How to Select Your One Word of the Year

How to Select Your One Word of the Year Tips

Every year I select a new word to use as a guide in helping me become a better human.  Selecting the word can be challenging unless you have some support.  Here is how I go about selecting my word AND then some of the things I do to get it going.  I created a felt garland for 2020 using my favorite glue, Fabri-tac by Beacon Adhesives.  They sponsored the crafty …

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Kid Made Christmas Ornaments

The best part of the Christmas tree is the kid made Christmas ornaments and gifts.  Every year when the kids would come home from that last day of school before winter vacation they would bring an ornament or gift they made in class.  They are my favorites on the tree and under it too. How fun would it be if you had your kids turn their old clothes into upcycled …

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Upcycled Denim Stocking

Upcycled Denim Stocking DIY for Beginners

Let’s make an upcycled denim stocking! Every year it seems like we add another stocking to the mix.  Whether it’s a new pet, a boyfriend, a visiting relative or a friend; everyone gets a stocking to be filled in our home.  This upcycled denim stocking is so fun to make because it uses jeans that in most cases have been greatly loved to the point of worn out.  This post …

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Giant Reindeer Gift Tags

Giant Reindeer Gift Tags for the Holiday Wrapping Gifts

Giant Reindeer Gift Tags These giant reindeer gift tags are perfect for adding to packages or making garlands. Creating darling gifts that are wrapped in creative ways can be so simple and fun.They are super fun because once made, any message can be added which makes them 100% perfect to personalize. Reindeer make me think of the magical parts of Christmas.  Animals that can fly and spend their days playing games …

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Fairfield World Pillow Party 2019

Welcome to the Fairfield World Pillow Party 2019, hosted by me and Alexandra from The Hedgehog Hollow.  A great big thank you to our sponsor, Fairfield World who sent out pillows to twenty five designers and covered the costs of the party! Here is the pillow I created!  I crush on all things gnome so made this to add to my holiday decor.  I am going to be sharing the …

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How to Make Pom-Poms

How to Make Pom-Poms in Four Easy Steps

Every month Darn Good Yarn has a new box of goodies that ship to their Yarn-Of-The-Month Club. You can SAVE 15% as a new subscriber! The box contains a skein of special yarn, a pattern and a gift.  It is awesome because if you subscribe annually, it is only $10 per month.  Last month the yarn was absolutely gorgeous, as in spectacular. I love rainbows and with these deep colors …

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Breast Cancer Patient Heart Shaped Pillows

These breast cancer patient heart shaped pillows are perfect for post-surgery to place under the arm and provide comfort.  They are also great to support sleeping in the hospital.  Mostly though, they spread kindness and love through the act of service and giving to others.  I am happy to share the pattern here FREE so you can make them too.  I am finishing up 50 pillows this week to take …

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Giant Yard Witch

Giant Yard Witch in Tree for Halloween

Making a giant yard witch with Oly*Fun from Fairfield World is a fabulous way to let your neighborhood know that you are lover or all things Halloween.  This giant yard witch is made with a yardstick so it is super durable and easy peasy to hang on a door, garage or in a tree.  Working with Oly*Fun is one of my favorite ways to craft because it is such a …

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Kindness Favors

KIndness Favors in Jars

September is Anti-Bullying Month but really I think every month should be.  The best thing I know to get rid of bullies is kindness so I whipped up some kindness favors today to share with you using my Cricut Explore Air 2 and a few other fun things. As a mother of four and a once-upon-a-time teacher, I believe it is important to surround kids (of all ages) with positivity …

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Easy DIY Chair Makeover

When I moved into my new townhouse, my sister-in-law Kelly gave me two AMAZING (but needing some love) chairs.  They have been sitting in my garage for several weeks while I’ve been pondering what to do with them.  I started to paint them but was uninspired by the chair seat covers and just couldn’t get past it.  Until yesterday!  Yesterday I got out my new and darling Oliso mini project …

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