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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!

This chinoiserie vase is a beautiful and easy decoupage craft that anyone can make. It’s super simple, fun, and best of all – affordable! Have you ever wanted to add a touch of chinoiserie chic to your home décor without spending a fortune?  Well, today’s project is perfect for you! I’m going to show you …

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Make an adorable DIY beehive decor (bee skep) for under $5 with this simple tutorial.  I’m so excited to share my latest Dollar Tree craft with you all. This beehive decor is super easy to make and absolutely adorable!  Plus, it would make the perfect addition to your spring and summer decor. I have been …

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Ready to deck out your home for St. Patrick’s Day? Check out these amazing St. Patrick’s Day crafts and decor ideas to add a festive touch! This post also contains affiliate links and I may be compensated if you purchase after clicking on my links. Please see my full disclosure here. Easy St. Patrick’s Day Crafts …

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Here you’ll find a list of the top dump cake recipes on the web including peach, cherry, pumpkin, red velvet, chocolate, and more! Who has time to spend hours in the kitchen? Not me! That’s why I love dump cake recipes. They are simple and easy to follow, and always turn out delicious. Plus, there …

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Download these FREE St. Patrick’s Day Printables for instant home decor, spring decorating ideas, crafts, and more. The set includes four different designs including gnomes, mason jars, and a tiered tray all decked for the holiday! All you need to do is print and frame for instant wall art. Free St. Patrick’s Day Printables  If …

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This easy craft tutorial will show you how to make your own pinecone fire starters with a free printable gift tag – perfect for gift-giving! Have you ever tried to start a fire in the fireplace and just couldn’t get it going? It can be so frustrating. Well, I have the perfect solution for you …

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This low-carb bacon-wrapped little smokies recipe makes the best appetizer. It’s a simple way to pack big flavor into bite-sized morsels. Looking for an easy, low-carb appetizer for your next game-day party? Look no further than these bacon-wrapped little smokies! These delicious little sausages are wrapped in bacon and can be baked in the oven …

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Cricut has done it again with their newest product the Cricut Bright 360 LED lamp! This post is sponsored by Cricut and contains affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Please see my full disclosure here. This lamp is perfect for anyone who loves to craft, DIY or just wants a new light source …

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Learn the basics of how to decoupage with mod podge to make decorative soap. We have step-by-step instructions, along with tips and tricks. Decoupage is one of those techniques that can be used to decorate all sorts of things. You can use it on furniture, clothes, and even soap! In this post, we’ll show you …

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