This month Studio 5 gave me the challenge to make some dollar store crafts.  Being the frugal diva that I am . . . it was ON!  I decided to focus on some Easter projects. Use hot glue to wrap hemp... 

Crepe paper isn’t just for cheesy party streamers anymore! Crafters are using the inexpensive , lightweight, colorful paper for DIY projects.   Here is the link to the Martha Stewart template... 

I Love Tim Holtz.  I was so excited when I was asked to do a segment that show cased some of his products.  Check it out!  Read More →

Dress up your Christmas collection with thrift store steals and dollar store finds. You might be surprised how easy it is to turn them into designer decor.  Read More →

Paint Chip Galore!  This was a tough challenge for me.  I remember about 8 years ago this was all the rage.  I realized how old I was when I was actually still around for a trend came back for... 

Rope . . . typically I picture cowboys or some type of nautical setting.  Neither one particularly my style.  So, this Studio 5 challenge was kind of fun.  It was interesting trying to come up... 

My Studio 5 assignment this month was to come up with some ideas for “shoe embellishments”.  My first thought was the Bella Lane collection from Gimme Clips.  These were actually made... 

Right off the top I need to give a disclaimer: I AM NOT A GARDENER.  In-fact, I pretty much kill anything I touch.  So, the following ideas are for inspirational purposes only lol. Studio 5 asked...