I've made it an unofficial resolution to mail at least one letter or card each week. So far I've mailed 4 :) But when you're writing lots of notes and letters you need some cute stationery to send out. I made a few purchases at target (scored some awesomeness too), but those will only last so long. … [Read more...]
Easy Chalkboard Change Jar
It doesn't get much easier than this Easy Chalkboard Change Jar. I've been saving every possible penny in order to have some spending money for my trip to blissdom... I've heard there is going to be an INCREDIBLE handmade market :) So I need something fun to put all those pennies … [Read more...]
Works in Progress
Normally I'd post about my recent projects on Wednesday, but I was so excited about being on TV this week that I had to share my experience! So I'm sharing my works in progress today! :) I started sewing the Hexi Quilt strips together! I've got 4 strips together and I am absolutely in love! … [Read more...]
Crochet Popcorn Cowl Pattern
There are few things cozier in life than a soft, chunky scarf. And the Cowl or infinity scarf is about as trendy as you can get. Put them together and what do you get? This pattern for a cute, cozy, trendy, warm, soft and awesome ( enough descriptive words for ya ;) ) Cowl. And the best … [Read more...]
What I am working on…
I've been sadly lacking in the creativity department for the past couple weeks. I hadn't really been doing much of anything. Partly because I've been sick/dealing with a flare up and partly because I was in a bit of a funk. But its the New Year, I'm excited for all the amazing things in my future … [Read more...]
Easy, Last Minute DIY Gifts!
Have you finished your Christmas shopping yet? Need an easy, last-minute DIY gift for someone? If you're a bit scatter-brained, like I tend to be during the Holidays, then you might have realized you missed adding a few people to your shopping list (oh yes, this totally happened this … [Read more...]
DIY Deer Head Ornament
I've been seeing these fabulous DIY Deer Head projects floating around... and I keep thinking to myself... those are so cool! I want one! But since my walls are a long way off from being pretty enough to have such fabulous things adorn them, I haven't made one. Then one night... it hit me! Make it … [Read more...]
The Mustache Christmas Tree Ornament!
In case you haven't noticed I'm a little "stache" obsessed! Hehehe. But honestly whats not to love about it? When I saw Christmas cards at a local shop with this saying on it, I knew I needed to turn it into an ornament for my tree :) Here's what you'll need to make your … [Read more...]
Guest Post: Kelley from The Grant Life
One of my favorite peoples is guest posting today! My girl Kelley has a quick and cute tutorial for those "Oh so hard to make for Guys" in our lives! Take it away Kelley! ............................................. Hi y'all! I am so excited to be here at my bff's blog sharing a fun project! My … [Read more...]
Gifts For Guys
I'm on the hunt for some ideas for DIY gifts I can make for the guys in my life! Why are guys so hard to "make" for? Seriously! I have one idea! Just one! I have 5 guys to make presents for... a sister's boyfriend, 2 brothers, a Father in Law and my hubby = 2 Jocks, a Hipster, an old school cowboy, … [Read more...]
Winging it – DIY Bracelet Display
A couple of weeks ago I told you all about my Market weekend. To get ready for that weekend I had to figure out some sort of bracelet display piece. I thought and I thought. I asked for suggestions. I thought some more. My Friend Jac suggested some sort of tube on a tilted board. That got my brain … [Read more...]
Striped Envelope Pillow Cover
This was another one of my stash busting projects this month. It was perfect for using up lots of bits and pieces of fabric that I had left over from other projects. I started by selecting fabrics that I thought would go well together. I wanted a some what cohesive look. Next I cut the fabric in to … [Read more...]
