Your family can help you have a wonderful wedding Are you on a tight budget but want a beautiful wedding? Have your family pitch in on making the wedding decorations and you can save money and have a beautiful event without the high cost. When Eric and I had our…
Cute crocheted teddy bear This is an original pattern that I created for a tiny teddy bear. I love working with crochet cotton, which is what this little toy bear is made with. Materials: Small amount of size 10 crochet cotton in desired color (about 1/4 ball) Size C Hook…
Lovely Crocheted Pagan Goddess This is a pattern that I created based off my crocheted teddy bear pattern. This Pagan Goddess doll can be made with or without beads and is beautiful either way. Materials: Small amount of size 10 crochet cotton in desired color (about 1/4 ball) Size C…
How to find your personal creative inspiration Sometimes, finding inspiration for what to create can be the hardest part of the artistic process. Luckily, there are many ways you can tap into your muse, and spark your creativity. Ideally, we all want to be full of ideas for what to…
Bead wrapped hoop earrings take a little time to make, but they come out beautiful. Once you get the hang of wrapping the wire you can make them quite quickly. Materials: 18 gauge wire in your choice of base color 32 or 34 gauge wire Wire snips Round-nose pliers Seed…
Create an inconspicuous hiding place for your treasures Creating a secret compartment book takes some time, but creates a wonderfully inconspicuous place to hide keys, jewelry, or other items you want to keep safe and secret. I’ve made a few secret compartment books in my time. They’re a good way…
Flower and leaf pendants are an easy way to keep a part of nature with you at all times. It’s a great project for kids too, and requires minimal supervision. Small (1” or less) leaf or flower, clear plastic report cover, scissors, white glue or clear-dry craft glue, wire and…
Making decorated coffee mugs is easy and fun. You can make them for yourself, or they can be great gifts for others. You’ll need: A plain coffee mug in a size and color you like – a few yards of 26 or 30 gauge wire – wire snips and round…
Save money by making old things look new again Are you looking to save money on furniture and décor for your home? Refurbishing old items can be a great way to outfit your home without spending a fortune on new furnishings. I’ve never been wealthy, so over the years I…
Decorate your home and spend less money doing it Whether you’re moving into a new home or trying to give a fresh look to an old one, home decorating can be expensive. These inexpensive home decorating ideas will help you have style without breaking the bank. I’ve never had a…
Tie-dying is a fun way to give clothes a new look Tie dying isn’t just for the 70’s anymore! Tie dying is fun, easy and can give old garments new life. You can even get some really fashionable designs without much work. I’ve tie dyed more than a few garments…
Make old, boring clothes look great again Are you suffering from an old and lackluster wardrobe, but you can’t afford to buy new clothes? Here are some tips to make those old clothes look good again without breaking the bank. If you have a lot of clothes that are basic…
You can drive ants off your lawn without harsh chemicals. Do you have a problem with ants in your lawn? If you do, getting rid of them with coffee is inexpensive, simple and environmentally friendly. Using coffee to get rid of the ants on your property is a great choice…
This is a pattern that I created based off my crocheted teddy bear pattern. It was my first amigurumi creation and I hope you enjoy this little skeleton doll Materials: Small amount of size 10 crochet cotton in desired color (about 1/4 ball) Size 7 steel hook Large sewing needle…