Although it’s only October 6, the holiday season is just around the corner. That means, if you shower those special people in your life with handmade gifts, now is the time to get started. If you’re looking for inspiration, you’ve come to the right place! Ten bloggers and I have each put together a collection…
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26 Handmade Gifts for the Loveable Nerds in Your Life
I love making and giving handmade gifts to those near and dear to me. Don’t you? Now, who is on your gift list? If you’re like me, you’ve got some nerds. Yes, my husband in an engineer, my older son is an engineering/math major and my younger son is planning on studying chemical engineering when…
29 Minion Items to Make!
I just visited my lovely daughter and I must admit, she truly brings TONS of joy into my life. She just has a way about her. It’s as if you feel like life is filled with wonder and possibility! One of her favorite things is Minions. I’ve included a homemade Minion item for her on…
8 Pumpkin Crafts and The Project Stash Link Party
Happy October everyone! It’s cool & crisp with beautiful blue skies here today. Definitely fall and oh, simply gorgeous. When it gets cooler outside, I tend to spend more time in the kitchen. I also spend the evening curled up on my couch knitting. Last week’s projects definitely reflect this. If you missed any of…
DIY Chalkboard Yarn Bowl – Great for Pet Owners
Are you are yarnie? Have you been drooling over the gorgeous yarn bowls? If you are not a crocheter, knitter, or yarn enthusiast, you probably have no idea what I am talking about. Check out these gorgeous pottery ones for sale from Blue Room Pottery Etsy Shop. Well, as usual, I was at my local Goodwill,…
Pumpkin Spice Butterfingers
I was in Wal-Mart the other day and they had a huge baking display in the middle of the main aisle. It was filled with all sorts of seasonal items, most of which had a pumpkin spice component. Now, I must admit that I have a HUGE soft spot for pumpkin spice so I threw…
Soft Ginger Cookies With Pumpkin Spice Kisses
Last Saturday, I was at my local Wal-Mart and passed by their seasonal baking display. Oh, there were so many goodies, especially if you like pumpkin spice goodies! Yesterday, I shared my recipe for Instant Pumpkin Spice Cappuccino and it’s oh, so yummy. Two of the ingredients are pumpkin spice Jell-O instant pudding and Coffee-Mate Pumpkin Spice…
DIY Floor Cloth – A Contributing Post @ The NY Melrose Family
I’m super excited to be contributing my tutorial for making a floor cloth over at The NY Melrose Family! What are you waiting for? Stop by and check it out by clicking HERE! Oh, and while you’re visiting, check out Jenny’s Whimsy Wednesday’s features (I LOVE the chicken pot pie turnovers) and join her party! Here’s to a…
5 Clever & Quick Crafts PLUS The Project Stash Link Party
Can you believe that it’s the last Project Stash Link Party for September? The time is really flying by. However, I must admit that I am truly enjoying the autumn weather. Is it gorgeous near you as well? A few things that I’m sure you’ll LOVE here on the blogs this week include: Glow in…
Instant Pumpkin Spice Cappuccino
I must admit that I do love when summer turns into fall! The humidity lowers, the leaves on the trees turn beautiful reds, oranges, yellows & browns, and the temperatures become crisp without being horribly cold. Also, there are the pumpkin patches and corn mazes…oh so much fun. A day spent in the crisp fall…