Christmas Craft Ideas

DIY projects can appear daunting but many can be made much simpler! Christmas is a great time for craft projects.  Here are a few ideas to get you, and your kids, started!  DIY Post Cards.  You can use any thick paper for this project. Try using card printer paper! A...

Halloween Pumpkins

I plan on carving a couple pumpkins this Friday with my husband so I thought I’d do a fun post on DIY carving ideas, how to get the most use out of your pumpkin and what to do with the leftovers.DIY stencils…You can make your own stencils or choose from...

DIY Fall/Winter Wreaths

Wreaths are a very popular Fall/Winter decoration and are easy to make yourself.  There are plenty of alternatives to using store bought items or a lot of plastic, here are just a few ideas! Acorn mirror by Martha Stewart Buy a secondhand mirror or use one you already...

A Trend to Follow: Hand Crafted Home Decor

 The demand for hand crafted home decor items is greater than ever.  Recently the New York Times featured several artists, all who sell their products online through shops like Etsy, Artfire, 1000 Markets and Artfire.The variety of hand crafted items is endless and I...

Outdoor Cushions – Tips and Ideas

If you are planning on making some outdoor projects yourself this summer, here are a few tips:1.  Buy the best quality fabric you can afford.  Sunbrella and similar fabrics cost more because they are solution dyed.  This means the colors won’t fade and the...