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St. Patrick’s Day “Luck is Going Your Way” T-Shirt

St. Patrick’s Day “Luck is Going Your Way” T-Shirt

Whether you’re Irish or not, you can celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a custom made t-shirt that might even bring you a little luck. I made this one for my son, and while it’s perfect for celebrating St. Paddy’s Day, the design is versatile enough to be worn all year long. I’ll be traveling tomorrow

Make Your Own Vintage Inspired Chalkboard Train Sign

Make Your Own Vintage Inspired Chalkboard Train Sign

This vintage inspired chalkboard train sign is made to look like it spent years in an old train depot with ever changing dates and times marking travel journeys. If you have a train lover in your life, or just adore old signs, check out step-by-step guide for making it yourself.  I hate to admit this, but this

Zip Code Pillow

Zip Code Pillow

This Zip Code Pillow is a unique decorating accessory and makes a great gift idea for a going away present, housewarming, trip commemoration or wedding present.  This Zip Code Pillow has been on my list of projects for a few years after I walked by a local shop, the Tandem Brick and saw a similar set

Lego Star Wars Stormtrooper Birthday Shirt – (Free Printable)

Lego Star Wars Stormtrooper Birthday Shirt – (Free Printable)

The birthday shirt tradition continues! For Carter, Lego and Star Wars is a combo much like chocolate and peanut butter is for me… perfection! This Lego Star Wars Stormtrooper birthday shirt was a big hit for his 6th birthday! A search for Lego Star Wars shirts brought me to a post on a Star Wars

Nail Art Designs using a Silhouette

Nail Art Designs using a Silhouette

Create your own nail art designs using a Silhouette Cameo or other craft cutting machine. Plus get tips and tricks on applying them and painting your nails. It’s college football season and time for showing off your school spirit. Todd and I went to the first Iowa Hawkeyes home game this weekend, so I decided to

USA Rocks T-Shirt – Iron-on Transfer

USA Rocks T-Shirt – Iron-on Transfer

Make your own USA Rocks T-shirt using an iron-on heat transfer. It’s an easy way to make a custom t-shirt to celebrate the 4th of July or other patriotic holidays.   For the 2nd year in a row, I made Carter a custom patriotic shirt for the 4th of July. Last year I used a

Kiss Me, I’m Iowish

Kiss Me, I’m Iowish

Whether you’re Irish or not, who doesn’t love St. Patrick’s Day? With a name like Erin, I kind of have to have some sort of allegiance to Ireland. Plus, who doesn’t love a holiday filled with mint desserts and beer!? Since St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Monday this year, I’ll be working. I decided

DIY Etched Mason Jar Glasses

DIY Etched Mason Jar Glasses

Create these diy etched mason jar glasses for a personalized gift or for yourself. Follow these easy step-by-step instructions that will work for a variety of glass etching projects. After my first glass etching project with my Wine Cork Holder Shadow Box went pretty well, I knew there would be more glass etching in my

DIY Subway Art – Des Moines

DIY Subway Art – Des Moines

This DIY subway art project featuring our home city – Des Moines – is one I’ve been pondering for several months. It’s easy to find ready made subway art for major cities, but for a smaller city, you’re pretty much on your own or ordering from Etsy. I was pretty close to ordering one, but