Thrifty Thursday: Halloween Candy Bowl
Happy Halloween! I hate to admit it, but we haven’t really been into Halloween in the past few years. When Mr. O and I first started dating, we hosted a Halloween party at my home, complete with fog...
View ArticleThrifty Thursday: Sweater Sleeve Wreath
So I have had this particular sweater for many years now. Eventually, the sleeves shrunk up, as happens to all of my tops eventually. I honestly think my arms are still growing (BTW – if you need...
View ArticleThrifty Thursday: DIY Pedestal Dishware from Thrift Store Finds
Each Christmas, I try to do something handmade. This past year, I raided several thrift stores around town to gather up some still-in-good-shape plates and bowls, as well as some interesting...
View ArticleWhat’s Happening Wednesday: DIY Dazzles Pendant
Mom and I sometimes go to a card making group at Creek Water Memories, an awesome scrapbooking store in Jordan, MN. Well, Mom goes every week. It’s been so crazy around here that haven’t been in...
View ArticleWhat’s Happening Wednesday: Reclaimed Sweater (Part 1)
If you saw the sweater sleeve wreath I made, you know that I have the body of my old favorite sweater still lying around, waiting for some love. I thought it would actually make a cute vest, with a...
View ArticleThrifty Thursday: Reclaimed Sweater (Part 2)
So, here is where we left off yesterday… And here is the finished product! I am pretty pleased with how it turned out! If I start chopping up a sweater like this in the future, will remember to...
View ArticleMood Board Monday: Craft Room Inspiration
I don’t know about you, but I always come back from vacation inspired. Suddenly I am the most creative person in the world. I should take up marble sculpting, I think. That would be a good hobby for...
View ArticleWeekend Pinterest Round-Up: New Use Organizers
This week I’ve picked some of my favorite organizing tips that gives a new use to items that are already around the house! Paint Can Cubbies from Martha Stewart Embellished Grocery Bag Dispenser at...
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