return of the chalkboards

It's been a while since I've worked on any kind of chalkboard, but I promise I haven't completely stopped doing them. Since I spent all of Thanksgiving weekend in Lee's Summit, I popped out a Grains & Taps board for Brad. I think it's quite adorable, if I do say so myse...

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#25craftsofchristmas-nights 3, 4, 5

This past weekend I got my maximum craft on by hosting craft parties on Friday, Saturday, AND Sunday. (I also attended a craft fair on Saturday where I seemed to accumulate multiple objects of the moose persuasion. Shhhh. We're not going to talk about it). The craft party themes were "Christmas Countdowns," "Ornaments," and "Cards." With the help...

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#25craftsofchristmas - night 2

You know what I really enjoy? Watching my "non-crafty" friends create some awesome stuff. I think they enjoy it too. :) Last night I hosted my second night of Christmas crafting with "More Winter Decorations." 4. Sharpie Mugs - these are alllllllll over Pinterest. However, we used oil based Sharpie paint markers after I read through a lot of tips....

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#25craftsofchristmas - night 1

Sunday kicked off the first of eight craft nights I am hosting this year for the "25 Crafts of Christmas" challenge I am completing with my friends. For night one, I planned three projects for the "Winter Decorations" themed craft night. 1. Puff Paint Window Clings - this was an Allison curated project. The Pinterest inspiration (pinspiration....

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craft night

It's no secret I am pinterest obsessed. I just love the overwhelming source of crafty inspiration it provides. So when Allison sent me 3 emails in a row with craft projects she had found, I started formulating a plan. I love doing crafts, and I love sharing that satisfaction that comes from creating. So as a "Christmas present" to some of my lovely...

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