DIY Garden Bird Bath Project

DIY Garden Bird Bath Project

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Miracle-Gro for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. My yard is full of pine trees, and I mean a lot of trees. While it’s a bit difficult to get much grass to grow, my garden is still full of life. I have many shrubs… Continue Reading…

Summertime Crafts for Kids :: DIY Oven Baked Clay Beads

DIY Oven Baked Clay Beads

Are you feeling the pressure to come up with activities to keep the kids busy this summer? I certainly am. I’ve already started hearing the dreaded two words ‘I’m bored’ from my grandchildren, and we’re only into our first week of summer break. When I was a kid we were sent outside for the afternoon,… Continue Reading…

How to Make a Mother’s Day Corsage with Ribbon Roses

Red Ribbon Roses Corsage for Mother's Day

It all started with one ribbon rose. I happened upon a wonderful YouTube video a couple of weeks ago which showed how to make rolled ribbon roses. I decided to give it a try and quickly turned into a ribbon roses making junkie. First I made my daughter, Angela, a Mother’s Day Corsage with a… Continue Reading…

Camouflage Utility Panels with this Simple DIY Project

Camouflage Utility Panels with this Simple DIY Project

Hey everyone! I’m Lindsey Paris of Redhead Baby Mama. Thank you so much to Angela for having me today! Over at Redhead Baby Mama, I write about my little Redhead (of course!), my work (I’m a professional costume designer and stylist), and the strange and sometimes funny things that go on in our house. I’m… Continue Reading…

The Home Depot Do-It-Herself Workshop #DIHWorkshop

Do It Herself Workshop

Thursday evening I had a super fun girls night out at The Home Depot in Cumberland, Georgia. Yeah, that’s right… it was a girls night out at The Home Depot and we had a blast! My sister-in-law Chrishelle of Cheer Mama Drama went with me to check out a free Do-It-Herself Workshop. If you’re not… Continue Reading…

Easy Home Repairs That Will Save Money

Easy Home Repairs That Save Money

I’m a very frugal person and try to do things for myself whenever possible, instead of hiring professionals. I have found that doing some easy home repairs and maintenance can save money, and a major headache down the road. Properly maintaining your home will also help to keep you and your family safe. Of course… Continue Reading…

DIY Mardi Gras Mask Craft

DIY Mardi Gras Mask

My mother’s side of the family is from New Orleans. I have such fond memories of visiting family there as a girl, and staying at my Aunt Lorraine’s large brownstone in the French Quarter. I’ve made it back a couple of times as an adult, and really enjoyed the Mardi Gras festivities. Since Katrina left… Continue Reading…

{diy} Sugar Cubes

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Do you want to dazzle your guests when serving coffee or iced tea? These diy sugar cubes are sure to do just that! I’ve been thinking about making sugar cubes for a while now and just love it when a project like this turns out so perfectly! It’s surprisingly easy to make these sugar cubes,… Continue Reading…

25 Days of Christmas | Bath Salts In A Jar – DIY Gifts

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Bath Salts in a Jar I love both giving and receiving Homemade Christmas gifts. Bath salts in a jar is an easy and inexpensive DIY holiday craft project. They make a great gift for co-workers, teachers and friends. Candy Cane Bath Salts in a Jar  This recipe makes 12 jars at a cost of approximately… Continue Reading…

DIY Book Page Wreath

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This timeless piece of decor will take you well past the holiday season. By re purposing the pages of old books, you can create an inexpensive and interesting wreath for your wall or door. I love craft projects like this that make something new out of something old. Book Page Wreath Supplies Foam wreath Books… Continue Reading…