Back to School time is upon us. Yikes! Time to get the kiddos ready with school supplies, routines, schedules, pick ups and more. Over the past few years of blogging I've shared many ideas and thought it would be great to link to my actual Back to School category for easy reference. Ideas include..... ✔ Create a homework station ✔ Meet the Teacher gift ideas ✔ treat bags for students ✔ … [Read more...]
Archives for 2014
Paper Scraps Organization Tip
Being a paper crafter I have found a great way to organize my paper scraps so that I use them first before pulling out a new sheet. In this video I will share how I organize and store them. I've been using this technique for about 2 years and it has really saved me time and money. I hope that it helps someone else who may have a drawer full of scraps. :) Sharing this … [Read more...]
4th of July Mantel Decor 2014
Being that I love primitive country decor the americana theme just fits right into my style of decorating. I like to decorate for most all holidays in one form or another and wanted to share what I put on my 4th of July mantel for 2014. The mirror shelf hangs right above my fire place. I like to mix and match colors, patterns, old and new and move things around until it … [Read more...]
{Happy Birthday “Cash” Banner Gift} for the Hard to Buy for Person!
Today I am sharing a sure fire way to create a gift for the hard to buy for person in your life. My super sweet father-in-law is not the easiest person to buy a gift for and when we asked him what he wanted for his birthday his answer was "just a happy birthday". Well, I gave him just that....with a little cash attached. :) I love it and so did he! Perfect gift for the "hard to by for … [Read more...]
DIY {Vintage Nation} Firecrackers | Repurposed Cricut Cartridge Boxes (Video Tutorial)
I am in 4th of July crafting mode right now.... and am super excited to show you my crafty project today! If you've been a follower of my blog or youtube channel for awhile you may have seen some of my ideas with repurposing cricut cartridge boxes. If I didn't tell you this was a recycled or repurposed crafty would you guess that these firecrackers were really used cricut boxes? I am in love … [Read more...]
Primitive Patriotic Burlap Wreath
☀☀ Happy Summer friends! ☀☀ It is hard to believe that we are gearing up for the summer holidays. Woot woot! FLAG DAY is June 14th and 4th of July is on its way too! Burlap is all the crafting and decorating rage and I couldn't be more happy. Take a look around blogland and on pinterest and you will not be disappointed. I have always LOVED country crafting (thus my name) and burlap just … [Read more...]
Wisdom Tooth Gift Care Package
Gosh it seems like forever since I've posted a project. Life is busy with two very active boys (sports, school, play). Busy with little time do a lot of crafting projects but rest assured one day they will be grown up and I will have more time to have play for me. You can follow my everyday rambles on Instagram through my pictures of this and that. I would be happy to follow you too. My … [Read more...]
{Wooden Bunny Chocolate Spring Wreath}
Hi everyone ~ I'm happy to be back sharing an adorable Spring Bunny wreath tutorial with you that can be used the entire Spring season. Even though my website has been sitting a bit idle over the past few weeks/months I've been busy creating and designing crafty projects for a local shop in my home town. I even redesigned their entire website giving it a fresh and new look. It was a bit … [Read more...]
{Handmade Printed Valentines} with Free Printable
Valentines Day is one of my favorite holidays -- I just love all of the red, white, pink and sweet stuff. When I was a kid - I used to dream about the valentine's day exchanges. Silly maybe but it was an important event in a kid's life. Right? These days there are so many ideas for valentine's day those you can exchange with your friends - from cards to gifts the possibilities are … [Read more...]
Creamy King Ranch Chicken
One of my favorite casseroles to make for my family is King Ranch Chicken. Yum! You may have a recipe for it but wanted to share mine with you. What sets this recipe apart from all others is the rich creamy cheesy taste. No secret ingredient really? Just Velveeta cheese along with Cheddar cheese. Keeping things real here....we are using our "finest" china aka paper plates and my son set … [Read more...]
{Winter Decor} 2014
Keeping things rather simple with my Winter decor this year but wanted to share a few arrangements with you. {Mr. Snowman} Shelf Sitter Recycled Cricut Box Project Tutorial here {Faux Snowballs} Tutorial here.... … [Read more...]
{Mr. Snowman} Shelf Sitter (Recycled Cricut Box Project)
Wow - am I excited to share my project with you today. I'm sharing another recycled cricut cartridge box project and this sweet little guy turned out so adorable. I've had my cricut for quite a few years and have accumulated many boxes that the cartridges come in. The older style is made of cardboard and very sturdy. The newer cartridge boxes are plastic and much smaller in size. I'm always … [Read more...]