Putting Together a Craft Room Inspiration Board

My husband and I moved into our current apartment about a year and a half ago. It’s a cozy, two bedroom with enough space to cram 15 teenagers into our living room for summer Bible study. Maybe not comfortably, but we make it work! Out of the three places we[Read more]

How to Make a Wedding Guestbook Quilt

I had never heard of a “guestbook” quilt prior to Courtney’s engagement.  She, however, had been scouring the internet for ideas. She didn’t want the typical, traditional guestbook – who would, right?!  With a smirk on my face I wasn’t surprised. Creativity was built into the genes of my girls. With[Read more]

How to Make Awesome Pillow Covers

Pillows, Pillows, Pillows…don’t you just love pillows!   Pillows are great for that pop of color to brighten the room. They are perfect to finish the “look” and if you have several, you can lounge in them and take a little nap.  Are you interested in learning how to make awesome pillow[Read more]

8 Simply Sentimental Dad’s Day Gifts

Remembering Father’s Day is a struggle for me. I don’t know if it’s because I’m usually traveling in the summers and not around my dad for it to come to mind, but I nearly always forget until the day of. And when it’s that last minute, all I’m able to[Read more]

Easy to Make Crochet Market Bag

Are you ready for your local Farmer’s Market?  The count down has started.  We have 18 days until the Lincoln Historic Haymarket Farmer’s Market officially opens May 2, 2015.  In preparation, I designed this easy to make crochet market bag.  It will be perfect to bring home the long-awaited, carefully selected vegetables[Read more]

Easy DIY Reading Journal

A quick post for today! I wanted a cute way to log the books I’ve been reading. I created this super Easy DIY Reading Journal. Check it out… This school year the students in the middle school were challenged to read more. A reading program was set up and the[Read more]

Chalk Paint Mirror Make-Over

This mirror has been somewhere in our house since we got married. I had originally purchased it at Hobby Lobby during a 50% off sale for $20. It was originally in our entryway, moved to the dining room and finally found a home in our bedroom. I want to lighten[Read more]

Project Life: Hiking

How is Craft Month 2015 treating you? Last weekend was my Spring Break. I had planned on a crafting marathon to get a lot of the projects on my plate and in my mind worked out. Great intentions… The weather had other plans. Now normally, that would mean terrible weather[Read more]