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The Difference Between High Temperature and Low Temperature Glue Guns
Something I've always wanted to know and thought I would share to all the crafters out there! Repairing furniture, attaching fabrics together, crafting and more -- glue guns have so many uses it's no...
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7 Reasons that Participating in Craft Shows Is Just Like Going to College
Several months ago I applied to a local arts show, thinking there was no way that I would be accepted. This has been my first year exhibiting shows, so the whole experience is very new to me, and this...
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Not Enough Hours In A Day
Not Enough Hours In A Day! Many of you may have been wondering why my blog posts have been a bit more sporadic this past few months. The simple answer is: There just isn't enough hours in a day!Two...
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Decorating Your Home for Fall with Neutrals
Dear Summer fans: On the count of 3, please stick your fingers in your ears and sing la-la-la! OK, ready...1---2---3..."FALL!" Yes, my friends, "FALL" is just around the corner! Personally, I couldn't...
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Ready To Pop!
It amazes me that I have a 20 year old daughter, yet I have never been an Aunt... Well, not until now that is! I was absolutely delighted when I found out my sister-in-law was pregnant, and immediately...
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Bunting DIY
So, I'm a little obsessed with bunting and banners and do it yourself sorta things. I have a special place in my heart for those adorable flags strung up on a string. I've been seeing them...
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Quick and Easy Teacher Gift Tutorial
Lauren's third grade teacher has taken a new job as a speech pathologist. She had gotten pretty attached to her already and was devastated. Making a "good-bye" gift for her and "welcome" gift for...
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Carrot Top
So, what's the first clue that I'm hoping baby inherits her dad's red hair?I can't wait to stuff this carrot top with her head! It's from the Easy Baby Carrot Top Hat and Cocoon set and I'm planning on...
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Incorporating Art and Crafting Into Homeschooling
When my husband and I decided to homeschool, I looked forward to having the freedom to incorporate Arts and Crafts into our lessons at an accelerated level. I grew up in a home where my parents were...
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Halloween Pumpkins: The Crazy and Couture
Gourdgeous 'staches and FangsI am so in love with these little guys and sincerely wish they weren't going to rot away in a few weeks! Thankfully they are super easy to make. I've had a pin on my...
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5 Festive Fall Wreaths
Do you remember the day you realized you were an adult? For me it seemed to coincide with the same year I hung my first wreath and lamented not owning a gravy boat. I've rectified the gravy boat...
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Turn Your Old Swingset into a Play Fort
We had an old swing set in our backyard that was not getting much attention. The kids are age 7 and 9 and this summer they seemed to have really outgrown it. I was not very optimistic about my ability...
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Awesome DIY Baby Shower Gift
Gift registries are good, but sometimes I just want to make something personal for my friends.Check out this adorable project I made for a friend's baby shower.Make sure to go see a few more photos!!!
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10 New Uses for Embroidery Hoops - Part 1 of 2
Look beyond the floss and needles when you pick up an embroidery hoop. Think instead of your hoop as a way to display art, frame a picture, make a chalk board or perhaps hang your earrings. Today I...
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DIY Crocheted Nursing Necklace
About a month ago, I received an email from a friend of mine who recently had a baby. She asked if I would be interested in seeing if I could make her a nursing necklace. In case you didn't know...
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Sweet As Can Bee
When my boys went nutty over this cutout of a honey bear at the State fair I knew I was going to need some honey bee embellies. Not willing to fork out $5 for a packet of three bees, assuming I can...
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10 New Uses For Embroidery Hoops - Part 2 of 2
Have you been waiting with baited breath for tonight's follow up post 5 MORE things you can do with an embroidery hoop besides embroider? As if the projects from last night's post was not clever...
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Burlap Covered Pumpkins
It's been rainy here almost all week and temps have been in the high 80's-low 90's so it actually feels like fall is on the way. That's saying a lot for Texas...in early September! I wanted to share...
View ArticleThe Hen House Is Finished!
The Chronicles of a WannaBe Farmer but Never a Butcher!—by HomeRearedChef, Suburban Mother Hen Wednesday, April 3, 2013I am adding another page to the chronicles of our latest venture in the life of a...
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