Life Lived

Everything about how I have a “life lived”  will be located here.  You will find stories about my family & me and my crazy life!  The stories may be based on themes from affiliates or just about what’s going on in my life.  All comments are welcome and I hope you’ll share how you have a life lived!

Framing a Puzzle

Putting together puzzles is something I’ve always loved to do! Some puzzles are just too awesome to put back into the box and they become art in my house. Framing a puzzle is not too difficult, but this time I’m repurposing a thrifted art frame which took a little more work. Disclaimer:  This post contains […] Read more…

Ultimate Bracelet Holder from Thrifted Framed Print

Well hey y’all! It’s been a minute since I’ve posted a DIY project here on the blog. This seems like a good year to bring that back! I made this ultimate bracelet holder a while back for a friend of mine with a bit of a jewelry obsession. This one is specifically for bracelets {as […] Read more…

February 2022 – Cozy Murder Mystery CAL

Last year I did my first every CAL and it seemed to be a hit with yarny sleuths, so I decided to do it again this year. This time I’m doing a row by row CAL instead of a block each month. We’ll still be reading a cozy murder mystery each month. I’ve written the […] Read more…

Maker Life ~ Willie Nillie Knits

Welcome to a new segment on the blog called Maker Life! This is really a re-make of an old segment, which I’ll explain below. I’ll be interviewing makers I meet around the interwebs and in real life. This will give y’all a chance to meet new makers or get to know the makers you love […] Read more…

Change Equals Growth

Today I’m straying a bit from the normal maker shenanigans. I used to do a “life lived” post every now and again and I’d like to get back to that from time to time. This year has been a big year for change & I want to remember that change equals growth. I’ve been feeling […] Read more…

2020 Maker Stash Down – August Goals

It’s time to make August goals! Wow – was April really the last time I did a post for this?!? I really thought I had only missed maybe 2 months. Life has been a little crazy lately, as I’m sure it has been for all of us. I’m happy to be back at it & […] Read more…

Happy Scrappy Yarn Challenge ~ July

This year I’m teaming up with Crochet Creations by Christi to host a Happy Scrappy Yarn Challenge. Each month we will issue a challenge to help you use up those yarn scraps & single skeins you have tucked in nooks & crannies around your house. There will be prizes each month as well, so keep […] Read more…