Has your husband/dad/papaw got way too many ties in the closet? Do some of them have spots and are no longer nice enough to be worn? Ready to find a new way to give a favorite tie some new life? Here’s a super simple idea that will turn an old TIE into a bookmark. This…
Are you ready to create some super simple faux leather keychains using the Cricut Cuttlebug? Recently I was introduced to the Cuttlebug and am discovering that there are so many things to create using faux leather, a grommet tool and the Cuttlebug! Today I’m sharing how to make faux leather keychains that you can customize…
Do you remember building log cabins out of Lincoln Logs when you were a kid? Maybe you were the one who always built the coolest forts, cabins and homes for your little cowboys and army men. But then something happened…. you grew up! A few years ago my Mom and Dad took my kids on…
One of the best parts of the cold, winter months is sitting beside a cozy fire. There’s just nothing quite like the sound and smell of a wood burning stove. We don’t have a fireplace in our house, but we do have a wood burning stove out in our building. When the snow starts to…
I’ve always loved to read and am very thankful that our kids have grown into strong readers themselves. People who read are people who dream and have big ideas. To celebrate this love for reading, I’ve created and gathered some great book art and free printables for readers so you can help share that love…
Do you love creating homemade Christmas Ornaments for gifts? Our Christmas tree is like many of yours: a mix of store-bought ornaments and special ornaments made by family members through the years. I’m not the craftiest person, but I do love creating something special to hang on our tree and share with family and friends….
Crafting with pinecones is a great frugal material to work with. You can usually find them on a nature hike in your neighborhood. I lucked out and inherited a box of dry pinecones, clean of any sticky sap and ready for crafting. But if you collect your own pinecones, you may need some tips on…
Gourds are like pumpkins, except instead of carving them and letting them rot, you let them dry out before you work with them, and they will last for many years. Gourds work well for many craft projects thanks to the unique shapes of their different varieties, but it is best to start with something simple….