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I am willing to bet that 99% of the people that are reading this blog post have a TON of photos stored on their phone right now!  Do you find yourself making promises such as, “I am going to get th…

I am willing to bet …

I am willing to bet that 99% of the people that are reading this blog post have a TON of photos stored on their phone right now!  Do you find yourself making promises such as, “I am going to get these organized one day?”  I am so guilty of this!  I LOVE pictures so why don’t I take the time to organize them…well I have gotten started creating photo keepsakes with Chatbooks and am LOVING it! Scrapbooking is a definite love of mine, but I tend to have a hard time keeping up with it.  I will still scrapbook from time to time because I just personlly enjoy it.  However, since I am not…

It’s almost here again….HALLOWEEN!  I love everything Halloween….and if you are reading this, that means you do too!  YAY!  I get mesmerized each year when new and fun decor comes out in the …

It’s almost here a…

It’s almost here again….HALLOWEEN!  I love everything Halloween….and if you are reading this, that means you do too!  YAY!  I get mesmerized each year when new and fun decor comes out in the stores, but I also LOVE making my own ghostly decor so that my house is unique.  This year I bring you 3 Ghostly DIY Crafts for Halloween….let’s go! Ghosts in Frames ~Items Needed:Different sizes of frames Black cardstock – plain or glittery Various colors craft paint Craft paintbrushes Scissors Glue stick Black markerEasy peasy guys…you can either trace a ghost on an old book page …

I know you are probably asking right now, “Mimi, what on earth are you talking about?”   Well, follow along as I roll “Compliment Cash – For Kids!”… which is my new fun idea to: Keep …

I know you are proba…

I know you are probably asking right now, “Mimi, what on earth are you talking about?”   Well, follow along as I roll “Compliment Cash – For Kids!”… which is my new fun idea to: Keep in touch with the grandchildren (whether you live close or far away) Praise their accomplishments (big or small) Continue “snail mail” fun…as I always say….kids LOVE getting mail!I consider myself very lucky in that our grandchildren all live close!  However, I still love to send goodies and such to the grandkids via “snail mail.”   Even though we are in a very “tech-savvy” er…

Shark Week is just a few days away!   How many of you like to indulge in all episodes aired regarding the life of sharks in the deep dark ocean?  We try to watch as many episodes as we can to learn…

Shark Week is just a…

Shark Week is just a few days away!   How many of you like to indulge in all episodes aired regarding the life of sharks in the deep dark ocean?  We try to watch as many episodes as we can to learn about these fabulous beasts.  Of course, the shark themed food and crafts are a big part of this week for us as well.  This year we are going to be making a Moving Paper Shark for one of our Shark Week Crafts! When I first saw this fun paper craft, I knew it was definitely going on the schedule of fun shark week crafts.  There are several steps to completing this awesome craft, so I have separ…

  I know…I know….it’s summer…so who is thinking about Halloween?  I am!  It certainly doesn’t hurt to start planning your new and exciting Halloween projects…especially if you are craft…

  I know…I know�…

  I know…I know….it’s summer…so who is thinking about Halloween?  I am!  It certainly doesn’t hurt to start planning your new and exciting Halloween projects…especially if you are crafting a fun and unique DIY Upcycled Yard Skeleton.  Follow along on how to make your own skeleton using materials you might have normally thrown away! As you probably already know, I am in a Sustainable Craft Challenge Group.  Julie, from Sum of Their Stories, gives us a theme each month to create an eco-friendly craft.  We are given a date to have it done by and all of our posts go live at the s…

Do you find yourself looking for something new and different for mom each year when Mother’s Day rolls around?  Me too!  Let’s face it….you know mom will be happy with whatever you gift her, b…

Do you find yourself…

Do you find yourself looking for something new and different for mom each year when Mother’s Day rolls around?  Me too!  Let’s face it….you know mom will be happy with whatever you gift her, but sometimes you just need that something that’s a little extra.  The good thing is, I think I have hit the jackpot with this one!  Every mother is sure to love this unique DIY Mother’s Day Planter! Bonus:  while this is indeed a great Mother’s Day gift, it is also a great gift for many other occasions as well.  A beautiful flower or plant potted in a moss covered tea cup and saucer…pe…

Ok….so Easter is nearing….your are hosting….and you haven’t planned everything yet!  There is still time to create these awesome and very easy DIY Easter crafts.  Whether you try all three o…

Ok….so Easter is n…

Ok….so Easter is nearing….your are hosting….and you haven’t planned everything yet!  There is still time to create these awesome and very easy DIY Easter crafts.  Whether you try all three of them or concentrate on one, they are sure to spruce up your Easter tablescapes or home decor! Maybe you aren’t hosting….but you want to take a nice hostess gift….I’ve got you covered!  These little carrots and bunnies are sure to delight everyone.  Best of all….you can say,  “I made it myself!”  You go girl (or guy)! Easy DIY Easter Crafts ~ Notice the plural on craft(s)!  I j…

Spring is around the corner and that means it is time to start thinking about outdoor decor and flowers!  Every year I always feel like I need to buy new things to spruce up the yard.  This year, I …

Spring is around the…

Spring is around the corner and that means it is time to start thinking about outdoor decor and flowers!  Every year I always feel like I need to buy new things to spruce up the yard.  This year, I am working on doing some DIY and upcycling things that we already have around the house.  As luck would have it,  it is time for our monthly Sustainable Craft Challenge Blog Hop so I decided to try my hand at making upcycled tin can planters. Each month Julie from Sum of Their Stories gives us a theme and challenges us to create a sustainable craft to share.  This month our theme is rainbows. …