When we downsized and moved into this smaller home, the only thing I was sad about was losing a separate dedicated sewing/craft room. I always have a project going, so I loved that I could just close the door and go back to it later. There was no room in the new house...
Here’s a quick gift I made this past January for pioneer gifts. I made about 30 of them – mostly in Hindi – for the pioneer appreciation dinner. They would make nice gifts for teachers, or anyone – decorated to suit the recipient. They’re...
It seems like all the pretty cakes now are decorated with fondant. While I’ve dabbled in it, I still prefer frosting my cakes with buttercream and just randomly using fondant for decorations – like the initial and cute baby tennis shoes above. But I admit,...
I’ve made lots of cakes and cupcakes – even plenty of wedding cakes in my day. But after I stumbled on the secret to making these gorgeous icing roses, I was hooked. It’s so quick and easy – for the impact it makes. Everyone just raves about...
Update: If you want to jump down to the RIGHT WAY to paint a ceiling fan – go HERE. If you’re thinking about doing a ceiling fan makeover and want to find out WHY not to paint the fan in place, keep reading the story: So, I’m way over the brass...
Our bedroom furniture was really in bad shape. I’d love new furniture, but that’s not in the budget right now – and this set is really solid and sturdy – just needed a facelift. I’ve had such good success with gel staining my bathroom...
I’m so glad to have original hardwood floors in our house, and they were gorgeous after having them refinished before moving in 12 years ago. But I was never really sure how to care for them. I mopped with wood floor cleaners but they were starting to look a...
I wish I had more time to make handmade cards – I think they make the message so much more special. Two years ago after the kids threw us a surprise 40th anniversary party, I decided I had to take the time to make handmade Thank You cards – to show our...
Shreya has never been very cooperative with having her photo taken. Even from the time she was a baby, it was hard to get her to smile. I saw these camera buddies on Pinterest, and decided to make a couple to try to coax some smiles out of her. They didn’t...
I always have trouble finding the perfect card for the occasion. And I like giving cards with Scriptural themes. So, I’ve found that putting together a handmade Scriptural greeting card is often quicker – and definitely cheaper than hunting around for a...
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