life lived creatively
Last month I found a trio of wooden placemats during our 100 mile yardsale trip. They’re the kind made from little round wooden sticks. I paid a whole $2 for them and everyone kept asking what on earth I was going to do with them. I didn’t know at the moment, but I knew they […] Read more…
I’ve decided to do a series on easy Christmas gifts every Monday in November. There will be handmade gifts and online gifts on my list, so something for everyone! I’m following Sew Mama Sew’s Handmade Holidays. They have a list of handmade gifts for a certain category every day. They are not all sewn projects, something […] Read more…
Ready for some more whimsical Halloween decor? This spooky spider frame is the perfect addition to my Halloween vignette. Spiders like to be sneaky and can really “spook” you when you see one. If I saw one as big as these I’d probably pass out from fright! You can make this in less than an hour! […] Read more…
My oh my it feels like fall today! Isn’t it just fabulous? Today I’ve got a little whimsical Halloween decor project for you, since it’s right around the corner. I don’t go all out for Halloween like some do – just some touches here and there. My taste for Halloween decor falls more on the […] Read more…
It’s finally Friday and it actually feels like Fall! Did y’all miss me Wednesday? I had some “technical issues” going on that were beyond my control, so I couldn’t do my post. I’m back today to show you how to turn a cheesebox lid into a reversible fall sign. Who doesn’t love decor that does […] Read more…
This year has flown by! Here we are, mid-September, with the holidays right around the corner. I have been busy getting decorations done for fall, working on gifts for Christmas, and still keeping up with everyday madness. Today I’m going to show you some finishes, WIP, and things to come. Maybe it will inspire you to […] Read more…
Well, my Dad’s flying his “flag of freedom”, the grill is fired up, and the kids are out of school. Must be Memorial Day weekend! Is everybody ready for a whole 3 day weekend?!? A whole 3 days to hit the beach, grill out, or finish/start new projects! What am I doing this weekend, you […] Read more…