Author: Sometimes Homemade

Mini Baked Spinach Dip Cups

I seem to always be in charge of appetizers or snacks for family gatherings. I’m not ashamed to admit that main dishes are not my specialty. If you need appetizers, sides or desserts, I’m your girl! I went through my appetizers Pinterest board before deciding what to take to my mom’s for Easter and I

T-Shirt Bracelet {Finger Weaving}

I’m so ready for spring, I can’t stand it. Last March my son and I were flying a kite in shorts at the park in March, this year we had 4″ of snow two days ago. I needed a little ray of sunshine, so I decided to tackle a project that makes me think of

Personalized State Wall Art {Where We Met}

Personalized State Wall Art {Where We Met}

DIY personalized state wall art makes the perfect unique gift idea or to show off your own home state or where you and your significant other met.   I keep adding projects to my dining room “Des Moines” wall gallery. This personalized state wall art canvas is a good addition as well as good practice

Hand Print Easter Bunny

This hand print Easter bunny is a cute and easy Easter craft to do with your kids using just paint and canvas. I started out the weekend intending to make a super heroes Easter basket for my son. I had already bought some of the felt, and while I was at the store picking up

Homemade Pretzels (Almost Auntie Anne’s!)

My Sunday baking continues. Major hit this week from a Pinterest find that led me to YammiesNoshery.com and her copycat recipe for Auntie Anne’s  pretzels. It’s a little dangerous to have this recipe to be honest. If you can’t find me, I’ll be in a homemade pretzel induced food coma in the corner from over-indulgence!

Double Framed Family Tree

Show two families becoming one with this double framed family tree. Step-by-step instructions and free printable templates. Have you ever had a project you started and didn’t finish until years later? Raising hand. I bought a couples geneology kit from RedEnvelope.com 6-7 years ago. It’s been so long they no longer even sell it. I

Framed Monogram Letter

Here we go again, another monogram DIY project as I work on my monogram gallery for my mantel. The best part about this framed monogram letter project is that it only took 20-30 minutes. You can also check out my recent posts on the Burlap Monogram Letter and Map Covered Letter. Supplies: Frame – I

DIY Tube Wrap Bracelet

DIY Tube Wrap Bracelet

A perfect bracelet for layering, make this quick and easy diy wrap bracelet using leather cord and tube beads.  I became a bit of a bead addict and hoarder over the holidays when I was making DIY Chan Luu Wrap Bracelets for gifts. Every time I was at Michael’s or JoAnn’s I would end up with

Mint Chocolate Brownie Bites

Mint Chocolate Brownie Bites

A beloved flavor combination, these mint chocolate brownie bites are as delicious as they are cute. My all-time favorite dessert flavor combination is chocolate and mint (followed closely by chocolate and peanut butter). Now that it’s March and green food is officially “in season”, I decided to make these over the weekend. I try to

Burlap Monogram Letter with Wedding Year

Burlap Monogram Letter with Wedding Year

This framed burlap monogram with wedding year is a perfect wedding or anniversary gift. Here we go again, another monogram project. I’m working on an initial collection for our mantel to replace some outdated decor we had up for several years. I got the idea for creating a burlap monogram letter with our last name