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Map Butterflies

Map Butterflies

When I held my Freschetta Simply Inspired Giveaway, I told ya’ll that I’d make a little something extra for the winner. Cassie was the winner and after some debating and procrastination on my part, I came up with a fitting project for her. I asked 

Knock-Off Pier 1 Letter Balls

Knock-Off Pier 1 Letter Balls

Several months back I found these “decorative spheres” at Pier 1. (Pier 1 likes to call them “spheres,” I just call them balls). I immediately liked them, but seeing as I don’t have any J’s, Q’s or X’s in any of my names, I was 

Whining and Winning

Is it Summer yet? Can we stick a fork in Spring already or whatever this is that’s trying to pass for Spring? I don’t know about you, but I’m sick of this weather. I did a little calculating, because I’m an intellectual bad@$$ nerdy like 

Freschetta Saves the Day & A Giveaway

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of FRESCHETTA® for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. If you’ve been following along, you know that I’ve been laid up since early April and recovering from foot surgery. Let me tell you, life is 

Happy Mother’s Day

As the third daughter in a family of six girls and one boy, I’ve been surrounded by some amazing women. None are more amazing to me than our mother. Look at her! I’m just days old and her hair is perfectly coiffed, she’s wearing a 

I’m Featured Today

I’m featured over on Suzy’s Artsy Craftsy Sitcom today. Suzy’s blog is full of wonderfully artistic, interesting projects that truly takes things to the next level. The woman makes toilet paper rolls look good! I know I’ve been MIA since my surgery. Who knew that 

We Want to Know Wednesday

Since I’ve been a bit on a project hiatus with my foot issue, I thought I’d play along on the We Want to Know Wednesday. If you haven’t seen this link party, it’s co-hosted by the super cool gals at Confessions from an Impulsive Addict, 

Sneak Peek, Cast Froufing and a Confession

I haven’t been posting much lately. It’s not because I haven’t been working on things. I have. I’m trying to finish up my last cane chair so I can show you the finished results. I have one chair done. Here’s a peek:   It’s mean 

Replacing Cane Webbing – Getting Started

I have the most exciting news! Miss Mustard Seed has graciously agreed to host one my tutorials today! Squee!!! I know, right? Someone pinch me.     Awhile back, I saw some cane-backed chairs that MMS had purchased and was going to redo. Since the 

Embossed Cheese Dome Cloche

Late last summer I saw a cheese dome cloche made by the wonderful Allison at House of Hepworths. Not too long after that, I came upon my own Goodwill cheese dome and thought I’d give it a whirl. I started with a basic cheese dome