Bench for back patio
This bench was made with a part from an old hot tub that we tore up and an old coffee table. We had the posts leftover from the pergola that we just made and so we used those for the posts. I wanted...
View ArticleBracelet and Wedding Present
The top picture was a bracelet made out of safety pins. I just used stretchy cord and a round bead in between each of the safety pins. The bottom picture was a tree that had the lyrics of my son's...
View ArticleTruffula Trees
On World Read Aloud Day, our class celebrated with the reading of the Lorax. After the reading we enjoyed Truffula Trees. They were made out of marshmallows dipped in white chocolate and then dipped...
View ArticleCandy Jar
Another classic steal from Pinterest. After breaking one of the glass bowls because we tried to bring it home from Sioux City on the motorcycle, we finally found another one that would work. This is...
View ArticleWine Corks Key Chains
I have been wondering what to do with old wine corks. There are so many ideas out there. So I came up with key chains. I used 1 and 3/16 inch eyelets to screw into each cork. There are also two...
View ArticleDresser
I covered an old dresser with scrapbook paper. Then I covered it with three coats of mod podge. Now I need the inside pieces and baskets added to complete the look.
View ArticleIf it's broke...Call Dad
Todd got into the act with his distressed sign that he posted on the garage. This does seem to be a mantra at our house.
View ArticlePillow and Side Table
This is out on our back patio. I made the pillow out of old canvas from an old pergola and then used stencils to make the words. I also bought the old side table and added the saying to the top with...
View ArticlePergola
My husband and I built the pergola after checking them out on Pinterest. Our wisteria is finally growing up the poles! We also made the fountain that's in the pond. It's made out of two pots glued...
View ArticleOld Mirror
This was an old mirror I found at a garage sale and bought for $5.00. It was a gold color and a sprayed it a dark forest green. Then I added the saying with vinyl.
View ArticleCoasters from terracotta pots
These are coasters I made from terracotta saucers. I sprayed painted the pots first and then used mod podge to adhere the scrapbook paper to the middle. Then I added a vinyl "H" and covered with...
View ArticleWine Bottle with etching
This was a wine bottle and vase I got from the Dollar Store, that I put rubber bands around and sprayed with frosted spray paint. This was used for a bridal shower. The piece of paper was a...
View ArticleBird Feeder (Old Tire)
We bought an old tire and cut it up for the major portion of this bird feeder. Todd stapled a screen to the bottom to hold the seeds. This was inspired by our trip to Galena, Ill. They have the most...
View ArticleIn This Classroom
I had seen this idea on Pinterest. It was in poster form. I decided to add the idea to my desk at school. I used a variety of fonts and colors for the sayings.
View ArticleBE THE GOOD
I made this for my daughter-in-law! She had pinned it on Pinterest, and I thought maybe I would make it. Hopefully she will like it for her birthday!
View ArticleWhat is your Superpower?
This is a tumbler that I made based on another Pinterest idea. One side says "I Teach. What is your Superpower?" and the other has the apple and my name underneath.
View ArticleFaith is the Key
This was made for a family who lost their mother. The key has the word "memory" imprinted on it.
View ArticleThe Laundry Schedule
My son, Kasey, wanted to hide their electrical box that was in their laundry room, so he made this sign to go over top of the box. Then we added the schedule with vinyl and the Cricut.
View ArticleBarn Door for back patio
I found this idea on Pinterest also. My husband painted the board, and then I used the Cricut to cut the vinyl out for the door.
View ArticleWhimsy Owls
On Sept. 21 Terri and I went up to Creative Spirits in Spirit Lake. They held a painting class to make these cute owls. They walked us through all of the various steps in making this painting! It...
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