Let It Shine

Hi. I am so very happy to see you here. I want to share my rag rugs with you. I wrote out instructions (HERE) so you can make your own rag rug. It doesn't take too long. As a matter of fact you could make your own rag rug over a weekend. It is extremely gratifying to whip up one of these rugs.  This round rug was made from an old comforter and the coordinating bottom sheet. The seams had come out of the comforter and the batting was bunched up leaving us with a lumpy mutant blankie.  I ripped the material length wise in to 1 1/2" strips. I joined the strips as per the instructions in this blog post. Then's its just a matter of crocheting rounds with single crochet stitches. This purple and off white rug was made from an old flat queen sheet and a single top sheet.  I picked up these sheets at at the Salvation Army when they had 50% off linens. It's such a bummer that our local Salvation Army closed. :( This rug ...

Hey, nice to see you.  Relax, kick back and check out these 36 fun projects made from old denim jeans. Let's Begin!  1.)   Three Ring Binder Cover 2.)   Tote Bag 3.)   Pot Holders 4.)   Apron 5.) Pillows / Pillow Cases 6.) Child's Skirt 7.) Handbag 8.) Adult Skirt 9.) Wine Bag 10.) Crochet Hook /Knitting Needle Case 11.) Belt Organizer 12.) Quilt 13.)   Coffee Cozy 14.) Stamps 15.) Camera Case 16.) Baskets 17.) Clutches, Cases, Covers 18.) Christmas Stocking 19.) Banner 20.) Stuffed Toy 21.) Fabric Flowers 22.) Hat 23.)   Art Caddy 24.) First Aid Case 25.)   Back Pack 26.) Bib 27.) Craft Organizer 28.) Rag Rug 29.) Upholstered Seat 30.) Pencil Holder 31.)   Coasters 32.) Jewelry 33.) Placemats 34.)   Foot Stool 35.) Doggy Coat 36.) Art ******************************...

Halloween can be so much fun but it can also be so dangerous.  As parents, grandparents and guardians we need to keep our kids safe. A few years ago a child in our neighborhood was crossing the road when she was struck by a car. She passed away that night. I didn't get the details of the accident. But her candy was strewn across the road for days. Such a tragedy. I mean there are no words. When something like this happens so close to home it really freaks you out. You want to hold your sweetie tight and never let them go. Here's a quick list of Halloween Safety Tips to refresh your memory. Halloween Safety Tips Gouls, Goblins and Everything In Between You should wear makeup instead of a mask so you to see everything around you while you walk house to house.  Wear reflective clothing or glow sticks - something that will allow you to be easily seen in the dark.  Make sure your costume doesn't drag on the ground to avoid trippi...