Life Beyond The Kitchen

Put an End to Chub Rub

I am a big fan of lightweight Summer fashions. When it’s warm I’m more likely to be in a skirt or dress than in slacks. Unfortunately for many of us, baring our arms and legs for Summer may lead to chafing, also known as chub rub. If this has happened to you, read on for…

Crafts | Paper

Red and White Paper Stars For A Patriotic Display {Creative Craft Bloggers Challenge}

This month’s Creative Craft Bloggers Challenge has the theme Red, White or Blue. I decided to revisit a fun origami craft from Christmas, folding paper stars.

Creative Craft Round Up

Creatively Crafty Link Party #73

Welcome to the Creatively Crafty Link Party hosted by the Creative Crafters Blogging Group! You’ve worked hard on your project, and it looks great! Share it with us and get the kudos you deserve! Any and all creative endeavors are welcome…crafts, original writing, recipes, DIY tutorials, you name it!

Crafts | Paint

Monsoon Wedding Inspired Wall Art {#MovieMonday}

This month’s #MovieMonday theme was Wedding Movies. One of my favorites is Monsoon Wedding, the 2001 film centered around an elaborate wedding ceremony in India. The film is loaded with gorgeous color and texture and I attempted to recreate the atmosphere with Monsoon Wedding inspired wall art.

Creative Craft Round Up

Creatively Crafty Link Party #72

Life in Spain

We Don’t Have An Air Conditioner

We don’t have an air conditioner in our apartment. Let me preface my post by explaining I grew up a country kid on Maryland’s Eastern Shore in a time when central air conditioning was not common. We used fans to cool the house unless the temperature rose to over 90 degrees F for several days….

Crafts | Knit

Make a Baby Afghan From Reclaimed Yarn

This month’s #CraftRoomDestashChallenge features a baby afghan made from reclaimed yarn. It’s been almost a year, but I finally finished the baby afghan my daughter asked for. I started before my grandson was born. He’s now 7 months old (!).

Creative Craft Round Up

Creatively Crafty Link Party #71

Creative Craft Round Up

Creatively Crafty Link Party #70

Crafts | Jewelry and Accessories

Macrame Backpack Charms {#CCBG Challenge}

This month’s Creative Craft Blogger’s Theme is Camping/Outdoors. I haven’t been camping since my children were in middle school. Once I had all of the equipment it was a cheap way to get away for a weekend. Rick hates camping. He says he got plenty of that in the army, hahaha. So the most outdoorsy…

Creative Craft Round Up

Creatively Crafty Link Party #69

Creative Craft Round Up