Where did April go?!? I can’t believe it’s already time for another monthly roundup! As usual, I’ll tell you what I’ve been up to “behind the scenes” & give you a peak at what’s coming up in May. I’ve got some exciting news about some changes & future plans for the blog. Y’all sit back and […] Read more…
Month: April 2017
Bits & Pieces Jewelry Box Makeover
I’ve been promising a jewelry box makeover for two months now and I’m finally done! This turned out better than I had hoped! It’s much more functional for jewelry storage, even though it’s a little “Frankenstein-ed” together. You also can’t really call it a box anymore! This is a fairly long post with lots of […] Read more…
The Ups & Downs of Fixing the Washing Machine
I really hadn’t planned on writing a post about fixing the washing machine today. Today’s post was supposed to be about taking a picture & turning it into fabric art. Much, much more fun than fixing large appliances. Since I fought with the washer all weekend & on into today, that was not to […] Read more…
Funky Junk Turned Functional
Did you ever need something to do a task only to realize you had what you needed all along? Since I’ve been re-working my garden beds, I needed a watering can for areas that the hose doesn’t reach. I know I had several at one point, but they have mysteriously disappeared! Y’all, it’s been years […] Read more…
Gardening for April ~ Tomatoes & Pomegranates
Although I did a little gardening post the first week of the month, I wanted to start having monthly garden updates. This will be my April update & {unless I do an outdoor DIY project} I will only post an update for my gardens once a month on the 3rd Wednesday. Just a little post […] Read more…
Making a Splash – A Quilt Making Story
This is a story about a quilt I started way back in July of 2016. That may seem like a while back, but, honestly, I have unfinished projects way older than that! This is a quilt I designed for a new addition to our family – born in August 2016. I had a vision for […] Read more…
Homemade Marshmallow Peeps – The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly!
This all started when I decided to make homemade marshmallow peeps. I have made marshmallows before, so it wasn’t much of a leap to Peeps! Of course, I wanted to do something a little different than just ordinary peeps. This lead to an experiment of sorts with some Star Wars cookie cutters, food dye, & […] Read more…