• Home Decor
  • Memorial Day Canvas

    I couldn’t let Memorial Day pass by without creating a piece to commemorate the men and women who have died while serving my country.  And if you’re reading this from outside of the United States, hopefully some of the techniques will come in handy for your projects too! Start with a ready-made canvas in black […]

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  • Mother’s Day Shadow Box

    With Mother’s Day just a few days away, I thought I’d share a springtime home decor piece that doubles as a thoughtful handmade gift for any of the special moms in your life.  I bought this shadow box at a local craft store and started out by refinishing it in  antique white with some acrylic paint. Use […]

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  • Small Embellishment Organization

    Could you use a few more ideas for organizing your craft room?  I’ve tried many different ways of storing all of my tiny craft embellishments over the years, but I began to realize recently that whatever wasn’t visible wasn’t getting used.  This is the system that I’ve found works for me, and hopefully you can […]

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  • St. Patrick’s Day Burlap Art

    Happy St. Patrick’s Day!  Today I wanted to share a quick and easy piece of framed art that you can make for this special little holiday or even leave up year-round.  I’m not Irish, so I don’t decorate too much for St. Patrick’s Day, but I can’t resist putting a little something up and this […]