Over the weekend I worked on learning a new craft. I saw Arm Knitting pop up a few times on youtube. So I decided to try it out paired with coupons and presidents days sale at JoAnns. They have yarn dedicated to arm knitting. Supplies Your arms Yarn size super bulky 6. They usually say…
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Organizer with Thrift Store Finds
I have seen making organizers for beauty products, change, keys, hair accessories, etc all over the place. Watched a few diy youtube videos. People used a few different methods. I have been looking a thrift store for some time. I wanted some cool plates, bowls, and tea cups. I adore tea cups. I prefer to…
DIY: Travelers Notebook
I love making my own books out of cereal boxes. Decided to branch out and try a new notebook style. Enter the travelers notebook. Really easy to make. I have been making them for the past few days. I think they will be this years diy gift project for the holidays. I just love them….
DIY: Accessory Display
One of my fav creations for decor in my home. Thanks to my awesome husband who worked with me to create this beauty. We created this about two years ago. Just now getting up on the blog. Supplies (mostly found at local hardware store) 1 sheet peg board – White. I used whole board so my…
DIY: Tile Coasters
Hi. A rare Sunday post coming out. I was a bit busy this week so I didn’t have enough time to edit my photos in advance for posting. Enjoy this one! You may have seen my versions of tile coasters here before. Here (image transfer )and Here (stamp and color). Well here is another. These use cheap…
Make Your Own Notebook Event
Another creative cafe happening in my building. We do DIY projects that have a sustainable theme. College students have cereal boxes. These are great way to create something with what you have. Or you can get supplies cheap. Great as a gift. I included the instructions I created for myself and my staff to run…
I was cleaning today. there was a t-shirt on my counter. my crafty brain said stop cleaning and create. Combined two ways to make a no sew t-shirt bag. Had some duct tape that needed to be used. Did the tie bottom instead of using safety pin to thread the bottom. you can see my…
Made this for my friend who loves Harry Potter. The red and yellow turned a lot deeper after baking. The baking was tricky. First I did 350 in oven. Noticed that the black was not setting. Did a second run on 400. Generally stick with the 350. Seems like that worked well for other mugs…
Used my Flourishes Dreaming of Florence stamp set to create these coasters for a customer. The coasters were auctioned off with a bottle of wine at a school auction. The physical coaster is a wall tile that I purchased at home depot. They are really cheap. Maybe .89 cents a tile. I like the marble…
This project is really really easy to do. I made these for my staff last year. I love a good appreciation project that is personal. I try to make things that my staff won’t just throw away. I did a theme of phrases that had to do with seeing and leadership. I also made a…
DIY: Baby Onsie
We made wittle onsies at the baby shower. Drawing on fabric is pain. I can draw pretty much anything as long as I have a image to go off of. The monkey is not as good as I would have liked. O well. it will be covered in baby goo soon. Congrats Candace and Shawn!
DIY: Fleece Penn State Pillow
Made a quick little round fleece tie pillow this morning before work. Co-worker is having a baby shower. It is a collegiate themed shower so we are encouraged to bring items from our schools. Clearly could not pass up an opportunity to give someone Penn State related. The rest of the gifts are from honest…
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