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Family Canvas Home Decor

Working on a Family Canvas Home Decor piece has been on my "to do list". Well I finally decided who I would make it for and made the time to create it! I used the Silhouette Portrait again to cut out the crab shape as well as all of the text. I love that machine. It is so precise and excellent. I first began by mixing a bit of my own custom color of paint.... Read more →

Quick and Easy Embellished Flip Flops

Creating these Quick and Easy Embellished Flip Flops was not only quick and easy it is also a very inexpensive project to create. Inspired by Angie's project over at The Country Chic Cottage I decided to give my own spin on this fun and simple idea. I simply used my Ad Tech hot glue gun to adhere first the ruffly ribbon, and then the line of buttons down the center. I was done in under... Read more →

Let The Summer Fun Begin Card

Happy Summer!!! I am so glad we are finally into the HOT summer weather. I love it! And so with this fun weather I thought it would be fun to share a fun "Let the Summer Fun Begin" card! First off I must point out - The flip flops are made from Oly-Fun by Fairfield. I cut the Oly-Fun on the Silhouette Portrait. It cuts BEAUTIFULLY!! I set my Silhouette cut settings to "Printable Cotton... Read more →

New Oly-Fun™ Technique & Pretty Poppy Purse Project!

Good Morning! As with all things, technology failed me. My computer decided to dig her heels in and not want to work! But I think she's okay now and so I FINALLY have a great new Oly-Fun™ technique to share with you. I am super excited about this one! And I have a Pretty Poppy Purse Project that I applied the new technique to. It's simple, fun and you get to play with FIRE! Let's... Read more →

Fast Friday: DIY Upcycled Burlap Covered Tabletop Garbage Can

Well I have had this oh so cute DIY Upcycled Burlap Covered Tabletop Garbage Can craft tutorial for you for quite some time now. I just haven't made time to get it on my blog! I meant to run the post yesterday (hence the "Fast Friday" in the title!) But here it is today, and who knows, if all goes as planned you might have another post from me today too! ;) So check back... Read more →

Simple Cork Embellished Bottle

Sometimes you just want to make something that is simple, pretty and dual duty! Well this quick craft really hit all those highlights for me. Make it as a great gift, or keep it for yourself if you so desire. Now this would be a great craft to use any old bottle you may have laying around; a wonderful idea for an upcycled craft....but I fell in love with this bottle at World Market and... Read more →

How to make a handmade gift bag

I don't know about you but I sure hate spending $4.00-$5.00 on gift wrap. A nice gift bag and tissue will EASILY run you that much. Well today, I am going to share with you how to make a handmade gift bag. We will begin with a small brown handled bag and just embellish it! I like to start by picking out the papers, ribbons and embellishments I am going to work with. Plug in... Read more →

Sweet Friends Card - SO SIMPLE!

I guess I have needed a break from all the jewelry making as of late and have been getting crafty in other ways! Today I have card to share - I know right? A miracle! LOL This card is so simple but it still is eye catching and I am sure anyone would love to get a card in the mail, right? I love to use hot glue when applying my larger embellishments, or textiles... Read more →

Upcycled Wooden Stool to Padded & Painted Home Decor Perfection!

Today I decided to tackle a project I have had on my "to do list" for quite some time. I found this ugly stool on the road side a few years ago and have been using it in my studio in the garage....but I had a plan to redo it by repainting it and making a nice upholstered top to it as well. Well today I decided was THE DAY! Read on to see how... Read more →

Hairbows and Headbands Hurray!!!

Spring has sprung and it's SOCCER SEASON!!! Well here in the South it is anyway! LOL Today I have a hairbow headband combo to share with you - HURRAY!!! For this project I will be using Slate Oly-Fun by Fairfield, my Designer Low Temp glue gun by AdTech, some gray felt by Commonwealth Felt and a plain headband. As you can see - a simple list of supplies. Let's get going. 1. Begin by cutting... Read more →