I love a simple project that helps to create a big impact.  It can be the little details that make all the difference when it comes to setting a table or entertaining.  These simple chalkboard eggs make really fun place cards at an Easter or spring brunch.   These started out as your everyday, run […]

Hi all!  Not much to wrap up this week…  A Sunday Rewind and new adventures with Grant   Sunday Rewind: How to make faux foil wrapped chocolate eggs (using empty wrappers from Valentine’s Day candy, no less!) Monday – Thursday: There was lots of busy stuff happening around here, none of which bodes well for […]

I love it when I am able to take something headed for the trash and give it a longer life with a little creativity and spray paint.  (Seriously, everything is better with spray paint.)  In the case of this craft project, I literally used trash to make these faux foil wrapped chocolate eggs for Easter. […]

Well I seem to have missed the whole week! Not much happened on the blog this week because there was much going on in real life.  Busy schedules, unexpected adventures and lots of work!   Sunday Rewind: Gold foil eggs in peat pot “baskets”.  I loved this sweet and easy spring craft. Friday: Conner and […]

I love spring crafts that say “spring” without screaming Easter.  If I take the time to make something, I usually want to be able to have it out all season long. You can get peat pots at any garden center or home improvement store and you can click here to get the full tutorial on […]

Can you believe it’s already March?  I feel like I’m still finding pine needles in the carpet from the Christmas tree!  It was a short week at The V Spot, but here’s what happened: Sunday Rewind: The best way to freeze and store tomato paste.  A seriously handy trick! Monday: Brownie Bites inspired by Samoa […]