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Michelle James

Hi! My name is Michelle and I blog at Our Crafty Mom. I have two grown children, a son age 24 and a daughter age 19. I am a very proud Mom! I love creating all things DIY, home decorating, crafts, refinishing furniture, upcycling-you name it & I have probably tried it! Thank you for visiting!

Learn how to paint Christmas ball ornaments the easy way! Craft beautiful, custom holiday decorations with simple steps and stunning results. This post contains affiliate links. This means if you click the link and buy something, I may receive a percentage of sales at no extra cost to you. Please see my full disclosure here.  Christmas Ball …

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Create stunning pressed flower ornaments for Christmas! A beautiful handmade craft to decorate your tree or give as gifts to loved ones. This post contains affiliate links. This means if you click the link and buy something, I may receive a percentage of sales at no extra cost to you. Please see my full disclosure here.  Pressed …

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Get inspired with these easy Christmas crafts to make and sell this holiday season. Perfect for gifts, decor, and spreading holiday cheer. Christmas Crafts to Make and Sell There are so many creative options when it comes to making Christmas crafts to sell. From easy wood crafts to charming ornament ideas, festive wreaths, and eye-catching …

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Download your free Thanksgiving printables that you can frame and enjoy at Thanksgiving dinner, or reduce the size to make holiday cards. Free Thanksgiving Printables I’m really enjoying creating free printables and loved making these Thanksgiving printables in 2 styles. They can be printed on a half sheet of paper and folded to use as …

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Love the viral Pottery Barn terracotta pumpkin? I’ll show you how to make your own for a fraction of the cost with this budget-friendly DIY! This post contains affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Please see my full disclosure here. Like many of you, I love Pottery Barn decor, especially the seasonal decorations. Each …

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From chicken and beef to pork and stews, these crockpot dinner recipes make dinner easy, tasty, and totally stress-free. This post contains affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Please see my full disclosure here. Crockpot Dinner Recipes There’s a reason the crockpot has remained a kitchen favorite for decades. It makes cooking effortless. Toss …

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Learn how to upcycle wooden bowls with pressed flowers for a pretty DIY project that’s perfect for decor, storage, or gifting. This post contains affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Please see my full disclosure here. Thrifted Wooden Bowls It’s time for our monthly decor collaboration where we makeover thrifted finds. Be sure to …

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Download free vintage Halloween printables with a witch hat on spooky books and a pumpkin scene. Perfect for festive, budget-friendly decor. Old Fashioned Free Vintage Halloween Printables The Halloween fun continues with this set of 2 vintage Halloween pictures featuring a witch hat and pumpkin scene art images. These old fashioned free vintage Halloween printables …

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DIY your own Pottery Barn inspired Halloween ghost wreath for a fraction of the cost with this simple step-by-step tutorial. This post contains affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Please see my full disclosure here. Halloween Ghost Wreath The countdown to Halloween has begun, and I’m ready to deck out my space with spooky …

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