A thrifty bargain is something that I just can’t resist. On the way home from our OBX Easter weekend, we stopped at a few antique and thrift shops. It’s great to break up the long ride home with a stop or two knowing that there’s the chance to find something fabulous. I couldn’t resist a…
It’s hard to believe that Easter is this coming weekend. Easter decorations are among my favorites and I also enjoy Easter crafts. Today I’m sharing a few crafts that I’ve made over the years and still enjoy. My hope is that a few might inspire you! Cookie Cutter Easter Cards Carrot Eggs…
There’s nothing like getting together with girlfriends for a fun night at home. Saturday evening a few friends joined me for drinks, dinner, and manicures using Sally Hansen Products. I shopped at Walgreen’s for the Sally Hansen products for the party. There were so many fun colors and polish types that I had a hard…
A few weeks ago my friend Suzanne and I were enjoying one of our before work at Zero-Dark-Thirty runs when I spotted a dresser on its side that had been left for the garbage man. Suzanne and I examined it and thought it had potential to be repaired and given a new life. When the…
Last week I shared my Easter mantel, a big part of which consists of three art canvases covered with spring fabrics from a local quilt shop. I selected fabrics that would work both for Easter and afterwards for spring. This is a super simple project and can be completed in a short amount of time….
Since Easter is early this year, I got a February start on decorating so that I can enjoy my decorations for a full month. My mantel started with creating three fabric covered art boards for a background. A fun crepe paper wreath adds a pop of both texture and color. Yellow planters from my…
Testing craft projects is so much fun! Did you see the pillow I crafted using Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium? I used another favorite picture from last summer to make a decoration for Mr. SP’s desk. If you watched my craft haul video, you have already seen the products that I used to make this…
I recently was chosen to work with Mod Podge by Plaid on a project featuring their photo transfer medium. A week ago I received a box of goodies and it felt like Christmas opening my box of crafty treats. I’m sharing my “haul” video today and will be back tomorrow with one of the projects…
I recently had the honor of guest posting for the Virginia State Park blog about High Bridge Trail near Farmville. I first posted about the High Bridge Trail last June. Mr. SP and I had a fabulous time biking the trail and admiring both the bridge and the view from the bridge. There…
Do you make your own Valentine cards or do you prefer to buy them? Over the years I’ve done a mix of both. When I receive a handmade card it always seems a bit more special than a store bought one. When it comes to Valentine’s Day, a homemade card is sweeter than fancy chocolates…
It’s nearly the end of January and Valentine’s Day seems to be on the minds of many. I’m sharing a few of my old and new projects that may inspire you for this year’s V-Day. Faux Patchwork Heart Wreath Cupcake Liner Heart Fabric Covered Heart Cross Stitched Love Tea Towel …
My winter mantel with its glittery snowflake wreath have brightened our living room for January. I made two easy snowflake pillows to complete the look. This project started with two $1.99 placemats from Bed, Bath, and Beyond. I thought that this would be a super simple project and believed that I could…