I really could use some sunshine and sand right now. And a fruity drink with a little paper umbrella would be quite nice, too. 🙂 All I could think about while making this driftwood heart was how much I look forward to going to the beach with my family this summer. Since summer is 146 days […Read More]
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Turn a Vintage Suitcase into a Wall Shelf
Well, my husband was almost sure I had gone over the edge this time.. He was already puzzled a few months ago when I wanted to buy and old musty suitcase just to have it sit around the house.  But I smiled sweetly and he fell for my winsome ways, as usual. DON’T MISS: DIY Dog […Read More]
Frugal Monday – Coffee Filter Wreath
Ok, it’s official. I have a whole list of groups I need to join, including punctuation overusers anonymous….But today I have decided I need to add a new one to my list – Overly Obsessed with Blogging and Crafting Anonymous.. OOBCA Oh yeah – everyone will want to join.. DON’T MISS: Old Cattle Water Trough Recycled […Read More]
DIY Dog Feeding Station
We have recently taken in a dog that is staying in the house.  He is a Schnauzer named Satch.  For his food and water, we have a plastic container that just doesn’t have any style at all.  I decided he need something a little more”stylish”. SEE ALSO: DIY Vintage Artwork Ideas I had looked at many […Read More]
Creative Key Hiding Spots
I grew up out in the country…in the “Wild, Wild West”…where locking the doors of your house was optional, and most often, it only done at night or when you had hyper-vigilant children. Of course, I was one of those kids who thought we should always lock our doors and protect what was ours. Needless to say, […Read More]
How to Turn Lightbulbs into Collectible Ornaments
I might as well admit it…I’m a bit of a craft hoarder. But I’m not just your average, every-day craft hoarder saving up normal crafting supplies. Oh, no – I’ve got to save anything that might…some day…sooner or later…perhaps…be used for some creative project. I am one of the generation of recyclers and upcyclers. I […Read More]
Thoughtful, Personal, AND Inexpensive Gift Idea
I frequently find myself in need of small gifts to give loved ones and friends for a variety of reasons. Whether it’s for my neighbor’s retirement, my co-worker’s cancer diagnosis, Teacher Appreciation Day at my child’s school, cheering up someone having a very bad week, or a multitude of other scenarios, I enjoy giving small […Read More]
How to Replace Missing Furniture Pieces with a Glue Gun {Working With Wood Series}
It’s been a while since we’ve shared a post in our Working With Wood series, and for good reason – we haven’t been working with much wood refinishing in the past few months 🙂 You may remember a few weeks ago when I shared my refinished antique table with the wood planked top that I […Read More]