Have a little fun with embroidery hoops and some fabric, Kristi over at The Speckled Dog is happy to provide some inspiration with some fun Halloween ideas.… Read the rest
Dryer Duct Pumpkin
Really? How smart is Allison over at House of Hepworths?? Don’t you just adore this pumpkin made from some dryer duct? This is fabulous! She’ll give you a step by step tute also, so be sure to check it out.… Read the rest
Fall Book Page Wreath
I have featured quite a few wreaths on this blog already, but I had to share this one from Jill as well. I like how Jill took the ever popular book page wreath to another level and added splashes of … Read the rest
Coffee Table to Bench
I love how Allison took this old coffee table, added some elbow grease and a bit of charm to come up with this adorable bench. Looks like the kitty really likes it too! She gives complete step by step photos … Read the rest
Hand Painted Silk Pillow
Just look at that pretty little bird. Lindy, from Cottage Hill, used a piece of clip art she printed off, traced it to create a pattern, then placed it underneath her silk fabric. From there she her painting talent took … Read the rest
Duct Tape Purse and Wallet
One of the neighbor kids makes duct tape wallets. She’s 11 years old, goes to school with my youngest son, and makes them in all different colors and different types. Trifolds. Bifolds. Some with picture holders, some without. They are … Read the rest
Yard Sculptures: Road Runners from Railroad Spikes
Check out this video presentation of all the cool road runners Kristy’s uncle makes from railroad spikes. Very creative and too cute! … Read the rest
Tips for Using Spray Paint
Brooke over at All Things Thrifty uses spray paint quite a bit. As a result, she has received numerous questions from readers on anything from why she uses it to what brand she buys. She’s received some great questions and … Read the rest
Rooster Silhouette
Laura at Just for Love made this cute country rooster silhouette frame for a whopping $0.00. That’s right! Everything she used she already had on hand. Gotta love roosters!… Read the rest
Artist Jan Dwyer’s Amazing Carvings
In August I traveled to Iowa to visit relatives and for the first time, go to the Iowa State Fair. When I entered the building that housed several artisans and crafters, the first booth I came across was Jan’s. I … Read the rest
Decoupage Pumpkins: A Redo
Last year Connie from Shady Creek Lane hopped on the black and white pumpkin band wagon. They were quite the craze last year, but turns out she didn’t like the results after all. This year she did a “do over” … Read the rest
PB Inspired Pillow
Richella from Imparting Grace made this adorable pillow (in the foreground), inspired by a pillow she saw at Pottery Barn. I swear I could spend all day looking at PB inspired projects! … Read the rest
Birch Cake Stand
I have to admit, I never would have thought to use birch wood to make a cake stand! Leave t to Martha. 🙂 Wouldn’t this be a perfect additional to a cabin dining table?
See the instructions for making a … Read the rest
Music Sheet Dresser
This beautiful piece of furniture started out as one of those ugly Salvation Army or Goodwill dressers. You know the ones. The kind you bought for your first apartment when you were 20, or the kind that you pass by … Read the rest
15 Wreaths to Decorate Your Home
I’ve been quietly collecting wreath ideas for a few weeks now. There are hundreds more ideas out there I am sure, but here’s a pretty good sampling of ideas to get your creative juices flowing. While wreaths are definitely used … Read the rest