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Candy Creation!

December 2
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I love DIY projects…especially when they involve candy!  Today I want to share an adorable craft that the whole family can take part in…and if you wish, actually eat afterward!  I can’t take credit for the idea…this was something that my mom and I discovered while rummaging through the endless yard sales this past summer.  I don’t even know who to give credit since this sweet little creation was purchased from one of the many, many vendors along the Ohio stretch of Highway 127!  But it’s adorable, creative, fun, and would be a tasty treat to top any gift or just give as a favor for all the younger humans in your life!  And even though my boys might have outgrown the excitement of receiving this treat, they’ll still have fun making them to hand out to all the littler kiddos who visit our home this holiday season!  Take a peek and…

get creative with candy!

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That’s a Wrap!

November 20
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As Christmas gets closer I can’t help but start thinking of wrapping those pretty packages!  And while the holidays inspire me to re-vamp my wrapping supplies, i do try and keep these materials handy all year long!  A while back one of my friends gave me a metal file drawer…I THINK that’s what it was!  She was planning on making something with it but decided it might be a project that never saw the light of day…so I was lucky to get it!  I think my plans for it were far less elaborate than what she was originally thinking…but  it works perfectly for me to hold all my paper supplies!  Making it more functional was pretty easy to do and it makes me happy that it has a new purpose in my home!  Today I’d like to share with you this DIY project and how I organized my wrapping table…just in time for Christmas!

get ready to wrap it up!

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Holiday Place Card DIY…

November 16
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Whether you’re entertaining a crowd or just enjoying the togetherness of a family meal…any gathering around the table is truly a special event!  And since it seems harder to do than in generations before us, I really love the times that I can make a meal shared together look as wonderful as it really is!  With Thanksgiving on its way, many of us will have just this opportunity to fancy-up a table to celebrate all our blessings and those we hold dear!  My inspiration for this year’s place cards I’ll be making for my holiday table came when I was cleaning out my cupboards a while back.  You might remember I found all sorts of little containers buried behind closed doors.  I also had duplicate, and sometimes triplicate containers of spices…clearly I don’t double check when I construct a grocery list!  And as I was getting ready to trash some of the extra spice containers it came to me…the inspiration to create something special for the gals who will be seated at my table!  Don’t worry, I’ve got a plan for the guys too!  And during a season to be giving thanks…I’m thankful I didn’t throw these supplies away!

 say “hello” to holiday recycling!

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No Tricks…Halloween Hacks & Treats!

October 30
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I love to surprise my boys with simple Halloween treats…whether it’s an after school snack or a holiday breakfast I’m always looking for fun ways to celebrate–especially if it’s easy to pull off!  Today I want to share two simple treats…one waiting for them when they get home from school today, and the other they’ll receive tomorrow on the actual holiday.  Even though I’m making these Halloween goodies for my family only, they would be fabulous for guest too…or even wonderful party favors for all those special ghosts and goblins that may come calling!  So have a peek at how I cut some corners but ended up with some Halloween sweets and treats…fit for the Great Pumpkin himself!

easy holiday treats for your ghouls…

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Happy Hostess!

October 28
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At our little soup soiree one of my fabulous guests brought me the most lovely hostess gift!  It was such a cute idea…and with all the holidays speeding toward us I thought I would share this sweet offering for all those hosts and hostesses you may be encountering!  A really nice idea for favors as well…this little gift will bring big smiles to anyone receiving it!  The holidays can get a little overwhelming and I don’t know about you but I can be stumped sometimes trying to find new ideas for tokens of appreciation to present to hosts, teachers, or anyone I’d like to thank or that might be in need of a little joy!  Have a look at this wonderful DIY gift idea…I’m sure you will love it as much as I did!

give a little happiness…

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“Eggcellent!”

