A happy hello to all of the wonderful folks stopping in from Twee Poppets! Welcome! Amy @ Positively SplendidHaving grown up in a home brimming with sewing notions and paintbrushes, Amy has a deep love for all things creative. On any given day, you’ll find her knee-deep in her latest creative endeavor, with projects ranging…
Tiered terracotta planter
With the advent of spring, something in my soul truly clamors for color, and nothing scratches that itch like a trip to my favorite nursery, The Flower Depot in Mayflower, Arkansas. Yesterday, I had the privilege to leave home (sans a single child!) for a couple of glorious hours while I headed to Tom’s store…
April wrap-up
My oh my – it’s May oh May! April was a terrific (albeit speedy!) month. If you’re wanting a little run-down of what was afoot here at Positively Splendid (when I wasn’t lounging at the beach, that is ;), read on… What y’all found most splendid… Beguiling Blossoms (Metal Flower) TutorialThe Pebbles Skirt TutorialMagnetic Memo…
Welcome!
It’s Friday again, and I look forward all week to establishing some new blogging friendships through three terrific parties… To friends old and new – welcome to Positively Splendid! I hope you’ll take some time to peruse some of my latests posts. I’ve been busy creating some very fun items that would be perfect for…
Color me happy!
I never fully appreciated spring until we moved to Arkansas. Suffice it to say that the ceaseless wind that characterizes spring in West Texas just wasn’t nearly as pleasant as the bright, still days we are enjoying now. 😉 I was chatting with a neighbor yesterday that it is one of my favorite things, watching our…
Amy @ Positively SplendidHaving grown up in a home brimming with sewing notions and paintbrushes, Amy has a deep love for all things creative. On any given day, you’ll find her knee-deep in her latest creative endeavor, with projects ranging from sewing and crafts to home decor and kid-friendly ideas. Amy believes that everyone, regardless…
Tuesday Tag-Along
I’m happy to be participating in the first installment of Tuesday Tag-Along at Twee Poppets! Welcome to all of you! I hope you’ll kick of your shoes and poke around a bit. 🙂 Amy @ Positively SplendidHaving grown up in a home brimming with sewing notions and paintbrushes, Amy has a deep love for all…
Stylish magnetic memo boards
I have a secret tool in my crafting arsenal that I’m going to share with y’all today: the $1 unfinished wood frames at Michaels! I adore their versatility, and as the icing on the cake, the price is certainly right. Believe it or not, the project below is simply a $1 frame masquerading as a…
DIY Metal Flowers
Good morning! I don’t know if it has to do with feeling a bit homesick after returning from my trip to visit family in New Mexico last month, but it seems each and every project I set out to do lately winds up having a funky, Southwestern feel. I absolutely adore the vivid color schemes that…
Weekly menu
Menu plan time! I have found the little recipe index that I talked about last week to be extremely helpful in remembering the recipes I have spied in magazines that I want to prepare. I am very excited about this week’s spread! Saturday – Grilled Rib-Eye Steaks with Gorgonzola-Walnut Potatoes and Yogurt Cake with Arkansas Fresh…