Oh goodness everyone… I am so excited!! Typically, I have a very brown thumb, okay maybe more like a black thumb! I have a hard time growing anything. Even my aloe plant (the only plant I have ever managed to keep alive) suffers quite often. But, no more!!! Growing vegetables from scraps is quite simple even for someone like me. Black thumb be gone!! Yep! It really works! I just cut off the ends of some celery, romaine lettuce, and chives (sorry, sounds better than green onions) and stuck them in some water. Read more…
DIY Yarn Bobbin Holder Keep yarn tangle free with this afternoon project.
I was so excited to start working on a corner to corner (C2C) crochet project, also known as graphgans. However, when I started adding in new colors my yarn kept getting tangled!! How frustrating. I bet it also happens to some of you especially if you are working on any kind of crochet or knitting project with more than one color let alone 3 or 4! I was spending more time untangling yarn than I was crocheting! Between scouring the internet and ideas from my hubby, I decided to make my own Yarn Bobbin Holder. It was super easy to make with just a few tools, a couple dowels, and a scrap piece of wood and I completed it in just about an hour. Read more…
Super Easy Memory Wreath Christmas Ornament DIY
Every year when I decorate the tree I am sweetly taken back to memories of the past. So this year I decided to cherish those memories in ornament form by making Super Easy Memory Wreath Christmas Ornaments. The project was very simple and quick. Plus… You can make them using any color or decorations so that they match your Christmas decor. Read more…
Wonderful Day at the Coastal Carolina Christmas Arts Crafts and Gifts Show
Oh wow… I had such a fabulous time at the Coastal Carolina Christmas Arts, Crafts, and Gifts Show last Saturday at the Craven County Fair Grounds!!! It was awesome to see so many talented crafters and artisans at the craft show! Here is a peak at some of the vendors. Read more…
Making Wreaths With Willow Branches Rustic wreaths made from willow branches in any size.
I am so excited because I just got a whole bunch of fresh willow branches! I have been looking for them for quite some time and low and behold I found them at a cousin’s yard! I ended up making quite a few willow wreaths in several different sizes and a couple dream catcher rings while I was at it. Read more…
DIY Double-Sided Table Sign
Well… I finally finished my Fall / Thanksgiving table centerpiece. The last project was a double-sided table sign made out of a cardboard box, chalkboard paint and some burlap and lace. It was incredibly easy to make. It turned out so cute! It looks fantastic as the focal point of my fall centerpiece.
I am sure you could make one like this for any season so I will be posting one soon for Christmas. But, in the meantime, how about we get started on how you can make a Double-Sided Table Sign of your own… Read more…
No-Sew Burlap Pumpkins Tutorial
Fall is upon us and Thanksgiving is almost here. In preparation for the holiday I wanted to spruce up my kitchen table with a fall centerpiece. To me nothing says fall like burlap crafts. I had just made a beautiful Fall Leaf Bowl (learn how to make one for yourself) and needed to liven up the dollar store pumpkins and pine cones I filled it with. The Fall Leaf Bowl will also set on a burlap table runner I made a couple years back so I knew the best way to tie everything together into one great centerpiece was to craft some burlap pumpkins! Read more…
DIY Fall Leaf Bowl Tips And Tricks To Make Your Leaf Bowl Last And Be Food Safe!
Wow, Thanksgiving is almost here. To celebrate the holiday and to bring in the fall atmosphere especially since the weather is finally starting to turn chilly where I live, I wanted to create some Fall themed crafts. I especially love to decorate my dining room table. So, I decided to make this wonderful DIY Fall Leaf Bowl project. Read more…