Looking for ideas to liven up your bathroom? Maybe you just need one more finishing touch or that final statement that says “I’m done!”. From making your own faux coral over at Finding My Aloha to creating a chevron shower … Read the rest
6 Ways to Dress Up Your Walls
One of the easiest and most cost effective ways to decorate or change up a room is with wall art. There are so many amazing ideas out there, and I have been collecting them. Whether you have the painting gene … Read the rest
Advice Needed for Redoing Table
So the other day someone posted a question on my Facebook fan page asking about what route to take when refinishing a dining room table. I am definitely not an expert in that arena and was trying to think who … Read the rest
Eggshell Mosaic Art by Linda Biggers
I recently showed you a simple egg shell mosaic vase that I made with the broken shells of some colored Easter eggs. It’s pretty, but it pales in comparison to the work I found from artist Linda Biggers. Linda … Read the rest
6 Fun Family Game Projects
Here are some fun ideas for making family games or activity mats for your kids. While postcards (#1) aren’t a game, they are a great way to spend time together and keep in touch with family at a distance! Check … Read the rest
Inspiration or Blatant Copying ?
(COMMENTS wanted and encouraged! I’m really hoping to spark some conversation here, so please feel free to chime in with your opinions. Keep it friendly and objective.)
Finding Inspiration.
There are thousands of places to find craft inspiration. Saving … Read the rest
6 DIY Signs for Your Home Decor
I am a sign fanatic. I love old signs especially, ones that are weathered or aged, ones that you distress yourself, or those gems that you are sometimes lucky enough to find already aged by the elements. Signs are a … Read the rest
6 Cool ways to dress up a table or nightstand
Here I go again with furniture envy. I’ve never actually refinished a piece of furniture myself, but the talent that’s out there on the internet really makes it seem doable. Here are some really cool pieces for all different home … Read the rest
6 Great Ideas for Potted Plants
It’s definitely spring. One day it’s cold, the next day it’s warm, snow, rain, clouds, sun. While it’s not warm enough here to start planting outside yet, the birds are definitely chirping and building nests and some of the bulbs … Read the rest
Thank you and Congratulations!
National Craft Month is over, but during that month we gave away some pretty cool prizes to quite a few lucky winners! I would like to thank the generous sponsors listed below and congratulate all of the lucky recipients of … Read the rest
Home Tours on Martha
The Martha Stewart website has several home tours for your viewing pleasure. I found these super simple but absolutely ingenious “house rules” rocks in the Seal Harbor Haven tour.
I’m loving the black and white bathroom in the Row House … Read the rest
Mosaic Sunglasses – oversized wall art
I don’t have a link for you today. No tutorial to send you to, no blog post or artist gallery. The pictures I’m showing you here are off of my cruddy cell phone. A couple of months ago my oldest … Read the rest
Connect with me on Stumble Upon
Are you a stumbler? I love using Stumble Upon to find ideas, projects to feature, cute animal videos, beautiful photography, and recipes. I’m connected with lots of foodies, but would love to connect with more crafters on Stumble! To find … Read the rest
6 Nifty Kitchen Projects
Today I have quite a variety of kitchen project ideas for you. Love the tea bag wreath, so easy to make and you control how colorful it is. Check out Gail’s awesome chalkboard door too, loving that! These are all … Read the rest
6 Fresh Garden Ideas for Spring
I’m posting this in an effort to ward off the cold weather spirits and bring some sun and warmth to southeast Wisconsin! Sheesh, enough already with the temps in the 30’s! I am so itching to plant some herbs and … Read the rest