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Costumes through the years

I am missing a LOT of our family pictures, so I really don’t have THAT many of my costumes growing up. But here’s what I do have pics of…

Rainbow Brite in Kindergarten. I wore this to school and it was a major hit. This is the first costume I remember. My . . . → Read More: Costumes through the years

Saints Wreath TUTORIAL!

I rarely do tutorials and now you’ll see why. My camera is a cell phone component (only for a few more days!) and I always forget to take a shot of important steps. This tutorial was especially difficult to complete, since black on black doesn’t photograph well.

But here goes anyway…

My mom is . . . → Read More: Saints Wreath TUTORIAL!

Dinner Menu

I have been working on this project for the longest time, trying to find a frame for it. I was in Dollar Tree for something else entirely and came out with a plain document frame that worked great!

I created this in WORD, people! Not even word, but a free download version of . . . → Read More: Dinner Menu

Clippity Dippity Do

Ok, lame title, fun project.   I have seen lined alligator clips all over and after realizing I have tons of ribbon scraps, decided to try making these. My first attempt was pitifully crooked. Fortunately, you couldn’t really tell once I tried it in my hair.   I was leery of doing any more . . . → Read More: Clippity Dippity Do

Ribbon and bead necklace…. CHECK!

Inspired by the ribbon and pearl necklaces seen all over the web, I had an idea to make my own version from a couple of things around the house I’d been wanting to repurpose. I had a couple of broken chunky bead necklaces, a broken pearl and chain necklace, and a piece of leopard . . . → Read More: Ribbon and bead necklace…. CHECK!

Check that off the to-try list!

I have a running list of DIY projects that I want to try. On that list was mod-podging (of course that’s a verb) a clipboard. I think it turned out great, but I learned a lot of things and will do some things a little differently next time. I don’t think there’s a need . . . → Read More: Check that off the to-try list!

Linked up!

Once again, I joined the great linky party, Marketplace Monday at Finding Fabulous! Go check out all the cute handmade goods that were linked, as well as the rest of the blog. Truly inspiring!

Household Tips

I just love to hear tips about how to get certain stains out, keep produce fresh, and really anything around the house that I may not know.

My favorite tips that I have practiced for years:

Save your used dryer sheets to rub deodorant spots off your clothing. I found a bunch of other . . . → Read More: Household Tips

Monday Mix

Introducing a new weekly post, Monday Mix! Each Monday, I will give sort of a round-up of things I’ve bookmarked or loved in the week past.

This is the third bloggiversary (and last week of posting) for my other blog, Life. Love. Lipstick. So today started five days of giveaways! If you like free . . . → Read More: Monday Mix

Marketplace Monday at Finding Fabulous

Finding Fabulous is a blog about creating a beautiful home while saving money, doing things yourself, and being original. It really is one of my favorite blogs to click around on, bookmarking projects to tackle or ooh-ing and ahh-ing over things I wish I had the time to create!

I just joined in . . . → Read More: Marketplace Monday at Finding Fabulous

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