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*This post contains affiliate links. If you shop through them, I may receive a small commission, at no extra charge to you. Raise your hand if you’re a professional cake decorator. I. am. not. Sometimes I say, I’ve never met a hobby I didn’t like. But then, I remember that one. It’s a lot of work. It takes practice. And time. I mean, I don’t even bake the cakes around here anymore. (When your girls say, Can I bake my own birthday cake? You say yes!) Some occasions call for…
*This post contains affiliate links. If you shop through them, I will receive compensation. So. It’s been a while. Life’s been happening. Mamas, you know how it is. But I think you’re gonna like this little diy. It’s for all you white-dish-loving mamas out there. Like me. You see… I have these white coffee mugs that look so cute on my mug tree, (find it HERE) which is so handy at my little coffee station. When we have people over, everyone can just grab a cup, and fill ‘…
Random fact about me: I kill plants and computers. I recently had to have my computer fixed. again. As for plants…I’m doing better. I remember to water them. usually. I do better with junk and old wood and metal. Maybe because you really can’t mess it up? I shared a little bit of my love for metalwork in this recent post, with the hand lettered HOME sign I made. This is a new batch of signs, with a twist. You get to decide what your sign says, and change it every day if you…
Yep. You read that right. Today I’m sharing an easy little tutorial for NO-COST HEADBANDS like these… Sweet, right? I made the one pictured here without spending one single cent. And I’m getting ready to make some more. Want to make your own? (It really is easy, I promise.) Join me over at Busy Mom’s Helper and find out how! P.S. Model not included…
Once upon a time, there was this fella, who loved to work with metal. He had a sweetheart who loved being crafty. The fella cut out pieces of metal for his sweetheart to paint cute little pictures on. And pretty soon, the fella and his sweetheart got married. And made a home. Sometimes, he still cuts out metal for her to paint on. Twenty-five years later. Except now she prefers her metal with a little rust on it. Some things just get better with age. 😉 Follow @riggstownroad on Instagram this week for a chance to win this handmade, hand…
Spray paint is my best friend. Really. We’ve been close ever since I discovered how easy (and cheap) it is to take something I already own, was given, or thrifted, and make it better. Like this chippy little bird. There’s just something about chippy little birds that I love. Kind of like sunshine. They are sweet and happy, but still rustic. They have that “been around for a long time” look. So, I decided to make myself one. I bought a little bird from the dollar tree, and gave him a makeover. It was…
It’s official. I’m a mother-in-law. (And loving it!) We officially survived the wedding of our first-born. Well…I did. The jury’s still out on her daddy. 😉 I wanted to share this little idea I used at the bridal shower, in case there’s a wedding in your family’s future. Thought it might come in handy. It’s so easy (you know I love easy) and not expensive, and unlike some favors or party prizes, this is something you will actually use. I just bought some cute…
Spring has finally sprung! Around here, that means the trees have been bursting with color, and happy little flowers have been popping up everywhere. And I was so ready for it! So, my children and I made these fun Paper Peonies…on stems. I just love ’em. They are the perfect spring craft. I’m sharing the tutorial in a contributor post over at Busy Mom’s Helper. Click HERE to hop over there and see how we made them. See you there! Sharing at Mom2MomMonday Mama Moments Monday Growing in Grace Thursday Motivation Monday Something…
There is something so sweet and ethereal about tulle. Whether it’s on a tutu, a wedding dress, or festooning a room, it’s just so girly. I used it to make this sweet little headband, and it’s the perfect thing to go with sweet little spring dresses. And it was easy. And cheap. And it’s Tutu Cute! Here’s a sweet and simple how to. Materials: 1 roll of tulle 1 bundle of elastic hot glue gun scissors Directions: First, measure off the amount of elastic you’ll need , with…
Are you a sign-lover, like I am? I think it has to do with my love for words. I love how a simple word or phrase can carry so much meaning. One quick glance at a quote or song-snippet and you’re giving yourself (and your children) a quiet reminder of something important. This week I finally got around to doing a little project I’ve been wanting to do for a while. It’s so simple that I thought you might like to make one, too. Fortunately for me, my husband is a sheet…
