How To Paint Perfect Signs & Graphics - Tutorial

Anastasia Vintage shares her techinque for painting signs and graphics without any special equipment. She makes it looks so easy, I think anyone can do it. And...who knew there were paint pens? Maybe I'm the only one but now that I do... 😀 To see how this technique is done, simply click on the photo above.

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Kidz Korner - Handprint Easter Lily

Kidz love tracing their hands, gluing, using scissors and just overall creating. They also love giving flowers...so...why not work with the kids to create this amazing Handprint Easter Lily centerpiece? For the instructions and materials list to create the Handprint Easter Lily, visit The Iowa Farmer's Wife by clicking on the photo above.

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Needles-n-Pins Stitcheries: Upcycled Flowers

Lots of spring flowers might be blooming in your area if you are fortunate to have springtime now so I thought I would see on Etsy how people make upcycled flowers. Here are a few I found. :)


Now how neat are these flowers from IndustrialBloom! They are made with vintage faucet handles! I showed these to my daughter and she made some. :)

Pretty soon the daisies will be showing up too just like this one from Imperfections. It is made from wood and a pan lid. 

Look at this colorful garland! It is made by ClaireWheatDesigns and she cut the flowers from a vintage garden flowers book. 

Well if you can't wait for the flowers to come up why not "plant" one of these flowers in your yard from ADelicateTouch1. It has lots of pretty colors and it is made from plates. Pretty neat. 

Just looking at all these flowers really makes me want to get on with spring, but up here we still have 2 feet of snow on the ground so spring seems a long ways away. So you guys that are getting to see flowers already have fun enjoying them :)

Colleen :)

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Monday Marketplace - Easter Decorations

Easter is right around the corner and there is still time to check out some of these wonderful Marketplace finds. Simply click on each of the photos below and explore the various shops and what they have to offer.

Crafty Rooster

Tiffzippy Designs

Drop Cloth Designs Co.

Wild Bloomery

Ever Blooming Original

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Spring Easter Basket - Tutorial

Shannon of Fox Hollow Cottage has a wonderful post to create this adorable Easter Egg Basket. It is right around the corner you know!!! :-) For the complete instructions on how to crate this beautiful basket, simply click on the photo above.

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Kidz Korner - Cork Stamped Flowers

Yes, Spring is right around the corner although it is a little hard to see it from the Northeast U.S. (see pic below). Jackie of Happy Hooligans has a super easy and quick Spring Cork Stamped Flower tutorial with a little button center. Adorable!!! For the complete tutorial, simply click on the photo above.

Blizzard of 2017 "Stella"

This was only about halfway through our storm!!!

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Needles-n-Pins Stitcheries: Flower Placemats

If it is time to start sprucing up your home for spring where you are at I think flower placemats would help with that. There are so many beautiful fabrics out there with pretty spring flowers on the print that you have so many choices to pick from for your placemats. I found this video to show how you can make some reversible placemats for your table. I make LOTS of placemats throughout the year for all occasions and this tutorial seems to be very easy to do. So why not give it a shot and make some really pretty spring flower placemats for your table. :)

Happy sewing!

Colleen :)

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Monday Marketplace - Welcome Spring

Well...almost! Here in the Northeast US we are "looking forward" to a Nor'Easter. In other words, it is really cold and we are getting lots and lots (and LOTS) of snow!!!

Below  is a little touch of Spring to add to your front door. It's a great way to welcome family, friends and neighbors as they stop by for a visit. To view each of the wreaths, simply click on the photo below.

Home Hearth Garden

New England Home Accents

Design A Wreath

Uniquely Yours LRC

Pink Bluebonnet

Chancey Creations

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Full Bloom Mini Quilt - Pattern & Tutorial

Such a pretty quilt! Perfect for your Spring decor. Bridgette of The Family Hearth has the tutorial on her blog as well as the free pattern download. With Spring right around the corner, this is a fast and easy project to bring Spring indoors. Visit Bridgette on her blog by clicking on the photo above.

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Kidz Korner - St. Patrick's Day Votive

Today's Kidz Korner craft will brighten everyone's day  (or night 😂). Vicky at A Mess for Less has this fun and easy tutorial posted on her blog. Head on over for a visit by clicking on the photo above.

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Needles-n-Pins Stitcheries: St. Patty's Day Vintage Style

St. Patrick's Day has been around for a long time and people have been celebrating it for a long time. I thought we would look at all the different items that were available way back when. So let's head off to Etsy Vintage. :)


I just love this little St. Patrick's duck on this mug from MercyMeVintageFinds. He is so cute! :)

Are you planning a St. Patrick's Day party? If so why not have a vintage tablecloth like this one from misshettie. Would look good on your table. 

Oh my look at the pretty graphics and colors of this vintage postcard from BerkshireShopGirl! You can frame it and it would make a really nice picture on your shelf. 

I am not into jewelry, but I think this emerald ring from Ferguson'sFineJewelry is just so pretty! You can wear this and be the bell of the ball. :)

Just a few vintage items that can be found for St.Patty's Day! Have fun shopping! :)

Colleen :)