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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Dollar General. All opinions are 100% mine. I had hinted recently that my husband and I have taken some major steps towards our retirement in the past few months. The biggest step? We finally bought that RV that we have always wanted. We plan…
How about something colorful for your door? I created a cute Halloween DIY Mummy Wreath using recycled paper towel tubes and a gourd. My new mummy’s name is Monty. Want to know how to make him and his wreath? Ever since my Paisley Chicken project, I’ve had a fondness for gourd crafts. With quite a…
The nice folks at All Free Christmas Crafts have done it again! Just in time for Christmas, they have put together an amazing compilation of 15 DIY Wreaths for Christmas. I am incredibly honored to have my Faux Copper Wreath represented in this free ebook! Each wreath in this ebook is incredibly creative. As with…
Create a whole mess of Jack O Lantern Tea Lights with Navel Oranges! Scented with allspice, they make the whole house smell wonderful! I’ve never been a huge fan of scary Halloween decorations. Orange isn’t my favorite color and being scared isn’t my favorite thing. So, I tend to decorate with fall themed items rather…
This post brought to you by ALPO® Brand Dog Food. All opinions are 100% mine. The Sitcom dogs have been challenged to take on ALPO® wet dog food! Last week, we had our family meeting and discussed what would be required of each and every one of them. There was a bit of fur flying, as our four…
I was very excited to be asked by the folks at Mommy Page for an interview regarding my recycled craft projects! Mommy Page is a great resource for Moms (and Dads) with lots of information on parenthood, raising children, teaching, and yes, you guessed it- crafts! I was thrilled that they wanted to talk with…
How about some Halloween fun? I created these cute Halloween Hooty Owls using some bright Halloween fabrics and Fun Foam. It has a quilted look, but involves no sewing! Perfect for brightening up your house for the holidays, these cute owls are my version of a non-scary Halloween. Want to know how to make them? I…
Yep, Halloween is sneaking up on us again! The nice folks at Kids Crafts 1-2-3 Magazine asked me to come up with a great Halloween project for their Fall issue. I created votives and refrigerator magnets starring Witchy-Poo! Created with soda cans and pickle jars, this project is the ultimate in recycled crafts! Witchy-Poo made…
I was inspired by the beautiful artwork of the Pennsylvania Dutch, and decided to create my own version of this unique folk art. Using a set of cork trivets, I created three different love birds decorative folk art refrigerator magnets. And I’ve included the free patterns for you to make them too! Shopping at the…
This yummy Mini Pizzas recipe is a great way to serve up your family a home-cooked meal in 30 minutes or less on these busy back-to-school evenings! This recipe was not only a blast to make, but the family totally loved it! And I have to tell you, the husband is difficult to please. Just saying….
Create a floral frame that looks like Porcelain with dollar store flowers and plaster! This unique and beautiful faux Porcelain frame makes a wonderful gift. Want to know how to make it? If you have been reading my website for any extended length of time, I’m sure you have figured out that I love anything…
This post brought to you by Sam’s Club. All opinions are 100% mine. My daughter and her husband went down to Florida for the holiday weekend, which leaves me here babysitting her dog, Harley, and her cat, Charlie. Fortunately, my daughter bought the NEW Glade Tidy Cats® at Sam’s Club. The combination of Tidy Cats® and Glade™…
It’s been pretty darn busy behind the scenes at the Sitcom lately! I have lots of great new patterns coming up very soon, along with some fun Halloween stuff! Keep your eyes open this weekend for my new quilt pattern, Batiks Gone Wild! The pattern will be released to the public on Sunday. If you…
It’s getting to that time of year when there are lots of pinecones dropping from the trees and totally cluttering up the yard. What to do? How about using those little guys for a bit of crafty decor? Here are 7 fun pinecone craft ideas to use up some of those beautiful pinecones! There are…
My mother is sharing some of her family recipes in this Pennsylvania Dutch recipe series. Last time, she showed us how to make Apple Dumplings. This time, we are looking at a Pennsylvania Dutch favorite- Shoo Fly Pie! Don’t let the name sway you. Shoo Fly Pie is amazing. It is made of molasses, sugar…