Thursday, April 22, 2021
Celebrate Earth Day with the Rule of Half and Friday Favorites Week 578
Thursday, April 15, 2021
How to Spring Clean Your Dryer Vent and Friday Favorites Week 577
Thursday, April 1, 2021
DIY Harlequin Jester Costume and Friday Favorites Week 575
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Thursday, March 18, 2021
Fabric Storage Idea and Friday Favorites Linky Party Week 571
One of my small 2020 victories was actually starting/finishing a ton of UFPs (Unfinished Projects) and fabric stash bust projects. I didn't realize exactly how much fabric I used until I started reorganizing my craft room. The fabric storage box I built was so full it barely fit under the bed.
After The Year of Sewing All the Things three quarters of this storage box that is as long as a double bed is wide is EMPTY and I'm doing my happy dance.
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Thursday, March 11, 2021
30 Best Sustainable Living Blogs and Friday Favorites Linky Party Week 570
"A blog about green living, crafts, decor, and dogs by self-described “Frugal Green DIY Diva” Lisa Nelsen-Woods, Condo Blues is filled with quirky humor and style that’s sure to make you smile. From DIY home renovation, and crafts to countless painless frugal life hacks and healthy, delicious cooking recipes, Condo Blues is a great all-around blog for anyone interested in living differently."
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Thursday, February 25, 2021
DIY Bottle Cap Bees and Friday Favorites Linky Party Week 568
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Friday Favorites Linky Party Week 567
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Quick and Easy St Patrick's Day Shamrock Decor
One of my favorite things about St Patrick’s Day is that it is the one day of the year that even mainstream places will play Celtic music. Listening to a good jig or reel always puts in a good mood no matter what.
The only thing I like better than listening to Scottish and Irish music is dancing to it. I performed as a Scottish Country Dancer and even had Scottish Country Dances at my wedding reception.
Scottish Country Dance is social dancing somewhat like American Square Dancing. Competitive Irish and Scottish dance is a completely different thing.
Since I like the music so much, why not decorate our door for Saint Patrick’s Day with a quick and easy shamrock featuring The Swallowtail Jig sheet music? The Swallowtail Jig is one of my favorite jigs because of the lyrical flute part that I’m still trying to nail down because I'm out of practice playing the flute.
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Quick and Easy DIY St Patrick's Day Shamrock
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Mason Jar and Wine Cork Centerpieces and Friday Favorites Linky Party Week 567
Thursday, January 28, 2021
DIY Dollar Store Valentine's Day Wreath and Friday Favorites Linky Party Week 566
Thursday, January 21, 2021
The Best Ever Sea Shanty and Friday Favorites Linky Party Week 565
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Easy Embroidered Coaster and Friday Favorites Linky Party Week 564
Sunday, December 13, 2020
Hearts and Gnomes Christmas Decoration House Tour
Sunday, November 22, 2020
How to Make Christmas Stocking Holders
Last Christmas I found the head of one of our Christmas stocking holders snapped off. I tried to repair it but it didn’t hold. The reindeer’s head careened to the side and stayed that way all season long.
Because there is nothing that says love and joy that a severed head on your Christmas mantle.
I poked around for a replacement. Most were already picked over and what I saw didn’t really appeal.
The only choice is to DIY a Christmas Stocking holder myself.
DIY Christmas Ornament Stocking Holder
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
How to Make Easy Embroidered Christmas Stockings
I bought a couple of color your own Christmas stocking kits (similar to these color your own Christmas Stocking kits) thinking it might be a cute reusable gift wrap idea. (Disclosure: I am including affiliate links in this post for you convenience.) I wasn’t too jazzed with the colors or quality of the three markers that came in the kit which I expected since it came from a dollar store. No big deal. I planned on coloring it with craft paint and adding a few easy embroidered accents and outlines for fun.
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Monday, November 2, 2020
How to Make Outdoor Christmas Tree Decorations
For the last couple of Christmases, I’ve struggled to find something to go with two lighted Christmas dachshunds decorations we display outside because an odd number of decorations grouped together is more pleasing to the eye than an even number. Since I bought those dachunds to celebrate of all things Lacey, why not put our fake dogs where our real dog likes to be - snoozing under the Christmas tree. In fact, we usually keep a spot under the tree clear of presents so Lacey can lounge on the fancy blanket surrounding it (although you may call it a Christmas tree skirt.)
I went with a more modern Christmas tree design because I really wanted to show off what makes my DIY tree different – the ornament windows. Also I can’t draw a traditional Christmas tree shape for beans.
Quick and Easy DIY Outdoor Christmas Tree with Ornament Windows
Thursday, October 22, 2020
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Monday, September 21, 2020
Quick and Easy Foam Pumpkin Makeover
I have a love hate relationship with foam crafting pumpkins. I love that they are reusable. I hate that most of them look horrifically fake.
Yes, I know I could use real pumpkins. I do for indoor decorating and puree them later for Thanksgiving desserts.
Outside it’s fake pumpkins all the way where real pumpkins are most likely squirrel food and when performing at Fall festivals where real fruit is likely to get smashed.
This sweet little girl was fascinated by the pumpkin clip I made over. I am forever grateful to the photographer that captured this moment!
How to Make Mod Podge Cloth Pumpkins
Sunday, September 13, 2020
How to Make Recycled Glass Bottle Halloween Witch Decorations
I have several empty glass beverage bottles in my recycled craft supply stash and think they will make cute indoor Halloween decorations. As what? As Halloween recycled bottle witches!
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I didn’t want to make the stereotypical ugly green faced witch dressed in black. Instead I took my design inspiration from three of my fellow renaissance festival actresses who portray The Fiendish Sisters. They are more of the Shakespearean type witches but instead of predicting the rise and fall of Danish kings, they host whiskey tastings. Which (witch?) is a great gig if you can get it.