Check out this gorgeous metallic yarn from Premier Yarns Spangle collection. It's so pretty! I used it to create some fun yarn cactus art. When I was invited to do a project for Premier Yarns, I was excited because their yarns are SO beautiful - but I was freaked out because I don't know what to do with yarn at all! I don't crochet or knit. (My 13-year-old does, but I can't seem to learn how. Go figure.) You know what, though - yarn is …
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DIY Painted Door Mat
We just had our house painted! I'm so thrilled with how it turned out - we have lived in this house nearly eight years and I have wanted to repaint since the first day we looked at the house. SO happy we finally got it done! Our welcome mat was looking super ragged anyway, but with the fresh new paint, it looked downright ghetto. I was going to pitch it in the trash, but then decided, why not just paint it? The kids and I sat down one morning …
Sweet Sculpey Owl
I love making stuff out of Sculpey polymer clay. It's so fun and easy! Check out this cute little owl I made. If you want to make an owl like this, here's all you need: Sculpey Premo Polymer Clay in Blue Glitter Sculpey Bake Shop Clay Variety Pack Sculpey Clay Tool Starter Set Start with a small lump of the blue glitter clay and form into an oblong shape. Gently maneuver the clay until it is larger on the butt end and small …