Fall is the perfect time of year to do some leaf crafts with your preschoolers. When kids are too young to be in school, you may be looking for ways to keep them occupied. What better way than to do something creative. With the leaves changing and falling outside, it's a good time to collect
If you think Halloween is all about bright orange and green, think again! It's easy to carry over a rustic decorating scheme right into the holiday season with some handy craft tricks. And, I'm not talking witchcraft here! There is no need for secret spells or trickery to come up with rustic Halloween decor that
It's that time of year when most of us start thinking about the upcoming holidays. However, with all of the usual focus on Halloween or Christmas, the Thanksgiving holiday can be somewhat forgotten. With menu planning going to the traditional family favorites, there isn't as much to think about. But, by adding some creative touches
APPLE DECOR - how to add seasonal decor to your home with fresh apples When the Fall season hits, that's my trigger to set out a bowl of big juicy apples. The season for fresh berries is over and all thoughts go towards apples, cider, and some pumpkin spice. Not only are apples tantalizing to
Small twigs are great to use in so many rustic craft projects. Since you can shape the twigs into shapes or words, they are very versatile as a natural craft supply. A twig Christmas tree is especially easy to make and I'll show you how to incorporate some into your own rustic Christmas decor. In
If you love to burn candles but hate the cost of buying them, you may want to consider homemade candles. When you make your own, not only do you save money but you can customize in so many ways. You can make them scented or unscented. And, if you choose to scent them, you can
What is better than creating decorative items straight from nature? Natural items, like pinecones, are already beautiful which makes them perfect for incorporating into holiday decor. In fact, there are so many Christmas decorations that you can make with pinecones. From garland to wreaths to even pinecone trees, there are many creative ideas. However, today
I've discussed before about the key elements to consider in determining the craft items that make the highest profit. However, many people want to know exactly what the most profitable crafts to sell are. Although Christmas crafts are extremely popular with buyers, they aren't necessarily the highest profit. And, there are definitely easy things to
Just like icing on a cake, a Christmas tree topper really puts the emphasis on your overall tree style. When you plan for a warm country Christmas theme, a rustic tree topper is a must. Although there are plenty of traditional ideas with a rustic twist, there are also plenty of unique ways that you
When we initially built our cabin, our lot space was not big enough for a garage. However, a few years later a lot opened up next to us and we purchased it for a garage. To make the most of our cabin living, we decided to build a 2 story garage and use the upper
I love books! I love the smell of them as I read and I would never want to destroy a good book. However, there are always those books whose pages are better off in a crafty design than left in written form. For those, I have some great book page crafts for you to use
Updating a kitchen can seem like a daunting task. However, there are some easy things that you can do to get the most out of your budget. My husband and I had the task of updating a kitchen in one of our rental properties. It was an old kitchen that was in desperate need of