If you saw my post on Saturday for the Happy Easter banner, you may have noticed another item in the one picture - a bottle/vase. Today I'm bringing you the tutorial to make your own spring vase - perfect for those spring flowers, like daisies, tulips, and more! With just a few supplies, you canmake a beautiful vase to hold your daisies, tulips, or other favorite Spring flower! Supplies: 1 Empty Bottle or Jar (For this tutorial, an empty wine bottle was used. If you are not a wine … [Read more...]
Easy Happy Easter Banner Tutorial
I don't know about you, but I am so glad that winter is over and it is officially spring! With spring comes beautiful flowers, being able to play and garden outdoors, and Easter! Easter is a wonderful time of the year, especially with the true meaning of it. To get your house in festive spirits, today I am sharing a great craft that you can make to hang up! And best of all - it's pretty easy to do! Happy Easter Banner Supplies: Wooden Letters (3" Tall Light Weight Letters Were … [Read more...]
25 Crafts & Recipes for St. Patrick’s Day
In just over a month, we'll be on to our next holiday - St. Patrick's Day! If you're looking for some crafts to do with the kids or for decor, or some St. Patrick's Day recipes, check no further than this great list of 25 crafts and recipes! St. Patrick's Day Wreath // Crafts 'N CoffeeSt. Patrick's Day Candied Popcorn // A Grande LifeBeer Bottle Candle Holders // Practically FunctionalLeprechaun Shakes // The Kitchen Is My PlaygroundFree … [Read more...]
Great Personalized Gift for Grandparents
September 8th of this year was Grandparent's Day. I wanted to make it special for my husband's parents, as well as my dad since it has been a rough year for him, so we're thinking about good fathers day gifts for grandpa. Personalized and handmade gifts are the best, and since I've been wanting to start painting things, I thought what better time than now? With this easy, fun personalized grandparent's plaque, you're sure to make your child's grandparents (or even your own!) smile and hang … [Read more...]
Back To School/Teacher Appreciation Pencil Holder Craft
With it being back to school time for many children, I love seeing the great projects on Pinterest for things for children and to give to new teachers. I'll always take a peak when I'm having a break from some intense gaming, letting me check out what fantastic projects are being taken on. I saw a really neat flower holder with colored pencils around the outside and decided to do something with crayons! This pencil holder craft is really simple to do and I wanted to share it with you! If you … [Read more...]
Crafty Thursday – My First Ever Crocheted Granny Square
Above is the first ever granny square I have ever crocheted! I am so proud of it. I honestly thought I'd never be able to do one - they looked so complicated, but in all reality they're not! This one was super simple. I'm thinking about making a video tutorial on how to do your own. :) After I get done crocheting the afghan, doing the cross stitch ornament, and finishing the plastic canvas wall hanging (all Christmas presents for my family) I think I'm going to make a granny square … [Read more...]
First Crocheted Scarf!
Tuesday night, as Miles and I were relaxing in our last night at the hotel (we took a mini-vacation) I decided to try making a crocheted scarf for the first time in the hopes of getting my mind off the nervousness of my impending surgery in the morning. I finished the tonight! I'm so proud of it! :) So pretty! :) Breast Cancer Awareness, of course. <3 Please ignore my swollen jaw/cheeks and the no smile... Remember, I just had surgery. LOL. Next I'm going to make a really … [Read more...]
Finished Gingerboy Basket
Above is the Gingerbread Boy Basket I finished last night. :) I'm so happy it's finally done! :) … [Read more...]
