What are the benefits to making your own laundry soap? 1. It’s a great money saver-especially if you compare it to the “allergy free” or “scent free” versions. 2. It’s easy! With 3 ingredients and a food processor you can whip up a batch in just a few minutes. 3. You know exactly what is… Keep Reading
DIY: Freezer Paper Fabric Stencils
Looking for a do it yourself gift that is inexpensive, easy and classy? Look no further! With freezer paper stenciling you can make an endless variety of custom items for all holidays~even for those “hard to craft for” men in your life. Now I have been dying to try freezer paper fabric stenciling for a… Keep Reading
DIY: White Chocolate Covered Oreos
Want something that looks and tastes fabulous but is super simple (if a tad bit messy) to make for Valentines Day? This is a project I’ve been wanting to try for a while. So when Walmart challenged me to come up with an edible treat for Valentines Day I set to work! Don’t these look… Keep Reading
Decorating with Snowflakes
I just hate how empty and forlorn the house looks when I take my Christmas decorations down. After all that color and glitter it’s a really big let down. This year I decided I had to do at least a little something to tide me over from Christmas until it was time to do some… Keep Reading
DIY Birdseed Ornaments (Make it for Christmas)
When I heard about making birdseed cakes / ornaments I knew I just had to try it out for myself. You see, I’ve always wanted to decorate a tree for the birds in our backyard. I would love to string popcorn, raisins and cranberries into a garland to drape on the branches, and then add… Keep Reading
Make it for Christmas-The Roundup!
In preparation for Christmas I’ve been posting different “Make it for Christmas” crafts, both tutorials from me and links to other folks work. Come back here at any time to see the complete list of projects, I’ll continue to add them as I post them. Photo Courtesy of Magic Onions Eye Spy Jar Photo by… Keep Reading
Tutorial-Add An Adjustable Waist to Any Pants
Let’s face it. Most kids have no butt and no hips, their waist just goes straight down to their legs with nothing to hold the pants up. I could never get my children to wear a belt. I think that it was too difficult for them to unbuckle & buckle for bathroom breaks when they… Keep Reading
DIY: 35 Out of the Ordinary Ornaments to Make
Sometimes homemade ornaments can look like something your 4 year old made in preschool. But never fear! I’ve rounded up 35 out of the ordinary ornaments from all over the internet that you can make before Christmas! Get your craft on and DIY your little heart out. . . these are ornaments you’d be proud… Keep Reading
DIY Bath Bombs (Make it for Christmas)
Looking for an inexpensive yet thoughtful homemade Christmas gift for the females on your list? These easy to make and frugal homemade bath bombs fit the bill! Buying these at your favorite expensive bath and body type store would cost you about $6 each-but you can make them for a fraction of that cost. Wouldn’t… Keep Reading
DIY Chalkboard Frame (Make it for Christmas)
I have been just itching to play with chalkboard paint ever since I heard about it. I mean really-paint that turns anything into a chalkboard? What’s not to love about that! But the stuff was fairly expensive, and it came by the quart, and however as tolerant of my more, uh, unusual ideas as Yankee… Keep Reading
