Winter is one of my favorite seasons of the year…to stay indoors. Don’t get me wrong—there are few things more beautiful in nature than the sight of untouched sparkly snow and icy trees. But I much prefer admiring the snow from a distance, wrapped in a warm blanket and drinking a cup of hot cocoa. […]
Is this cute? or what? My granddaughter, Erica, made some adorable decorations from repurposed jars that triggered this thought for this snack jar. YOU WILL NEED: mason jar stuffed toy 1 yard ribbon or yarn snacks The arms and legs are tied to the jar. I didn’t want to glue them together. This way the […]
I’m notoriously cold in the winter time. It’s not uncommon to for me to walk around my college campus wearing fleece leggings under my jeans, three sweatshirts, a winter jacket, an ear warmer, a hat, gloves, three pairs of socks, and boots. No exaggeration. My quilted jean blanket is my lifeline when I’m working in […]
Candy canes are traditionally one of the most famous symbols seen during Christmas time. There is a lot of speculation that their red and white colors might have spiritual meaning, yet the true origin of candy canes is unknown. Mostly they are known for being used to make stunning Christmas decorations, and of course, for […]
Halloween is such a great time of year (and that’s not just because it’s in the same month as my birthday). It’s the one time of year when everyone gets to be an actor, putting on costumes and becoming someone else! Now, trick-or-treating is great and all, if you’re five, but I like to celebrate with a […]
The holiday season kicks into high gear in late October and doesn’t end until January. During this time, people are constantly decorating, making home cooked food and baked goods, travelling, buying presents, and throwing parties. It can easily become a very expensive time of year. However, when you have DIY holiday projects up your sleeve, […]
Calling all angels! We’re totally in love with angel crafts at this time of year. Admittedly holiday-inspired, our theme for the next few days is a nod to beautiful, perfect angels and the crafts they inspire. From ornaments to vintage garland, we can’t get enough of tasteful angel crafts. If you’re in the spirit for […]
When I think back to the holidays of my childhood, what sticks out in my memory the most are the handmade touches that my mom used to create a warm, festive atmosphere. Whether it was adorning every inch of our home in cobwebs and plastic skeletons for Halloween, crafting homemade cornucopias for Thanksgiving, or carefully […]
I’ll be the first to admit that I’m a pretty big card naysayer. I’m just not a huge fan of them. You go, spend $4-5 on a card that may or may not be funny or heartfelt, your recipient reads it, and then it gets thrown away. If the card isn’t super cute, funny, or […]
Happy Earth Day, fellow cheap eaters and thrifty crafters! I don’t know about you, but I plan on celebrating this glorious day by stepping outside of the office as much as I can (sneakily, of course), taking my dog Brody for a walk or two, and working on some recycled crafts. I’m not sure if […]
