Mini Buckets

Just a few ideas of how to use a mini bucket!

I am using this one in my kitchen to hold all our Graduation invites:

Perfect gift for the grad - or any one who loves to paint their nails/toes for the summer:

These are all my coasters - lemonade season is here:

Vitamins/supplements stay neat and organized:

Lots of spools of thread:

CD's:

How would you use a mini bucket? Lots available in fun summer prints in the shop

A Tote, A Tuesday

A couple new coffee totes were added to the shop last week. Perfect for a weekend getaway or trip to the farmer's market.

Reflect. Remember. Thank.

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Vintage Window - DIY - Framed Art

The hardest part about this project for me was finding the windows. I got a great deal at the Design Vertigo Pop up Sale at the North St. Paul Spring Soiree a few weeks ago.

 A quick cleanup of the glass and some mounting hardware and my kids art is framed!

 I have one on either side of my fireplace in the living room.

A Tote, A Tuesday

Great heavy cotton outdoor fabric makes up this easy summer slouch tote. You can easily pack for a day at the zoo, park or beach. Mellow neutrals would go great with a colorful sundress, shorts or jeans.  This is a one of a kind and in the shop now.

Hello Monday

We are all working hard to stay on task as we finish up the school year.

Hello to new totes for summer

Hello to a morning in the  kitchen making egg bites for a good breakfast during finals later this week

Granola bars

and a light, limey, springy Key Line Poke Cake

Fun Friday Finds

We have just a few weeks of school left. I always end up with a few extra projects to finish up around the house before the kids are home for the summer. This year we have a Graduation party in June so the list is a bit longer.

I really need to get planting.  I love seeing what Linda is up to in her garden every Friday at My Crafty Home Life

I also need to get some easy lunch ideas put together. I am done paying for hot lunch for this school year. You either bring lunch from home or pay with your own money. One of my favorite places for recipes is Iowa Girl Eats

I finally scored 2 vintage windows for framing the girls art work! Details on how I did this will come next week.

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Fitted Tablecloth DIY

Our kitchen table is where most homework gets done in our house.

 As the "homework season" comes to an end over the next couple weeks I can start using tablecloths again. Here is a quick, easy project to keep your tablecloths from slipping. I purchased a tablecloth to fit the dimensions of my table. You can also purchase a few yards of outdoor fabric, cut to hang about 8 to 9 inches off the top of the table. Place your table cloth wrong side up on the table.

Just pin the corners down so the cloth is snug, but not to tight, to allow for shrinking in the wash. Remove from the table and stitch where pinned.

Done. The bonus to using outdoor fabric is that liquid spills do not soak into the fabric. Manufacturers do not recommend machine washing and drying outdoor fabrics but I wash and dry these often and they come out fine.

A Tote, A Tuesday

Lots of new burlap to keep me busy this summer.

I finished this tote yesterday and have more in the works.

I'd also like to make some pillows for my deck furniture, sachets, and a table runner. Do you have a favorite craft you'd like to see in repurposed burlap? Share it here, it may make the list.

Hello Monday

Hello to new totes in a great summer print in the SHOP this week.

Hello to "new" burlap ready to be repurposed into some great totes for the beach this summer.

Hello to a great project I am working on with these amazing vintage windows we picked up over the weekend.

Happy Mother's Day

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Fun Friday Finds

Sew4Home is a great sight for lots of tips on sewing, machines, and supplies. Great sewing resource for any level sewist.

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Snack-girl is a new site I discovered this week. Great recipes and tips. I want to try this unique twist on the chocolate dipped strawberry here

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Crazy Week

I cannot believe it is Thursday. May is always a busy month as we try hard to stay on task and finish up the school year. I have been making smoothies after school - with spinach - the oranges take over so you don't even taste "the green".

I also picked up a big load of coffee sacks a couple weeks ago. I never know what I have until I get them home and start sorting!

Emotions run high as my daughter finishes her final weekend of High School Theatre!

Hello Monday

Mother's Day is coming up. It is not to late to pick up a new tote, bucket or shades case for your mom. 25% off through Wednesday May 9 with code:  lovemom

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Fun Friday Finds

Some great Friday Favorites to share:

Hope to try a couple of these Cinco de Mayo recipes from Iowa Girl Eats

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I have made several different types of repurposed cuffs over the years, but can't always find a good deal on the "base bracelet". Here is a great tutorial using empty tape rolls from Scrap Books Etc.

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One week to Mothers Day - Check out LaunchHer's Shopping Guide for some unique items.

Shop Update

Happy May Day. May is going to be a crazy, busy, fun month at our house.

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My daughter will be in her last high school theatre performance the next two weekends (I am off to do some last minute costume sewing today!) Then finals and graduation.

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I don't have a lot of sewing planned for the near future but the etsy shop has lots of new totes and a great new sale section - check it out here

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