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…
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…
Today I’m going to share a crochet pattern for my newly designed Migrating Stitches Super Scarf. A couple weeks ago I opened an email from RedHeart {now Yarnspirations}. They were having a flash sale on their Boutique Boulevard yarn. This is a size 7 jumbo yarn which is used to make all the mega scarves and […] 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…