The Orange Soda Birdhouse ~ Yes, I Am Not Afraid of Random Creativity
Sounds ridiculously fun, no? Well, my bird thinks it is!Orange Soda Bird Housesource: Raige CreationsShe crawled in the soda box at the opening at the top, slid down, then stuck her head out the...
View ArticleRepurposed {Sentimental} Stained Glass Window
When I was four the big white moving truck rumbled up the driveway through the shadow of that massive apple tree and parked in front of the trailer. Red brake lights still dotted the back end of the...
View ArticleKnitting Pattern: All Smiles Wash Cloth
I recently found an old flash drive in a old box college stuff. On it, I found a few patterns I had written. I’m no pattern designer. I guess I was bored one day. I did post this pattern to one of my...
View ArticleDollar Store DIY: Sound Matching Hearts
You may not think that Valentine’s Day and learning games can go hand in hand, but in this case it totally works! Whether you are trying to teach children their letter sounds, letter matching, or even...
View ArticleTUTORIAL: How to Make Chinese New Year Red Envelopes (w/ free template)
Today, I am going to share a fun and simple tutorial on an upcoming holiday – Chinese New Year! In many Asian cultures, New Year’s is not always celebrated on January 1st, but on the ”new moon of the...
View ArticleHow to Prep Trim for Paint
Phase two took over our home last week. Phase two and a few other projects (insert sneaky side glances here). I’ll get to the projects later.We tackled the rest of our basement and wow! It makes a huge...
View ArticleValentine Keepsake Box
Don't you just love getting valentine's? Especially homemade sentiments.Do you have a special place to store your treasures? After receiving a bunch of cigar boxes, I decided to decorate it using some...
View Articlewhat i love wednesday {No. 108}
and we're back! after a long respite and a little jaunt over to it's own blog {whatilovewednesday.blogspot.com} what i love wednesday is back! 83 weeks on lollipops and 24 weeks on it's own blog brings...
View ArticleDIY Princess Wand
Charlie's 3rd birthday is this weekend! She WE are both so excited! She has been on a 'princess' kick lately so she really wanted a princess party. We got all of our party supplies and decorations a...
View ArticleDyi barbie/doll wardrobe made from a photo storage or shoe box.
First, your supplies. I choose a photo box because it has a nice finish, smooth and fairly strong, but a shoe box would work fine too. You will also need decorative paper, Elmer's glue, hot glue,...
View ArticleStep by Step Tutorial: DIY Pillar Candle
Pillar candles are fun and easy to make! Plus, there are so many ways you can customize them with dried flowers, ribbons or even by engraving them. Of course, they are beautiful as just plain pillars...
View ArticleWeekly Menu Chalkboard DIY
Look what my kids let me make this week? (ha. ha.) I meal plan every week. Now instead of having our menu for the week on a post-it on the fridge, I have this cute chalkboard sign to let the world know...
View ArticleDigiscrapping Layouts
Well, that was a sad, sad game. I really wanted the Broncos to win. But I did have some fun with old friends on Facebook and who didn't love the puppy and the Clydesdales. Definitely the best of...
View ArticleDIY Valentine's Frame
Hey everyone, I made this pretty Valentine's Frame for less than $3 and it was so easy!I already had most of the supplies including the paint and the stickers which I found at the Dollar Store last...
View ArticleValentines Craft Ideas
Hey everyone, are you getting ready for Valentine's Day? I love the beautiful reds and pinks of the holiday and the all the love that goes with it.I've found some really cute Valentine's craft ideas I...
View ArticleHandmade Valentine's Day Card
Its time to get ready for Valentines Day and here is one of the first cards I've created for this year.I think the textured paper and ribbon give it an elegant look and I can't wait to get it in the...
View ArticleDIY Wooden Heart Frame
I wanted to make something nice to give my Nana this Valentine’s Day, after I gave it some thought I decided on this Wooden Heart Frame.Continue reading to see how I made this lovely frame...
View Articlevalentine instagram heartstrings!
i made a sort of banner with 'loving' instagram pics and hung them from hearts on strings over the mantel. 1. cut out various sized hearts with your favorite cardstock, you can use a shape punch if you...
View Article7 Fun and Simple Washi Tape Crafts I Want to Make
I've become something of a washi tape addict. I don't want to tell you how many rolls I have or how many different storage containers are filled with it. Let's just say I have a lot but not as much as...
View ArticleHow I Made a DIY Day Planner
I think we've talked about my planner addiction before. I am drawn to them everywhere I go. It is acceptable in the store, but my addiction goes beyond that. I will walk up to a stranger writing in...
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