It’s pretty astounding that Halloween is this week. If you’re like me, you’ve been dreaming of Halloween all year, yet October is just breezing by. Usually, I’d have a ton of Halloween crafts done by now, and many crafters are already started on Christmas. My creative side is tsk-tsking at me. It’s not too late, […]
There’s nothing more gorgeous than an autumn day at twilight. I love taking a stroll around my neighborhood as the leaves blow around, seeing all the hazy colors of the season. It’s even more beautiful when I pass yards with the perfect mood lighting—twinkling lights or hanging lanterns. Beautiful outdoor lighting definitely adds to the […]
Have you checked the calendar lately? Oh dear… Yes, it is true! Christmas IS getting closer (only about four months left!), and it is time to start planning! It’s that wonderful time of the year when we share the joy and happiness of the season and exchange small gifts with one another to celebrate the […]
Mason jar crafts are all over the place right now and this 21-inch wood mason jar with a cutout monogram inspired me to make it light up with twinkling tea lights just like a glass mason jar filled with summer fireflies like I used to collect when I was a kid. First up, I raised […]
Parties and weddings are a wonderful time to celebrate life and love. Unfortunately, decorating for a party or a wedding can become very expensive, and that is when budget-friendly crafts become very convenient. Not only is it an inexpensive way of entertaining, it also allows you to leave a green footprint by turning trash-bound items […]
While shopping with my daughter Deborah, we wandered into a store selling all varieties of scents and candles, and candle holders to go along with them. The price they wanted just for a mason jar holder was (what we thought) ridiculous, and, of course, I blurted out, “Oh honey, I can make that for you.” Really? […]
I have had this green Ball jar in my stash for quite some time but didn’t have an idea for what to make with it. Well, being that it’s time to decorate for St. Patrick’s Day I thought I’d combine it with two of my favorite things- plants from my yard and battery powered tea […]
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 […]
Have you checked the calendar lately? Oh dear… Yes, it is true! Christmas IS getting closer and it is time to start planning! It is that wonderful time of the year when we share the joy and happiness of the season, and exchange small gifts with one another to celebrate the true meaning of this […]
Mason jar crafts are all over the place right now and this 21 inch wood mason jar with a cutout monogram inspired me to make it light up with twinkling tea lights just like a glass mason jar filled with summer fireflies like I used to collect when I was a kid. First up […]
