Just A Girl is having a really fun party today. She has asked people to come up with fun, handmade ideas for gift giving this year. I made these burlap magnet boards. You can make them in any size or shape. If you would like to make one, this is how: Go down to Home Depot ...
FMM: Favorite Scents
It's Friend Makin' Monday! I haven't been able to participate in the last few, and I really missed it. So I'm so happy to be able to join in this week over at darling Amber's blog. Her question this week is: What are your favorite candles/scents? I love burning candles in the Fall and ...
Burlap Inspiration…
Our Super Saturday went really well yesterday. We made some really fun projects including scrabble tile pendants, adjustable watches, scalloped wooden frames, giant family ruler boards, some cute tiles with vinyl sayings and long magnet boards. I will put some pictures up tomorrow. {Bienvenue ...
Tutorial: how to make Burlap Flowers and Embellishments
I had a few people ask me how I made the embellishments on the burlap magnetic boards. So I thought it might be fun to make up a tutorial showing a few different flowers and embellishments that you make using burlap. Large Folded Flower Cut out a large square of fabric approximately 2 ...
Thanksgiving at My House
Thanks for all of your comments and ideas for Ella's "Pink & Chinese" bedroom! I would love to get your thoughts on another dilemma. Did I mention that I'm having Thanksgiving at my house this year? I am really excited. I have been thinking about it and planning it out for a few weeks ...
Thankful for my Children: Burlap Dollar Store Wall Grouping
Are you guys getting tired of my burlap projects? Don't worry - I am about to start on a J Crew obsession. Although I still have a few burlap projects that I am really excited about doing for Thanksgiving. {And I'm having it at my house, so I could use any tips and suggestions, but that is a ...
Before & After: Burlap Dollar Store Project
My burlap obsession continues. I found these plastic frames at the Dollar Store a while ago. I liked the size and was hoping I could make them over.I decided to use some darker burlap for this project. I made a pattern of the long side and the shorter side of the frame. Then I copied those ...
Creative Fridays: Fall wreath re-do
I was thinking of some ways to spruce up my old Fall wreath. I looked around for a new one, but couldn't find anything that I liked. So I took my old wreath and decoupaged a star to use in the middle. It still needed something else. I wanted to sew some fabric leaves and add them to the ...
First Day of Summer Project: Glitter Toes
Glitter Toes End of Year Tradition Who cares if it's raining? It's the first day of Summer Vacation, we're still going to have fun! I had been hearing about Glitter Toes for a long time. Basically you go to a nail salon and have them apply a very heavy-duty gel to your toes. The plus side is that ...
Tasty Tidbits Thursday: Oscar party food
As you know, I like to watch the Oscars to see the fashion -- and the opening skit is usually entertaining. So at the last minute, I thought it would be fun to do something special with my kids to celebrate the Oscars. And since my daughter's birthday was the day before, we turned it into a ...
Catching Up
A couple of nights ago we had a chance to visit with some dear relatives we hadn't seen for a while. We were invited to my aunt and uncle's beautiful mountain home. My cousins and their families were there and everyone had a wonderful time catching up! Thanks for a wonderful evening!!! Family ...
