As we start the new year with colder temperatures and gray days, many of us are pulling out winter quilts and warm blankets. Do you have special quilts that you love snuggling under during the cool nights of fall and winter? I grew up using handmade quilts from my grandma and other family members, and…
Recently, I’ve been having a lot of fun learning to bend copper wire. It all started with crafting little Christmas trees and hearts, and I love seeing how versatile and beautiful copper can be. These copper “I Love You” sign language plant stakes are not only a creative way to show love, but they also…
Over the past few years, I’ve created quite a few yarn projects using crochet hooks. I’ve made several afghans, hats, and scarves but one of my favorite things to make is washcloths. The great thing about washcloths is how quickly they work up with less than a skein of yarn. Pair these homemade washcloths with…
Looking for an easy way to bring a little red and pink Valentine’s Day color into your kitchen during the winter months? These Valentine Button Copper Plant Stakes are a quick, simple craft that adds just the right festive touch to your houseplants. They’re fast to make, use supplies you may already have on hand,…
My husband and I love visiting antique stores, thrift stores, peddlers’ malls, and Goodwills—but they are definitely not all created equal. So what makes a great antique mall? Here are some of my top things that matter when I’m stepping into a new-to-me store. This post includes affiliate links. What Makes a Great Antique Mall…
I think we can all agree that life can get pretty crazy. Sometimes we just need a reminder to breathe. There’s a great song that reminds me to “Just Breathe…. Come and Rest at His Feet“. I decided this would be a great mug to create with the Cricut Mug Press. I used the Splash…
Yes, that’s a bathtub—and yes, we’re pulling it across the farm. This post includes affiliate links. I have a friend with an old vintage bathtub tucked into her flower beds, complete with a solar fountain and I’ve loved it ever since I saw it. So when we moved to the farm last year and were…
Over the past few seasons, I have been experimenting with homemade, homegrown decoration ideas. While we were out on the farm a few weeks ago, I found a long grapevine and pulled it down to create a homemade wreath for my garage door. With just a few other branches from one of my cedar trees…