craft day

I wish I had taken more pictures,

but we were too busy having fun!

We filled our space with anything we could make into something and got to work!

We started so many projects, inspired each other, and tried new things.

Can I just highly suggest this as a way to spend time with good friends?

The day was gone in a flash, and we all agreed we could have filled the weekend.

Now that the weather is cool,

the lime tree has moved inside.

The pot that it sits in on the deck is pretty blah, so

I made a simple slipcover to camouflage it.

It is really simple.

A long strip of fabric, enough to cover the pot, one stitch down the side.

from plastic to perfect

The middle man's old desk storage was a plastic eyesore from the Target $spot.

The new one was half the price from the thrift store!

An old shoe shine kit with a lot more personality and longevity.

lighten up

The little lady's lamp needed a redo.

The shade was a faded green eyesore.

We had a few stray quilting scraps that I hot glued right over the old lamp shade.

Be still and know

Just another way to make the most of a doily.

Looking back, I should have just hand written the letters.

The stamping part of it makes it look a little sloppy.

Lesson learned.

I still like what it says:)

big boxes from big box stores

I'm sure that a few of you have this box that your bulk card purchase came in. 

Once all of the cards have been given, you are left with a cuter than not, mostly sturdy box, and a few dividers as well.

I have always kept the boxes to store things in, but you can use the dividers too!

Just cut off the top label, and fold in half.

Have your kids decorate it to give as a new reinvented birthday card.

The box effectively hides squinkies as well.

Less clutter.

Much better.

shrunk to fit

I have always had a love/hate relationship with wool.

I am almost embarrassed to admit how many sweaters have been

accidentally "modified" in the last two weeks.

Sometimes though, everything turns out for the better.

This little mistake just so happens to fit a certain six year old!

It took less than a minute to sew this flower on for her.

Sew glad she loves it!