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• Easy Watercolor Art – Rubber Cement Resist
  on May 31, 2016 in art Craft quick n easy watercolor
  This simple rubber cement resist technique is a fun way to make easy watercolor art. Create beautiful pieces with just a few supplies. It’s simple, fun, and gives great results. Let’s paint! This post was originally shared at Crafts Unleashed an...
• DIY Disneyland Mad Tea Party Tea Cups
  on May 27, 2016 in Craft Disney
  Make your own DIY Disneyland Tea Cups inspired by the Mad Tea Party ride at Disneyland! These DIY mugs get a makeover Alice in Wonderland style with stencils and ceramic paint. This post contains affiliate links. Thanks! The new Alice in Wonderland m...
• How to Crochet Lemon Peel Stitch
  on May 16, 2016 in Crochet
  Learn how to do the Crochet Lemon Peel Stitch, a great basic stitch to have in your arsenal. The Lemon Peel Stitch is very easy to crochet and creates a sturdy fabric with lots of pretty texture. This post may contain affiliate links. See my full dis...
• DIY Stained Concrete Planter
  on May 13, 2016 in DIY Home Decor
  Add bright color to a Concrete Planter with color stain! This super simple DIY adds some extra color to your outdoor space. Thank you to DecoArt for sponsoring this post, which may also contain affiliate links. See my full disclosure policy here. The...
• Chain Edge Raffia Crochet Clutch Pattern
  on May 11, 2016 in Crochet fashion patterns
  Colorful raffia meets shiny gold hardware in this simple yet stylish DIY clutch. Make your own summery pouch with this free Crochet Clutch Pattern. This post contains affiliate links. See my full disclosure policy here. Last week I shared a sneaky p...
• Pineapple Treat Boxes at Crafts Unleashed
  on May 5, 2016 in contributor post
  Hey there friends! Just popping in to let you know that I am over at Crafts Unleashed today sharing the world’s cutest and easiest to make Pineapple Treat Boxes! Woot! Kind of perfect for today (Cinco de Mayo) now that I think about it. Right?
• DIY Leather Tassel Keychain
  on May 4, 2016 in Craft gifts video
  These DIY Leather Tassel Keychains have a unique waterfall or bell shape and are a lot of fun to make. They are also a great gift and a cute accent for your favorite bag or clutch. This post may contain affiliate links. See my full disclosure policy...
• DIY Fringe Banner and Birthday Giveaway
  on May 1, 2016 in birthdays Craft parties
  Make a birthday or any day extra special with a DIY Fringe Banner. Easy to make and customizable to any phrase you like! This post contains affiliate links. See my full disclosure policy here. Guys! Guess what? It’s my birthday today. It’...
• Watercolor Resist Painting at Crafts Unleashed
  on Apr 29, 2016 in contributor post
  Learn how to do Watercolor Resist Painting! Make your own watercolor masterpieces easily with a fun resist technique using a common, inexpensive substance.  Hey there! Today I am over at Crafts Unleashed sharing a really easy, really fun watercolor...
• Make: Crochet Flower Hair Combs
  on Apr 25, 2016 in Crochet freebies patterns
  Take your crocheting skills miniature with these dainty and delicate Crochet Flower Hair Combs! My free crochet pattern and photo tutorial will walk you through all the steps in making your own sweet hair combs. This post was originally created by m...
• Printable 3D Christmas Trees
  on Nov 25, 2015 in Christmas Craft freebies printables
  These modern Christmas trees are simple to make – just print, cut, and glue. Make a whole forest in just minutes! I originally shared this project at Craftaholics Anonymous. This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. See my full d...
• Screen Printed Holiday Gift Bags & Cards
  on Nov 23, 2015 in Christmas Craft gifts
  These pretty screen printed gift bags and holiday cards are easy to make and a lot of fun too! This post is sponsored by Heidi Swapp. I was selected for this opportunity as a community member of Snap. All content and opinions are my own. This post co...
• Do the Downton
  on Nov 23, 2015 in parties
  It’s Downton Abbey Tea Party time again! This post is a quick preview of all the fun stuff happening with Downton Abbey and World Market in the coming weeks. A big thanks to World Market for sponsoring this post! Are you guys Downton Abbey fans...
• DIY Glossy Marbled Trees
  on Nov 18, 2015 in Christmas Craft
  These modern Christmas trees have a glossy, marbled look thanks to a fun paint drip technique. A big thanks to DecoArt for sponsoring this post! This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. You can read my full disclosure policy here.  I...
• Chunky Ribbed Slouch Hat – Free Crochet Pattern
  on Nov 16, 2015 in Crochet fashion freebies gifts patterns yarn
  This Chunky Ribbed Crochet Hat has lots of texture and a slouchy style. The pattern works up quickly thanks to thick yarn and a big hook, plus it’s simple enough for a confident beginner to tackle. This post was originally created by me for Dar...
• Marble & Copper Cube Winter Floral Arrangement
  on Nov 13, 2015 in Christmas Craft Home Decor
  This pretty Marble and Copper Cube Winter Floral Arrangement has a polished marble look with copper leaf, AND it’s easy to make thanks to foam! Thank you to Floracraft for sponsoring this post. This post contains affiliate links for your conv...
• Crochet Retro Ornament Garland
  on Nov 11, 2015 in Christmas Craft Crochet freebies patterns
  Crocheted retro Christmas ornaments team up with colorful wooden beads to make a very merry garland. Free crochet pattern and instructions. This post includes affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, I may make a small commission a...
• Crochet Star Ornaments at Darice
  on Nov 9, 2015 in contributor post
  I’ve got a new, simple little crochet pattern for you lovelies today – Simple Star Ornaments. These cute things are seriously easy to make, which means they are the perfect project to keep your hands busy while you watch all those awesome...
• DIY You’re Freaking Meow’t Tee – Free Download
  on Nov 6, 2015 in Craft fashion freebies Halloween/Fall Society6 Uncategorized
  So I had big plans for full family Halloween costumes this year, buuuuut I ran out of time. I know, boo. The kids got their sweet costumes, but I decided to settle for Halloween-y t-shirts for the hubs and I. This cute “you’re freaking me...
• Share the Joy
  on Nov 5, 2015 in Christmas gifts
  Share the Joy this holiday season by reaching out to those in need in your community. A big thanks to World Market for sponsoring this post!  One of the very best things that has come out of blogging is the opportunity I have had to work with great...