I love when an idea works out the way I want it too! I had the urge to do something a little different than I normally do. I wanted to take on a larger stitching project and turn it into a pillow! What better occasion to go all out with some stitchery for than Valentines! So I created this True Love … [Read more...]
DIY Upcycled Skateboard Shelves
Hey guys and dolls! Ok so today we are gonna talk about the ultimate in cool shelving for your boys room/ mini-man cave - Upcycled Skateboard Shelves! You can pick up used skateboards almost anywhere pretty cheap. We paid less than $4 for each of these. They are not useable anymore for riding on … [Read more...]
DIY Modifiable Canvas: Why settle for just one design?
Greetings! I am Brenda from Schooling a Monkey where I blog about crafts, DIY projects, kid’s activities, and homeschooling! I am excited to sub in for Jenn while she is having fun elsewhere. Today, I am showing you how to create an overlay for an existing painting so you can change the design … [Read more...]
33 Fabulous Fall Wreaths
I'm more than just a little wreath obsessed. You might have noticed if you've been around here for any length of time. Its partly my love of crafting and partly the southern mentality thats seeped into my soul since moving to Texas. Whatever the reason, the changing of the seasons must always be … [Read more...]
Fall Twig Frame Wreath
I love wreaths. Yup. LOVE. I don't know if its the Texas heat seeping into my bones or if its the thrill of having my very own front door to decorate as I please, but my door just doesn't look right if its not adorned to suit the season! It kind of looks nekkid without a wreath of some sort. But, I … [Read more...]
Make Old Furniture New Again
It may be that you have got a battered old piece of furniture stuck in a corner of your loft or garage that could do with being given a new lease of life. Or, it could be that you’ve found the perfect something up from your local thrift shop that you think may have potential. Whatever the reason, … [Read more...]
Wreath Love – Spring Edition
My husband thinks I'm a little nuts... but I LOVE front door wreaths. I suppose it is a little strange since they aren't something I grew up with or even really cared for before I moved to Texas. Lets chock it up to actually owning a front door for the first time in my life! I switch out my wreaths … [Read more...]
St. Patty’s Day Traditions, Crafts and Treats
I may not know the complete details of my heritage... I'm a bit of a genetic mutt... but I DO know that I've got at least a little bit Irish blood flowing through my veins. I've always loved celebrating St. Patty's Day and this year is no exception! I'm starting with 101 ideas for St. Patty's Day … [Read more...]
So I Crocheted a Horse…
With the cancellation of Decembers market due to the ice storm that came through, I found myself with a whole lot of extra time! All the things that I was making to take to the last market of the year no longer needed to be finished. I was able to concentrate on finishing Christmas orders and … [Read more...]
Christmas Stars Scrappy Quilt
The very first Christmas I spent in Texas, I decided that I wanted to make a quilt. I loved that Christmas Quilt so much that I then decided it needed to become an annual tradition! Of course, I have YET to finish one of these quilts BEFORE Christmas! But I've been getting closer and closer to being … [Read more...]
DIY Gold “Dipped” Feather Ornament
Its been a tradition for as long as I can remember to create a new ornament every Christmas. There HAS to be a new, handmade something to go on the tree or it's just not Christmas!! Inspired by this new trend, I decided this year I needed some Gold "Dipped" Feather Ornaments :) I used the same … [Read more...]
Easy Pretzel Almond Bark
I haven't been in the mood or had the energy to do my normal Holiday baking. Usually I go on a massive baking marathon and give an assortment of cookies to friends and family along with their annual Christmas card. This year I decided to do something easy, something that required no baking. I … [Read more...]