I love to do crafts on the cheap. Take objects I already have and turn them into something new. This craft perfectly fits that idea. Currently my Mom still has the pretty shabby chic wreath I made her for Valentine's Day hanging up (here). And while it still looks great I wanted to make her something a little more spring-y. She seemed to like the spring wreath I had made for myself (here) as … [Read more...]

I had intended to show you the project I am making for my Mom today. But it's not done yet. So instead you get to see the easiest turn-around for my wreath so far. To recap, I have used the same white finger knit base to make a Love wreath (here), changed it to a Good Luck wreath (here), and then changed it again to an Easter wreath (here). Now Easter is over but it's just barely spring. So I … [Read more...]

I've been on a kick decorating with eggs and nests this spring. I figured it was time for a spring snack!This is just the regular Rice Krispie recipe that I put into a muffin pan to mold into the nest shape. (I do like to use a little less Rice Krispie's in my recipe so they are more marshmallow-y.) Then I topped each nest with three peanut M&M's. I really liked how the blue and yellow … [Read more...]