Crafts & DIY


Make Some Harvest Corn Jewelry 26

Make Some Harvest Corn Jewelry  With the holiday season coming up and my garden looking like it got ran over by a truck, I figured something to do with Harvest was a good choice for this week’s craft.  I wanted to put together something you could use for the next […]


“Illuminated Pumpkin Craft” #TigerStrypesBlog 9

“Illuminated Pumpkin Craft” #TigerStrypesBlog I saw this craft on the Recaptured Charm website and loved it.  I wanted to try it out for myself and do it a bit different.  Fall and Harvest season are my absolute favorite time of year.  The air is getting crisp and the trees are […]


Learn How To Make Some Button Bugs #Craft 23

Learn How To Make Some Button Bugs Well, this week is crazy, so I just had to do something simple and easy – hope you don’t mind.  Coming up on Friday is the “Cavalcade of Cars” up here in Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ and, I think, my favorite time of year!!  A […]

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Make Some of the Fruits of Fall #Craft 6

Make Some of the Fruits of Fall #Craft #TBCCrafters This year is going by so fast.  It’s amazing to the see the trees changing color already and have those smells that you know are Fall in the stores.  The apple trees here on the mountain are almost ready for picking […]


Simple Bookmark Craft (#TBCCrafters) 7

Craft Tips: Make a Simple Bookmark (#TBCCRAFTERS) I didn’t have a lot of time this week, since we’re getting started on prep for the “4th Annual Winter Wonderland Charity Auction” for Mountain Christian School.  I’m having to email businesses, send requests for donations, etc. and just don’t have much time […]

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Bottle Candleholders Home Decor – #TBCCrafters (06/13/13) 13

TBC CRAFTER’S HOP (#TBCCRAFTERS) – 06/13/2013 So I missed everyone last week!!! We were on a cruise to Alaska that my husband’s parents blessed us with for the family.  What a beautiful place, we had a great time.  Now back to the regular grind of laundry, housework, etc.  Thank goodness […]


Outdoor Candlelight – #TBCCrafters – 05/09/2013 6

Outdoor Candlelight – #TBCCrafters – 05/09/2013 I saw this on “A Pretty Life in the Suburbs” blog, and wanted to make it to use for outdoor parties or even just for beautiful decor in or around the home.  Thought it would be adorable, and I wish I could make about 100 […]

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Clean Up Your Desk With an Electronic Cord Organizer 6

Clean Up Your Desk With an Electronic Cord Organizer I saw this idea on Pinterest and thought it would be a great one for my home.  Now I know it’s not necessarily a “craft” per se, but how many of us have those toilet tissue and paper towel rolls laying around […]


Make Some Upcycled Candle Holders 2

Make Some Upcycled Candle Holders I saw this on Pinterest and had it on my “TO MAKE” list.  Thought it would be adorable for a theme party or for using outside in the evenings.  Not sure it would be safe to use regular candles, as I saw in the picture on […]

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UpCycle Old Books (#TBCCRAFTERS) – 02/21/2013 4

TBC CRAFTER’S HOP (#TBCCRAFTERS) – 02/21/2013 So I guess I’m on an “upcycle” trip lately.  Last week I was upcycling old sweaters for vase decor and this week, I’m going to upcycle old books for home decor.  We always have that pile of old books that are in our “yard […]


Create Some Easy Coffee Candle Decor (#TBCCRAFTERS) 8

Create Some Easy Coffee Candle Decor TBC CRAFTER’S HOP (#TBCCRAFTERS) Forgive me for having something so simple this week.  I’ve been redecorating my kitchen and haven’t been feeling all that well, so I figured I would make it quick & simple.  One that still matches some people’s decor and can […]

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How to Make an Upcycled Jewelry Stand 18

How to Make an Upcycled Jewelry Stand I’ve been looking around for different crafting ideas and good old www.etsy.com hits it again.  I love seeing the things that people make and are selling for outrageous amounts (this one for $45 plus shipping!!).  For those that are craft challenged, that’s a […]


How To Make A Sock Snowman (#TBCcrafters) 18

How To Make A Sock Snowman TBC Crafter’s Hop (#TBCcrafters) – 12/13/2012 So I started out my Thursday Craft Blog with the idea of making a plate/dish out of candy.  I got all of the stuff together and followed the directions on Pinterest, and well – it didn’t come out […]


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Christmas Ornament Wreath (#TBCCrafters) 8

Christmas Ornament Wreath TBC Crafter’s Hop (#TBCCrafters) I wanted a cheap and easy way to decorate and not worry about the piece if it broke or got weathered, etc.  I had seen something like this on a site awhile back and decided to give it a try!!  You can use […]


Make Your Own Rosette Ribbons (#TBCcrafters) 15

Make Your Own Rosette Ribbons  TBC Crafter’s Hop (#TBCcrafters) With Thanksgiving over, and Christmas coming soon, there is a lot going on!!  I figured that this craft would be great to learn and to have the knowledge about doing for wrapping presents for Christmas coming up.  I went to Walmart […]

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Make a Spaghetti Yarn Bowl (#TBCcrafters) – 11/8/2012 7

Being a part of “The Blogger Connection” and “TBC Crafter’s Hop” (#TBCcrafters) is a real blessing.  We all get to share our ideas and crafting tips together in a big group of great  friends.  Here’s my craft for this week: How to Make a Spaghetti Yarn Bowl Materials Needed: Large smooth plastic ball […]


How To Make a Record Bowl (#TBCcrafters) 12

How To Make a Record Bowl (#TBCcrafters) Being a part of “The Blogger Connection” and “TBC Crafter’s Hop” (#TBCcrafters) is a great blessing.  We all get to share our ideas and crafting tips together in a big group of great friends.  Here’s my craft for today. Those of us who have […]

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