Category: Crafty Things
Ribbon Wrapped Ornament Tutorial
| November 28, 2012 | Posted by Jessie under Christmas, Crafty Things |
Well our house if officially decorated. I’ll share the finished look later this week {after adding a few final touches}, but I thought I would start out with some simple DIY ornament tutorials. I made a couple this year that are about as easy as they come, super cheap, and can be customized to fit… more
Pin ItCeCe Caldwell Chalk Painted Frame
| November 13, 2012 | Posted by Jessie under Crafty Things, Paint |
A few weeks ago, Beckie from Infarrantly Creative invited me and a few other bloggers for an afternoon of painting. I couldn’t pass up an opportunity like that so I took an afternoon off of school and grabbed an old frame to makeover. A couple of wonderfully talented ladies from Bungalow 47 came down to… more
How to add style to your pantry walls {Contact paper “wallpaper”}
| October 31, 2012 | Posted by Jessie under 31 Days to an Imperfect Family and Home, Before and After, Crafty Things, Kitchen, Pantry |
Happy Halloween! I’m off to school to try and tame 23 wild first graders…wish me luck:) I’m back today with my first tutorial from the impromptu pantry makeover. I was out running a few errands the day we decided we were going to revamp the pantry and as I was walking through Home Depot, waiting… more
Pin ItRuffled Gingham Fall Wreath
| September 19, 2012 | Posted by Jessie under Crafty Things, Fall, Outdoors |
After a string of large-scale makeovers {a la the master and half baths}, I was ready to work on some simple crafts. With the fall weather here, and oh so lovely, I was ready to create something pretty and fresh for the front door and this gingham wreath was the perfect answer. Here is what you will need to… more
Pin ItFall Branch Artwork
| August 29, 2012 | Posted by Jessie under Crafty Things, Dining Room, Fall |
My favorite part of my simple fall buffet table was the fall branch art. I used the silver plates from previous tables and created this graphic statement. Here is what you’ll need: branches plates {or frames, scrap wood, whatever you have on hand} scrap fabric hot glue gun glue dots saw I started by scouring… more
Pin ItFall Buffet Decor
| August 27, 2012 | Posted by Jessie under Crafty Things, Dining Room, Fall |
Welcome back! I hope everyone enjoyed your weekend. We were down in southern Indiana while Mike and a friend ran a Rugged Maniac 5k race. They had to crawl through mud pits, climb over walls, run through a stream, and a whole lot more. They both did great and finished like champs. Glad I was… more
Pin ItCraft Club
| August 23, 2012 | Posted by Jessie under Crafty Things |
Hey everyone! I have a really fun idea to share today. A fellow teacher of mine/friend came up with a great idea to help lift everyone’s spirits and lighten to load around school with all the busyness and stress of the start of the school year: a craft club! And she asked if I would… more
Back to School: Welcome Sign
| August 6, 2012 | Posted by Jessie under Artsy Stuff, Crafty Things, School |
Well this is it. My last few days of freedom before it’s back to the ole grind. As much as I’ll miss my carefree summer schedule, I’m actually excited to get the school year started. I’m teaching an ENRICH classroom, which is a group of 23 high-achieving first graders. I have all sorts of fun… more
