About 3 years ago I found the coolest cast iron skeleton keys at a local antique market. I had no idea what I was going to do with them.... but I knew I had to have them! Fast forward 3 years and I FINALLY put them to good use! And I doubt I could have come up with a cooler way to use them than in … [Read more...]
Selfish Spring Sewing
I have been BUSY lately. Busy making all kinds of things for the spring and summer market events that are coming up, keeping up with custom orders AND making new goodies for the shop! Despite all of this making I have been itching to do some selfish spring sewing... I want a new bag, maybe a … [Read more...]
6 Day Spring Cleaning Guide
Hello everyone and thank you for having me on Busy Being Jennifer! I'm Allison and I write at Frugal on the Prairie. I'm a wife, mom, and penny pincher. I make every single dollar work hard for my family and I keep my home as organized and efficient as possible. Spring is here and with that comes … [Read more...]
35 Handmade Easter Basket Ideas for Adults
Easter is one of my favorite holidays. Something about getting dressed up, going to church, eating delicious food, and peeking at Easter basket gifts has always appealed to me. I've always enjoyed making easy DIY projects for everyone who attends our Easter celebrations. These days, my … [Read more...]
The Louisa Bag
Y'all probably know by know that I LOVE sewing. I might even be a little bit addicted to it :D A couple of weeks ago, and just in time for my most recent Quilting Retreat Weekend, I was given a chance to make a new Louisa Bag for Clover and Violet! They gave me this beautiful bag pattern to play … [Read more...]
The BIG List of Valentines!
There are few things in life I love more than LOVE! I'm what my Nana called an "Old Romantic Soul". Happy Endings and Love Stories are just about my favorite things :) Of course Valentines ranks RIGHT up there. Last year I put together a list of 50 of the Best Valentines Ideas, Crafts and Treats... … [Read more...]
DIY Gold Glitter Magnetic Chalkboard
I'm so excited about the Glue Gun Wars! This month the challenge is GLITTER! I have a love/hate relationship with glitter, but then again who doesn't ? It gets every where and its impossible to clean it all up! But in the end, I think the results are worth it :) Especially if you're smart enough to … [Read more...]
True Love Hand Stitched Pillow
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...]
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