Last week, I grabbed the spray paint and headed outside to work on some yard furniture. Gramma Izzie gave me this little table and chairs set when she got a new set for her back patio, and I've had it for over a year and meant to paint it but just never got around to … Continue reading A little spray paint makes a big difference!
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Valentine’s Day Bag
Jake's school had their class party on the 17th, and he went through several ideas before settling on a floating Valentine's Day Bag to receive all his valentines from his classmates. We tried the Dollar Tree, but we got up to 15 balloons, and they still wouldn't lift the basket so we headed to Walmart … Continue reading Valentine’s Day Bag
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Fun Christmas Activity-filled Day
Jake and I have had a blast today. First, we went to his school, and he enjoyed an hour at the Willy Wonks themed fun house on one side of the school while I did a little craft shopping on the other side. I even got a door prize that matched an item I bought … Continue reading Fun Christmas Activity-filled Day
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Guhl’s – a best kept secret
In southern Ohio, we have what I call a best kept secret among crafters: Guhl's! Just a small amount of the fabric at Guhl's It is row after row of craft supplies, fabric (Oh!!! THE FABRIC!!!), rugs, curtains, placemats, and country decor items. It's located in Jackson County, Ohio, just behind the Pizza Hut. When … Continue reading Guhl’s – a best kept secret
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Menu board
During break, I got the rest of the craft room cleaned out so I can turn it into a spare bedroom since both of the older kids were coming home for the holidays. I got rid of several things and decided months ago I would only keep the supplies for those crafts which I really … Continue reading Menu board
Striving Acres 