It’s hard to believe but Fall is here. I love simple decorations that give my home a hint of the season but don’t require extra expense or lots of time. Recently, one of my work colleagues showed me some yarn pumpkins she was using to decorate her house and I knew I had to make…
I love saving seeds from one year to the next. It’s so rewarding to plant seeds that you harvested from your own flower beds. In the past I have stored the seeds in different ways but one year I decided that since I have a Cricut machine, I should to get a little more creative….
I’ve been having so much fun making these simple keychain and backpack fobs lately. What started with a random yard sale find has turned into a creative project that’s perfect for gifts, stocking stuffers, or just adding a little personality to your bag or keys. This post includes affiliate links. Some products may have been…
There’s nothing quite like giving a thoughtful gift, especially one that is handmade. This time of year, with holidays coming up, I’m always looking for easy and meaningful gifts for the people in my life. And for the book lovers like teachers, friends in a book club or Sunday School, or just the folks who…
I love having supplies on hand so I can make a quick custom gift with as little prep work as possible. Last year, I was in our local Mighty Dollar and I saw blank canvas bags for only $1.00. Of course, I bought up several so I could turn them into something fun when I…
So what do you do when you have the travel bug and don’t have time to take a big road trip? Amazing destinations are calling your name and you just don’t have time or resources to hit the road. That’s when you get creative and make a directional sign to remind you of all the…
A few years ago, I inherited a huge coffee can full of buttons with every color, shape, and size you can imagine. I left them in a box and basically forgot they existed till recently I was cleaning out my basement and found them. At first, I thought about discarding them and sending them on…
Are you looking for a quick project to celebrate the Easter season? My preacher dad loves to give each family a special gift on Easter Sunday and was looking for a new idea last year. We decided that infusible ink bookmarks would be the perfect low-cost gift to celebrate the Easter holiday. My Aunt and…