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Wire Basket Makeover ~ Painting & Adding Handles

Today’s project was so last minute it almost didn’t happen!  Sometimes I know what I’m going to do for every post of the week & sometimes I actually get it done early.  Most of the time I’m just winging it!  When I went to bed last night I still didn’t know what I was doing […] Read more…

Quilted Upcycled Sweatshirt Hot Pads + A Winner!

  It’s the first Monday in November & that means Christmas will be here before we know it y’all!  A majority of my gifts are handmade {big surprise}, so it’s time to take stock & fill in some gift holes.  : )  Handmade gifts don’t have to be a major production.  I usually look for […] Read more…

Teadoddles Talks #3 ~ Sew Good Sew Far

Happy Friday y’all!  Whose ready for Teadoddles Talks #3?  I’m ready & this is the first interviewee that I’ve actually met in person!  I’m excited for y’all to get to know her too!  Know a crafty person that would like to do an interview?  Let me know in the comments or email me with the […] Read more…

DIY Tree Advent Calendar Made with Recycled Materials

Today’s DIY came about when I was helping my son clean up his room before he left for college.  For some reason he still had the box his desk came in leaning against a wall.  {I can’t imagine where he gets that from!}  There were some long, corner shaped pieces of cardboard in the box […] Read more…

Monthly Roundup ~ October 2017

Another month has gone by & it’s time for a Monthly Roundup!  Where is the time going??  This month is slim compared to some, but there are still some fun things to see & click on.  Next month is shaping up to be full of great DIY projects, yummy recipes {hello Thanksgiving!}, & more crafty […] Read more…

DIY Giant Wonky Wizard Hat

Remember all those tomato cages I bought at the end of summer?  I used one to make a fall porch display & today I’m going to use one to make a giant, wonky wizard hat!  The shape of a tomato cage is kind of hat like when it’s upside down, so maybe y’all can see […] Read more…

Easy Hanging Boo Sign + Free Pattern

Boo y’all!  Today I’m giving y’all the pattern to my “BOO” pillow I showed off in my Friday the 13th Favorites post.  I’m showing y’all how to use the same pattern to make a hanging BOO sign, since I don’t really need another BOO pillow!  Okay, let’s get spooky!  ; ) Disclaimer:  This post contains […] Read more…