Yay! I'm ready! I have labored (oh boy, have I labored) and brought forth.... an order form!! Tah-dah! There's a link in the sidebar if you want to pre-order some paint. Why pre-order you may ask? (even if you didn't, I'm telling you anyway) No waiting in line and hoping there will be enough..... Order now...pay later.....nuff said Get yours … [Read more...]
Time to Party!!!
My friends and I are so excited! This is our first party..... and we're all.... nervous..... and hoping we look alright..... and checking to see if everything is ready..... and worried that the people we invited will actually come...... and wondering..... do we have enough room? are we playing the right music? do we have enough food? WAIT A … [Read more...]
Easy Coaster Project
Happy 4th of July! I'm off to see my grandkids in the annual neighborhood parade but first I'll show you a SUPER easy outdoor coaster project. Find a plastic lid...I only have two because I haven't used enough ModPodge yet.... These are about 4" I think. spray paint the outside and the rim of the inside Take glue...I used this glue because … [Read more...]
Make a Slip ‘n Slide
This is a super easy and fun project! Two years ago we made an impromptu slip 'n slide int he front yard with some building plastic. the kids had a great time but the plastic ended up pretty shredded. This time, I planned a bit more in advance. I used a pond liner....I just grabbed a package, but you can get a piece that is much longer which would … [Read more...]
America Tablecloth Pillow
Wow! Summer sure has made a difference in how early I post! I need to get a post or two ahead or pretty soon I'll be a whole day behind.....! You know I like to make things from tablecloths, shower curtains, pretty much anything made of fabric is fair game for me! I was lucky enough to come across this America tablecloth a few months ago. I … [Read more...]
USS America
Here's a fun Summer project to go with a beachy or lakeside decor. I saw this in an issue of Country Living magazine I thought ... "gee, that would make a cute door decoration for summer". I'm nothing if not crazy ambitious! I've seen antique liferings, ring buoys, or kisby rings in antique stores before. I never bought one … [Read more...]
Announcing: Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint!!
I have two ...yes that's TWO big announcements this week but you only get one today! I have to create SOME excitement don't I? You ALL know this talented lady Marian, from Miss Mustard Seed She has created a new line of paints for us to use on furniture... and I imagine anything else our devious little minds can come up with! Now that's not … [Read more...]