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Crochet and Braid T-shirt Scarf

Crochet and Braid T-shirt Scarf

I wasn’t going to post again until the New Year, but I’m so excited about this project, I have to show it now.  NOW.  I have some problems with delayed gratification, can you tell? (Although, I did wrap my own Kindle Fire and waited until Christmas to open...
Kindle and iPad Cover

Kindle and iPad Cover

  Woo!  I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! We had family + dog + baby + wood stove + good food + video games + board games + TABLETS.  Yes, our family went a little nuts for tablets and e-readers this year, so I put together a little accessory to go with...
Holiday Starbucks Teacher Gift

Holiday Starbucks Teacher Gift

Since I’m in such a crafty mode these days, I decided to dress up the Starbucks Gift Cards we bought for Bub’s daycare teachers for a quick Starbucks Teacher Gift, perfect for anyone on your list. I got the cups for free (by asking nicely of course!) when...
Quick and Easy Tartar Sauce

Quick and Easy Tartar Sauce

Here is what happened last night: We decide on fishsticks for dinner.  There’s no tartar sauce left in the pantry.  Fine, make my own.  Then I discover we finished all the relish.  (Head against fridge door at this point).  Then hubby pulls out one of the...
First Batch of Homemade Gifts

First Batch of Homemade Gifts

As we get closer and closer to Christmas, I’m really starting to cram when it comes to making my homemade Christmas presents.  Seriously, who isn’t?  Whether you’re making your own, or buying from a store, there’s just a lot of cramming and...
Lindt Lindor Truffles as Ornaments

Lindt Lindor Truffles as Ornaments

I just saw a great idea today and had to share!  I was at a friend’s house for a board meeting of our local CSA (Community Supported Agriculture), and her tree was decorated with Lindt Lindor Truffles!  Unfortunately, I don’t have a picture of it, so you...
Wreath Re-do

Wreath Re-do

My new old wreath!   Here’s the wreath we hung up on our front door last year.  It used to look nice enough, before the weather just tore it apart, little by little. Here’s the same wreath, after a little love and attention.  I added in some fresh...
Simple Holiday Card Holder

Simple Holiday Card Holder

    Over the weekend, I finally decorated our mantel for Christmas, adding a festiveness to our living room.  Part of the reason for my procrastination was figuring out how to display the holiday cards we receive every year.   We usually just prop them up...