Each holiday season, I change the decor for my home and porch. Most years I choose a simple theme that uses what I already have. Because who has the time or money to go out and purchase all the latest trends? This year I was craving the warmth and coziness of plaid. When I decorate, I blend regular items with my Christmas decor to keep things festive and fun. ToRead More →
It’s the cozy season and what could be cozier than a warm, snuggly sweater. After the holidays, it’s nice to layer on the blankets and sweaters in your home to create a sense of warmth. So making a sweater wreath is the perfect way to warm up your home and decor. I already have several sweater wreaths that I’ve made in the past. I haven’t used them in a fewRead More →
Every year, I try to find creative ways to share with the gardeners in my life. But it’s often difficult to know what to give. I love the little kits you can buy to give as gifts, but they’re not very personal. So this year I’m making my own garden gift kits to give to friends and family. So what is a Garden Gift Kit? It’s a combination gift thatRead More →
Spring has passed and it’s time to start thinking of summer. Each season it’s fun to decorate your porch with touches that remind you of the upcoming season. Make these patriotic crafts to decorate your summer porch. One of my favorite ways to decorate my garden porch in summer is with patriotic colors. Red, white, and blue just screams summer. And while the summer of Covid will not look likeRead More →
The gardening season has wound down and your garden shed is sitting empty and alone. It’s the perfect place to work on Christmas projects for the holidays. With just a little bit of rearranging you can turn your garden shed into Santa’s Workshop. There are a variety of things you can do in your garden shed if you have some workspace. All you need is a clear surface on aRead More →
Generally, after the holidays, I decorate my home with winter decor. Right about mid-February I start thinking about switching out my snowmen, mitten garland and winter candles for spring decor. But since we are still being pounded with snow, I’m just not ready to pull out my spring branches, bird nests, and eggs. So instead I decided to push the winter decor and make a pom pom garland. A pomRead More →
The winter months are a great time to work on a pressed flower craft. Last summer, I made a flower press and used it to press the end of the season’s flowers, ferns, and autumn leaves. I have used the ferns and leaves in my decor, but I haven’t had time to make anything with the flowers. So I thought I would create simple floral artwork to help decorate forRead More →
I like to decorate my home with wreaths and I have quite a few of them. But very few of my wreaths are purchased. Many of the wreaths that I display during the year are homemade. I might purchase the base of the wreath such as a wireframe or grapevine wreath but then I add my own materials to the top. My winter wreath from a thrift store find usesRead More →
Time is getting scarce as we rush through the holiday season but I have one more fun craft to share with you. Last Christmas I bought a glittered jingle bell ornament and I’ve been waiting all year to create a similar ornament. But I took it a step further and created a glittered Jingle Bell Garland. This is a really simple craft idea. You only need a few supplies andRead More →
Have you been baking a lot this holiday season? If you like to give your goodies away, then you will need a container for them. You can certainly share cookies on a plate or buy a plastic container. But I like to make my gift containers special. One of my favorite containers, over the years, has been to decorate paint cans. It’s easy, inexpensive and they’re reusable. Here are someRead More →