Birthday Princess Shirt

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Happy Birthday to my little princess!   She is three years old today. We (my mom and I) are taking her to see Disney on Ice — Dare to Dream today.   She is going to FREAK out when she sees all the princesses.   Like most girls her age she has an obsession with {…Read More…}





Wooden Shipping Crate Toy Box

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Do you need to make room for all those new toys your kids got for Christmas?   Well check your local Freecycle or Craigslist for some free or cheap shipping crates to retrofit into a toy box for your children.   Inspired by Pottery Barn Kids Rustic Toy Box with Wheels, which retails for $299, {…Read More…}





Stamped Spoon Ornaments

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I try and make one unique ornament commemorating my kids each year.   Last year I did another silhouette one framed in a small embroidery hoop.   I still love silhouettes so I did it again, this time on a spoon. Cheap Dollar Tree spoons are the perfect beginning project to try out metal stamping. {…Read More…}





Christmas Glitter Pillow

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I am kind of going through a glitter phase so I was excited when I got to try out the Tulip Glitter Sheets.  In my mind the only way I would purchase these were if they could be cut out with my Silhouette Cameo since my cutting skills are a close second to a kindergartner. {…Read More…}





Personalized Wedding Sign

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This project is a quick and simple gift to give a bride and groom.  I actually did this the day of the wedding that is how easy it is.  This personalized wedding sign is a wonderful gift because it serves two purposes.  The first is to give the guests directions when they arrive at the {…Read More…}





Measurement Conversion Chart

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Yesterday I showed you how I organized my measuring cups and spoons.  You may have noticed a large, blank space above where I organized them.  While hanging anything else up there would have proven to be a challenge to get down I decided to use that space to have a commonly used conversion table. I {…Read More…}





Chevron Trash Can

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I admit I am a late blomer when it comes to trends.  Most of the time it takes a while for me to warm up to a new idea.  Then by the time I love it the fad is over.  So I am finally jumping on the chevron bandwagon…about 6 months late.  I decided a {…Read More…}