What: Projects Why: Pinterest. Websites. Facebook. Blogs. HGTV. DIY. If you are looking for something to do, all you have to do is jump on any one of these websites or tv stations and you will find something to do in a jiffy. Unfortunately, it isn’t that we are looking for something to do; it…
Goal: Expand my crafting skills One thing I REALLY wanted to work on during this down time in our life, was my crocheting skills. I started to crochet baby blankets when I had two friends have babies. That love continued to grow and I decided to just keep making them. Crocheting is something I just…
Goal: Expand my crafting skills. Last weekend I was inspired to sew. Dan was sick and I had this huge hankerin’ to sew – thankfully my mother in law let me borrow her sewing machine! I have had a bag pattern from my sister for a LONG time, and even had the material to make…
I am all about handmade. homemade. simplymade. What makes a house a home for me, are the contents in it – the story behind them. I bought this letter “S” over a year ago, but have done absolutely nothing with it. I have gained an appreciate for jute, so I thought it would be fun…
Amidst all the craziness, I have managed to crochet this baby afghan! My friend Tracie and I decided to crochet them (she crocheted a pink one) for our two friends who are having babies (actually, one of them had their baby 7 weeks early, but is doing well!). If you crochet, here is the pattern. I had…
So what else have we been up to? Good question. Well, for those of you who don’t know me very well, I am one who LOVES to do crafts, make something myself, or just try something new. Our spare bedroom is filled with craft ideas, projects in the making, all my scrapbooking and card-making supplies,…
