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…
Looking for a simple craft project or gift idea for Spring and Mother’s Day? If you and the kids are ready to get a little crafty, here’s a simple gift using small terra cotta pots, paint, seeds, and potting soil! These thumbprint flower pots don’t take a big time commitment or cost a lot of…
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…
I’m always looking for super easy projects I can do in the car or while the family is watching a movie. Recently I saw these super fun crochet Worry Worms and instantly knew they were right up my alley. They literally take about 10 minutes to create and with all the yarn I have stashed…
I’ve had this teak bench for over 10 years. This bench has lived a good life—been sat on, moved around, and eventually tucked away in the garage for “someday.” Well, this week, “someday” finally showed up, and I decided it was time to give it a little love. It’s amazing what a simple can of…