Tag: diy

Pop Bottle Solar Tubes

Okay, I know you think I’ve lost it. But this really works. It’s finding simple solutions in this complex world like this make me extremely happy. Awhile back when I was getting the studio ready, I researched creative solutions to lighting problems. Thanks to youtube 

Coop Complete

It was a long weekend but we got the coop done. Our kiddos are always bored to death when we work on our projects. After building a fence the weekend before and then the coop, I think next weekend we will take it easy and 

Chicken on the Brain

We finally did it! After months of researching, talking to chicken owners, and debating coop designs, we added three baby chicks to our human flock. Let me present to you, Batty (aka Bat Girl), Honey, and Eve. These messy girls are such little dears. I’m 

Frugal Living, Saving the DIY Way

Sometimes I think it’s a struggle but for all the things we have “given up” I know we’ve gained lots more. I feel thankful I’ve been able to be with my kids full-time while they grow. My life is simple yet so very rewarding. Living 

Giveaway- Fortune Shaker Necklace and Blog Party

Giveaway- Fortune Shaker Necklace and Blog Party

When I was asked if I could participate in the Lex’s blog party I looked to my snazzy Fortune Shaker Necklace for guidance. My fortune read “Now is the Time”. I love a little creative motivation, don’t you? Not only have I decided to be 

Simply Soldering Workshop

It was a drippy Sunday in Oregon but that didn’t put a damper on our spirits. A group of creative ladies came to the art studio to polish their soldering skills. Some have soldered before and for others it was their first time. We talked 

Getting Ready for the Games with Beer Cheese Soup and Crafts

Thank you Salemites for the inspiration of blogging on Superbowl Sunday, err Superblog Sunday. Tomorrow tune in for a special contest where I’ll choose three winners and giving away three fun projects that I will make while watching the game. Simply vote for your favorite 

Earbob Design

“She could see so clearly now that he was only a childish fancy, no more important really than her spoiled desire for the aquamarine earbobs she had coaxed out of Gerald. For, once she owned the earbobs, they had lost their value, as everything except 

Office Drab to Office Fab!

Office Drab to Office Fab!

Just because you’re at work doesn’t mean you have to surround yourself with ugly utilitarian things. Think outside the box, think sparkly, think fabulous! These fun paper clip sets will keep your office tidy while also adding some pizazz to those blase memos. Jewelry is 

Easy Screen Printing Technique Revealed!

Okay I’m cheating a bit since I had this on my old website, so I’m recycling it. I loved this project so much I wanted to share it. Materials: pre washed t-shirt embroidery hoop sheer fabric material, nylons, or curtain material Non Water soluble Glue