Many things come with the new year. It’s kind of like a do-over. We all try to make resolutions that will make our lives better, our families happier and just be better people all around. Another thing that comes with a new year: getting ready to file your taxes. It’s like the big let-down after… Continue Reading
Category Archives: DIY projects
Foiled Faux Stained Glass Cross
One of my favorite things in the world is stained glass. The sight of white light flooding through a stained glass window, making puddles of color on the adjoining floors and walls always makes me happy. Thus inspired, I came up with this easy project for a foiled wood cross which combines the patchwork look… Continue Reading
Easy Embossed Look Smooth Foam Balls
Traditional embossing can be daunting for some so KOOL TAK offers you an alternative that is adult and kid-friendly too!Let me show you how to make these easy embossed look smooth foam balls in no time at all! No heat, no mess, no fuss! Materials: KOOL TAK 3D Glue Embossing Effect KOOL TAK Shiny Foil Transfer Sheets… Continue Reading
Snowflake Flower Box Table Topper
Who says you can’t have a garden full of flowers in the winter? Well with this sweet project you can have snowflake flowers year round! This snowflake flower box table topper is fun to make. This project uses some of my most favorite materials – foam core, wooden skewers, embossing metal and Kool Tak foils, glitters and… Continue Reading
Lit Up Christmas Cottage
What is a child’s Christmas without a gingerbread house? This project was totally different in my mind. I had planned to use actual candy and cookies, but about one third of the way through the preliminary sketches, I discovered that I was really going to like this piece and I wanted it to be something… Continue Reading
Ribbon & Foil Angel Tree Topper
I love the tradition of making and giving special gifts to my family and friends at Christmastime. My Mom just adores Angels, so I create a new and special hand crafted Angel for her each year. This year I have designed a tree topper Angel. I hope she likes it! KOOL TAK Premium EXTREME 1″… Continue Reading
Glittered Metal Tin Advent Calendar
Doesn’t it seem like the weeks between Halloween and New Year’s Day just rush by in a blur going a million miles an hour? That’s why I love Advent Calendars – you can stop for at least a moment on each of the twenty-four days leading up to Christmas to acknowledge the day and celebrate… Continue Reading
Thanksgiving Autumn Splendor Centerpiece
Autumn: Cool days warmed by the sun, chilly nights with a hint of winter, piles of leaves to jump and play in and pumpkin pie in the oven. It just doesn’t get any better than that, and on this sunny, cool day in Tennessee, Mother Nature is strutting her stuff. I’m getting a head start… Continue Reading
Thanksgiving Table Turkey Place Card
Thanksgiving is a time to spend with family and friends. My Niece, Nephew and I have created a tradition of making the Place Cards for the Thanksgiving Table. We try to be as creative as possible, but always seem to come back to the traditional Turkey. This turkey incorporates sparkle and shine as well as… Continue Reading
Trio of Foiled Halloween Wristbands
One of my favorite ways to wear my art is on my wrist! I love to make little works of art using blank leather wristbands because then I can enjoy them and be fashionable at the same time. And with Halloween just around the corner, here’s a trio of wristbands decorated with the bright colors… Continue Reading