DIY

Dec 29, 2020

Pill Pockets for Dogs

I got tired of buying pill pockets and figured there would be a good homemade recipe out there. I found a few, and Karebear loves them!...

Feb 24, 2020

Felted Soap

I have been wanting to make some felted soap and I mentioned it to a friend - She gave me her soap from when she made them as Christmas...

Jan 5, 2020

Temperature Scarf

In 2018, I made a temperature scarf for Las Cruces, NM. I started by picking the temperature range I wanted to represent - taking into...

Dec 18, 2019

Homemade Silver Polish

A friend of mine recommended that I use homemade silver polish instead of buying any. So here's the recipe. Baking Soda Water That's it!...

Feb 14, 2016

Geodes!

I was visiting with a friend one day and she gave me a geode. It wasn't a birthday present or anything, just part of a discussion - "Have...

Jun 7, 2014

Pinwheel Bouquet

My friends Mandy and Gerald tied the knot today. Because the wedding was at White Sands National Monument, there were restriction on...

Jun 7, 2014

Pinwheel Centerpieces

My friends Mandy and Gerald got married today. Mandy decided to go with a pinwheel theme for the wedding and reception. Each table had a...

Jun 1, 2014

Cowgirl Up Baby Shower

This weekend, I co-hosted a baby shower with someone I had met once, who lived 3 hours away. It went surprisingly well. Jennifer, my...

May 19, 2014

DIY Galvanized Tub Garden

Creating your own galvanized tub garden/planter is really quick and simple. I created these on a smaller scale, a great planter for your...

May 18, 2014

DIY Raised Garden Bed

I was inspired to grow vegetables recently and decided to make my own garden. There are some nice raised beds online, but they cost...

Apr 28, 2014

Duck Tape ID Holder

Making a duck tape ID holder is super easy. These aren't anything grand, they're just a simple card holder. Personally, I'd make several...

Apr 28, 2014

Duck Tape Purse

Making a duck tape purse is super easy. I haven't created a purse with pockets or anything, but that would be a simple addition. I used...

Apr 28, 2014

Rabbit-Eared Fleece

Rabbit eared fleece is another easy Project Linus blanket. It takes 1-2 hours to make, and is really simple. Cut it and have a kid...

Apr 21, 2014

Pinterest Fail: Deviled Egg Chicks

I found this recipe/craft all over the web this weekend. Every year we have Easter dinner at my mom's house and I am asked to bring...

Apr 21, 2014

Great Idea: Beth's Makeup Brush Cleaner

My friend Beth came over today for craft day and I finally asked her for her makeup brush cleaner recipe. In theory you are supposed to...

Apr 18, 2014

A Dream Come True

Since I started as marketing director at a feed store, I have learned so much about chicks. It has been interesting. This weekend was our...

Apr 18, 2014

Jewelry Board

I have a decent amount of jewelry, but never wore it. So I decided to make a jewelry board so it could be on display and within reach. It...

Apr 6, 2014

Tulle Tutu

I have so many friends with little girls and was really happy to learn to make this tutu in January 2012. They can be made adjustable if...

Apr 6, 2014

Coffee Table Redo

My dogs are adorable, but for some reason they decided to chew on all 4 sides of my coffee table. I've always liked the idea of an...

Mar 25, 2014

Burlap Wreath

My mother-in-law found some teal/slate blue (my favorite) burlap ribbon on sale at Walmart and bought it for me. I hadn't made anything...