Have you seen people use a hammer to pound or stamp to transfer the color of the flowers onto the fabric? I have been watching these videos and wanted to see if it works. So recently, I picked a few purple violets and a yellow dandelion, pulled out a canvas lanyard bag, and a hammer…
When I was growing up, my Grandmother wrote long handwritten letters telling of her life adventures. I forgot about these letters and didn’t realize my Mom had saved them back. Recently Mom gave them to me and I’ve been reading through them little by little. A few days ago, I read one that told of…
I love finding “greetings from” murals when we are out on road trips. Whether you are planning a trip or spending the summer in your garden, you may want to make a “greetings from my garden” tumbler using some cheery floral infusible ink and a heat press machine. *This design could also be resized and…
There’s something special about patchwork quilts. Most of us have special quilts that we have inherited from our grandma, aunt, or mother. I learned how to quilt from my Grandma and have loved the craft ever since. Recently, I decided to recreate the patchwork quilt design using infusible ink and the Cricut Mug Press. If…
Driving down a creek bed in the middle of the night after a rainstorm is not the definition of safe… or smart. But that’s where I found myself last year. My intentions were good. I was taking soup and homemade pie to a family member who was sick. My GPS was plugged in and its…
Earlier this week we were out enjoying the spring-like temperatures in Kentucky and noticed all the wild violets growing in the yard. I know some people think they are a weed, but these little purple flowers are beautiful and after some research, we discovered that they are edible! Did you know you can make violet…
If you are ready to start or expand your garden but don’t have a budget to buy plants or decor, you have so many options that don’t cost a lot of money. With a little creativity and a bit of work, you can grow your garden for free. One of the joys of gardening is…
Most people think hammocks are only good for summer days, lounging in the backyard by a pool or at a BBQ. But any hammock lover will tell you that every season is hammock season. Whether you live in an apartment, house with a large backyard or are a millennial heading to the beach or the…