Category: Crafts

Create a Bistro Style Chalkboard

I have always loved the beautiful Bistro Style Chalkboards you see in cute little restaurants and coffee shops. I wondered how they made such stylish lettering and I wanted to learn how to do this. I discovered an easy way to recreate the look of these this trendy design without… Read more

DIY Halloween Decorations

Here are some of my Halloween decorations illuminated with LED lights. I love to reuse household items when ever I can especially for my Halloween decorations and crafts. My Boo box is made from a reused snack box. I cut out a window and printed BOO on translucent paper. I… Read more

Nautilus Wearable Art Design

I created another wearable art piece for the ManneqArt Sculpture on the Human Form competition. My first wearable art piece, Snowy Owl, can be seen here. They had four categories to choose from Earth, Air, Water and Fire. I choose water. And yes, that is me modeling my design. My… Read more

Patriotic Napkin Rings from Paper Towel Rolls

Create patriotic napkin rings to dress up your Memorial Day cookout — they can be used for a place setting or displayed on a buffet table. I love having themed napkin rings but can never seem to find my fancy ones when the holiday rolls around. This is an inexpensive… Read more

Teacher Appreciation Week

Teacher Appreciation Week is Monday May 4th through Friday May 8th. I always like to do something nice for my children’s teachers to make them feel special. I usually give food rather than items. Sometimes I will put some Godiva Chocolates or Truffles in a decorative gift bag like the… Read more