Winter weather seems to be the topic of conversation everywhere. Did you get snow? I love hearing the excitement of those of you who are experiencing the first real snowfall in a long time. Please tell me you celebrated by making snow ice cream. Yesterday the sun was shining here in the Mitten State, for a while, and the temps were all the way up to the low twenties! My husband and I celebrated by going for a long walk at a local park. The best part was walking on some of the frozen marsh. I know...it doesn't take much for me. [wink] And of course, I took a bunch of photos … [Read more...]
Recently I was invited to share a creative crafts tutorial over at It's Overflowing. My mind was spinning with so many possibilities, but finally I settled on these Easy DIY Dangling Beaded Heart Ornaments. I know, that's a mouthful! As you know, I always enjoy sharing projects that are low or no cost and require just a few items. I love these dangling beaded heart ornaments because they are a great example of using whatever you have on hand and turning it into something truly extraordinary. Here, the are making an appearance on my valentine mantel. To see how I used them in … [Read more...]
I've had Valentine's Day on the brain lately. Finally a few projects are starting to come together and should make an appearance on the blog very soon. In the meantime, I thought it would be fun to revisit this Simple Valentine Moment I put together last year. This sweet framed pewter heart was enjoyed way beyond Valentine's Day. It was one of those little projects that put a smile in my heart. You all showed some incredible giftedness and talent this past week at Project Inspire{d}! I was amazed at all the lovely Valentine inspiration … [Read more...]
Valentine's Day is quickly approaching. To make it easy for you, I've put together ideas for valentines, delectable treats, wreaths, gifts, and decor. Have fun spreading love and joy to those in your path with these... 14 Ways to Make Valentine's Day Extraordinary When I first spied these valentines, I totally flipped. Every kid (or adult-sized kid) would love to get one of these. I've Got My Eye on You Valentine by Feelin' Crafty Do you feel the pressure to have cute treats for your child's classmates or friends, but really don't have … [Read more...]
Today was a snow day for many people in our area. With strong winds and temperatures dipping from the single digits to below zero, we have two choices....embrace winter or hop a plane to the tropics. Since hopping on a plane really isn't a possibility for most of us....take a peek of my new Winter Mantel, or how about we open the archives and see how I embraced the snowflakes and icicles, last year, by decorating the table for winter with red and white, here: Winter Table And now on to our Extraordinary Link Party.... Mary Beth from Cupcakes and Crinoline ~ Malia … [Read more...]
The Valentine bug has hit me. My head has been whirling with projects. This little project from last year is one that I enjoyed way beyond Valentine's Day. It just made my heart smile. So, I thought I'd bring it out from the archives. And, since this little blog has grown a lot since last year, you probably missed it the first time around. It's super easy and you can follow the framed dimensional heart tutorial here. And now on to our Extraordinary Link Party.... Mary Beth from Cupcakes and Crinoline ~ Malia from Yesterday on Tuesday Stephanie Chan from The Silly … [Read more...]
We are just a month away from Valentine's Day. Are you looking for a little Valentine's Day decor inspiration? Here's a post from the archives for a super simple Valentine Vintage Window. I love simple and easy projects and this Valentine vintage window certainly was all that and delivered a huge bang too. Plus it's been pinned nearly a thousand times. Click here to pin-it. And now on to our Extraordinary Link Party.... Mary Beth from Cupcakes and Crinoline ~ Malia from Yesterday on Tuesday Stephanie Chan from The Silly Pearl ~ Diane from An … [Read more...]
There's something exciting about the New Year and a fresh start. So many new things await us. Recently my e-mail box had a very special invitation from Mary Beth of Cupcakes and Crinoline, to be a part of the hosting team for Project Inspire{d}. I've been linking up my projects since Mary Beth birthed this link party and through that initial invitation we became blogging friends. So of course I said, "Yes!" I'm so blessed to join the gals who host Project Inspire{d} and hope you will plan to meet me here each week. If you're a blogger....bring your most inspiring projects to the party … [Read more...]
