So after holiday shopping, you opened your wallet and a fly buzzed out — there’s nothing left in there. I know you’re totally addicted to buying yarn for easy crochet patterns but it might be time to look yourself hard in the mirror and chant, “I will use up my stash.” You have so much […]
When I think of delicious food, I always think about those delicious home-cooked meals my Grandmother makes. She has a special talent for taking the simplest ingredients and making something uniquely delicious. For a lot of her dinnertime staples she doesn’t even use a recipe because she’s had so much practice making them. It is […]
Use a clever painting technique to turn an old plastic pot into a little work of art. Once done, the pot will look as if it has been covered with plywood. Add jute ribbon, a small succulent and some pebbles, and a pot that was previously ready to be thrown out, has received a new […]
With Memorial Day just a week away, it’s almost the unofficial start of summer. I don’t know about you, but I’ll be welcoming the warm weather and longer days by lounging about on the patio, soaking up the sunshine. This is the time of year when I start taking my meals outside. Backyard BBQs, […]
This project features two of my favorite things-words and jewelry. And it couldn’t be easier to make! Gather up some old flat bracelets and transparent tinted Duck Tape. For the first bracelet I used a promo postcard from Angry Girl. I cut the words down to the size that would fit on the bracelet. Then […]
I was around the last time unicorns were everywhere and I have to admit I’m into them again this time. And I am loving making accessories, especially clips for my planner. A unicorn die is perfect for making sparkly unicorn clips. A great material for making unicorns is silver and gold metallic Oly Fun […]
It can be a little maddening to deal with tangled yarn. Whether you’re just getting started or in the middle of a project, tangled yarn can make you want to give up and just grab another skein. But if you’re budget-minded, you really don’t want that yarn to go to waste. That’s why it’s great […]
Are you a fan of the Downton Abbey TV series? Carolyn here from Carolyn’s Canvas and I must have been born in the wrong era because I love the clothing. Lady Cora Crawley’s gorgeous white riding coat with black embroideries caught my eye and I said “Self, you need something like this” but self didn’t […]
After all your friends and family have gone, you can breathe a sigh of relief that all that food turned out! Congrats! Your reward is a ton of leftovers so hopefully you won’t have to do any grocery shopping this week. Reheating your leftovers feels amazing the first couple days after the holidays, but then […]
Crescent rolls are an amazing comfort food – all flaky and sweet. They’re even better when paired with creamy, savory ingredients. That’s what makes crescent roll casserole recipes great family meals in the winter. When you get home and want to make a satisfying meal, you can rely on crescent roll recipes as a quick […]
