Since we are getting into spring time and planning on having friends over for dinner parties and things like that, I figured having some special things for the table would be fun. I’ve been cross-stitching since I was about 8, so these were pretty easy for me. My Aunt taught me years ago how to do […]
Crafts with Corks: How To Make A Wine Cork Hotpad
I always see great things that people make out of old cork. In my kitchen, which is themed on the Napa Valley/Sonoma County area of California (which I dream of living in one day), I have little metal pieces filled with corks, a cork board made of corks for displaying pictures, etc. An old cork […]
Harvest Candle Holders
Here’s my craft for this week. I hope it’s something that you can use and change up the ideas to make it your own. My favorite time of the year is Fall. The colors are amazing in the mountains where I live, the temperature is just right and there’s just that “smell” in the […]
“Ladybug Bowling Ball” – #TBCCrafters (06/26/14)
“Ladybug Bowling Ball” #TBCCrafters Hop I’ve seen things like this on a lot of sites and found a really great one on Love, Pomegranate House‘s website. Thought it would be fun to try out. My husband had his old bowling ball in the garage sale box, since the holes just didn’t fit his hands anymore. I […]
DIY Toy Candle Holder
Summer brings many birthday celebrations in my family. My youngest just turned one and my daughter will be 5 soon. With family parties, parties with friends and other celebrations I am always looking for fast and fun ways to make each birthday special. So what about creating a memorable candle holder? These only take a […]
DIY Magnetic Chalkboard
I love chalkboards. I think they are so fun, and handy, and definitely useful! I waste a lot of paper leaving little notes for my husband, or jotting down and idea I can’t forget. I’ve always wanted a fun little chalkboard in the kitchen to display the evenings menu, or just a little area for […]
Jelly Belly Beanie Neck Cushion – #TBC Crafters
I have promised to make a jelly belly beanie cushion for my son since we visited Jelly Belly Factory during Spring Break. I know, it has been months and I still have not made it. Blame the mood swing, blame the sewing machine (I don’t even buy it yet!), blame the housework (I am lazy […]
DIY Homemade Fancy Towels and Soap Sets
Check it Out! I have been crafting for many years, since I was a teen, and over the years I have made many things that have brought me in some money. My mother and I use to do festivals and bazaar sales every spring and we would craft tons of things that would usually sell […]
