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Paper Cafe Lights Garland Tutorial
Inspired by a host of pretty cafe lights images on Pinterest, I have been wanting to create a paper cafe lights garland for quite some time. There is just something so romantic and lovely about...
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Peaches and Cream Argyle Embroidery Hoop Decor
I am a huge fan of embroidery hoop decor. They are inexpensive and fun and easy to make. They are lovely as individual pieces or art or grouped together in clusters. Inspired by the delicious...
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Reusable Fabric Sandwich Bag Tutorial
I am not opposed to using plastic Ziploc bags, I just like to minimize the use of disposable plastic where I can. On any average school day, I send my kids to school with up to three sandwich bags...
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Eco-Friendly Alpaca Lunch Box Set
Hipsters rejoice! Foxes and cats are SO last year. Alpacas are now joining the ranks of most celebrated hipster mascots. Alpacas are funny. Their fuzzy, pouty lips and crazy hair make them look...
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Time to Vote! Top 10 Cricut Design Space Star Round 2
I have such fun news to share! Remember my Eco-Friendly Alpaca Lunch Box Set from last week? It was chosen by the folks at Cricut as one of the Top 10 projects from Cricut Design Space Star-Round...
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Craft Stash GIVEAWAY!
It's time for a Craft Stash GIVEAWAY! Why? Because giveaways! And because you're awesome. I couldn't do what I do without the support of my loyal readers. Awww. How's that for mushy?Craft Stash...
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Cricut Explore GIVEAWAY!
Hello friends and happy Monday! Are y'all ready for another GIVEAWAY? Keep scrolling down to see how you can win a new Cricut Explore! Click here to continue reading »
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Rustic Woodland Party Decor Centerpiece
Hello! Welcome back for Cricut Design Space Star Round 3! This month's challenge was to create projects for weddings and celebrations. My team and I created projects around a woodland theme. For my...
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Ghosts and Ghouls Halloween Party Decor
Every year I want to host a Halloween party for my kids and their friends, but I don't. My overwhelming desire to do nothing takes over and my kids are lucky to get help throwing together a too-small,...
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How to Make Pumpkin Purée (and What Not To Do)
For the past couple of years here on the farm, we have done a lot of experimenting in our garden. Each year we grow different crops to see what we like, what is worth the effort, and what actually...
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Make Spooky Halloween Scene Cards with Stickers
I can hardly believe that Halloween is almost here. I am seriously hoping that the weather holds out for a couple more weeks. Few things suck more than trick-or-treating with kids when it is 25ºF and...
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Tea Light Winter Village Paper Craft
Happy Wednesday! My Cricut Explore™ and I have been hard at work making winter wonderland crafts to help make my house merry and bright this holiday season. Although Halloween has yet to pass, I...
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Modern Twelve Days of Christmas Clock
I love analog clocks. The louder the obnoxious tick-tock, the better. And cuckoo clocks? Don't get me started. I have at least one clock in every room of the house. You know that scene in the...
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Milk Carton and French Fry Box Christmas Treat Containers
Christmas season is nearly in full swing, which means it's time for unexpected visitors and the awkward "I'm sorry, I didn't have anything for you" scenario. You know what I'm talking about. Whether...
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10 Reasons to Buy a Cricut Explore, NEW Frozen Cut Files and Cricut BLACK...
If you have been following the blog for the past few months, you know that I have been part of the Cricut Design Space™ Star contest. What a whirlwind it has been! You may remember my contest...
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Easy Paint Chip Christmas Tree Cards
Christmastime is here. Nothing fuels my desire to get in the craft room and make cards more than Christmas. I love Christmas cards of all types--fancy, simple, handmade, pre-printed, photo cards,...
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Modern Paper Leaf Embroidery Hoop Wreath
A few months ago I was asked by Susan, the Creative Editor at Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking magazine, to create a project for the Inspired By column for the March 2015 issue. As most of you already...
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A Tribute to Paper Crafts and Scrapbooking Magazine
Dear Jennifer, Susan, Stacy, Holly, Kerri, Matt & Melinda, These stories are inspired by you. They are just a little glimpse into the influence you have had in my life. Click here to continue...
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Embroidery Hoop Snow Globe Shaker Ornaments
Every year I look forward to adding new, handmade ornaments to our Christmas tree. As I dug through a pile of craft supplies in my craft room, I ran across a few 3" and 4" embroidery hoops. They are...
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Valentine's Day Cookie Treat Bags and Chalkboard Heart Banner
Ahhh, Valentine's Day. I love another excuse to bake and decorate. This year the folks at Target were generous enough to share some of their fab One Spot Valentine's day goodies with me to help make...
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