Before you know it, summer will be here. As a former teacher, I know that for some students the long break from school sometimes means a long break from reading. My son is just starting to recognize sight words, but he loves books. … [Read more...]
Make Pop Art from Old Magazines
I am no artist or art student, but I can recognize classic pop art when I see it. Whether it’s by Lichtenstein or Warhol, it’s a very distinctive style that makes use of pop culture references and bold color. I found some 12x12 foam … [Read more...]
Project Runway-Inspired Colorful Pegboard
I am a big Project Runway fan. Last summer I loved watching the All-Stars season (although I did REALLY miss Nina, Michael and Tim… Heidi not so much). I loved having the best of the best competing against, and fighting with, each … [Read more...]
Vintage Knitting Needle Starburst Clock Tutorial
Did you like the Mid-Century Modern style clock I created for my Craft Room? I used upcycled (and cheap) materials including my great-grandmother’s knitting needles to make a functioning clock. I am sharing the whole tutorial on Décor … [Read more...]
Craft Room Organization: PVC and Wire Shelf Paint Storage
If you are looking for more craft storage ideas, you will like these posts: PROJECT RUNWAY INSPIRED PEGBOARD COLORFUL STORAGE BOXES … [Read more...]
Mad in Crafts – A DIY Craft Room
For the crafter, this is probably the most exciting reveal from The Mad House: my craft room. I spent hours unpacking, organizing, and decorating the room that will probably NEVER look this clean or tidy ever … [Read more...]
Decorative Pumpkin Watering System for Mums
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Scotts Miracle-Gro for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. I love to add mums when doing my Fall gardening. It's easy to Find beauty in the … [Read more...]
DIY Death Star Mirror
One of my favorite elements in my son’s Super Space Geek Bedroom is his new Death Star mirror. I was able to repurpose a piece of décor from his nursery to fit his new room’s … [Read more...]
12 Upcycled Crafts
original image from Flickr user DonkeyHotey I don’t intentionally make “green” crafts, but I do think that taking old or broken materials and giving them a new life is good for my creative mojo. Each of these projects is the … [Read more...]
Vintage Camera Tripod Lamp
Earlier this year, my mom offered me my grandpa’s old camera tripod. I eagerly snapped up the tripod that he used to take countless shots of our large, loud family. Although I didn’t need a camera tripod, there was another way I … [Read more...]