junk is good...

Just a quick post to show off a few of the reasons I have been MIA... I've been working on all of my junking finds in preparation for our annual barn sale.. everything in these pictures were found in the garage and rehabbed by me. some items will be lised on Etsy, so if you are interested let me know!! Now off to work on more items.. the sale is next week, so time is a wasting!!

Feedsack Love

Feeling the feedsack love for sure... I just had to post about the love of feedsack fabrics. If only when we went to the market today, our dry goods were packaged in these great sacks, my grocery bill would be even more outrageous than it already is!! Can you imagine the time spent trying to decide which bag of flour or rice to pick?? ugh, I'd love it!!

google feedsacks or browse through flickr and look at all of the wonderful things people create with their feedsack finds... it's very inspirational!!

The patterns and colors will make you swoon!!

I thought I'd share some cute feedsack craft finds on Etsy.. like these feedsack covered buttons found here

And this cute feedsack pillow found here

And these coasters aren't the only things you'll want at this etsy store!!

Enjoy the hunt!!

New Listings on Etsy!!

Just popping in for a quick update to let you know that I have been a busy bee and recently listed a few new items in my Etsy shop!! I'll be back soon with more updates on what I've been working on!!

Inspiration...

Inspiration these days is ALL over the web.. one site that I always find myself finding inspiration on is Potterybarn and Pottery Barn Kids. Sometimes I wonder we get our inspiration from them or if they get it from us!! So many decorating ideas they feature can be found all over the web and on blogs and can be created at home for a fraction of the cost. I thought I'd post some pics of great ideas that can be done yourself.. and you won't even have to pay shipping!! Doing a blog search for pottery barn tutorials will have you spending the better portion of the day looking at crafty ideas on how to make some of these items, or a varitaion of them. So when you get a chance, request a Pottery Barn catalog or browse the website and get inspired!!

Lovin' the Felt!!

Well for the last week, I have been working with felt. Such an easy craft and so many ideas!! I like that it is something I can sit in bed at night and have my basket of felt, thread and a needle and create a ton with little mess or supplies to whip out. Today I thought I'd inspire you with some pictures of felt crafts from Martha Stewart's website.

Not everyone is a Martha fan, and I have to admit there are a TON of great ideas out there on the craft blogs, but for those of you who don't check out the Martha site, maybe after seeing these ideas, you will!! The goal is to be inspired!!

Cute Felt Bear with a pocket for the tooth fairy!! Felt Fortune cookies.. great idea for Valentines day..

There are a couple of patterns for Felt Coasters

Felt tissue covers... I am obsessed with these and give them out as little gifts a lot!!

Adorable felt heart tote.. great idea for the kiddos to carry around all of those valentines they get at school, or even as a gift bag on Valentines day!!

Happy New Year!!

Well, It is New Year's Eve, and I am catching up on blog reading and doing some crafting.. This week I have accomplished a goal of mine.. Learning the granny square!! I can knit, but I have always struggled with learning to crochet, but in the days after Christmas, I decided to buckle down and just learn the craft!! I have always wanted an old fashioned granny square afghan and now I am on my way to making one!! So far I made a few squares, and sewed three together to make a cozy for my ball jar that holds my pens in the kitchen.. I had to see something actually completed. :)

I have a way to go to perfect it, but I figure that what better way to practice, than to make enough squares for a blanket!! Last night I was browsing blogs for hours that have a lot of crochet posts and tutorials. I found one I thought I'd share, Attic 24 She has WONDERFUL pictures and a lot of inspiration!! Here is a sneak at what she has.. when you get a few HOURS stop by and drool for a while!!

A quickie!!

Just popping in to share a quick Christmas project I finished last night.. Grabbed one of my old windows and some scrap paper and along with my Cricut machine, I put a simple design in each pane and viola!! Quick christmas decor!! I just adhered the paper with glue dots, so I can take them off if I want to use the window for something else later!!

Getting Crafty..

Working on some Christmas craft items for my Etsy Store... Last night during the Dancing with the stars elimination show, I cuddled up on my bed and made these altered composition books. I still may add a few button and ribbon embellishments before listing them but, I think they turned out kinda cute!! A great item to keep all of those Christmas lists and recipes in!! :)

I used the new Martha Stewart scrapbooking paper from Michaels and I also used the Jingle Bell paper pack from Close to My Heart! See that cute white chair? Today I stopped by my mom's house and she gave me two of them for my kitchen... she has one more in her barn, but I didn't have room for it and it needs to be painted.. LOVE when I get a cute freebie!! I also grabbed an old tin tray from her house and I also found the cute vintage Christmas apron at Goodwill for .99 cents!!

I just skipped over October!!

Well, I have completely skipped over blogging in October, now we are into November and I am over fall and on to Christmas!! I have been busy cleaning and organizing and slowing working on putting out Christmas and making Christmas crafts!!

For some reason this year, I am ready to celebrate Christmas and figure I spend so much time putting everything out, I may as well start it early and at least enjoy it before it gets taken down!! I am ready for Christmas music and a chilly night bundled up in front of the TV watching old Christmas movies.. so for a little inspiration, I chose a few pics from Country living and thought I'd give you a sneak peek of what I have been working on around the house... many more posts to read in the following days!!

And now for a sneak peek at what I've been working on!!!