I have a vinyl problem. What I mean is, I have a vinyl storage problem. We all know there is no such thing as too much vinyl. I’ve tried a few different storage methods, but my collection has, um, outgrown them. What’s a vinyl hoarder to do? Create new storage. Many years ago, when I thought my life was busy, but I only had 1 child and didn’t have an earthly clue what busy meant, I used my ... [ Read More ]
DIY Ladder – and visiting your hardware store!
Have you ever fallen in love with an idea? I do it all the time and in this case it’s a front porch display DIY ladder. You know, those cute little ladders with only 2 or 3 rungs that no one can really climb but look super cute with decorations? I got my head wrapped around the idea that I had to have one. I’ve been looking for a while, but since I’m cheap thrifty, I wasn’t willing to pay much (or ... [ Read More ]
Celebrating Birthdays
I love birthdays. I mean, I REALLY love birthdays. I was the kid who started reminding you 6 months out that my birthday was coming. What could be better than a whole day dedicated to enveloping you in love and celebration? Plus cake. We were out at dinner a few weeks ago and the tables near us held a big group of people celebrating a friend’s 50th birthday. As they sang to her and she ... [ Read More ]
Getting My First Silhouette Cameo Cutting Machine
In April of 2015 I was visiting my sister who lives in Hawaii. (Convince someone in your family to live on an island. It is seriously the best way to travel there regularly.) Her husband has a screen printing shop and is insanely creative. I happened to mention my desire to get a cutting machine because I thought it would take my crafting to the next level. “I have a Silhouette I’m not using. Do ... [ Read More ]