If you have been following me you know I have been a fruit making frenzy lol. I am in Georgia visiting my grandchildren so what better fruit to make then some Georgia peaches! I have made limes, lemons, and oranges using fabric but for the peaches I thought I would use felt to give them more of a fuzzy look like peaches. I ordered wool felt from Amazon you can find the link for my craft must haves below for the felt and thread. I do receive a small commission if you order from my links. Materials I Used Felt Peaches Pattern Georgia Peach wool felt (Amazon) Babbling Brook- Deep Blue Green wool ..read more

I just love going to the Dollar Tree and walking around looking for something I could create on a budget for my home. While walking around I seen these all gold candlesticks that had leaves and I just new I needed to add a glass votive holder on top to make them look like a flower. I couldn’t find glass votive holders I liked so I just bought the metal candlesticks knowing sooner or later I would find glass votives I liked. About a week later I was back at the Dollar Tree and I found these iridescent votive holders and I just love how they came out. I did not care for the color gold the candl ..read more

I have been all about making fruit lately! Fruit just reminds me so much of summer, the sun shining and the beautiful warm weather. I just love how these limes turned out. Be sure to check out my other blogs for strawberries, lemons, and oranges. Materials I used: Lime and leaf patterns Fabrics of your choice Green felt, I used Kelly Green Polyester fiberfill #20 Natural polished hemp #5 DMC thread in a color green to match your fabrics Needle with eye large enough for the thread 18mm Wooden buttons 22mm Wooden buttons Piece of white chalk Scissors Pinking Shears Hot glue gun and glue sticks ..read more

Lemons just scream summer to me I think it is because their bright yellow color reminds me of sunshine! These adorable lemons are so simple to make that you won’t be able to stop making them lol. They are great for bowl fillers, adding to a wreath, centerpiece or to decorate a tree in your kitchen! Make them your own by choosing fun different printed fabrics. Materials I Used: Lemon and Leaf Patterns Fabrics of your choice Green felt, I used Kelly Green #10 Crochet thread , color Lemon #20 Natural polished hemp Needle with eye large enough for the crochet thread 18mm Wooden buttons for small ..read more

If you follow me on Facebook you already know I just love thrifting for items I can repurpose or change up.  I have been collecting different color dishes, bowls, small vases and votive holders to make some glass flowers for my yard. You do not have to use just glass to make these flowers I also use vintage silver or silver plated pieces. I just love how simple they are to make and how beautiful they come out. You can find glass items at thrift stores, yard sales and even in your cabinets! If you can’t find any colored glass dishes you can color them yourself using spray paints and a sea ..read more

Have you seen my Dollar Tree Planter Blog? After making the planter I decided to make a hanging planter basket it is basically the top of the planter made into a hanging basket.  I just love how this turned out! The possibilities are endless of what you can create using the plastic fencing from Dollar Tree. Materials I Used: Two pieces of plastic decorative fencing from the Dollar Tree One 16” coco liner, Walmart Plant Hanger from the Dollar Tree One Pizza Pan from the Dollar Tree 4” Zip Ties Spray paint of your choice, I used Rust-Oleum Chalked paint in the color Serenity Blue Spray sea ..read more

I wanted two plant stands for my ferns on my front porch and I remembered how I made the Dollar Tree chandelier for my porch using the Dollar Tree plastic fences so I thought I would give a planter a try. I just love how it turned out and it was so simple to make. Materials I Used: Two pieces of plastic fencing from the Dollar Tree Two 12” wide x 9” high embossed Tuscan planters from Dollar Tree plus, sku# 380394 One pizza pan from the Dollar Tree 16” coco liner Walmart Wood bead strand from Dollar Tree 59 wood beads, 20mm Rust-Oleum 2X Primer Rust-Oleum 2X Matte clear sealer Rust-Oleum spra ..read more

We look forward to our trips to the island. We count the days until we are resting on a  beach lounger enjoying the ocean views, a good book and a cool drink. We also like to  roam the island in search of new experiences, local culture, a good buy and of course a  great meal. You are sure to find something to do whether you are looking for some well needed rest, good food or some island adventure.   Spend Some Time on the Beach    There are 37 beaches around the island. Some are lined by restaurants with  beach loungers and umbrellas. Watersports li ..read more

  You will find all types of dining on Friendly Island. From street side lolos to gourmet restaurants and everything in between. Some of the popular areas for dining are Grand Case, Marigot and Orient Village in Saint Martin and In Simpson Bay, Maho and Cupecoy in Sint Maarten. We will be highlighting some of the restaurants that we have enjoyed during our visits. They are sorted by location and are in no order of preference. There are many more options around the island, and we hope that in time we will be adding some of them to this list.    Grand Case  You will find some ..read more

Along with crafting and cooking, one thing we love to do is travel. Whether  we are traveling to visit our children and grandchildren or off on a short weekend  getaway we are always ready to hit the road. One of our favorite places to visit is St  Martin. The first time we visited St. Martin in 2012 we fell in love with the “Friendly  Island “and its laid-back vibe. We have been returning ever since. Visiting 13 times over the past 12 years. Known as the culinary capital of the Caribbean, the island offers  exquisite dining from its beaches to the mountain sides an ..read more