I’ve gathered some ideas together for Thanksgiving for a couple of reasons. First, I’ve joined 20 other bloggers for a Virtual Progressive Thanksgiving Dinner, where you can start here and then progress from blog to blog to get inspiration for your own Thanksgiving dinner. Very cool, right? Secondly, as most people know, Thanksgiving is the […]
Faux “Mercury Glass” with Craft Paints
You know, those trend setters or style makers or whoever really keep a DIY gal on her toes. First they come out with beautiful silver mercury glass. It’s everywhere. It’s gorgeous. And then, of course, it’s only a matter of time before someone figures out a way to DIY silver mercury glass. You’ve seen all […]
How To Paint Faux Rust
This is a simple little way to paint faux rust using only craft paints. On almost anything. Like little stars, cut out of cereal boxes. That would make ideal ornaments for Christmas trees for a front porch. Like my porch, for instance. Yes, I realize we just had Halloween. Yes, I realize it’s only the […]
Sixty Handmade Gift Ideas
It’s that time of year, my friends. The holidays will soon be upon us. Pretty soon you’ll be decorating, baking and involved in all of the other festivities, wouldn’t it be fun to make some handmade gifts this year? Before the craziness sets in? Of course it would, for no other reason than painting and […]
My Dream Art & Craft Studio
My workroom/studio/office/creative zone has finally reached that place. The place where every time I come in here, it happens. The Happy Dance. It’s been quite a while since a room where I lived prompted The Happy Dance. Years, in fact. I once had an entire house all to myself. No husband. No kids. No roommates […]
Fall Straw Wreath
Fall is the perfect time for straw wreaths. I’ll admit, I’m partial to grapevine wreaths most any time of the year. But for Fall, the texture and color of straw is like . . . well, almost like hanging a bale of hay on your door. Or wall. Or any other place, for that matter. […]
Fall Porch Tour
Welcome to the last day of the wonderful Fall Porch Tour! Have you see all of the beautiful porches on the Tour so far? If not, there’s a full listing below. Don’t miss any! I was so excited to decorate my porch this Fall. Heck, I was excited to have a porch to decorate! It’s […]
It’s a Virtual Halloween Party!
Are you hosting a Halloween party this year? If you are, you’ve come to the right place today! My friends and I have teamed up to bring you a “virtual” Halloween Party today. If you’re not having an actual party, I just bet you’ll find some fun ideas anyway. First I’ll show you my project […]