Category Archives: Arts & Crafts

DIY Grandparents’ Picture Frames

Posted on August 23, 2018 by Colleen

Like six months ago, I posted about a picture frame that I had made for Zachary before his brother was born. During that same time period, I also made picture frames for the baby’s grandparents and aunts. I went to … Continue reading →

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My DIY Picture Frame Gift for Zachy

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Colleen

I wanted to do something sweet for Zach before the new baby is born so that he’ll always have something personal that I made to remind him how much I love him. We’ve had an extra copy of this picture … Continue reading →

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Bachelorette Care Package

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Colleen

While I’m still in “wedding” wrap-up mode, I thought I would share the little goody bags that I made for my sister’s bachelorette party back in September. We spent a day doing a wine tour and visited several vineyards, so … Continue reading →

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Stuffed Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza Bread

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Colleen

It’s been ages since I’ve made a post from something that I’ve made after being inspired by Pinterest. The last time I did a food-from-Pinterest post was October 7, 2013, which happened to be the day that I found out … Continue reading →

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That Time I Made a Window Frame Mirror

Posted on May 24, 2014 by Colleen

I love windows.  I love real windows (the more natural light, the better) and I love using window panes as decorations.  When I was growing up, my grandma had a mirror in her stairway that was shaped like a window … Continue reading →

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DIY Harry Potter-Themed Sock Board

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Colleen

After a brief sabbatical, I decided to get crafty again.  I had seen this “Free Dobby” sock board pinned on Pinterest months ago and always kept it in the back of my mind as something to do.  I always seem … Continue reading →

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DIY Terra Cotta Candy Jar Jack-O’-Lantern

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Colleen

Another day, another DIY project inspired by Pinterest.  I was on a terra cotta kick after my jewelry tower/decorative wine cork tower (which is sitting on my brand new dresser, but is still a hybrid of both, lol) was finished … Continue reading →

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Quiche Muffins!

Posted on October 5, 2013 by Colleen

So my newest “go to” meal to bake lately has been quiche.  It started because I really wanted bacon, but felt I should be “healthy.”  I spent all summer eating healthy and pretty much eating nothing but fruit, fruit smoothies, … Continue reading →

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DIY Wine Cork Jewelry Organizer

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Colleen

Out of everything I have ever pinned on Pinterest, this has by far been the most repinned item I have ever gotten.  So, I decided to give it a shot and make it myself last week.  Here’s the link to the … Continue reading →

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DIY Terra Cotta Jewelry Tower

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Colleen

For the longest time, I have wanted to recreate the Terra Cotta Jewelry Tower that I saw on Pinterest probably 6-8 months ago.  On the night that I hit a snag trying to do another project, I decided to do … Continue reading →

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