One of my resolutions at the start of this year was to use less plastic in my home and life. After one of my children did a report on single-use plastics and informed me that plastic will never biodegrade in our lifetime, I’ve been trying to get it out of my house as much as […]
Crafts
DIY Craft Day: Fabulous Fall Wreaths For Your Front Door
Fall is finally here and I am so excited to get my home decorated and ready for the season. One of the first places I like to decorate is my front porch and I always do so with DIY fall wreaths! Believe it or not, DIY fall wreaths are relatively simple to make. Just take […]
8 Things to Do With Old Candle Jars
Don’t just toss out your old candle jars! Clean them out and put them to good use instead! I’ve been scouring Pinterest for some of the best candle jar crafts, this is what I came up with! Also known as an “I’m bored” jar. Give your kiddos something to do by having them pick […]
Adorable Beading Patterns for Your Next Craft Night
If you’re looking for a challenging project for your next craft night, these beading pattern ideas are sure to give you a run for the money. Except the good new is that every one of these beading patterns are free! This article gives you the run down of necessary supplies. See the “Resources” list at […]
Make Your Own “Kissing Ball”
This is a fun craft, easy for the kiddos or great for a ladies night. Kissing Balls have a slightly deceiving name. No, you will not be kissing these decorations (unless you love them as much as we do). Instead, you’ll be hanging them from the ceiling to show off for party guests, visitors, […]
How to Tie Dye ANYTHING Without a Huge Mess
Tie dye is a super fun craft for any age. And with the numberless options of items to tie dye, you’ll never get bored of this fun activity. From tying your knots, wrapping rubber bands, dipping into the die, and finally getting to see your finished product, it’s a fun creative, easy craft for […]
10 Lace Repurpose Projects
So you have some lace lying around; perhaps it was inherited. In any case, you’re probably wondering what to do with it. Is lace still cool? Should I donate it to Goodwill? Well here are 8 ways you could use that lace and be pretty impressed with yourself at the same time. Patch up your […]
Cozy Ways to Repurpose Your Old Flannel Shirts
Whether it’s your ex boyfriend’s shirt, it has a few holes in it, or you’ve outgrown it since last winter (oh well!), you don’t have to throw away your favorite flannel shirt! There are many ways you can repurpose an old flannel shirt and you’re guaranteed to love at least one of these 6 unique […]
The Foolproof Guide to Reupholstering
Few compliments feel as good as when someone tells you how great your DIY turned out. “Wow, what gorgeous dining table chairs you have!” says your friend you haven’t seen since high school. “Oh, thank you so much! I reupholstered them myself” you reply with a sly smile. Deep down inside, you know you’re killing […]
DIY Bird Feeders You Can Make In Under an Hour
Basking in the sun, fun vacations, parties, exciting Summer projects… there’s no doubt that I’m a Summer girl through and through! I’ll hand it to Spring though, It gives Summer a good run for its money. One of my personal favorite parts about Spring is going on walks or bike rides around our lake. We’re […]