Preserving Memories

As some of you may know, one of the projects that I am working on this summer is to digitally scrapbook our wedding photos and print an album before our first anniversary. I have been practicing and learning new skills in photoshop. So now I had this urge to go[Read more]

eyes the size of dinner plates

I am a fairly ambitious person, and when it comes to diy projects, I don’t scare from a challenge. However, I can go a little overboard with the number of projects that are on my plate at once! I’m too embarrassed to show you a list of everything that I[Read more]

Wedding Scrapbook 1

I have a HUGE amount of pictures from our wedding that I want to digitally scrapbook. I’m fairly sure I’ve already mentioned this. My plan once I have all the pages created to to print it into a hardcover 8×11 book. I am still learning everything that I am capable[Read more]

Machine Quilting

Another Spring Break project nearing completion: Yesterday I had my first experience in machine quilting thanks to my mother-in-law (Mom J). THANK YOU! It took all three of us (me, Mom J, and Mom N) to attach the quilt to the machine. How people do it alone, non of us[Read more]

Graduation Announcement

I went home to spend a few days with family during Spring Break. I won’t say too much about what was taking place in hopes that maybe Mackenzie will share with you. Anyway, I did get some crafty projects done – or at least in made progress on them. Kenz[Read more]

Felt Flowers

Here’s a quick how-to on those flowers that appeared on my latest wreath. These are super easy – and cute to boot! Supplies: Felt Scissors Hot-glue gun If you’re looking for glue guns, then you may explore cordless gluing solutions here. Step 1: Cut a piece of felt about 2[Read more]

Spring’s Here!

Today marks the first official day of my Spring Break from teaching! Yesterday was gorgeous – sunny and almost 70! Today feels more spring-like. A cool crisp air with the dewy scent of rain. For the occasion, our front door has donned a new wreath. I created this in a[Read more]

Mega Monster Cookies

Cold weather always bring upon the urge to bake. I was looking through one of my many cook books and ran across a recipe for Monster Cookies. I have never made them before and thought I would give it a whirl, knowing how good the cookies can be. We are[Read more]