I wanted to share my Thanksgiving place setting from last year that I will be using again. I made a no sew burlap silverware holder. I had originally seen the idea from On Sutton Place . I just stamped a turkey & banner greeting on scraps of fabric & hot glued it to the front of the …
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Turn an old shutter into a modern hanging light fixture with this upcycled shutter DIY. Today I am sharing a Color Cord Cage Light! I was so very excited to have won a beautiful Color Cord & Thomas Edison light fixture from Color Cord.com . I really wanted to use it in my bedroom as a …
I wanted to share the handmade angel wings and dove ornaments I made. I like to give handmade ornaments each year as a little something extra to my family & friends. Sometimes I’ll attach it to the gift, or incorporate it with homemade candy or cookies for coworkers. Being a single Mom with a daughter …
I am so happy that fall is finally here! The weather is starting to cooperate and it is just about time to pull out the cozy blankets, light the spiced pumpkin candles & start throwing logs on the fire at night!! I have been working on putting the finishing touches on both the outside & …
I have been wanting a sunburst mirror for as long as I can remember. It has been on my to do list for well over a year, but something else would always take priority so I would push this project back. Now that my youngest is back at College, I have more time, so I …
This refinished bench has been on my list to update for some time. I’ve had it for about 15 years. It finally received a fresh new look with chalk paint! Refinished Bench Like most of you, I love using chalk paint to update furniture for many reasons. It is great that you don’t need to …
Welcome to Our Crafty Mom! I wanted to share my 4th of July Wreath made with items from the Dollar Tree. I love being able to create things on a budget and the Dollar Tree really makes it easy! I made a St. Patrick’s Day Wreath that was pretty popular, so I figured I would make …
I’ve always wanted to make a DIY Wood Flag like you see all over Pinterest, usually from pallet boards. I didn’t have any pallet wood handy, but I did have the wood left over from my Sister project that I just showed & it was a perfect size. In case you want to make either …
I was contacted by Hometalk last week after posting pictures of my back deck. They asked if I would be interested in curating a Hometalk Board about Porches, Patios & Yards. I love Outdoor decorating and thought this would be a fun Board to put together! Of course, I immediately said yes! I mean, really, …
I am very excited to share Spring Decorating on the deck! I have been trying to get the outside decorating done, but the weather has not been cooperating. Finally we are now having some nice weather! I am so blessed to have a large 15×15 foot deck overlooking this beautiful view complete with a waterfall! …