How to Make a Shadow box Picture Frame Preserving memories is so important. There are a million ways to do that through journaling or pictures. These days it seems like everybody’s memories live in their computer or their phone. Although, I realize not everyone has the time or the skills to create scrapbooks, digital or …
Creating a Scrapbook on Shutterfly Back in the 2000’s, I was an AVID scrap booker. From Creative Memories to scrapbook conventions, I created at least two 12X12 albums for each child PER YEAR! These pictures are literally not even a third of the books I store in my closet full of memories. This is one …
Scrap wood Projects After our move last year (when we downsized our living space in half), we acquired a storage unit to dump our “flow over” stuff in. It was kind of cheating but I needed it to keep me sane. Throughout the year we revisit it and reassess what we really need to keep. …
DIY Foot Stool Repurposing an old ikea end table into a fashionable foot stool Living our downsized life, the goal is to try to repurpose things before we buy something new. When our kids were young we went “Ikea crazy” with all the cheap and easy cube furniture. We still have several shelves which we …
Easy DIY summer lemon wreath If you read my blog you know I love to change my front door decorations (and wreath) with each season. With Easter over, it’s time to embrace summer. What screams summer louder than lemons? In just 3 easy steps you can make an inexpensive lemon wreath for your door too! …
2022 Embroidery Journal Is journaling included in your new year’s resolution, but you just don’t love writing? Here’s another idea! How about start a 2022 embroidery journal? Thanks to TikTok user @thestircrazycrafter, it has become quite the craze. Three weeks into January and I am hooked! It’s not too late to join me! Here’s everything you …
DIY Wooden gnomes I miss my Christmas gnomes. After taking down all my Christmas decorations the house just looks empty! So the solution? Make Valentine’s Day Gnomes! This ended up being so easy that I might just make gnomes for every holiday. Supplies you need: Wood scraps Sand paper Paint Painter’s tape (optional) Crafting hearts …
Christmas Card Scrapbooks One of my favorite things during the month of December is going to the mailbox and getting Christmas cards. I especially love the ones with pictures which give me a glimpse into how much everyone has changed from the year before. I’m happy to say that the art of sending them out …
College Finals Survival kit The first semester at college is tough. Learning to live on your own is just the beginning. You realize that finding a balance between studying and a social life can be tricky. By the time you throw in managing money, pledging a fraternity, and trying to stay healthy you are lucky …