Ya'll its HOT outside! I guess thats what I get for living in Texas... but seriously, its HOT! And with all this heat, comes lots and lots of iced drinks! And you know what that means... condensation! I've already mentioned here my serious dislike for "wet" cups, and that hasn't change. If anything … [Read more...]
101 Handmade Days: Easy Summer Wreath
Can you believe its almost August? How the heck did that happen? I'm not even remotely close to being done with my summer plans, and yet some kids start going back to school in a week or 2! And here I am minding my own business, making another Easy Summer Wreath! For this easy summer wreath I … [Read more...]
101 Handmade Days: Christmas Tassel Garland
Guess what? Christmas is exactly 4 MONTHS from today! I'm finishing off the Christmas in July section of my 101 Handmade Days project with a bang! Or should I say a tassel?!?! A Christmas Yarn Tassel Garland to be exact :D I am SO in love with the way this tassel garland turned out. Have you … [Read more...]
101 Handmade Days: Crocheted Snowflake Ornament
In case you couldn't tell... I LOVE Christmas! And I am ALL about the handmade ornaments to decorate the Christmas tree. Making new ornaments every year has been a tradition in my family for as long as I can remember. We always had so much fun sitting around a news paper covered table, painting and … [Read more...]
101 Handmade Days: Rustic Wooden Star
You know what I love? I love DIY decor projects that serve more than one purpose :) Like this gorgeous Rustic Wooden Star... Since I live in Texas, Stars are a normal part of our everyday decor, but this pretty thing could easily become a Holiday or Christmas star with a little paint or … [Read more...]
101 Handmade Days: Christmas Antlers Pillow
If you follow me on instagram, you would have seen some sneak peeks of a project I was working on :) Originally I was planning to use silver metallic thread... but things didn't go quite as planned... But this project still turned out awesome and I am in LOVE with my Christmas Antlers … [Read more...]
101 Handmade Days: Palette Christmas Tree
With the #MonsterKittens on the prowl, a traditional Christmas Tree isn't really an option for our home. They've already destroyed one tree... so I've been on the hunt for a pet friendly alternative... and so the Palette Christmas Tree was born! To make your own Palette Christmas Tree you … [Read more...]
101 Handmade Days: Christmas Star Art
I've got Christmas on my brain! All this Christmas in July making has me excited for the Holiday season! Oh and a serious craving shortbread ;) In the meantime, I'm getting my holiday decor prepped and ready to go! And I'm really excited about this Christmas Star Art project! Supplies to make … [Read more...]
101 Handmade Days: Christmas Wreath
One of my favorite crafts is wreath making! If I had the time and creativity, I'd probably change my front door wreath at least once a week. Annnnd that would drive my husband crazy lol. I've already started brainstorming Christmas Wreath ideas for the Holidays! And since we're celebrating Christmas … [Read more...]
101 Handmade Days: Quilt-As-You-Go Christmas Stockings
This past Christmas was kind of a wash for my little family. Between 6 month old Bitly and 2 #MonsterKittens that just won't leave stuff alone, we decided to skip the decorating thing. Talk about a bummer! I'd been planning on making us new stockings too! But no decorating meant nowhere to hang any … [Read more...]
101 Handmade Days: DIY Citronella Candles
Love spending time outside but HATE the annoying bugs and mosquitoes?? Me too!!! There is nothing worse than sitting on the back deck, trying to enjoy a refreshing beverage and a few minutes of peace, while trying to avoid being eaten alive! The continual swatting and smacking and itching is a pain … [Read more...]
101 Handmade Days: Make Your Own Workout Equipment
Since Jennifer is participating in 101 Handmade Days and I am soooo craft challenged (I appreciate all of my crafty friends so much, especially when they make me cool stuff), I decided to show you how to make your own exercise equipment. I want to preface this by saying that I don't make all of my … [Read more...]
