Okay guys if you like cheese balls - I have one that is delicious! My "go to" cheese ball recipe! My "oh my goodness this cheese ball is delicious" recipe! I am sharing it with you today! Print it out by clicking on the print button in the recipe and put it in your file. Save it, make it, enjoy it! Cheese Ball Wreath Print Perfect for Christmas Parties! Author: Tracy Wellmann … [Read more...]
Archives for 2016
Dollar Tree Paintbrush Santa Ornament || Perfect for Santa Collectors
Oh my goodness - I love Santa's! Aren't these the CUTEST?! Yes, I do say so myself!! Do you know what the base is? A PAINTBRUSH!! Â I love it! You may have seen these cutie patooties on pinterest, google or maybe at a craft fair but I have my own way of putting a spin on creating cute little faces (especially santas) and I'm sharing all of my tips with you … [Read more...]
Rustic Jolly Tree Deco Mesh Wreath
Hello my sweet friends!  Happy December 22nd and I hope you are all doing well. I absolutely LOVE creating wreaths with so many different types of materials.  These deco mesh wreaths are so popular right now and the ideas are absolutely endless. Supplies: 16 inch work wreath form 21 inch red poly deco mesh 10 inch jute poly mesh green paper mesh 6 inch burlap ribbons (I used 4 different … [Read more...]
My Primitive Fall and Thanksgiving Decor for 2016
Hey guys ~ thanks for stopping by the blog to check out my decor for 2016. Fall is my favorite season to decorate for and am a little sad to see it go. I put together this video to share how I had my home decorated as well as give you a few tips of what I do to save time and money. It works for me! Here are a few pictures ~ to see more check out my video below or click here. I shared how I … [Read more...]
How to use the Crackle Paint Technique || Tutorial with Step by Step Video
Hello my crafty friends and welcome to my blog today. Over on my YouTube channel I've shared several wreath projects with my viewers that have a hand painted sign in the middle that has a "worn weathered look". It's so much easier to create than some think. My viewers seem to like that look {thank you} and I was asked to share a tutorial. So here it is. Using the crackle medium {it's more of … [Read more...]
How to Make a Happy Harvest Deco Mesh Wreath with Hand Painted Sign || Step by Step Video Tutorial
Hi crafty friends ~ you've asked for it so here is how I make my deco mesh wreaths from putting on the mesh, ribbon, bow and hanger on top, and hand painting the sign too ~ Tracy style. :) Supplies: 14 inch wire wreath formpine stems(to make your own work wreath check out my How To video here)orange meshyellow meshbrown jute mesh4 different ribbonschip board signpaintcrackle … [Read more...]
Product Review ~ Edna Buddy Bag from Totally-Tiffany
Hi everyone ~ welcome back to my blog. Â Today I am excited to share another product review from my friends over at Totally-Tiffany.com. Â The Edna Buddy Bag is perfect for storing ribbons, stickles, pens, ink pads and more. In the video I will share the bag, insert of the bag and give you my honest opinion. Â Oh yeah I will also show you how I chose to use it in my craft room and giving you a … [Read more...]
Happy Fall Y’all Polka-Dot Burlap Wreath
Oh the joys of Fall crafting. Â I am definitely in full swing over here in my craft room. Â It is my therapy and makes me so Happy! Do you know that the idea for this wreath spun from my love of this brown polka-dotted ribbon?! Crazy - but true! When I ordered this brown polka-dotted ribbon from Craft Outlet I had intentions of using it for bow accents for some burlap footballs I was painting. … [Read more...]
Tootsie Pop Broom Stick {Halloween Treats}
I love treat holders and especially when I can make them look extra cute. These little witch's brooms have a hidden treat under the bristles -- a tootsie pop. So fun! I first saw this idea on a YouTube video of one of my favorite crafters and was inspired to create these for myself. Â She used a brown coffee filter to create a "broom" but I only had white coffee filters -- I used brown … [Read more...]
Product Review – Desk Maid 4-Piece Organizer by Totally-Tiffany
Hi everyone! Today I am super excited to be sharing a product review for the Desk Maid 4-Piece Organizer Set by Totally-Tiffany.com.  I receive requests every once in a while but only review products that I can use in my home and feel my readers and followers can benefit from.  View my full disclosure here. This set is ready to use straight out of the boxes with no pieces to put together … [Read more...]
Back to School Crafty Ideas for Pre-School and Elementary Classrooms + Teachers
Hi everyone ~ back to school, teacher crafts and classroom crafts have ALWAYS been one of my favorite crafts to make. Â I have a good collection of ideas I'd like to share with you. Â Just click on the button below to see my ideas I've created over the years. Â Pin it on Pinterest to share with your friends and save for future use. Hugs, Tracy … [Read more...]
Watermelon Welcome Board ~ Paint with Me Step by Step Video!
Hi there ~ Happy Summertime 2016! In this video I will share how I paint a watermelon board decor board. I love the primitive country style of decorating and this definitely suits my fancy. The checkerboard border is so simple to create. I share many tips in the video of shading, hand painting letters and more. Watch video below or view on YouTube Here! Would you like … [Read more...]