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…
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…
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…
Do you have too many plastic grocery bags in your kitchen? I’ve tried stuffing them in a wall organizer but they just seem to multiply and fall out in the garage. I decided that I could create a simple tie bag that I will store them in and celebrate my love for adventure at the…
One of my favorite crafty projects right now is bending wire to make pot stickers. There’s just something so satisfying about seeing a piece of copper wire turn into something decorative to stick into a plant. From hearts and “I love you” hands to cats and words, I’ve been experimenting with new shapes. Learn how…