This vintage-inspired mini Thanksgiving banner draws inspiration from various Russian pennants found on Pinterest. Typically, the mini banners are crafted using unfinished blank wood signs. I used a mat board…
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How to Plan the Best Chili Cook-Off for Halloween
Last year, we decided to have a yearly chili cook-off for Halloween. Our kids and grandkids gather at our home for Trick-Or-Treat each year. Our house is decorated with spooky…

How to Make a Paper Napkin Transfer Wine Glass Shade
While browsing Pinterest, I came across a wine glass shade made from a paper cup. Although it’s a cute idea, it seems to have some limitations. That’s when I…

How to Create a Chic Spooky Skeleton Mantel Display
A chic spooky skeleton mantel is easy to create. All you need are plastic skeletons, spray paint, some sparkly rhinestones, and beads to get started. Before painting the skeleton, use…

How to Wrap a Cowboy Gift for a 1st Birthday
Looking for some cowboy-themed gift wrap at the local stores, I came up empty-handed. Brainstorming, I came up with using a Cricut to make this cowboy gift wrap for my…

How to Make a Mini Banner – Unique Christmas Decor
Looking for unique Christmas decor this year? I’ve seen the cutest little vintage look Christmas pennants made in Russia on Pinterest. These mini banners are typically made using unfinished blank…

How to Gift Money in an Accordion Pleated Card
What is an accordion pleated card? An accordion-pleated card is a unique and creative way to present a gift card with money. It is a greeting card with multiple folds,…

Fall Mantel Display Ideas – Decorate an Autumn Mantel You’ll Love
Just across the river in Rising Sun, Indiana, I picked up a gorgeous Autumn Harvest decorative sign at the gift shop at Morris Lawn and Landscape. Do you love…

How to Make a Wax Seal Picture in a Frame
A few weeks ago on Instagram, I saw a video of a lady making a wax seal picture in a frame. It was the coolest thing! I can’t give credit…

How to Make Patriotic Pinwheels for July 4th
If you have a Cricut, it’s pretty easy to make patriotic pinwheels for your July 4th celebration. Knowing this, I nabbed a Park Lane patriotic cardstock pad for 60% off…