I had so much fun making upcycled mittens from repurposed sweaters last winter that I just had to try some more. These would make great gifts. They’re easy and inexpensive to make. You can personalize them by choosing colors and pattern to match your “gift-ee’s” tastes. I went to the thrift store looking for a wool…
I love to give neighbors and friends homemade treats for Christmas. Most folks are so busy these days that homemade baked goods are a treat. I have found that this Gingerbread loaf recipe is perfect for making in double batches so I can make a bunch of loaves for gifts all at one time. It’s a…
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Carton Smart for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. One of my favorite treats to make and eat each holiday season is Pumpkin Cranberry Bread. It’s a flavorful, moist loaf of bread that combines the best flavors of pumpkin and cranberries. It’s not only…
If you’ve hung around here with me for any time, you know that I spend much too much time sitting at practices, games and various kid activities just waiting. With 3 kids, I learned a long time ago that I had to have projects to keep me busy while waiting and waiting and waiting at…
Simple tutorial to make a crocheted casserole cozy. You can easily adapted for the size of any casserole dish for your unique needs.
I spend a lot of time sitting at my children’s practices, activities and appointments. I know I’m not the only one. I have to do something while I’m waiting or with 3 kids and all their appointments, I’d be loosing too much of my life just waiting. I usually take a crochet project to…
I have friends that collect trash, cast-offs and junk and then give it to me to repurpose. I know I’m not the only one with such good friends. (Thanks to other bloggers I know this.) Every time it happens I’m equally giddy that they thought of me and embarrassed that when they thought,”Who should I…
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Walmart for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. It’s 2 weeks until school starts for us. That means it’s time to take our list of required school supplies and do the complicated balancing act of getting what the teacher asks for and getting…
A simple crocheted graduation lei pattern for the busy crafter that wants to make a DIY lei to give as a gift.
A couple of weeks ago I shared my Felt Flower Book Hugger Bookmarks. {here} Originally I was inspired by Nancy at Do Small Thing with Love. She has an easy to follow tutorial (complete with a pattern) {here} on how to make a Cow Book Hugger. One night when I needed a distraction from the stress…