We live on a farm and have a black cat named Bread. My daughter bought Bread with her money from showing goats at the fair last summer. Bread is the sweetest little kitty but she’s also a fierce huntress. Not a day goes by that she doesn’t bring home some kind of vermin she killed […]
Working on and craft projects is my passion. I love to get creative and make jewelry, holiday crafts and fun art projects with my daughter.
This section of my blog is where you will find pet DIY's, sewing and crochet projects as well as nature inspired tutorials and decor items you can make for your own home.
Learn to use recycled materials from around the home and garden to create fun crafts all year round.
What to do when the whole house smells like dog urine
How do I get the smell of dog urine out of my house? It’s a problem every pet owner has to deal with at some point. How do you get rid of the odor when the whole house smells like dog urine or (sometimes even worse) cat pee. Whether you just brought home a new […]
How to Reverse Tie Dye
Reverse tie dyeing is a fun twist on traditional tie dye. Instead of adding color to a white t shirt you remove the color from a dark t shirt with bleach. Reverse tie dye can be done in all sorts of patterns and kids will love to try this new way of decorating clothing. There […]
How to Kill Ants with Borax & Make DIY Ant Trap
Natural Remedies for Killing Ants Over the past few weeks I have noticed some random black ants trotting their way through my home. The first couple of times I assumed it was just a random occurrence because we leave the doors open a lot during the warmer months, but then I noticed more and more […]
Dog Shedding Remedies for your Pets and Home
What Home Remedy Can I Give My Dog for Shedding? I have two dogs, a yellow lab named Luna and a fawn pug named Doug. They are both getting older and what I would consider “senior” dogs. I love them to death but they are stinky, hairy and have accidents all over the house. Both […]
How to Repel Mosquitoes Naturally
How to repel mosquitoes naturally I’ve been enjoying working in my garden in evenings now that the days are getting longer. It’s nice that I can spend a few hours after dinner doing some weeding, watering or mowing the lawn. Unfortunately it’s also that time of the year that the mosquitoes are out and trying […]
How to Make Hummingbird Nectar- DIY don’t buy!
How to Make Hummingbird Nectar We have a group of little hummingbirds that live in our front yard. My husband hung a hummingbird feeder from the Japanese maple tree in our front yard and those cute little birdies flock to it all day long. I love to hear the buzz of the little hummingbirds as […]
How to Make Paper Plate Awards
Learn how to make paper plate awards. These superlative awards are fun to give out to your students, co-workers or members of any club. The materials are cheap and easy to come by, you just need paper plates and construction paper! Read on to learn how to make these easy paper plate awards. Paper Plate […]
20 Best Sister Maid of Honor Gifts
What are the best sister maid of honor gifts? Wedding planning can be fun, yet stressful. Take some of the pressure off with these easy and unique bridesmaid gift ideas. They are perfect for your bridesmaid or maid of honor. The best sister maid of honor gifts are always personal, thought-out and from the heart. Whether […]
How to Host an American Themed Party
Want to plan an American themed party? There are lots of reasons to get patriotic and throw a USA themed bash. Memorial Day, 4th of July and Veterans Day are all great times to break out the red white and blue party decorations. If you’re American or just want to celebrate like one, here are […]
