It is that time of year again....the time of year to begin to think about teacher gifts. I love making personalized gifts that the people who are receiving them know I thought about them and know things they are interested in. It is fun to me to try to come up with something for each person. This year at our co-op, both of the teachers enjoy gardening. I thought it would be a fun idea to ... Read More about Teacher Gifts ~ Make Stenciled Pots
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Easter / Spring Mantel
Well, guess what? I get to show you my first mantel with my new made over fireplace! Yay! I'm really excited to show you my Easter/Spring mantel and I'm equally excited to show you the new fireplace (if you hadn't already seen it). If this mantel is any indication of how I'm going to like my fireplace makeover....I'm in love! I think it is a combo of the long, cold, grey winter and the new ... Read More about Easter / Spring Mantel
Valentine’s Day Mega Fun ~ Over 30 Fun Ideas
Are you ready for Valentines Day? It is less than a week away! As a blogger, I read lots of blogs. I thought it would be fun to put together a whole bunch of my posts and my favorite Valentine's Day posts I've seen or pinned for you. It can serve as your inspiration or for your pinning pleasure. Enjoy! Please make sure that you pin from the original source by clicking through to ... Read More about Valentine’s Day Mega Fun ~ Over 30 Fun Ideas
Mantel Decor ~ My Winter Mantel
Do you go from Christmas decorations to Valentine's Day? At our house we go to winter decorations after Christmas. I had a lot of fun making my winter mantel decor. I've always wanted to have a winter mantel, but I only ever seemed to get enough done that it was just on the table or in the kitchen. This year, I changed that by doing a couple of quick 10 minute crafts to add to things I had made ... Read More about Mantel Decor ~ My Winter Mantel
10 Minute Craft Ideas ~ Glitter Snowflakes
With the busyness of the holiday season and the addition of everything else that went on for my family this holiday season, I've been in the mood for quick craft ideas. I've got another 10 minute (or so) craft idea for you today. Yes....it involves glitter. Are you really surprised by that?! Lol! I totally have a glitter addiction. I made these beautiful snowflakes in just a few minutes. They ... Read More about 10 Minute Craft Ideas ~ Glitter Snowflakes
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Simple Fall Centerpiece Idea
I love having something pretty on our kitchen table and I also love for it to be quick and simple to put together. At our house, our centerpiece also needs to be easy to move because our kitchen table gets a lot of use. Today, I'm showing you my simple and pretty fall centerpiece idea. I'd love to show you how I put this together and give you a tip or two on how to quickly add a little bit ... Read More about Simple Fall Centerpiece Idea
15 Homemade Gift Ideas
Have you started looking for Christmas presents yet? I know I haven't quite gotten there, but I also know that for homemade gift ideas I need to get thinking and planning. Today, I've got 15 homemade gift ideas to get you started in your own search for Christmas / Hanukkah or other gift ideas. Enjoy! ... Read More about 15 Homemade Gift Ideas
Real Family Fun #23
Welcome to Real Family Fun link party! I'm so glad to have you here today. Thanks for joining the party this week! Just in case you missed last week's features, you can check those out at Real Fun Features #22. So, this week rather than filling you in on our life, I wanted to ask you a question. I've never lived in one house as an adult for this long. We have now lived in this house for ... Read More about Real Family Fun #23
Easy Tutorial on How to Make Stencils the Inexpensive Way
Recently, I needed some stencils. Have you shopped for stencils? They are expensive. Even though they are expensive I need them because I'm no good with free handing things. I wish I was, but it is not my forte. Therefore, a stencil is a necessity for me. I wanted to figure out a way to make a custom stencil myself so I could make as many as I wanted without it costing me a small ... Read More about Easy Tutorial on How to Make Stencils the Inexpensive Way