If you have a second child on the way, this post is for you! (And if not can you do me a favor… go have a glass of wine for me! And for those of you that are trying to have a second, and it just hasn’t happened yet just know that I too have been in your shoes. Hang in there, you are even less alone then you may realize..but more o [...]
a Baby Registry Guide for the 2nd tim...
If you have a second child on the way, this post is for you! (And if not can you do me a favor… go have a glass of wine for me! And for those of you that are trying to have a second, and it just hasn’t happened yet just know that I too have been in your shoes. Hang in there, you are even less alone then you may realize..but more o [...]
a 4th of July Rocket Flag
Hey friends! With the 4th of July approaching and the HOT weather setting in Jo and I whipped up a 4th of July craft! And although it’s short notice I just had to share it with all of you! So if you need a SIMPLE red, white and blue kid craft, look no further!
You Need:
White & Blue construction paper
String or Ribbon
Red & Blu [...]
a BIG announcement
Hi friends! I hope you had a wonderful Mother’s Day!
Unfortunately I was not showered with lavish gifts or sent for all day spa treatments…BUT fear not, it was still an extra special day! The hubs did a good job at taking over my typical tasks, and Jo even made me a sweet little gift, but that wasn’t even the best part!! I w [...]
Easter Bunny Plate
This month’s Silhouette Challenge theme was SPRING! And since I’m way behind on my Easter decorating, I decided to seize the crafting moment and make a plate for the Easter Bunny. (after all Santa get’s his own cookie plate, why should the Easter Bunny be left out?!)
This project was so simple it doesn’t even matter t [...]
Monogrammed Mason Vase
So today I have a fun post for you, well technically not just 1 but 6 FUN posts for you! You see, a few of my blogging buddies and I thought it would be fun to see who could fit as many trends as possible into one craft project! The goal was to make it look like it wasn’t to overdone. After all, no one wants to be looking like an fool. [...]
Broken China Pendant GIVEAWAY
Happy Friday! Guess what?! I have a little treat for all you lovely ladies…anyone want to win a necklace?!!
Cute right?! But here’s the best part…That cute little charm is from an antique plate!! (Yup you read that right)
My friend Molly takes an antique plate like this
And does this
Which she then turns it into th [...]
Easter Cupcakes
When a dozen adorable pastel pails from Oriental Trading showed up at my door I knew that you guys would love them! They are small, cute, and come in the prettiest shades of Spring! From decorating to crafting, they are so versatile that the sky’s the limit! I choose to do a..
EASTER DESSERT that doubles as a CENTERPIECE!
So if you are [...]
Decorating for allergy season..I mean...
If you follow me on facebook then you know it has been a rough winter for Jo and I. If she wasn’t sick, then I was, and as soon as I stopped sneezing her nose picked back up..it was long and draining. BUT there was an upside…I found the cutest tissue boxes!! And want to know the best part?! It’s disposable!! So for once in m [...]
spruce up your Recipe Book
Does your recipe book look like mine? If your nodding your head don’t worry.. you don’t need to go hide in your kitchen corner. Let’s spruce it up!! (and when you are done reading about my Paper Craft make sure you check out my Silhouette Challenge Buddies that are linked below!)
You Need:
An old recipe binder
a 12 x 24&# [...]
Laundry Room Art and a GIVEWAY
My washer and dryer are directly off my backdoor. Which means every person that sets foot inside my house can literally see my dirty laundry! So to embrace my multi-functioning space I decided to make it a bit more fun!
You giggled didn’t you? (Good! That’s what I was going for.)
And now that you are cheery, here’s some mor [...]
