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25 {More} Ikea Hacks–DIY Home Decor

January 22, 2013
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Ikea hacks are the best DIY home decor projects!  You can take simple furniture from Ikea and turn it into something amazing in no time at all!  Oh, and they’re usually cheap…a very good thing indeed! Need a weekend project?  You’ll find it here. {or here in our first list of Ikea hacks} Lack table [...]

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Valentine’s Day Mini Notebooks {DIY Gifts}

January 21, 2013
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Valentines Day is my favorite holiday … must be all the hearts and all the pink! These little notebooks are easy to make and inspired by the cuteness of conversation hearts … all sweet & colorful! What to gather for this project: kraft paper, index cards, heart punch, bone folder, stapler (or sewing machine) and [...]

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Felt Heart Pattern {Free Download}

January 18, 2013

I admit it, I love Valentine’s Day! I also love to make things with felt! In fact, my very first item ever sold on Etsy was a handmade felt hair clip and I still like to make those. They’re quick, easy, inexpensive and they just look so pretty I find them irresistable! My Love Heart [...]

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10 Downton Abbey Inspired DIY Crafts & Printables

January 17, 2013
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I’ll admit it.  I am totally obsessed with Downton Abbey!  It’s a show that pulls you in and keeps you wanting the next episode…like right now!  Do you watch it?  If you do, here are some fabulous Downton Abbey inspired DIY crafts and free printables to fuel the flame! I love all these creative ideas [...]

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DIY Homemade Laundry Detergent

January 9, 2013
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Do you get tired of spending a fortune buying laundry detergent and never really knowing what’s in it?  Homemade laundry detergent will change your world!  It smells amazing, costs pennies a load, and it’s super easy to make…I love it! It even looks pretty in a nice glass jar!  Washing clothes never looked so good! [...]

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101 Valentine’s Day Printables {free}

January 7, 2013

Valentine’s Day is fun to celebrate at any age, and these free Valentine’s Day Printables will make it even better! There are so many sweet and creative printables out there, but these are the most amazing ones!  You’ll find everything you need for parties, teacher gifts, games, banners, decorating your home with prints, and of [...]

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25 Free 2013 Printable Calendars

December 26, 2012
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Printable calendars that are totally free??  Get out of town!  There’s such a wonderful selection of free printable calendars for 2013 available right now for you to print out at home in minutes.  That’s the coolest thing! I usually end up with more than one calendar every year.  Since these are free you should treat [...]

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DIY Gift – Handmade Honey Soap Tutorial

December 19, 2012

Handmade gifts are always a favorite and they’re so much fun to make!  Handmade Honey Soap is simply perfect for hostess gifts, teachers, neighbors and anyone else that could use a little pampering.  Um, I think that’s about 99% of the women I know.  Whenever I make a batch of soap I make few extra [...]

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DIY Organization Ideas

December 10, 2012
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DIY Organization Ideas Can you ever have too many ideas to help organize? I think not!  My craft supplies get out of control on a regular basis…creativity and organization don’t always go together easily for me. I’ve gone through phases of plastic containers, wicker baskets and more.  Now I look for ways to use up [...]

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Simple Packaging Ideas — Gift Garland

December 9, 2012

Want to wrap your gifts with a little more pizzazz this year? I’m always on the hunt for something different.  This idea leaves your recipient with a bonus item when the fun of opening presents is all said and done! A super cute mini garland … and who on your list doesn’t like garland? … [...]

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25 Handmade Advent Calendars

November 28, 2012

It’s the time of year for beautiful handmade Advent Calendars and I have a ton of inspiration for you.  These tutorials are so pretty you’ll want to make more than one! We’ve always had an Advent Calendar around to countdown to Christmas with our boys.  Little treats and the joy of being one day closer [...]

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Felt Bows {Simple Packaging Ideas}

November 27, 2012

Christmas is only a few weeks away … and I love looking to the simple things to make wrapping & gift-giving just a little bit easier! If you’re looking for a quick & easy way to add some color plus cuteness {it’s all about cute factor} to your packages, these bows are the perfect DIY [...]

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