Our front porch is kind of funky.  I long for a nice, symmetrical porch and entry way, but alas, I have a small front porch and an odd window ledge next to the front door.  Instead of the beautiful porch decor I envision, I create little holiday vignettes by the ledge instead. During Halloween last […]

Last year I made over an old sled for Christmas, using my Cricut and some great glitters from Michael’s.  This project was super easy to do, and even if you don’t happen to have an old sled in need of a make-over, you could also just make a cute sign on an old board. I […]

Are you having a tough time shopping for the crafter in your life?  (Or are you a crafter and are hoping someone gets you the perfect gift?)  How about winning a gift instead of shopping for it?  We’re giving away a Cricut Explore Bundle and Goodies Prize pack, just in time for Christmas! Enter to […]

Hosting Thanksgiving dinner and need invitations?  These were so quick and easy to make! I love the formality of a paper invitation… even if it is just for a casual get together! For the easy tutorial, please check out this post. Happy Sunday!      

Happy Sunday everyone.  Just a few short weeks until Thanksgiving and what (for some people) a Christmas shopping frenzy.  However, if you plan to give handmade gifts, you need to get started right now.  Fortunately, I have a handy round up of more than 60 gift ideas to inspire you and most of them come […]

My friend Kirsten makes THE most delicious spicy buffalo chicken dip. The way everyone tends to jump on her when she shows up at parties with this stuff, she’s lucky she hasn’t been injured in the enthusiastic frenzy from people trying to get their hands on it.   It’s like spicy crack.  (I assume.) It’s just a few […]

I love a good knock off.  I made this skeleton hand vase last year for Halloween and it was fun and easy to do. All you need for this Halloween project is an old pot or vase, plastic skeleton parts, spray paint and… Vaseline.   Click here for the full tutorial and supply list.

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I love decorating our home for Halloween.  Last year I decorated this bookcase with a little bling, some glass, a few pumpkins….. and household cleaning products. That’s right.  Cleaning products. So often people think that you need to go to the holiday/seasonal section of a store and buy your home decor or holiday decorations.  Not […]

This year’s Halloween is looking so very different from previous ones.  Problems with my back and a busy work schedule are preventing me from getting creative with any new projects.  Fortunately, I have a whole heck of a lot of Halloween decor from holidays gone by to get me in the mood.   I loved, […]