Daughter of a strong, southern lady and midwestern gent. My DNA includes charm bracelets, stitching, sweet tea, the proper way to do things, family bonds, decadent dessert, overlapping conservations & documenting it all.
These 5” felt trees were meditative to work on. A perfect craft for a chilly winter afternoon. Scott is becoming a master Cricut user. (It’s a new-to-us tool that I’ll talk more about in the future.) He cut out a bunch of Christmas trees for me. I love using non-traditional Christmas colors. This cool aqua... Continue Reading →
There is something cozy about a bowl of yarn. It adds warm texture to your living space. If you’ve ever made a yarn ball you know it takes a lot of yarn (and a lot of mindless looping.) This is such a simple hack that I’ve used for many years. It’s also a great way... Continue Reading →
Doggoneit! This wreath. This huge wreath with it's beautiful ornaments...it was going to be a good project. I saved it for the middle. 22" x 17" of Christmas cheer. However... https://videopress.com/v/sRkCViVv?preloadContent=metadata I bought a huge tube of ornaments. Then, for good measure, I also bought a smaller tube of ornament balls. But this thing requires... Continue Reading →
Have you ever headed into a project and quickly thought: "Excuse me, ma'am. Have we met?!" This was that project for me. My self-awareness was off kilter the day I chose this particular craft project. WHAT possessed me to push nine gazillion sequins into a styrofoam ball with nine gazillion pins?! However...I really like it.... Continue Reading →
Buffalo check print. Gingham print. Plaid. I absolutely love them all. So when I saw this holiday project I was on board immediately. It was easier than I originally thought and, once again, I will try to stretch this project out further than just Christmas by swapping out the ribbon and wreath. I bought a... Continue Reading →
I can’t help it! I have loved using my new pom pom maker but you guys... there is a possibility I may never make a pom pom ever again in my whole entire life. Whew! This was a bigger job than I originally anticipated. But I’m so happy with the result. It’s a ‘minimalistic’ winter... Continue Reading →
Bing Crosby and the movie White Christmas is a family tradition with us. We used to wait until the first snowfall to watch it but now that we’re living in California, we have to break down and watch it without the wintery snowfall scene outside. It’s also tradition to text the lyrics to my friend,... Continue Reading →
After years of buying gadgets, I have become a pretty much gadget-less gal. Another way to read that is: I have stored so many gadgets on shelves over the years that I have learned to do without them wherever possible. Is this sounding somewhat sexual? Let me clear it up. Raise your hand if you've... Continue Reading →
Craft number three and I think it might be my favorite one. It all started with this set of pens I bought a few months ago. I adore this color scheme (craft room 2021 goal.) As someone who has a pretty neutral palette for the rest of my house, the flip side of my brain... Continue Reading →
I'm not sure how many of my 2020's 20 Holiday Crafts will involve stars, but I'm willing to bet there will be more than a couple. I am a sucker for stars at Christmastime. I made these few projects with a fabulously -scented salt dough. Let me give you the recipe first: SCENTED SALT DOUGH... Continue Reading →
In an attempt to entertain myself during the much-slower-than-normal 2020 holidays, I decided to clear out my burgeoning Pinterest boards. Many of the craft ideas have been hanging around for a number of years so why not choose 2020 for some anti-COVID creating. I'm starting with this set of Swiss Alp mountains. They would be... Continue Reading →
As a plant seller on FB Marketplace, I have not been much of a buyer until recently. I have picked up a couple of cool things during Quarantine. Inexpensive items but nice additions for our home. The added bonus: thrifting is better for the environment! I saw this cute round table for $25. Low investment... Continue Reading →
