the setting. Join me live: If you miss me live you can also find the video at my youtube channel, … [Read more...]
Since we've redone this half of the kitchen I've been on the lookout for ways to decorate our newly transformed table for each season, yet blend in with my decor. One of my favorite finds is this ($1) wooden toolbox that was already painted and distressed. (Funny story: when we went on our vacation the owners of the house we rented had … [Read more...]
It's here! It's finally here! I am so excited to be joining with Amy at Atta Girl Says, Suzy at Worthing Court and Barb at The Everyday Home to invite you to join our first ever link party. We've been plotting and planning for a few weeks as we gather our resources and girl power to bring you our first giveaway as well! Would you like to … [Read more...]
DecoArt sponsored our Google+ Live Hangouts on Air at Crafty Hangouts and sent all of us a few products to have fun with. (You can watch my video here.) I've shared before about our special plate used to celebrate special days in our family. When DecoArt included glass chalkboard paint in our package I was excited to give it a try. My … [Read more...]
I am participating in my first "solo" Google Hangout On Air by sharing some Mother's Day goodies live on Monday, April 22nd at 4:00 EST. I'd love it if you could join me, but if not I'll have a link to my youtube channel which will have the video after it airs. These will be short segments with fun, crafty gifts for making mom feel … [Read more...]
Since I have been absolutely silent (I know, hard to imagine!) on Easter projects this year I asked my friend Barb from The Everyday Home to help me out. Barb is a Southern belle with big ideas and big opinions — think of Truvy from Steel Magnolias. Barb is a hoot, and she could write her own wikipedia about Southern colloquialisms. (Watch … [Read more...]
Our kitchen makeover is moving along! First there was the Chalk Painted Hutch and the Mason Jar Chandelier. Then last week I shared our Fence Board Backsplash, a totally cool idea for using fence post scraps in the kitchen. One of the smaller projects that gave our kitchen a pop of color and fun was the whimsical canisters. My … [Read more...]
(Keep reading for a giveaway at the end of this post. Thanks!) Need a unique idea for Valentine's Day this year? These Valentine treat cups are just the cutest and would make a great teacher or friend gift for one of my favorite holidays. I discovered Expressions Vinyl.com when I designed and cut vinyl for our family gallery wall and my … [Read more...]
My Valentine centerpiece is a complete mismatch of jars and candles, pearls and flowers, glitter and burlap. And I love it! I thought I'd share the nuts and bolts of how I used thrifty repurposed items from my *shopping center* in the attic. See this little jar? you'll never guess where it came from or what it started out … [Read more...]
As I was putting away the Christmas decorations I was already thinking ahead to Valentine's Day, just about my favoritest holiday (my anniversary and chocolate hearts all rolled up into one!) Visions of red burlap, white lace and pearls were dancing through my head. After lugging my decorations down from the attic I pondered … [Read more...]
What began as a little family journal in 2008 has turned into a passion for sharing my life, faith, adventures and dreams as a DIY, crafty, bargain hunting, homeschooling, memory keeping mom of both biological and adopted children. Make yourself at home! Click here to read more about me.
