Crafts

St. Nick will be making a stop at our house in just about 2 weeks. Does he stop at your house as well? I remember growing up always receiving a …

Yesterday, being the first of November, I found myself wanting to update my mantle.  I had a couple pumpkins cut from patterned scrapbook paper matted in a frame.  Cute, but …

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links.   When I want to learn a new technique my traditional method is trial and error.  I’ve never been great at asking for help….never one to …

I really love my laundry room.  I never thought I would say that, but I do.  It is it’s own room, with a closet and cabinets and lots of space. …

Take a look at these winter burlap decor ideas that are inspiring me this season. I planned on showing you my throw pillow makeover today but after one last try …

I love fall, if you’ve read a while, or even one post, you probably know that by now :)  With October upon us Halloween has started to trickle into my …

Halloween is a little more than a month away.  My toddler is ready and surprisingly so is my husband.  Together they will be Blue and Steve, thanks to Netflix that …

I picked up a couple frames at a garage sale earlier this year, 2 for $.75.  The wood was substantial and the pictures were set back, I knew I would …

This past week I have been in search of the perfect card packaging.  I typically wrap my cards and paper goodies in clear plastic bags or tissue and include a …

A couple weeks ago I started menu planning with my family. I had an idea of how it could simplify our lives and save us some money, and sure enough …

Do your kids accumulate stuff like my child?  It’s everywhere, and she’s only 2. I had a room of stuff for her before she was even born.  A bouncer, an …

This week I set to work on another pretty little feature for my daughter’s room, an Easy DIY Princess Canopy. I don’t have a particular theme for this room but I …

I’m having a fabulous summer and I hope you are too.  Here in my neck of the woods we are finally in the mid to upper 80’s and fulling enjoying …

Are you a burlap fan?  I have an easy to follow tutorial for a versatile wreath that you can customize for any season or holiday. My style in general is pretty …

Check out this awesome flea market find! A couple bucks for a vintage 7-Up soda create  (soda or pop? I’m in Milwaukee WI and we say soda around here)  Fittingly …

Painted wood signs, especially those handmade ones using reclaimed wood, are so trendy now.  I would love to make one, but have not yet gone wood hunting. You can view …

I’ve been sharing with you, over the last couple of weeks, pieces of my daughter’s playroom.  This room was a blank slate with white walls and a big window.  It’s …

I’ve long been a fan of paper crafting.  So much so that in early 2012 I started a business selling my wares.  These goods are mostly cards, intricate unique handcrafted pieces you can’t find …

I have been looking at pretty painted vases on Pinterest lately and simultaneously unpacked a box full of vases. I couldn’t help it, I had to do some painting! Many …

The first project in this Primary Color Playroom was a bookcase, you can see the transformation of an old laminate piece into a bold and pretty storage unit here. Next …

I received a beautiful picture of my daughter from my favorite photographer, Nikki Winter Photography, and not only was it perfect it was mounted.  A nice matte finish print on …

I went into the craft store today for 2 very specific items and came out with a new set of Cuttlebug embossing folders! I have been looking for a quatrefoil …

I have been working on wedding items for the last couple of months.  Lots of orders for spring and summer brides.  Currently I am working on a set of pocket …

Valentine’s Day is a few days away and I’m wrapping up my holiday heart projects.  It was fun, lots of love to spread around.  But I just can’t seem to …

Good Monday morning (well afternoon now) friends.  I was busy busy this weekend, the creative juices were flowing!  I decided to work on something new for my daughter’s room.  She’s …

Easter is officially next month (I’m a little ahead of myself, but February can’t come soon enough!)  To me that means warmer weather,(even if just a few degrees), cute spring …

Today I’m creating cute little Valentine’s Day goody packages for mine and my daughter’s friends.  This little purse can be used as a favor for any type of party, including …

I am in full Valentine’s Day mode at home and in my shop.  Lots of elegant romantic cards and fun cute kids Valentine’s.  I’m also working on gift boxes for …

Hi, welcome, I am so excited to start this blogging journey.  I love to craft, create, organize, etc. etc. etc….I’m a thrifty DIY-er at heart, if there is something out …