I love the Thanksgiving holiday. Gathering with family and taking part in a delicious feast is definitely a huge highlight. However, it's also a nice day to really focus on all of the things that we have to be thankful for. To help set the tone, there are some decor items that you can make
Part of the fun of gift giving is in the gift packaging itself. If you have a lot of gifts to give, like at Christmas, the fancy wrapping can start to get expensive! One way to curtail some of the expense is by making your own bows. You can use things like scrap wrapping paper
How many women do you know that love a rustic or farmhouse style of decorating? I'm guessing there are quite a few! Whether you are looking for a mom, friend, sister, or wife, rustic gifts for home decor are a safe bet. Because most rustic decor is quite neutral, you don't have to worry about
DIY Christmas cards are a great way to save money and personalize your cards at the same time. If coming up with the words is the easy part but images are somewhat lacking, download one of my free Christmas images to get started. All of the images are formatted to fit a 8 1/2 x
Lately, I have been obsessed with fabrics. More specifically, I just can't get enough of buffalo checks and coffee or grain sacks. This leads me to my current craft project. A fabric Christmas tree! I'm not talking about anything big here, just a couple of table top trees for some rustic Christmas decor. Ever since
Almost as important as the Thanksgiving feast is the Thanksgiving table decor. After all, if you are going through the trouble to prepare tasty foods with great presentation, you also want your table to look beautiful. Because there are all kinds of easy and inexpensive ways to dress up the table, you can get plenty
When you step inside your craft room, does the space inspire you to get your creativity on? Or, is it just a utilitarian type room with little to no decor? Just because a craft room is a place to work on a project doesn't mean that it should be neglected in your overall decorating. A
Thanksgiving is more than just a huge feast with family. Although, that is a great part of it! It is also a time of reflection and thankfulness. It's a time to show gratitude for all the wonderful blessings that we have. To help keep the focus on what Thanksgiving means, you can create your own
I was thinking back to making paper snowflakes as a kid and remembering how much fun it was. The different designs that you can make just from changing the cuts is addicting. This thought made me wonder how I could make a rustic version of a snowflake. And then, the answer came shouting back at
You know what they say - one man's trash is another one's treasure! Boy is that true! Although I haven't actually gone digging through trash cans, I have found a lot of seemingly useless junk in other ways. In fact, I'll show you some of the treasures I found at flea markets that others may
I am all about a warm and cozy cabin atmosphere. However, that doesn't mean a cabin interior has to be all dark and dreary. Although there are typically a lot of wood finishes in a rustic cabin, there are plenty of ways to brighten things up. Besides varying the wood tones, bringing in pops of
So it's up to you to host this year's Halloween party! If so, you may be feeling the pressure of how you're going to go about creating a festive atmosphere. Luckily, there are plenty of DIY Halloween party ideas and crafts that will get your space looking totally spook-tacular in no time! And, by making