Do you have big plans for Easter this weekend? I have family coming from Chicago and Michigan so my house should have lots of chaos, noise, fun in it! I hope you are excited as I am. Today I thought I would show you some of my past Easter projects.
5 Ways to Decorate a Pumpkin
October 27, 2012 By 1 Comment
While I love the effect of a glowing, scary-faced pumpkin on my porch on All Hallows Eve, I’m not exactly crazy about the slimy, seedy mess that goes along with carving pumpkins. Plus, a carved pumpkin only lasts for a few days. I’ve been saving great ideas for making pretty pumpkins without a single knife or slimy seed! Take a look at these 5 Ways to Decorate a Pumpkin that will take you beyond Halloween and into the rest of the fall season.
5 Ways to Use Chalkboard Paint
October 13, 2012 By 6 Comments
What do you do when you’ve fallen in love with the chalkboard walls popping up all over the internet these days, but aren’t quite ready to commit to a full chalkboard wall (or have a husband that thinks you’re crazy when you mention the idea)? Well, today I’ve found some fun ways to experiment with chalk paint without covering an entire wall.
5 Ways to Upcycle an Old Sweater
October 6, 2012 By 5 Comments
It’s sweater weather! I bet that many of you have been doing the same thing we’ve been doing: pulling out the boxes of cold season clothing, and figuring out what can be worn for another year, passed on to someone else in the family, or tossed into the giveaway pile. You might want to wait a second before you give them the old heave-ho, and check out the tutorials I’ve found for upcycling everything from cable knit to cashmere.
5 Ways to Craft with Acorns
September 22, 2012 By 15 Comments
Acorns are the nut, or small seedling, of the mighty oak tree. Their pleasing, rounded shape, interesting textures, and warm brown tones make them perfect subjects for fall craft projects. Take a look at this collection of acorn themed crafts I’ve found, and I think you’ll become a fan of the little nuts, too!
5…No, 6!..Ways to Craft with Maps
September 15, 2012 By 14 Comments
Things are finally cooling down here in the Midwest after a long, hot summer. The school year is well under way, and I spotted some pumpkins at a roadside stand just the other day. Summer is officially over. But for all of you who are having a hard time saying good-bye to a summer {…Read More…}
5 Ways to Decorate with Paint Sticks
August 25, 2012 By 11 Comments
You know how much I love getting something for free and figuring out a way to fix it up into something pretty or useful. I’m always stopping by the paint department of my local hardware store, and every time I buy a can of paint, it comes with a small stack of paint stirring sticks. One day it dawned on me that those paint sticks gathering dust in my garage were actually pre-cut and pre-measured pieces of free, quality wood, and a world of possibilities opened up before me! I’ve since used those paint sticks to organize my kitchen and my jewelry. I’m not the only one who has figured out that paint sticks = free craft supplies. Check out these five other creative uses..
