The Ultimate Guide to Resin for Beginners

Ever scroll past a gorgeous resin nightlight or shimmering coaster and think, “That’s so pretty…but I could never make that”?Well, I’m here to tell you: YES, you can — and I’ll show you how. 🌈 What is Resin, Anyway? Resin is a liquid that hardens into a glossy, glass-like finish. It’s perfect for coasters, jewelry, nightlights, […]
Empty Nesting for Dummies

I love all my kids with every fiber of my being but let’s be honest, our job as parents were to successfully get them out of our homes. To raise them to be independent and to be able to succeed without us. Once we have done that it’s time to create the next chapter of […]
Chip Brush Santa

It’s never too early to start finding cute Christmas crafts. Am I right? This one is super cute and can be made pretty inexpensively with Dollar Tree paintbrushes. Supplies: Chip brush (Dollar Tree) Red and white paint White car wash cloth (Dollar Tree) Red pom pom Googly eyes (Dollar Tree) Directions: First, I painted my […]
So, What’s a Celery Vase Anyway?

You have all seen these beautiful vases but probably didn’t pay much thought to what they were. Maybe you even saw them called that on a tag in a shop and dismissed it as I did. I decided a few years ago to do a little research after finding one in a shop in North […]
Bows, oh no!

Just the mere mention of bows sends some of you running for the hills. STOP! This is super easy bow will have you looking like a rockstar in less than five minutes and not a ton of expensive ribbon. We start off all of our bows with 2.5 inches of wired burlap ribbon. It holds […]
Paint Can Transform a Mirror

Hey Ya’ll! Today we are talking about this antique mirror that’s been sitting around here collecting dust! It’s a great mirror, but it doesn’t have any WOW factor. The Story behind the Mirror: This mirror has been sitting in the shop for a while and it is not selling, but I think I know why. […]
The Best Way To Apply a Heat Transfer Vinyl

Hi Ya’ll! Today we are going to talk about Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV). Vinyl designs are a great way to personalize clothing and accessories, or to make fun, customizable crafts. Add your name to a bag, a fun design on an otherwise plain t-shirt, or a famous quote on your bathroom’s hand towels. With vinyl, […]
Make Time for You

As women, (sorry guys) we tend to put everyone and everything before ourselves. We work, we take care of our families, our homes, our friends, but we don’t stop and refill our tank! You wouldn’t let your car run out of gas so why do we let our gas run out? I don’t have the […]
Why DIY? 5 Benefits to DIY Crafting

1. It’s healthySpending time creating can calm anxiety, lower heart rate, and create a feeling of well-being. It slows us down, forcing us to concentrate on something other than work or family obligations. 2. It creates confidence As we step out of our comfort zone and do, we learn to do more. Those little creative […]
How to Make a Mason Jar Light

I love the rustic farmhouse look in home decor so I decided to make a light that could go with that theme or other themes by using mason jars. I tend to have a bit too many mason jars from purchases, spaghetti sauce, and other things. Often, I use them to store extra craft pieces, […]