2012 December

Here is a quick recap of my most viewed craft posts in 2012. Thanks to all of my new followers and those that hung on during my WordPress migration. I am not a fan of odd year numbers so I am trying to pack the calendar with projects in 2013!

Don’t grab the wrong bottle

Here was my kitchen window treatment makeovers. This easy available no sew tape wrapped this project up in 1/2 the time!

Window treatments in 1/2 the time!

So landscape lighting is our “must have” list, but it is not in our “want to pay for” list. Here is a thrifty idea. We place this light on a timer and we have landscape lighting (and additional security)!

Thrifty Outdoor Lighting

I found this fun, free website. The only drawback is you can’t save as a pdf, but for inexpensive fun and a little ink you can create lots of fun projects for the classroom or home!

Fun Classroom or Home Craft

Who knew a foam squares for workout spaces and garages could make a headboard that’s not hard on the back of the head!

HEADBOARD FROM FOAM SQUARES

A fun care package of idea. The messages are limitless!

Custom Kisses

Happy New Year!

Quick & Thrifty Tip on Cleaning 2 Story Interior Windows.

What is that expression? Necessity is the mother of all inventions? Well, my {first} husband was on a ladder cleaning the dead bees out of our 2 story windows this fall. While he was up there he attempted to clean the windows. Not a great idea or a visual. Here is the before with his attempts to reach the top corner.

Not wanting to miss an opportunity to watch my {first} husband clean those windows, I came up with this idea. I grabbed the broom, a microfiber towel and a large rubber band. I’m not sure which is more impressive… the idea or the fact that I could find a rubber band! And, of course, I had to take a quick pic!

You got this honey! It’s hard to write down my words of encouragement from the ground because when I type them on the screen, they could be misconstrued. Let’s just insert, “words of encouragement” here.