Hand-painted Tumbling Block Floor
We’ve been in the midst of long, labor intensive renovating projects for what seems like forever. I try to prioritize our limited time and home improvement budget on the projects that will make the biggest difference to the way our home functions and works for us (i.e. installing a dishwasher and building custom closet organization) […]
A Simple Guide to Floral Arranging
Over the years I’ve become known as a bit of a flower lady. I’m no professional florist but I did spend a lot of time studying floral design while writing my craft book. Gardening has only deepened my love of floral arranging and these days I will find any excuse to make a bouquet to […]
Bathroom Decor on a College Student Budget
We are finally moved into our new apartment! The last week or so has definitely been challenging, but it is so worth it now that we finally have a place to call home again! We’re not quite done unpacking, but I did start a few craft and decorating projects since I had off work today. […]
Winter Style | Wooden Shim Wreath
I had so much fun making my Fall wreath this year, that I knew I wanted to try another DIY wreath for Winter. I started exploring Pinterest for inspiration and came across this tutorial from Anna K Originals. I loved the simplicity of just using overlapping shims, but I started thinking about how I could […]
Painting the Dollhouse + 8 Simple Color Scheme Ideas for Crafting
It’s been a month since I first shared the dollhouse I’m renovating for my daughter, and it’s already looking a lot different! In that first post, I shared some “before” photos, my color palette and plans. Now the dollhouse has been painted, I have some progress shots and tips to share! Read on for my […]
Make Your Own Beeswax Food Wraps
Beeswax food wraps are a great, natural alternative to single-use plastic wrap. The beeswax coating creates a non-toxic seal and also has natural anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties to help keep food fresh longer. These reusable wraps can be easily cleaned with mild soap and cool to lukewarm water and can last for years and years. […]
Flowers & Plants to Use for Eco-Printing
Eco-printing is a great way to get started with the world of natural dyeing. Using plant materials, such as whole flowers, flower petals, leaves, vegetables, and nuts, you can easily create beautiful botanical printed fabric at home. At Cross Quarter Club’s 2023 Midsummer Gathering on August 6th, we will be learning how to eco-print on […]
Easy DIY No-Sew Bee Costume
Looking for the easiest no-sew costume idea?! You can make this DIY bee costume using extra fabric, recycled cardboard and clothing that you already own! Making Elliot a Halloween costume is something that I look forward to every year— remember last year’s DIY No-Sew Mushroom Costume? You can also check out E’s past costumes on […]
Pumpkin Fairy House Ideas
Making pumpkin fairy houses is our favorite Halloween tradition, and this year we asked you guys to join in on the fun by submitting pictures to us for us to share by using the hashtag #pumpkinhousemeadows. We absolutely loved seeing everyone’s renditions and are excited to share these wonderful and creative pumpkin fairy house ideas […]
Needle Felted Ghosts
These little needle felted ghosts are so much fun to make for Halloween. I use a metal cookie cutter as a form to create the ghost shape which makes the process really quick. It’s my favorite method for teaching children or those new to needle felting as well. You can use any cookie cutter that […]