I absolutely love wreaths, and although I love a traditional flower motif for them, I also adore coming up with fresh wreath ideas that break from the typical mold. Walking through the aisles at Hobby Lobby a few weeks back, I found this fun paintable crafting foam called Smooth Foam in a variety of shapes…
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Framed Dimensional Easter Cross Tutorial
This week, I’ve been sharing the details of the Easter vignette I put together in my entry. No Easter decor is complete without a reminder of the joy and hope of Easter – the cross! – and today, I’m sharing how I made the framed dimensional cross for the display. This is such a quick and…
Polka Dotted Plaster Easter Eggs
I just love it when I am wandering through the aisles at Jo-Ann and I come across a crafting supply I’ve never seen before. That happened a few months ago when I stumbled upon this package: This stuff is called Rigid Wrap, and it is a plaster-coated cloth activated with warm water that helps you…
Polka Dot Easter Vignette
Our house has what we New Mexicans call a “nicho,” or a little area recessed into the wall, on one side of the hall leading in from our front door. Since this space is the closest thing we have to a formal entry, I like to use this little spot as a place to showcase…
12 (More) Why Didn’t I Think of That? Tips
Sometimes it’s the simplest ideas that are the most ingenious, and I’ve rounded up 12 such tips all in one handy place. These household ideas are sure to have you wondering, “Why didn’t I think of that?” Enjoy! one.Put a Dosage Checklist on Medicine Bottles @ Landee See, Landee Do What a sanity saver…
Magnetic Refrigerator Art Frames
Do you ever find yourself bitten by the organizing bug? Now that things are cruising along beautifully with my new hallway “mudroom” command center, I am finding myself wanting to reclaim more and more of our home from the clutter.With the magnetic board I created for my hallway project, I no longer have to count…
Chalkboard Picket Fence Pallet Tutorial
The moment I switch my calendar to March, I automatically shift into spring mode. All this week, I’ve been sharing the details of my spring mantel, which represents my first springtime project of the year. Without a doubt, the star of the display is my vibrant turquoise chalkboard picket fence pallet. I shared a few weeks…
No-Sew Fabric Medallions
Yesterday I posted the “tour” of my spring mantel, which I created based on the March Southern Living cover. I love finding design inspiration in unlikely places! To punch up my display, I decided to add some fun medallion accents, which were inspired by these medallions shared by Jen at Tatertots and Jello…
Vibrant Spring Mantel
The March issue of Southern Living arrived on my doorstep late last week, and I was immediately smitten with the gorgeous springtime scene pictured on its cover. Stunning, no? Something about that turquoise door juxtaposed against those bright pink and green hues lit a fire under me, and I knew immediately I wanted to use…
Building a Raised-Bed Garden
In January, I shared my 12 major DIY goals for 2012, with a different project designated for each month of the year. So far, things are going great! I shared earlier this month the Hallway Command Center I created to fulfill my February goal (a board and batten hallway), and this weekend, the fam and…