Dresed up Window
I was feeling the need to do a little re-modeling in my bedroom.I had this window hanging above my bed already. As much as I loved the scrapbook paper behind the glass, I thought I would try it...
View ArticleYard Art
I went to this local artist show the other day and saw something so cute. I felt kind of bad not purchasing it from the artist, but I'm all about borrowing great ideas from other people and claiming...
View ArticleFun with Flowers!
I used to have this plain-jane lamp in my bedroom. There was really nothing special about it other than I got it from a good friend that was moving and the inside of the lamp shade had a little leopard...
View ArticleWorld Map
Please excuse the terrible picture....I made this map to help remind my roommate and I to pray for our world.I used a vinyl sticker I bought on Etsy and an old canvas I found on the curb. On the...
View ArticleCake Eggs, Repost
I've posted this before, but with Easter around the corner again, I figured I would repost! Happy Easter everyone!Have you had Cake balls before? How about cake eggs?I made these for an Eastger brunch!...
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I've got a few projects in the works, but they might have to take a back seat to this:Look what I just picked up at the Houston RE-Use warehouse for free...She definitely needs some, well, a lot of...
View Articlethree becomes one
I have been collecting old chairs from various places over the past few months for a special project. After I found my last one a few weeks ago I was able to finish it out.These were the chairs before,...
View ArticleIt is Finished!
Remember this big guy I snatched up forfreeat the Houston Re-Use Warehouse?Well, a few thousand staples and 4 yards of fabric later It now looks like this...I am really proud of how it turned out. Not...
View ArticleHeadbands for Orphans
Last Summer I got the incredible opportunity to travel to Kenya with some people from my church. We went for 2 weeks to be exposed to the culture and to minister to some children in orphanages there...
View ArticleDining Room Re-Do
Something got into me on Friday night and I just had to do something about this orange disaster of a room!I have been living with this color since we moved in and have always hated it. Not only is it...
View ArticleShameless
I entered my bench project in a contest. The winner gets a gift card from American express. I would be honored if you would take a few minutes to go here and vote!As a thank you, every time you vote,...
View ArticleBurlap Hoop Wreath
I haven't done anything crafty since the dining room re-do so I was getting a little antsy!On a weekend trip home, my grandmother insisted I come for a visit because she had something she wanted to...
View ArticleCake Stands
This weekend I helped in putting together a fundraiser of sorts for a Baby orphanage I visited while in Kenya last summer.The lady who started the orphanage was actually a member of my church, but she...
View ArticleMore Metal art
For Christmas, my Mom asked me to make something she could give to her co-workers and a couple of close friends.We settled on one of my past projects. These are made from soft metal, pressed in with an...
View ArticleEasy felt bunting banner
For my roommates Birthday, I made this easy felt banner.Basically, I cut some triangles out of felt and sewed them on to some thick bias tape.Then I cut the letters out of felt and just stuck them on...
View ArticleMake a frame, make some art!
I know some girls get things like clothes and makeup for Christmas, but for the past few years, my Dad has been stocking me up with awesome tools! It started with a basic tool kit, but as the years...
View ArticleMonogrammed Art
This is a different take on my previous fabric art. For this I used Steam-a-Seam to adhere the monogram onto the base fabric. Then I stitched around each letter with a black zig-zag stitch to help...
View ArticleFor the longest time I have been holding out on joining this site. I figured I didn't need another site that I felt like I had to keep up with. I probably still don't need it, but after so much talk...
View ArticleI can’t take the credit…
These creations are one of a kind and designed by the best “Creator” I know. I am so thankful I get to spend my days with them!I got a new lens for Christmas and I am loving the way my pictures are...
View ArticleBridal Shower Hostess gifts
Remember my friend who just got engaged?Well, she is getting married in less than a month! This week we completed a big project. Between the 3 showers she is having, there are 22 hostesses. That is a...
View Article“Girl’s Only” shower and a must-have travel accessory
My friends wedding was this weekend! It was beautiful, elegant, fun and very special. I want to show you some of the cool details she added to make the day perfect, but I’ll save that for my next post....
View ArticleSome wedding details
I was enlisted to help with a really fun project for the reception. The bride and groom both come from a legacy of strong marriages. She wanted to showcase this somehow so we came up with the idea of...
View ArticleLaptop case
Breaking news, people… I BOUGHT A MACBOOK!Ok, so I actually bought it a few weeks ago, but so far I love it! I was in desperate need of a new laptop since my 5 year old Dell that I paid like $300 for...
View ArticleProjects Lately!
I could give a thousand explanations about why I haven't blogged in so long. I could tell you how I had a busy summer with work, traveling, etc. But let's be honest- we all know how life can get busy...
View ArticleHappy Day!
So, I got married!It would take forever for me to tell you every wonderful detail about this day, so I will just hit the highlights (you're welcome) Our wedding was in a favorite place of mine,...
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