Stories of an AZ Girl Surviving in the Mitten State
var vglnk = { api_url: ‘//api.viglink.com/api’, key: ‘4aa95c33c3e027ae3d31016c2526e0ee’ }; (function(d, t) { var s = d.createElement(t); s.type = ‘text/javascript’; s.async = true; s.src = (‘https:’ == document.location.protocol ? vglnk.api_url : ‘//cdn.viglink.com/api’) + ‘/vglnk.js’; var r = d.getElementsByTagName(t)[0]; r.parentNode.insertBefore(s, r); }(document, ‘script’)); Meet Julien D. She is this week’s Made it Myself Hero! Actually, she is […]
Jute rope decor is extremely versatile. It’s natural. It’s rustic. It’s shabby sheek. It’s vintage or even modern. It mimics the theme of surrounding decor. Jute (aka twine) is a MUST for your craft toolbox. It is available in various colors in addition to natural. Can’t find the color you want? It’s easy to […]
Introducing the FIRST I Made it Myself Hero!! Who is this craft hero that I speak of? I am pleased to introduce you to Angela A, our first made it myself hero! Take a look at this announcement for her 1 year old son. LOVE!!!! I apologize to Angela for my horrible retouching skills. […]
I affectionately call my home “The Nuthouse”. It’s loud. It’s chaotic. And yes sometimes I feel like I am going a little crazy…hence the name. For my entrance I felt like a plain WELCOME sign would not cut it…I needed to warn my guests as well. In the crafting world, knowing your limitations can […]
How an AZ Girl Wards off Midland Winter Blues I am from Yuma, Arizona. It’s a place where there are sand dunes, tumble weeds and yes an egg can be cooked on asphalt. You go outside and you feel like you are in an oven…I miss that so much right now. Today when I […]
Starting on Saturday, a “Made it Myself Hero” will be featured once a week. Our heroes embrace the “I’d Rather Make it Myself spirit” and accomplish fantastic projects. Let’s inspire and encourage one another, repurpose trash to treasure…learn a new skill. Come on folks, let’s get out of our retail comfort zones and make something […]
var vglnk = { api_url: ‘//api.viglink.com/api’, key: ‘4aa95c33c3e027ae3d31016c2526e0ee’ }; (function(d, t) { var s = d.createElement(t); s.type = ‘text/javascript’; s.async = true; s.src = (‘https:’ == document.location.protocol ? vglnk.api_url : ‘//cdn.viglink.com/api’) + ‘/vglnk.js’; var r = d.getElementsByTagName(t)[0]; r.parentNode.insertBefore(s, r); }(document, ‘script’)); Are you decorating a room or bathroom in a beach or nautical theme? This […]
This project was definitely one that inspired my blog name. I was browsing Etsy for Beach decor and fell in love with a set of framed sea shells…until I saw the price. It is so easy and fun that I am making more. This time I am taking pictures of the process. Come […]
Have you seen those “52 reasons why I love you” crafts on Pinterest? I think they are such a great idea, but unfortunately my husband would not appreciate it. I know it sounds bad. Don’t get me wrong. He loves me. I love him. But in our relationship “52 reasons why I don’t hate […]
*****This is an ongoing post. I will update as new products are bought and tried. Make sure you subscribe by email to get my updates!***** Last updated Feb 20th, 2015 Now that my life has changed from a career mom to a stay at home mom I don’t just shop for convenience anymore. My responsibility […]
