you can do anything if you try

These are just a few things that I have made this past 6 months that I really like. I always have fun making new stuff and I rarely if ever duplicate anything that takes the fun right out of it.

A house of order

Mason Jars are so awesome you can add them to anything to organize. I made this shelf for my childrens room to put art supplies in. Just screw the lids to the wood and the jars can be taken off.

Ring around the Rosie

I made this wreath using the tutorial on the diycrafts.blogspot sight it is an awesome blog you'll have to check it out.

Im so board bag

My kids always say "mom i'm so board" especially when I'm trying to keep them quiet in church. I'm a busy mom of three and rarely get it all together as I'm running out the door so all to often I don't bring the necessary entertainment. I made these bags with my oldest two, it was a fun activity to make together as we designed their favorite things to decorate them. Now on Sunday morning they pack their own bag with snacks, coloring, scriptures, small toys and whatever they need. It was so good to not hear "mom i'm board" as we attended our church meetings last week.

Dress up a wall for under $20

I picked up some frames at a yard sale for $1.00 each and they had mats so I got a can of cream spray paint and some black craft paint and worked my magic. Then i noticed a scrap piece of wood in the garage that I used for the "together we have it all" saying. Using my computer and a piece of my favorite scrabok paper i printed the saying on it and modge podged it to the board. Finishing it all with a scratching of my sandpaper...fun, simple, affordable, and super cute too.

I was honored to make things for the North Pole Experience located in Greer, Arizona this past winter these are a few of my creations...

Front Porch Signs

Awesome Huh? I just thaught this turned out way cute so I made one for my house too. I will take custom orders for them, just e-mail me.

Awesome Easy Fall Bag

You can totally make this!!!! It's a no brainer and costs about $5 to make. I do have to admit that I found the measurements on a blog, I wish I remembered what one cus I would like to give her the credit. I took pics as I made mine though so you could see the steps. Best of Luck!!!

You'll need 1/2 yard of burlap And 1/2 yard of any cute fabric you like for the inner liner.

Step 1~ Cut out fabric 2 of each (liner and burlap)

5in x 13in

22in x 3in

10in x 18in

& one long 2-3in strip(depending on the size you want) for the flower

Step 2~ add pleats. You need to add pleats to make the top measure 13 inches. This is the hardest step but I promise it looks worse than it is. You can really do it.

*do this for the liner and the burlap on the 10in x 18in squares.

Step 3~ Sew the top to the bottom

I learned the hard way to leave the bottom edge of the liner open. Sew all 3 sides of the burlap and only the 2 edges of the liner.

Step 4~ Sew your 22in x 3in strips in 1/2 so they're 1 1/2 in wide

Step 5~ pin your straps to the burlap and sew right side to right side together around top edge.

Step 6~ turn inside out and sew the bottom seam of the liner.

Step 7~ add flower and Ta DA!!!! Use your new $5 purse till it wears out.

Working on Fall

It's that time of year again... Dang it is going to get cold! I do love fall time it is my favorite season. I think it's because I love the dark colors and the rustic harvest look. I have been busy getting ready for this awesome time of year.