DIY Crafts

Living in the Coastal Bend, my family finds and collects seashells all the time, especially in the winter when the beach is all but abandoned. There are literally thousands of shells lying around.  This past year, we amassed quite the collection...

I don't usually craft from Pinterest. It's pretty good for use in the idea department, but my fear is that I'm going to pick something, attempt it, and then cry into my wine as I stare disappointedly at my...

I love this time of year in South Texas because in April a full week of Fiesta Celebrations starts in San Antonio. Although I don’t live in San Antonio, I love seeing all of the beautiful vibrant colors fiestas...

I really can not explain how much I love to decorate for the holidays! I love getting into the spirit of each holiday, and I enjoy making decorations from scratch. My latest project is an Easter centerpiece made entirely...

Every year, the conversation is the same.  My husband insists that I am wasting my time canning. I'm talking about good, old-fashioned canning.  You know, the kind with the water bath canner, the glass mason jars, the old screw-top...

  LOVE BUGS! A FUN MINI VALENTINE'S DAY CRAFT Valentine's Day is getting close guys, and to tell you the truth, it is my absolute most favorite holiday!! (Like, more than Christmas!) I love all the heart shaped candies, the flowers, and...

Looking for great ways to entertain the kids and maybe even end up with some gifts to give? Checkout these great Christmas craft ideas for kids! Popsicle Stick Christmas Trees This child friendly craft is perfect for a Sunday school or class...

With Thanksgiving and Christmas around the corner, gift-giving is on my mind already. Now I know store-bought gifts and gift cards are often the first things that come to mind. But, I also like homemade gifts that really come...

If there is one thing I could obsessively collect (aside from books) it would be scents.  I’d bottle up all those amazing scents that have the power to transport me across time and place and I’d sniff them as...

When Halloween comes around, my family enjoys all the festivities that come along with the holiday itself. Dressing up, trick-or-treating, pumpkin patches, and even some spooky recipes!  My 4 and 2 year olds LOVE to help in the kitchen. I...