Dreaming of a White Christmas…..
I’m dreaming of a White Christmas… Christmas quilts full of snowflakes that is! As a member of the International Quilt Study Center and Museum in Lincoln Nebraska, I have acces…
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Cozy Quilts
The air has turned cold, and as much as I don’t want to admit it, I may be ready for colder weather. Isn’t it great to get our your sweaters…
Read MoreCreating Faux Mercury Glass
Mercury glass is one of my favorite additions to holiday décor. Its vintage patina adds a texture and interest to any display, and its silvery color adds sparkle and shimmer. …
Read MoreGiving Thanks
Thanksgiving is the ultimate holiday for me. This is my birthday month (yes month.. wink!).. so ending the month with a lovely holiday that celebrate family and friends is the…
Read MoreFolded Book and Magazine Magic
Do you look at books and magazines and wonder how you can extend their life? Ones that might have been well loved? Well we are crafty here and guess what..…
Read MoreLeftovers, anyone?
Do you suffer from leftovers? Leftover yarn that is? I know that whenever I do a yarn project I have these little bits – or bigger bits – of yarn…
Read MoreSo Many Ways to Dye
My really great buddy, Eileen Hull, is a dye developer for Sizzix. I don’t use dyes, but Eileen assures me they are easy and she even asked me to be…
Read MoreMonogrammed Pumpkin
Autumn is upon us (finally), and along with the changing leaves, comes the harvest. One of the staple crops of the fall season is pumpkins. And because the pumpkin is an iconic symbol of autumn, it makes for great seasonal décor. But don’t limit yourself to saving the pumpkin for Hallowee, carved into a smiling jack-o-lantern. By using a little outside-the-box creative thinking, pumpkins can make perfect décor all autumn long.
Read MoreBig and BOLD
Here are some great projects for how to decorate your home with BIG and BOLD ideas!
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Elements of a Successful Gallery Wall
Gallery walls are a perfect way to display cherished family photos or a collection of prized artwork. They are also extremely popular in current decorating trends. In order for a gallery wall to be successful, however, it takes more than just placing pictures on the wall in a group. By incorporating the following tips, you can easily create a gallery wall that will both showcase your prized photos or art, and be an aesthetically pleasing addition to your home.
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