Just in time for the 4th of July! I've got some FREE Patriotic 4th of July Printables! Perfect for your BBQ! Kiki from Kiki & Company is sharing something for us to use for our patriotic holiday gatherings. 4th of July Printables 4th of July Patriotic Ideas I decided to use KiKi's ...
Outdoor Room – Outdoor Oasis
Create an outdoor Room on a budget! I was able to create this relaxing area by using items I already had. Get creative! This month as a Lowe's Creator Team Member, we were given a challenge to make our outdoor space "more appealing, more fun, or more memorable." Which was the perfect kick in the ...
Iced Coffee Vanilla Milkshake
Time to cool off with a yummy milkshake. An Iced Coffee Vanilla Milkshake! I think we all know my love of iced drinks. I knew I'd love the newInternational Delight Iced Coffee drinks. Perfect way to drink your coffee in the summer heat. Why not be a little more indulgent and whip up a milkshake? ...
4th of July Craft Ideas
Just in time for the 4th of July! These easy holiday craft ideas for firecracker candles are perfect for that BBQ. I've been a little nuts over the mod podge lately.........but dang! It's so easy! I love the trash can I made for my craft room using fabric scraps and love love love my tray I made ...
10 Popsicle Recipes
If I make popsicles, it will get warm......right? Even if we've only had a few days over 75, it's still that popsicle time of year. I found some yummy homemade popsicle recipes for all of you. 10 Popsicle Recipes! Much healthier and fun. Have a popsicle party with these adorable popsicle printable ...
5 BBQ Sauce Recipes for Grilling
BBQ Season is upon us and that means we'll be looking for the perfect BBQ Rub and BBQ Sauce! I've rustled up 5 BBQ Sauce recipes for you to try! Firing up the grill is the best part of summertime weather! 5 BBQ Sauce Recipes 1. Tangy Coffee BBQ Sauce Of course, I love my own BBQ Sauce ...
Printables for Fathers Day
Printables for Fathers Day make it easy for you! Getting ready for Father's Day with free printable wall art and free printable Father's Day cards make it so easy to celebrate dad! These free printables are brought to you in partnering up with my friend who designed them. You'll get part 1 and 2 in ...
Lowe’s Creator Team- Home Curb Appeal
Your home curb appeal is the first impression to your personality! For our Lowe's challenge this month we were asked to add curb appeal to our homes. Here are a few other Creative Team Members and their curb appeal ideas. I shared my home yesterday, (coolest garage door ever!) but I wanted to ...
Ideas for Curb Appeal ~
I have been dying for the sun to show up so we can get our house looking good for Summer! Time to plant a few annuals, time to sweep away the gunk on the porch, time to give our home a little curb appeal facelift. I've got so many ideas for curb appeal! I put my "Lowe's Creator" hat on and got to ...
Iced Coffee
International Delight Delightful Frappe I've claimed my love for iced drinks before! So it only make sense that I also love a good iced coffee for those moments you just need a little treat or pick me up. I've been making my own iced coffee's using my Hazelnut Creamer from International Delight. ...
BBQ Sauce Recipe with Coffee
This BBQ Sauce Recipe made with brewed coffee brings a tangy flavor that's great with beef or chicken. Simple ingredients for a delicious taste. With BBQ season officially upon us, I thought I'd share my BBQ Sauce Recipe with Coffee. This sauce has a bit of a kick, but not so tangy ...
Trop50 Slushy Recipe
This refreshing Trop50 Slushy Recipe may become your new summer favorite! Trop50 asked me to share what I think is "Refreshingly Different" about myself. I haven't really given it much thought, but it's a great question. I think I'm pretty down to earth and fair. That makes me ...
Memorial Day Craft – DIY Decor
This easy Red, White and Blue Memorial Day Craft can be used for all patriotic holidays. It's also perfect for simple holiday decorating for the 4th of July and Labor Day too. Memorial Day Craft - DIY Patriotic Decor Other than putting the flag out, I usually don't decorate for ...
French Toast Recipe
I have shared many a French Toast Recipe here on TCL. Every household should have a basic recipe for French Toast, but also a couple specialty ones for holidays or long weekends. I've got French Toast recipes made in my slow cooker, some with coffee creamer, some with fruit and some ...
Craft Room Stencil Project
I got a little crazy with my stencil projects lately. In my craft room, I have two very large mirror closet doors. I thought it would look cool if I used my frosted glass etching paint to apply the stencil directly to the mirror. Easy Stencil It certainly adds whimsy to the room. This project was ...
Happy Mother’s Day – Free Printable
Happy Mother's Day! I cannot tell you how excited and giddy I get to see the printables from Sibylle each month! Sibylle from Fun.ky Time shares one of her original creations here on TCB monthly. You can visit her site to see what else she's been up to. She is full of eye candy and fun gift ...
Sport Bedroom Room Makeover
Room Makeover ideas for boys can be challenging. I'm sharing my resources as well in my Sports Bedroom Amazon store for more ideas. I've had many many questions about the fast and fabulous room makeover. Aaron Christensen (my famous designer artist old friend I taught hi-low aerobics ...
Cool Bedrooms for Teen Boys
Cool Bedrooms for boys can be hard to find and boy bedroom ideas for teens is especially hard to find. Decorating a boy bedroom with room to grow is no easy task. This sports theme boy bedroom makeover lasted 6 years before we updated any of it. Cool Bedrooms for Teen Boys Last month I was ...
Sketching with Silhouette Sketch Pens
Silhouette Sketch Pens Another great Silhouette Promotion! Details near the bottom. I'm back! For those of you following me on Facebook, you may already know I've been sicker than a dog! But I'm at least able to lift my head today. A combination of being exhausted from the best Craft Blogging ...
Gluten Free Cookie Recipe – Oatmeal {Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip}
You may recognize this flour-free Oatmeal Gluten-Free Cookie Recipe from on the back of Trader Joe's Oatmeal package. This no-fail peanut butter chocolate chip cookie turns out every time! It's one of my all-time favorite cookies and is so easy to make! Flour Free Oatmeal Peanut Butter ...
What to Decoupage?
Have you ever wondered What to Decoupage? A bit ago, I did a project for Mom It Forward that started my latest obsession of Mod Podge, decoupaging anything and everything. For the lazy crafter like myself, Mod Podge is perfect. It's very forgiving and allows for a few mistakes. What to ...
Decoupage How To – Vintage Map Tray
My newest crush is on decoupage. Decoupage How to is one of the easiest DIY crafts you'll ever do. I always think it's much harder and I always have to review the "how to decoupage" instructions before each project. That's because I'm not always a confident crafter and I'm just not convinced it's ...
DIY- Hide Your TV
Here's a DIY TV idea for hiding your television. Sliding Shutter Doors! Some of you might not know my aversion (neurosis) to seeing electronics, like TV's in my living space. Don't get me wrong, I love TV, I love watching TV, but I don't want to see my TV if I'm not watching it. This whole TV over ...
Setting the Table- Cutlery Printable Pouch
This post about Setting the Table was posted years ago. Sibylle from Funky Time no longer has a website, so these are no longer available from her. I am choosing to keep this post live for pure inspiration. I do however have a free download for a Halloween version of this Cutlery Pouch she designed. ...
