I don’t know about where you live, but in southeast Wisconsin the weather has been unseasonably warm. Beautiful in fact. I just went to Florida for a week to escape the cold and as it turns out, there was no … Read the rest
Faux Milk & Dark Chocolate Easter Tree
Check out those chocolate eggs seductively hanging from that Easter tree. They look good enough to eat don’t they? But they really aren’t edible, so don’t be pulling them off the tree just yet! If you want this decadent look … Read the rest
Vacation Memory Jar
I keep thinking about spring break. I’ll be heading to Orlando in just a few weeks with the fam and will be attending Food Blog Forum while there. That got me thinking about all the fun we’re going to have … Read the rest
Chicago: Randolph Street Market Antique Fair
On Saturday morning, February 4th I hopped the Metra train and traveled 90 minutes south to Union Station in downtown Chicago. Waiting for me at a little cafe for breakfast was my friend Wendy Piersall, author of Mom Blogging For … Read the rest
Guest Post: Rose Rimmed Pot
Ohhh isn’t this pretty?? I’m excited to introduce you to Vivienne from The V Spot, today’s guest poster. Vivienne’s blog is full of great ideas for the home, cooking tips and great projects! I’m dying to see how she made … Read the rest
Paint Stick Scarecrow
This is actually one of my projects. I made this several years ago, but unfortunately left him out in the elements last winter and he was done for in the spring. Time to make another one! Here’s the tutorial if … Read the rest
Guest Post: Thanksgiving Trivia Cornucopia
I have a real treat for you today! I’ve contacted a handful of talented crafters and asked them to create a project just for you, so keep your eyes peeled for some fun guest tutorials! Our first guest poster is … Read the rest
Crafterminds: Networking for Crafty Bloggers
Ever felt all alone in the craft blogging world? I do… daily. I live in a rural community. When you mention blogging to someone around here, their eyes glaze over and you lose them immediately. They don’t get it. Aside … Read the rest
Rainbow Mason Jars
These are very pretty. You won’t be able to drink out of them, or put water in them with this method. However, if you use this method on the outside they will make pretty vases. For a more permanent solution … Read the rest
Hanging Window Vase
This is a simple project with an impressive look. Even the kids can help make these pretty hanging vases from glass jars. Get the how to over at GardenMama — Hanging Window Vase Tutorial.… Read the rest
Plant Chair
Paint Chip Rainbow Garland
Just when you thought you’d seen all the paint chip ideas out there, another one surfaces. I love this colorful banner made entirely from paint chips! Rainbows are synonymous with St. Patrick’s Day but are perfect for spring and summer … Read the rest
From Pallet to Bookshelves
Love. I’ve really been loving all the projects people are creating from old wooden pallets lately. I’ve already featured a couple myself, like this pallet coffee table and the pallet garden here. Here’s another brilliantly creative way to use … Read the rest
6 Crafts for the Birds and Squirrels
As the long winter days come to an end, the arrival of spring brings about a renewed sense of energy and activity in nature. One of the first signs of this transformation is the flurry of activity from outdoor critters. … Read the rest
From Milk Carton to Vase
Jeromina from paper, plate and plane made these marvelous basket weaved vases from empty cardboard milk cartons. An pretty way to recycle! Jeromina said “These bright vases were woven out of milk and juice cartons, a great craft for Earth … Read the rest