The Great Lake State. A Pleasant Peninsula. The Mitten State. America’s High Five. My home state has lots of nicknames and one of the most recognizable silhouettes on on a US map. When you ask someone from Michigan where … [Read more...]
SWEATER SLEEVE CHRISTMAS TREES
I’ve been riding the fair isle train this Christmas. I’ve made an oversized fair isle sign, sewed a quick throw pillow cover from a thrifted sweater, and made these cute cone Christmas trees from sweater sleeves. These sweater trees … [Read more...]
RESURRECTION BUTTERFLY EASTER WREATH
Although I am not a big fan of real live butterflies, I love butterflies as a symbol of Easter resurrection. I wanted to make a bright, happy wreath for Easter so I added a He is risen! banner and some origami butterflies to my Year-Round … [Read more...]
Snowy Cone Trees Centerpiece
I am part of the Make It Fun! team. I received compensation and complimentary products in exchange for creation of project ideas. For this month’s Make It: Fun project, I put together a peaceful winter centerpiece for our dining room. … [Read more...]
Winter Yarn Pom Wreath
I am part of the Make It Fun! team. I received compensation and complimentary products in exchange for creation of project ideas. Yarn pom wreaths have been on my radar for a few years now. I love their nostalgic quality (who didn’t … [Read more...]
Plaid Rag Spheres
This simple rag sphere project is quick and easy. The project is a great way to get kids involved in holiday decorating and could even be used as a simple classroom project. The spheres make for versatile decorations that … [Read more...]
Ruffled Plaid Trees
In my attempts to put plaid on everything this winter, I made up a few simple ruffled plaid trees. Made from thrift store shirt scraps and foam cones, these decorations add a cozy cabin feel to your winter décor without breaking the … [Read more...]
Faux Pallet Sign Cornice from Styrofoam
I am part of the Make It Fun! team. I received compensation and complimentary products in exchange for creation of project ideas. I first saw this barn wood window treatment on At Home on the Bay when we were in the process of moving … [Read more...]
DIY Dr. Seuss Party Wreath
When we have a themed birthday party at our house, I like to set the tone of the party right at the front door. For my son’s Cars party, I colored a billboard-style Welcome to Radiator Springs poster. His baseball party featured a … [Read more...]
Spider Lollipop Treat Craft
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Orkin Ecologist for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. During Halloween, you will see creepy crawlies all over the place. Why do we include worms and spiders and millipedes in … [Read more...]