I’m loving this absolutely adorable project that uses Instagram photos to make fun beanbags! What a great way to turn all those fun memories into something playful. These would make such a great gift. You can get the tutorial over … Read More...
Review: Finally, a Phone for Crafters and Cooks!
As someone who divides her work time among the kitchen, the craft room and the office, you can imagine that my hands are always busy. Holding a telephone in one hand, or worse, leaning it on my shoulder forming an … Read More...
File Cabinet Turned Garage Storage
This is a great idea for repurposing one of those nasty, rusty file cabinets that seems to have lived out its life. Breathe new life into it with this great organizing and storage idea for keep all your yard tools … Read More...
Vintage Coca Cola Crate Footstool
I love it when people think outside the box. Here’s a really creative way to create a useful piece of furniture with some awesome vintage flair. An old Coca Cola crate transformed into an ottoman for the living room. Fabulous! … Read More...
Craft Gossip Visits Country Woman Magazine
If you live in the Midwest, chances are you’ve heard of and probably even subscribe to Country Woman Magazine. Its colorful pages are full of great ideas for those women who love the country lifestyle. That doesn’t mean that … Read More...
Hanging Herb Garden
Here’s a fun idea for a kitchen herb garden. You’ve seen the upside down tomato plants, so why not upside down any plants? Head over to Persephone Magazine to get the tutorial for this Hanging Herb Garden.
12 Letter And Monogram Craft Ideas
Decorating your home with letters and monograms can be a fun and creative way to add personality and character to a room. Whether it’s a single initial representing your family name, or a meaningful word or phrase spelled out on … Read More...
Country Woman Magazine’s Craft Editor
Yesterday I visited the offices of Country Woman Magazine, a Reader’s Digest publication. I have lots of fun stuff to tell you about, but until I get everything written up, I thought I would share this picture that I posted … Read More...
DIY Fabric Wrapped Hangers
Fabric wrapped clothes hangers are not only practical, they’re pretty too. Spruce up your closet by taking those ugly wire hangers and giving them a makeover. Here’s a fun tutorial showing you step by step just how to do that. … Read More...
6 Cool Lighting Ideas for Your Home
Whether it’s mood lighting ideas or full on chandy stuff, I’ve gathered a few to give you some inspiration. Check out these fun ideas from Three Boys, Sweetest Occasion, BlogHer, and more.
1. Windowpane Lanterns
2. Fringe Chandelier
3. Font … Read More...
Word Search Art
Here’s a totally fun idea! Create a large word search with your family member’s names hidden inside. Circle them like a word search puzzle and you have instant wall art that will make a great conversation piece! Check it out … Read More...
A Mother’s Day Plea: Loss of a Young Mother
You may have seen some of the posts around the internet this week. A loved member of the crafting and DIY community suffered a terrible family loss that has touched our hearts, especially so close to Mother’s Day. In an … Read More...
Awesome Teen Bedroom Makeover
Wow, this is an amazing bedroom! If you have a teen and their room needs to get with the program, you’ll want to head over to Today’s Creative Blog and see all the fabulous things that Kim and her talented … Read More...
My new craft column in the Chicago Tribune!
I know that I’m usually tooting other peoples’ horns on this blog, but today I’m tootin’ my own! I have a new monthly craft column with The Chicago Tribune and my first project debuted on their site today. It will … Read More...
Vintage Prints in an Old Window
Sometimes a project just catches your eye. I saw this on Pinterest and it did just that, caught my eye. It reminded me of the framed botanicals I made a couple of months ago and placed above my old barn … Read More...
Circuit Board Cookbook Stand
See, now I love creative projects like this. I never would have thought to use an old circuit board to create a cookbook stand! This quirky idea would be a great gift for a computer geek friend or a food … Read More...
Allowing Yourself to Be Creative
I have a very wise friend, her name is Jen Goode. Aside from being a talented designer, she’s also a very creative thinker. She recently wrote a short post on what being creative is about, and how everyone, not just … Read More...
Easy Eggshell Garden
I’ve always been a fan of cute and quaint looking garden projects. This project from Country Woman Magazine has been done for years and never gets old. I just love the country look of them! I did something similar for … Read More...
Mini Pinata Party Favors
Here’s a unique party favor for Cinco de Mayo or any party you choose. Make miniature pinatas from plastic Easter eggs! A great way to recycle and make a fun and colorful project at the same time. Check it out … Read More...
Mini Picket Fence Flower Pots
I love these adorable little flower pots! So easy to make and perfect for a backyard barbecue, family get together or even a wedding. Inexpensive supplies and a little recycling ingenuity and you have yourself some pretty centerpieces. Check them … Read More...