Creating Art with License Plates

Using license plates in your home decor

Hey all!  I have such a fun project to share with you today! It is going to make you wish that you moved around alot…….. ………AND kept all of the license plates with each house you packed up! If you … Continue reading

Jingle all the Way Shadow Box-Holiday Crafts

Jingle all the Way Shadow Box

Are you all ready for Christmas? In 11 short days! Eleven….. short…… ………days! Oh my! Have I ever told you that I loovvveee this time of year? Twinkling lights adorning the tree! Wonderful smells coming from the kitchen! The first … Continue reading

DIY Photo Collage Numbers

How to create a photo collage on wooden numbers and letters. What a great way to preserve your favorite photos and memories!

Hey all!   I have been loving the weather we’ve been having in the little ‘O’ early this week!  Record highs in the 60’s and 70’s.   I seriously wanted to play hooky from work and just sit outside….. face … Continue reading

Mother’s Day Printable using Graphic Stock {plus a Giveaway}

Graphic Stock Free Images

If you are anything like me, then you love a good printable! Especially when it has an awesome background, cute design and more importantly…..a message that hits close to home personally. I often wondered where these very creative people were … Continue reading

How to Professionally Frame your Artwork {on a budget}

Framing Artwork-DIY Artwork

Can you believe it is December and that Christmas is only 20 days away?  You are probably one of those spot-on, organized peeps who is already done with their shopping and everything is wrapped and tucked prettily underneath the tree! … Continue reading

Country Living Fair

Country Living Fair

I hope you all had a great weekend! I did a lot of house cleaning on Saturday …… sneaking in a little Notre Dame/Purdue football …..BOO on the outcome!….. knowing that Sunday would find me MIA! What did I do? … Continue reading

Love You More {DIY Sharpie Pillow}

DIY Sharpie Pillow

This time of year is a mixed bag of emotions…..we are all complaining that summer is over and how fast it went by, but we are also doing a little happy dance as our children are heading back to school! … Continue reading

Easy Canvas Prints + {Giveaway}

Easy Canvas Prints

If you know anything about me, then you know that I love pictures.  As soon as you walk into my house, you see them everywhere…. on the wall, on tabletops, pinned to bulletin boards, and even tucked into the bookcases.  … Continue reading

Creating Social Media Icons {using Picmonkey and Image Mapping}

How to make social media buttons

Social Media has taken over our society these days!  Everything from Facebook —-> Stumbleupon —-> Pinterest —-> Hometalk —-> Twitter!  I know I left off countless media avenues, but I think I would be listing them for days if I … Continue reading

Creative Photo Display Using Crib Springs {Upcycled}

Creative Crib Uses

Creative Photo Display using Crib Springs!  Yep, you heard me right!  I know you still have a crib hanging out in the attic or storage room waiting for sweet baby #2,  #3 or even  #4!   Yes?  No?  Maybe! Heck, I … Continue reading

DIY Dog Gate {using a picture frame}!

DIY Dog Gate-Dog Gates

Gotta love it when you can repurpose an item that had just been hanging around taking up valuable space collecting dust!  I originally bought this open-backed picture frame ions ago, creating a cork board with it.  Loved the frame……hated it … Continue reading

How to make Subway Art using Picmonkey!

Subway Art-DIY subway art

You all know my love affair with Subway Art!    Since learning how to do it myself I have made countless artwork for our house, as well as giving them as gifts to family and friends!  I love it!  They can … Continue reading