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James L Jordan Memorial
A few years ago, I was chatting with a coworker about what she should do with all of her late mother’s old costume jewelry. I suggested she decorate a picture frame with her favorites and put a photo in the frame of her mother. She thought it was a great idea, but didn’t really know…
Read MoreWinter Wreath
Just a simple little wreath for the winter weeks that don’t have a holiday assigned to them. I bought a scarf at Big Lots for $5, wrapped it around a straw wreath, and pinned it in place. Voila!
Read MoreScarves, Scarves, Scarves!
I’ve been crocheting a bunch in my down time and made these scarves. I sewed some handkerchief style and infinity scarves as well. They’re on display at the Vermont Truffle Company, ready and waiting to be sold!
Read MoreWelcome Jackson!
Our friends Katie and Andrew are expecting their first child! They live too far away to for me to be able to attend a baby shower, but they’re visiting for Labor Day and I just had to make something for the new baby. His name will be Jackson and their nursery is nautically themed. I…
Read MoreCheers!
This project couldn’t have been created without our friend Kayla! She gave us the bottle opener and basket as a gift and I got to work making it a festive wall hanging. Props also need to go to my husband Josh for suggesting that I stencil the work “Cheers!” on to the top. I had…
Read MoreEat, Drink, and be Married!
I made a cute little sign for Kayla and her now husband Chris for their wedding. It’s made from recycled pallet wood, a picture frame and the type of Command strips that are like Velcro, so they could take the frame off and add a photo from their wedding. I designed the lettering, printed it…
Read MoreMenu Board
In an attempt to be more organized and budget conscious, I made this little board to meal plan. I wrote all of our favorite recipes onto index cards and keep those in a box on top of the fridge. Now, when I go to make a shopping list, I pull out my cards, plan the…
Read MoreParty Time Wreath
Every Memorial Day and Labor Day we throw these big potluck BBQs to 1) celebrate the beginning and end of summer and 2) Josh and my birthdays! His birthday is at the end of May and mine is at the beginning of September, so it works out perfectly. This year I wanted to make a…
Read MoreWedding Gifts for Ajay and Taryn
Ring Holder (Side View) Ring Holder (Top View) Picture Frame for Both Ceremonies Ajay and Taryn had a traditional Indian wedding in New Jersey on August 1 and an American-style ceremony on August 15, hence the two wedding dates. I also got to make cupcakes for their American wedding, but failed to get photos of…
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