Our simple side yard makeover is easy to maintain and looks sharp year-round. We went from a mushy, unused side yard to a grass-free landscaped beauty! There are many before-and-after images for you to see! Back in 2007, when we bought our home, there wasn’t any landscaping to speak of, however there was a lot of […]
Helene Rose of Sharon: trial and error and success!
Helene Rose of Sharon is a lovely Summer-flowering perennial shrub. A beautiful shrub I almost killed. Almost. This article is about my trial and error and eventual success with this beautiful plant. I’ve got to come up with another category of plants here on Pet Scribbles. You can see my favorite plants by going to the […]
Lulu loved her blankets: a tribute to our sweet Ragdoll girl
Our sweet Lulu, a petite Ragdoll cat, passed away in February. She was 17.5 years old. Lulu was our constant companion, our little girl, our alpha cat extraordinaire. This is a small tribute about her final months. Our cat Lulu passed away back in February. I wrote a brief post here at the time, but was too […]
Shabby Books Tutorial
Make your own shabby books with paint and stencils! It’s an easy way to upcycle discarded or unloved books for a rustic farmhouse look! I’ve always loved the look of shabby books on display, and have ooh’ed and aah’ed over many a pretty shabby book on Pinterest, but have yet to make my own. Until […]
Patriotic DIYs: 39 fun and easy projects to make!
Here’s a fabulous collection of patriotic DIYs, with 39 different projects that are fun and easy to make! Get into the festive spirit with one or more of these patriotic ideas! This month, the All Things Creative team has put together our best red, white and blue Patriotic DIYs for you! ** The DIY Village ** […]
Lavender Phenomenal – the best lavender for heat and humidity!
Lavender Phenomenal is one of the hardiest evergreen lavenders around. It handles heat, humidity and rough Winter weather with ease! Learn why you will love this lavender! A couple of years ago, I shared a post here on Pet Scribbles about how to harvest lavender the easy way. A reader asked what type of lavender […]
How to Make Sparkling Glitter Monogram Magnets
Glitter monogram magnets are easy to create using just a few supplies, including paintable glitter that won’t come off and get all over everything. It’s a fun and quick party craft that will leave you plenty of time for socializing! Today is Day 5 — our final day — of Craft Lightning Wood Crafts week, […]
DIY Wedding: Wood Box Wedding Favor
Make a keepsake wood box wedding favor, and fill it with something special like potpourri, candy, flower seeds or a small spice package. It’s quick and economical to do! Want to make your own wedding favors that your family and friends will treasure for years to come? Buy a bulk order of small unfinished wood […]
How to make a chic mini wood box centerpiece
Make a chic mini painted wood box centerpiece in about 15 minutes with this easy tutorial! This centerpiece idea is perfect for DIY weddings, for hostess gifts, or for your own home decor! Today is Day 3 of Craft Lightning Wood Crafts week, a crafty blogger event I’m co-hosting with Angie of The Country Chic […]
Paint this useful perpetual calendar for Father’s Day!
I found a ready-made unfinished wood perpetual calendar, just waiting to be painted, stained or decorated. This is a useful gift for Father’s Day! I stained ours with pickling wash and it was quick and easy to do. All this week, I’m sharing quick wood crafts that you can make in about 15 minutes, excluding […]