Hello October!! Welcome to the month of candy, costumes, and creepy stuff. It’s that time of year where I bring out the glue guns, spiders, skeletons, and eyeballs for some decorating fun. Every year I’m on a mission to make as many halloween decorations as I can, for a low as I can. The holidays are approaching, … Read moreDIY Halloween: Bloody Candles
Every summer I plan loads of activities to do with my kids to keep them busy while their are out of school. Whether it’s a craft, a science experiment, or even a field trip to the local museum, I’m always trying to find something for us to do. My boys are older, so they don’t participant … Read moreHow I Taught My Girls How To Sew
I’m a huge fan of decorating with vases. Over the years I have been collecting them from the thrift shops and the dollar stores. As you can see here and here, it’s one of my go to crafts. A few months back, just before Valentine’s Day, I was working on these decorations below. … Read moreDIY: Frugal And Fun Vases
Ok, this is the last installment of the DIY Valentine’s decor series. Another dollar store find. This last craft is the cheapest one by far. With $1.00 dollar for the foam trees, and .25 cent per sheet of felt, the total amount for this decor is $2.75 cents! What a deal for something so pretty. … Read moreDIY: Valentine’s Love Tree
I had mentioned in my post before that I wanted to dress my mantle up for every season and holiday. Well, I have the plans to do the same for my front door. There are many different ways that you can spruce up the entrance to your home. Flowers, wreaths, statues, and vases are good … Read moreDIY: Valentine’s Wreath
It’s officially February, and Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! Love will be in the air for the next couple of weeks. All the stores are overflowing with pink and red decorations, cards, clothes, and other items that are related to the lovefest. Flowers, chocolate, and jewelry sales at an all time high during … Read moreDIY: Ribbon Topiary For Valentine’s Day
James 1:19-20 was the verse that was taught a couple of weeks ago in Sunday School. I had the kids make Cool Off Bottles to help them calm down when that are stressed or angry. The lesson was to stop and think before we speak. They are to shake their bottle, be still, and watch … Read moreWordless Wednesday: Cool Off Bottles
Did a craft in Sunday school again yesterday. a couple of weeks ago, a friend from church came to me about for the clear ornaments that I had bought for the craft area at church. She told me that her son had made a time capsule oranament some years ago and that she still puts … Read moreTime Capsule Ornaments
I came across this picture on Pinterest and thought I would share it with the Children’s Director of my church. She is awesome with letting me come in and try new crafts out with the kids. I love doing it. I enjoy working with the kids, and putting a smile on their faces. To make … Read moreHandprint Ornaments
November is around the corner! I love this time of year!