Duck Tape® Craft: Christmas Ornament

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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Duck Brand® for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. What can't you do with Duck® Brand tape?? Remember when it came in one boring shade of gray? Not anymore my friends. There are a rainbow of colors and patterns to pick from now...and the possibilities are endless. I was recently asked … [Read more...]

Burlap & Fabric Christmas Pompom

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I love using things that are already hanging around the ole craft room. These pompoms would be great to use on a gift, on a mantlescape…or maybe bunched up and hanging from a ceiling fixture. They are shabby and chic and practically free…and that is always a bonus! These would also be a great classroom project for kids…they come together … [Read more...]

Easy Thanksgiving craft: Chair back nametags

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I briefly told you about teaming up with some very fun and talented bloggers (Thistlewood Farms and The Hunted Interior) for a week of Thanksgiving Inspirations. I am up first with a really fun, meaningful, easy Thanksgiving craft. This comes together quick and what I love most about it…everyone gets involved. All you need is some burlap, … [Read more...]

How to sew a simple cape

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I’m not kidding when I tell you I made this last winter….and I am just now getting to tell you about it. I waited too long to write the post …and then it was past the season--- so I thought I would wait until this fall. This project is a fabulous beginner sewing project. Straight stitch…nothing too fancy…and it can be made to fit anyone. … [Read more...]

Make a Road Trip Snack Tray

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I know a lot of us spend some serious time in the car during the summer months. And I also know that kids are best behaved when there is something in their mouth…I joke I joke…sort of. So I was on a mission to create a tray of some sort that could be wiped clean, kept in the back pocket of the car seat, and was easy and cheap to make. The kids … [Read more...]

Update: How to sew a clutch and finish it

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Hi all!! Hope you are having a relaxing Memorial Day weekend. I wanted to pop in and share a little update on a past post I did about making your own clutch purse.... A long while back I made a Youtube about how to sew a clutch purse. It has been viewed over 25,000 times. Y’all like the clutch purse…a lot. I have also had many questions … [Read more...]

Teacher Appreciation Gift

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Popsicles, sprinklers, pool and lake days…the sweetness of summer is here! I’m just thrilled there is no more homework for awhile and the kids can just have fun! We were so blessed this year with truly amazing teachers. We wanted to put something a bit homemade together to give them. Something little to just say thanks for making it a great … [Read more...]

DIY Photo Vase: Sponsored by Minwax Express Color

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I was so excited to receive this fun package in the mail filled with Minwax product! They have a great new product coming to a store near you called Minwax Express Color. I chose to work with the Indigo color…a rich navy…perfect for summer décor! They will have several colors to chose from…just pick your favorite! I found the product … [Read more...]

Guest Post: 36th AVENUE

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I am really excited to have Desirée here from 36th Avenue!! If you haven’t stopped by her blog before you are missing out. It reads like a magazine…full of fun crafts, diy projects and recipes. Her pictures are well thought out …and gorgeous. Some of my favorite projects are… Pegboard Accessories Organizer Mud Room—Closet … [Read more...]

Yarn wrapped wine bottle = bud vase

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I shared this last week at Tattertot's and Jello....but in case you didn't catch it there ;) Here is a super way to repurpose an old bottle. I used a wine bottle…cause I have a few laying around…girl’s night last weekend…nuff said. Anywho, I thought maybe if I used some fun green thread that I had on hand (or I stole it from my … [Read more...]