October 14
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My youngest absolutely loves hard boiled eggs…he could eat them by the dozen!  So when I stumbled across this hard-boiled egg mold in the shape of a skull–you know I couldn’t resist!  I know it appears like perhaps I live at Home Goods…but I really don’t go there all that often.  However, when I do make a trip I tend to really snoop around for all the little goodies they have tucked here and there…and ALWAYS keep my eyes open in the impulse isle!  I know it’s a trap–but I usually find an inexpensive treasure and it is indeed where I found this little guy!  Not only will it be fun to make a favorite healthy snack…it’ll look darn cute for the holiday too!  Take a peek at my “eggcellent” favorite find…

hard-boiled Halloween!

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“Old” Lace…

October 7
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There’s something beautifully eerie when you mix layers of lace to Halloween!  I’m not really sure what it is…the romanticism of eras past or the delicate ghost-like sheerness of the fabric…but it provides some sort of mystery for me and I really wanted to incorporate it into my decor this year.  The wonderful thing about lace is that you can buy it from the bolt at any fabric store…and there are plenty of patterns to choose from–and price ranges too!  But for holiday decor I prefer to dig through the remnant bin to see if there’s something cheap that suits my fancy!  You may remember the adorable fabric banner I saw on my trip down Highway 127 checking out the endless sales.  Well, not wanting to wait until the 4th of July to make one similar AND the fact that I’m enamored with lace right now…I decided to try and make one (and some other “lacy” crafts) for Halloween!  Check out how I added some “old” lace to my home for the holiday…

softly spooky…

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Backyard Getaway

September 11
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This project I’m going to share today has long been in the making…and over the holiday weekend we finally got it completed!  Just in time to still enjoy the great outdoors while autumn breezes blow and the leaves begin to reveal their fiery colors before they fall!  As the kids have grown, portions of our large second-hand swing set were looking a little lonely.  And since it’s still a place in the yard that kids of all ages tend to hang out, I’ve been looking for ways to make it a more useful space.  The popular over-sized tire swing was a keeper…and we’d already replaced the “horsey” swing with a hammock chair…both of which often find themselves busy when the boys have guests!  But the other side of the slide, which formerly held several traditional (and baby) swings, was still sitting empty…hence, the project!  I’ve always dreamed of having a hanging platform bed…so I was thinking, why not make something similar for outdoors?  I’m pretty sure my husband thought I was nuts when I first mentioned the idea–even though he’s pretty used to me by now!  But the barren space on the swing set was screaming for attention…and was a perfect spot to create additional seating AND a place for the boys to relax after a long day of classes!  As it turns out, it makes a great getaway for adults too…and is just steps away from the backdoor!

see how we made our mini getaway…

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Jingling Junk

August 3
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If you’re familiar with Giggle, you know how much I love re-purposing vintage jewelry and trinkets!  Maybe I’m a little obsessed but I absolutely LOVE all the old costume jewelry…stuff that might be common in a grandmother’s jewel box!  So recently I began working on a new way to use these little gems…this spring I began designing my “junk & jewel” wind chimes…and I’m having a ton of fun!  It’s a blast to go searching for all the jingles and sparkles to hang!  I believe all these old things deserve a second chance at life…who wants to be discarded in a box of junk?  So have a peek at how these sweet, and yes, sometimes junky items can get polished up to be the belle of the ball!  And guess what’s almost here?  The Endless Garage Sale!  Hundreds of miles of treasure -hunting fun!  Check the link at the bottom of the post for all the information on this annual event…and I’ll be gettin’ ready to head out myself–scouring the roadside for…

jingling, jangling, sparkling…junk!

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What’s Behind a Name?

July 31
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I saw a cute idea some time back and thought I would try and create my own version for my son to hang on his door…a little “welcome home” gift when he returns from camp today!  The wall art that inspired me was an image revealed within a graphic shape…hard to explain in words!  But no matter, I’ll visually share with you my version…instead of a shape, I decided to use a name…and the image coming through the letters would be part of a world map.  Since my son was coming home from his long overseas visit to China I thought it would be so great to feature this portion of the map…not just art for his room but a remembrance of his travels!  So I’m keeping it short today so I can run to the airport with much anticipation of hearing all the wonderful stories of his adventures!  Take a peek at this fun project waiting for him at home!

what’s hiding behind his name…

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