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Learning ~ How-to’s ~ DIY’s

  • Cellar Hutch and Vintage Lighting

    There isn’t much I recall about that day….the day I spotted the ‘red hutch’ at a local antique shop ~ I was immediately drawn to the red hutch sitting at the back of the shop, and simply could not get… Continue reading

  • Farm Fresh Snow Globe|Classic Copy

    The craft of ‘Snow Globe’ making has been around the block a few times ~ to make my own version of this classic craft ~  I added Classic Chalk Art.  I think you’re gonna love it! Continue reading

  • Market Bags

    Do you carry your own bags to Market? Continue reading

  • ‘Santa Baubles’ Retreat Weekend!

    ‘Santa Baubles’ Retreat Weekend!  ….picture it ~ Fozzy Bear from the Muppets running with his arms out with excitement ….yes that image did cross my mind! I couldn’t be more excited to share with all my creative friends a weekend… Continue reading

  • Shed Some Light – Bedroom

    As with any DIY’er family, we work thru each space as time and money allows.  Whether taking on a whole room, or taking it in bite size pieces……or simply just finishing up on small projects that have been looming on… Continue reading

  • Makin’ Snow Friends

    I’ve been makin’ snow friends….for many reasons.  To complete a pattern with step by step photos and video for you to enjoy and for the ‘Merry Maker’s Market’! (More about the Market soon…..) Continue reading

  • Denim ~ need I say more

    It’s no secret….I love denim ~ to wear and in my Classic Cottage Home style.  There is something nostalgic, comfortable and hard-working about denim, along with the wonderful textures and feel. As you can see in the image above….I myself… Continue reading

  • Doodlin’ on Sweet Cookies

    Yet another creative surface ‘sigh’…..doodlin’ on the icing of a sweet cookie! Have any of my Decorative Art Friends tried their hand at Cookie Art?  My friend Cheryl Jones of Cheryl’s Craft Crumbs ~ makes the prettiest Artful Cookies…..ask for… Continue reading

  • It’s a Wrap – Classic Christmas

    Well It’s a Wrap for Christmas 2018 and I would like to share a little thank you to my creative friends~ a gift pattern for a chalkboard ribbon slide ‘No Peeking Elfie‘….perfect to top your Christmas wrapping…… from my heart… Continue reading

  • Homespun, Handmade and Heartfelt 2018

    Every year around this time ~ I think a lot about those special people in my life and how I can show my appreciation with homespun touches in a heartfelt way. To share appreciation to my creative friends across the… Continue reading