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An Indoor Succulent Garden

April 19, 2013 by 6 Comments
succulant plant - looks like sea plant

An Indoor Succulent Garden     My daughter and I planted a succulent garden, with one cactus for good measure, and because it's pink. We took inspiration from Elsie at A Beautiful Mess and dug in. Our mini-garden didn't turn out quite as polished as Elise's, but we love it just the same.     There's something about growing things that just makes you feel alive and happy. Unfortunately, we're really good at killing things in our house, just green things.  I have a giant black thumb to go along with my vintage tub full of plants that need full … [Read more...]

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Valentine’s Day Candle Holders – DIY

January 31, 2013 by 8 Comments
scrappaper candle holder

The other day I mentioned that FringeKid and I went a little crazy with the glue gun.  Today I'm going to show you what we made. We spent zero dollars on making these jars.  We gathered up scraps of this and pieces of that from all around the house and then we set to work. I generally wash and save spaghetti sauce jars and salsa jars.  Every now and then they come in handy. So we raided my stash of jars and set to work.  Most of the ideas were FringeKid's, because I honestly didn't have my craft on.  Martha Stewart would have clucked her tongue in disapproval. We used … [Read more...]

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Satan Cupcakes & A Kitchen Fail

January 18, 2013 by 23 Comments
burned sponge

Yesterday several people searched the web for "Satan Cupcakes" and landed on my blog. I had to let that sink in for a second.  I mean, I know my cooking isn't the greatest.  I've screwed up Pillsbury slice & bake cookies, but Satan cupcakes, really? The kids love my cupcakes, but I know that's not saying much.  Give a kid enough sugar and he'll like anything. Then I had to ponder the idea that someone knew just what their friend wanted for their birthday - a Satan Cupcake. It's not quite my idea of celebrating, but I can kind of understand how they landed on my blog.  After all, … [Read more...]

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DIY: Balloon Wreath

January 8, 2013 by 14 Comments
DIY Birthday Balloon Wreath

A wise woman knows when to step away from the glue gun and abandon the craft scissors.  She recognizes when she's been outsmarted by D.I.Y. I never claimed to be smart. Besides, it was my daughter's eleventh birthday and she's over the moon for crazy colors and zebra stripes. Unfortunately I began this wreath the night before her birthday.  It was two days after Christmas and snowing like crazy; however, I loved this wreath the minute I saw this photo on Pinterest. I knew I had to make it. Here's what you'll need to make a balloon wreath of your own. A foam circle … [Read more...]

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DIY New Year’s Eve Party Decorations

December 29, 2012 by 7 Comments
DIY New Year's Eve decorations

I've never decorated for New Years before, but my daughter is getting older and she loves a good party.  Besides, my brother-in-law and his family are coming to ring in the New Year with us, so we decided to make things festive, because our house wasn't festive enough with Christmas decorations and birthday balloons everywhere.  {???} I know the whole idea of hanging a wooden pallet on your wall is a little bit beyond weird, but I love it more than any other piece of decor in my house. It's a backdrop for all kinds of fun.  I figure I can change it up every month.  How fabulous is … [Read more...]

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DIY: A Word-Lover’s Gift

December 27, 2012 by 11 Comments
Hand-made Scrabble Picture - Gift for the word lovers

FringeBoy made this as a gift for my mom.  I pretty much love it and I'm certain she does too. Here's what you'll need to make your own scrabble tile wall hanging. One picture frame Aassorted Scrabble tiles An old book Modge-podge glue Foam brush Hot glue gun Modge-podge book pages on the back of a frame, because you'll need to allow space for the Scrabble tiles.  He did not use any inserts, just the very back part of the frame.  If he used another board as an insert, we would need to remove the glass.  The tiles take up a bit of space. Coat glue on the hard … [Read more...]

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DIY Teacher Gifts – Super Easy & So Cute

December 18, 2012 by 3 Comments
printable teacher gift

There are only a few more days until school is out for Christmas break.  If you are like me, you'll spend the next few days scrambling for teacher gifts. In light of the recent tragic events, I think it's safe to say we all appreciate our children's teacher more than ever. Yesterday I stumbled on some great teacher gift ideas (thank you Lemonade Makin' Mama) and they are so easy.  All you need is a printer and a frame. I love when talented bloggers make their printables available to us.  It's the sweetest gift.  They use their gifts to bless us and we in turn can bless others.  … [Read more...]

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Trash -2- Treasure: DIY Pallet Wall Art

December 17, 2012 by 12 Comments
Christmas salt shaker ornament

I told you about my dining room woes the other day when I woke up purposed to spread glitter and glue and freshen up our neglected dining space.  Well, one thing lead to another and the projects kept flowing. FringeMan even busted out the screw gun and wall mud. I am convinced all projects would be left undone if we never had company.  Every single time we invite a whole crowd over, something else gets done.  If you're just coming to dinner by yourself, as a couple, or one family, chances are not good for home improvement, but if you come as a pack, we'll put on our tool belts and … [Read more...]

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Glitter Deer Silhouette: A DIY Project

November 25, 2012 by 17 Comments
Glitter Deer Silhouette on wood

Glitter makes everything better. I heard this mantra sung by women on Pinterest, and even a few of my friends buy into the idea that our world should sparkle. For a while, I hesitated to embrace the shiny of it all.  Oh, I saw the twinkle in their eyes, but I remembered ill-fated projects of the past.  Glitter has a funny way of making me think of second grade, and I rather not remember all the glue eaters in second grade. Were you a glue eater? You can admit it.  This is a judgement free zone. FringeMan ate glue. I did not.  I probably ate the glitter and was left with a … [Read more...]

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Book Shelves – A DIY Makeover

November 9, 2012 by 7 Comments
Home decorating with books

Every so often things need to get changed up in my house. They also really need to be cleaned, because when I leave all the dusting to my ten year-old daughter, places get overlooked.  Sometimes entire bookcases get overlooked, for a long time. I am quite proficient at procrastination though, and I can almost always find something better to do; however, my daughter got strep throat one weekend in October and we were trapped in the house and guarded by the germ police.  It was good a time as any, to clean up the living room. If you've never seen our living room … [Read more...]

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