Christmas Mantel

I took a minute out of my drawer building madness to hang something on the wall above the fireplace.  I tried a few different shapes but circles and rectangles got in the way of the antlers on that tattered iron deer.  I found this star (that I bought years ago for my IL basement and never hung) out in the...

Halloween Mantle

I can’t believe it’s almost Halloween.  I have to admit that decorating this year wasn’t high on my priority list.  Having just moved, the idea of unpacking all the decorations just to pack them back up in a few weeks didn’t thrill me. But my 12 year old LOVES Halloween so we dug...

Coffin Halloween Party Invitations

Halloween is Madi’s favorite holiday and she LOVES hosting a Halloween Party!  It’s kind of been “her thing” so we decided to let her have one here, even though I really don’t think our house is ready for Guests. I have to keep reminding myself that we can’t put life on...

Handmade “Christmas in July” Link Party #2

  “Make it” or “Buy it” Link Party. Gift ideas and tutorials and Etsy shop link up. Okay talented people, it’s time to link up your latest Handmade project tutorials so we can be inspired by your great ideas!  Etsy shop owners, link up so we can buy what we don’t...

Handmade Christmas (In July) Invitation!

Use your imagination and insert a cute picture of my Mini Me holding a bunch of Wrapped packages!  (work in progress) Got it!?! OK, Since I haven’t had anything to do but sew and craft lately, I’ve decided that I’m going to make all my Christmas gifts now.  (While I have the time.) I also...

Pine Tree Topiaries {Guest Post}

Hi! I am Stacy from Not JUST A Housewife and I am excited to be here and share a tutorial with you Thank you Sandra for letting me blog here today! I saw some cute pine tree topiaries in blogland thought to myself,  ”I could probably make those.” So I gave it a try. Here is what you will...

3D Star Ornament Tutorial

  Last year was Madison’s last year in elementary school and my last year as room mom.  {Sniffle, they grow up so fast!} I wanted to come up with an ornament craft that was different and unique and could be beautiful, fun, funky…whatever, depending on the combination of cardstock the kids...

Halloween/Fall Party Favors with Printables {Guest Post}

I am so excited to have Cap Creations guest post today!  I saw this tutorial and just loved it!  These little gift soaps look pretty easy to make {considering the labels are included} and won’t cost too much to make.  That’s perfect in my...

Skull Book Ends

It turns out I bought about a dozen of these dollar store skulls last year.  I found them all in my Halloween boxes now that I’m finally getting around to digging through them.  {Apparently I thought they were going to run out and I stocked up!} I just threw those book covers together so don’t...