Craftiments

Over the past few days, I have been saddened to read post after post of fellow bloggers coming to the difficult decision to fully truncate their rss feeds because their blog content has … Read more

Somebody lost her first tooth last night!  In anticipation of this milestone, I created a tooth fairy box from a thrifted, vintage music box. I knew exactly what I wanted to make when … Read more

Welcome campers and parents! My girls and I are thrilled to have you visit us during “Let’s Go Camping” week of Summer Fun Camp 2013. I was a Girl Scout through my entire … Read more

This past week finally started to feel like spring for me. My brown, brittle grass became lush and green overnight. The trees are budding and my hyacinths are blooming. I was thrilled to … Read more

My front door has been bare for several months now. It was a very sad situation caused by a major case of crafter’s block. My door cried out for something colorful and summery, … Read more

I made ice lanterns this past weekend with plans to light them on New Year’s Eve.  Unfortunately it wasn’t cold enough, so I put them out this evening.  They were simple to make … Read more

I love to bring the outdoors in by decorating with natural elements. I am displaying this vintage mason jar of turkey feathers on my mantel. If you would like to decorate with found … Read more

Can you believe that the girls and I created these gorgeous faux sun prints using regular acrylic craft paint? There is no need to buy expensive, light sensitive papers or dyes! I’m calling … Read more

The Year of the Snake begins next weekend.  In celebration of Chinese New Year, the girls and I made paper snakes.  We repurposed an empty paper towel tube to make the heads and … Read more

This lamp revamp is a fusion of two very different inspirations.  I’m enamored with nautical rope lamps, such as the monkey fist knot Round Rope Lamp from West Elm.  I also love all … Read more