Pinterest 365 – Day 41 and 42 – Paper Christmas trees and a card
Well, I made my paper Christmas trees today and they turned out really cute. The tutorial was excellent; I only wish I had tons of double-sided paper to make a bunch. I used my tree as decoration for...
View ArticlePinterest 365 – Day 43, 44, 45, 46 – A couple of handy tools and lots of glitter
Okay, it’s catchup day! I will start with the handy tools. Pinterest365 – Day 43 – I came across this DIY Bobbin Holder a couple of months ago at the Smashed Peas and Carrots blog and since I’ve been...
View ArticlePinterest 365 – Day 47- Polar Express Hot Cocoa
I knew Mike and I would be watching “The Polar Express” tonight for our 25 Christmas movie Challenge. And I love the Hot Cocoa scene so I searched Pinterest for a really good hot cocoa recipe. And to...
View ArticlePinterest 365 – Day 48- Photo Memory Votives
Covering glass candle holders with tissue paper was a favorite craft of mine as a kid. I love how the candle light is diffused by the tissue paper. And when I found this tutorial that teaches you how...
View ArticlePinterest 365 – Day 49- Wrapping Paper Cuff
I don’t know about you, but after I’ve started using a roll of wrapping paper, I’m in two minds about what to do to secure the remaining paper. I sometimes use tape, but that can end with the paper...
View ArticlePinterest 365 – Day 50-52 – Organizing Helps
Sorry for not keeping up with my daily Pinterest posts. I got a little waylaid by the holidays, meant to start up on January 1st, but that day got away from me as well. But never fear I’m back. I …...
View ArticlePinterest365 – Day 53-54 – More Organizing Helps
I just discovered this morning that January is National Get Organized Month. And with that in mind here are a few more organizing helps. I’m continuing to sort through craft and home supplies and the...
View ArticlePinterest365 – Day 55 – When Technology meets Organization
Okay, so the marriage of technology and organization is not a new thing, but being able to readily access that technology while you’re organizing is new to me. If you’ve been following my blog for a...
View ArticlePinterest365 – Day 56 – DIY Storage
Today’s Pinterest365 is a DIY Storage solution that I was inspired to make when I saw this post on Pinterest. I love the symmetry of the boxes, the clean appearance and the adorableness. I have a...
View ArticlePinterest365 – Day 57 & 58 – Fabric Softener and Dryer Sheets
I’ve been doing a LOT of laundry this week washing blankets and comforters that I use in the bottom of our dog crates. Blankets and comforters are quite bulky so I can only do a couple per load. This...
View ArticleTop Ten reasons why I love my iPhone
I’ve owned at iPhone 4s for almost a year and a half and I have to say it was one of the best buying decisions I ever made. Recently I found myself in a situation where I didn’t have my … Continue...
View ArticleGarage Sale Haul
This past weekend I went to several garage sales with a group of friends. We have a realtor in the area that arranges neighborhood garage sales. Usually they’re 300+ homes all in the same area, but...
View ArticleNational Walk Your Dog Week – October 1-7
According to NationalWalkYourDog.com, “National Walk Your Dog Week was founded in 2010 by Celebrity Pet Lifestyle Expert and Animal Advocate Colleen Paige, to bring awareness to the ever increasing...
View ArticleQuest 46 | A 365-day Journey
On November 24th, I turn 46. And I know this is quite a ways off – 46 days to be exact. A couple of months ago I was reading a blog where the author talked about turning 30 and wanting … Continue...
View Article30 Days of Christmas Ornaments starts tomorrow
In a recent post, Paws || Walk On – 10.19-11.1, I mentioned that I was going to be busy this week organizing and prepping for my November blog series, “30 Days of Christmas Ornaments.” I started this...
View ArticleOrnament #1 – Patchwork Christmas Trees {30 Days of Christmas Ornaments}
Ornament #1 – Patchwork Christmas trees. This ornament idea caught my eye because I finally found a cute way to use up my fabric scraps. I took strips of fabric that I cut with my Fiskars Rotary Cutter...
View ArticleOrnament #2 – Paw Print Felt Heart {30 Days of Christmas Ornaments}
Ornament #2 – Paw Print Felt Heart This ornament uses two of the my most favorite shapes – the heart and the dog paw. I used wool felt in two main colors and red for the tiny heart. I cut … Continue...
View ArticlePaws || Walk On – 10.26-11.8
Every now and then when I’m walking dogs, I will just stop, ask them to sit for about 30 seconds and then I will say “walk on”. That is there cue to start walking again. I do this for a … Continue...
View ArticleOrnament #3 – Vintage Snowflakes {30 Days of Christmas Ornaments}
Ornament #3 – Vintage Snowflakes With this ornament, I was able to re-purpose a couple of vintage rose boughs as well as some tiny pearl Christmas decorations and tinsel. I also raided my stash of...
View ArticlePaws || Walk On – 11.2 – 11.15
Every now and then when I’m walking dogs, I will just stop, ask them to sit for about 30 seconds and then I will say “walk on”. That is there cue to start walking again. I do this for a … Continue...
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