life lived creatively
As promised, today’s post is about my version of the mason jar utensil caddy. I used things found in my work space to make my version because I was trying to avoid a trip to the store. There are a few things that I would have done differently, as you will see. There will also be […] Read more…
It’s time for the second installment of Easy Christmas Gifts. I think y’all are going to really love some of the projects I’m going to show you today! Just like last time, the title for each category will link to it’s list on Sew Mama Sew. The link for the project takes you directly to […] Read more…
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…
Who doesn’t love cookies? We may all have a different favorite, but cookies are loved by most! Like most of my projects, this cookie jar started it’s life as something else. I felt the need to preserve it and make it pretty! Adding an antiqued mirror finish to glass is really easy! I think this […] Read more…
I don’t know about y’all, but I start my day with several cups of coffee. Coffee has been part of my life since I was about 2 years old. Yep. I’m addicted. I used to sit with my Memaw Teadoddle and drink coffee from cups with saucers. We always spilled a little in the saucers […] Read more…
What a fun weekend I had! We went to visit a potential college for my son and stopped by the Country Living Fair at Stone Mountain. I was hoping to meet the Junk Gypsies, but I just missed them. There were so many amazing things to see at the fair and I came away full […] Read more…
It’s Friday and the first day of Fall Break for our school system! Five whole days to get some projects done! First on my list is finishing my cheese box makeover. I already turned the lid into a reversible fall sign, so now it’s time to makeover the box itself. This is what it looked […] Read more…