Hand Painted Pot

The toddler decorated a pot for me and I love it.  I’m hoping the Crayola paint stays well. In order to preserve it I put two coats of clear polyurethane paint on top for protection. The spider plant is a cutting I got from a small shop in Kalona Iowa … keep reading

Chalkboard Craft

Sometimes I have too much time on my hands, and too many craft materials! This chalkboard craft is very easy to make.  It’s even a great craft for children 8 and up to do.  Materials needed:  blank artist canvas, chalkboard vinyl (I purchased a similar roll on Amazon as a … keep reading

Poinsettia Flower Hair Clip

Glitter is a big no-no in my crafts.  Yes, it’s soooo pretty, but it’s also soooo messy! It’s rare that I take on a project that is glitter, made of glitter or has glitter.  With that said, I made an exception with these fake Poinsettia flower bows.  They were just … keep reading

Redneck Birdbath

I can’t tell you what inspired this craft/gift idea.  I’m not sure if I saw it on Pinterest, in a store or if it is an original design.  All I know is, it makes a cute and funny gift idea or yard decoration.  It’s very easy to make, so it … keep reading

Custom Mailbox

  I designed and painted a mailbox for my mom because the stickers always fall off on her current mailbox.  It’s a fairly easy project and there are millions of different ways you can decorate a mailbox.  The key is to make the lettering and numbers legible.  My mom insists … keep reading

Toy Trophy

Dino Toy Trophy Plaque This is a super easy craft and  a great gift idea. Materials needed: Plastic Toy, Wood Plaque, Paint, Scissors, E5000 or SuperGlue Paint the plaque and let it dry. After cutting off the top half of the plastic toy, glue the head firmly onto the plaque. … keep reading

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