Create a fun lineup of puppets straight from a Picasso painting with your children this week! Let me show you how. Let me preface this post by stating what is most likely the obvious: In a household with three children aged 4 and under, we eat a lot of macaroni and cheese. And I do…
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Fabric Calla Lilies
I love to create wearable pieces that are sophisticated, yet spunky. And, as I’m sure y’all are starting to see, I just can’t function without a healthy dose of color. 😉 Looking at my calla lily wreath hanging in my kitchen a couple of weeks back, it dawned on me those flowers would really pop…
Reader spotlight – and more silhouettes!
Happy Friday! It’s cool and dreary here, so uncharacteristic for this time of year! I hope everyone is slated for a marvelous weekend. Today’s reader spotlight is shining on the Positively Splendid reader who was the lucky winner of our Framed Silhouette Vignette giveaway. Meet Beth from A Great Day to Make a Memory! Spending…
Reader Q&A, round deux
Did y’all find my reader question and answer post from last week helpful? It seemed the feedback I received was very positive, so I am going to start responding regularly to some of the most frequently asked questions I receive both via email and through the comments left on my posts. I do, however, value your…
Blueberry-Almond Muffins
I hope everyone had a fabulous Independence Day! It really does seem that the 4th of July, more than any other holiday, epitomizes summer in full swing, don’t you think? If you’re in the mood for a tasty breakfast to prepare to extend the festive mood of the weekend into the rest of the week,…
Friday Spotlight
My word! This has been a hectic day. We are gearing up for a visit from my mother-in-law and the long holiday weekend, and today has been all about attempting to get the house in some semblance of order. Or, whatever “order” can be attained with three young children following in your wake. 😉 I…
June wrap-up
I honestly feel this post would be more aptly titled, “Holy moly – it’s July already?!” Where is this year going? With summer in full swing, we’re got visits and birthdays galore to look forward to. And bring on the cookouts this weekend! When looking back on what a tremendous month June was here at…
Reader Q&A
As a blogger, I have come to truly treasure your feedback. I covet all of the lovely comments you leave, and I love to take time to pore over each and every one. I also love the opportunity to respond to the questions you have regarding my posts and projects. Stef posted this question yesterday…
Slow as molasses!
All day today, my blog has been painfully slooooooow. I am terribly sorry if I have been bogging you down! I have thankfully figured out the issue, and I thought I’d pass along the reason behind my issues in case any of y’all are experiencing it, too. I used this fab tutorial over at Kevin…
DIY Pillow Forms
Two things you might not already know about me: #1) I like to save money, but I like to do it in style.#2) When I don’t feel like hauling my crew over the river and through the woods for close to a half hour each way, my only option for craft supplies is Super Wal-mart.It…