Twenty-Five years ago I inherited a large stash of vintage jeweled brooches and pins from my now deceased grandmother and great aunt. For many years I kept them stored away in a special jewelry box and then one day it dawned on me to take them out & use them around my home to enhance my home … [Read more...] about 9 Ways to Use Brooches in Home Decor
Crafts and Hobbies
Adult Coloring with Parth Impex Colored Pencils
For the past 14 months I've been enjoying the adult coloring craze! Seriously, I think I own at least a dozen different adult coloring books and sit down to color a few times every week. I find it a great way to relieve stress and to relax after a long day. When I work in my coloring books, I … [Read more...] about Adult Coloring with Parth Impex Colored Pencils
Craft Project: Duct Tape Pencil Case
Our kids are back in school and even though school has started, some kids may still need some extra school supplies. Today's craft project is a DIY Pencil Case that is made out of Duct Tape. Who knew that duct tape could be used for so many different things! The project is courtesy of Fabian … [Read more...] about Craft Project: Duct Tape Pencil Case
DIY Metal Plant Stand Makeover!
If you've been reading this blog for the past few years or even the past few months, you'll already know that I consider myself to be frugal and crafty. I love to decorate my home in a beach & coastal style, but let's face it, these days home decor can be really expensive! My one neighbor moved … [Read more...] about DIY Metal Plant Stand Makeover!
Craft Project: How to Make Laminated Bookmarks
Adult coloring books are one of the biggest and hottest hobbies going on right now. I admit, I'm a huge fan of sitting down during the evening hours and getting creative with a new design in one of my adult coloring books. I find it to be super relaxing and a great way to relieve some … [Read more...] about Craft Project: How to Make Laminated Bookmarks
Quick-Drying Paper Mate InkJoy Gel Pens
I'm a big paper crafter and I'm not afraid to admit. I love to sit down and do scrapbooking, make my own homemade greeting cards, collages, fancy gift tags, laminated bookmarks, laminated refrigerator magnets and other various paper crafts. On top of that, I'm totally addicted to adult coloring … [Read more...] about Quick-Drying Paper Mate InkJoy Gel Pens
Kid’s Craft Project: Friendly Moldable Plastic Coat Pins
It's hard to believe but Summer is quickly winding down and Fall will be here before we know it. As the kids go back to school, I start thinking about the holidays. I don't know about all of you, but I like getting a jump on my holiday craft projects before the season even begins! Last week the … [Read more...] about Kid’s Craft Project: Friendly Moldable Plastic Coat Pins
The Curiosity Shoppe Adult Coloring Book
If you've been following this blog for the past year, you'll already know that I love adult coloring books! They're a great way to reduce stress in my life and during the evening hours, I love to sit down with one and let my creativity flow. The newest book that I've recently added to my … [Read more...] about The Curiosity Shoppe Adult Coloring Book







