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Craft Room Ideas and Advice
Depending on how dedicated a crafter you are, these craft room ideas may help you plan and organize your perfect workspace.
Smart and Crafty Craft Storage Ideas
This post is co-written by my talented, artistic friend and architect, Laura Davis, Vice President and Principal of hpd architecture + interiors. As dedicated crafters, we know how important it is to have a designated space for all my creative supplies. Let's face...
Top Handmade Gift Ideas 2023
I’ve always considered that handcrafted gifts carry more meaning than store bought ones, especially when they are customized to the recipient’s taste. In this era of fast fashion and cheap imports, handmade gifts allow me the opportunity to personalize the gift with...
8 Christmas Clearance Crafting Bargains
The Christmas Clearances are great for finding crafting bargains. Here are 8 items I always look for that I’ll use through the year.
Media Day Ideas
Media Day can be a bit tiresome for the kids waiting around for the pro photographer. Lighten it up a bit with these fun selfie props.
Custom Door Decorations for Traveling Teams
I’m not the team mom. Somehow though, I became the team mom who does the door decorations for travel weekends for our club soccer team.I’ve been doing it for about a year now, and you can see the progression of my creations here,and here. Previously, I was really...
Craft Room Ideas and Advice
Depending on how dedicated a crafter you are, these craft room ideas may help you plan and organize your perfect workspace.
Smart and Crafty Craft Storage Ideas
This post is co-written by my talented, artistic friend and architect, Laura Davis, Vice President and Principal of hpd architecture + interiors. As dedicated crafters, we know how important it is to have a designated space for all my creative supplies. Let's face...
Top Handmade Gift Ideas 2023
I’ve always considered that handcrafted gifts carry more meaning than store bought ones, especially when they are customized to the recipient’s taste. In this era of fast fashion and cheap imports, handmade gifts allow me the opportunity to personalize the gift with...
8 Christmas Clearance Crafting Bargains
The Christmas Clearances are great for finding crafting bargains. Here are 8 items I always look for that I’ll use through the year.
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8 Christmas Clearance Crafting Bargains
The Christmas Clearances are great for finding crafting bargains. Here are 8 items I always look for that I’ll use through the year.
...Mini Farmhouse Wreath Craft Project
This easy mini-farmhouse wreath craft, uses Dollar Tree mini-pallets, a snippet of Christmas garland and a few other bits and pieces you may alread...
Upcycled School Uniform Teacher’s Gifts
Teacher’s gifts do not get more fun or meaningful than these gorgeous DIY upcycled school uniform ornaments.
...Dallas Arboretum Christmas Activities
Hey guys, if you're looking to squeeze in one more fun holiday lights experience before Christmas, the Dallas Arboretum has a beautiful Christmas...
Reliant Energy Gingerbread House Decorating Content Hits Close to Home
If you had 45 minutes, a table full of surprise candy, and a blank gingerbread house, what would you make for a $1000 donation to your charity?...
Gaylord ICE! Without The Ice!
Gaylord ICE! without the ice! Without the fabulous ice sculptures is the Gaylord Texan resort still worth a visit. YES! Click for a discount code. ...
Don’t Miss Enchant Christmas in Fair Park, Dallas
Enchant Christmas, "the World’s Most Magical Christmas Light Maze & Village" is back in Dallas for 2021, and it's better than ever! We went in...
DIY Lantern Tile Christmas Ornaments
“Hey, what are we making this year for our Christmas presents?” Each year, me and my bestie in Ohio, virtually make similar gifts to give to all our...
Snowday at Galleria Dallas
I got a sneak preview of the new SNOWDAY at Galleria Dallas and it is SO much fun! Even my teenager enjoyed it! (That's saying something) This...
Christmas Tree Types and Shopping Tips
Time to replace your artificial tree? Check out these Christmas tree shipping tips, straight from the experts at Decorators Warehouse.
...Is it Time to Replace Your Artificial Christmas Tree?
The holiday countdown has started… It’s time for your annual tree-wrestling match where it’s you vs. the stairs to bring that bad boy down from the...
Day of the Dead Cakes
Day of the Dead cakes are easy to make and look great. In fact, I think they may become an annual tradition in my house. Here’s how I made th...
Christmas Tree Decor Trends
If you liked the Is it too Early to Decorate for Christmas? post (which for me is NO, never too early), you will love this one which continues my...
Scary Books for Kids of all Ages
Whether I’m “Booing” the neighbors or putting together a Halloween giftie for my own little ghoul (she’s a teenager, I can say that), I always have...
The Christmas Village That Time Forgot
If you love all things Christmas you might be tempted to drop in to North Pole Christmas Village on Pike’s Peak. My recommendation – do...