Olympic Apps, 5 minute Videos, Frozen Yogurt, Tip Junkies, and Acoustic Music 1. London 2012 Olympics App Today’s the day, it’s finally here, opening ceremonies for the London 2012 Summer Olympics kick off tonight. With weeks worth of games and hundreds of competitions, keeping up with the action, results, and schedules is no small feat. So …
It’s time to prepare for a fiesta this weekend. If you need a reason to kickback, have some fun, and invite over the crew for great food and drinks, it’s Cinco de Mayo! I love Mexican food, the culture, and festivities. Here are some of my favorites: 1. Horchata I was blessed to grow up in …
This is a great project to become familiar or reacquainted with your sewing machine. The stitching doesn’t have to be perfect and it can be a wonderful opportunity to test out your free motion quilting skills (this was a first for me). Additionally, you will save tons of money on material since you are repurposing old sheets. …
Twisted Sifter, History of Everything, My Fave, Paper Sculptures, and a McCartney Video 1. Twisted Sifter The main goals for Twisted Sifter are straight forward: 1. Provide content that is interesting, creative, or funny 2. Use BIG pictures whenever possible and 3. Keep readers up-to-date with what’s popular online. It is no wonder this is one of my …
Accessories can make a big impact and drastically change the appearance of even mundane objects. Magnets would fall into this category; they are an often overlooked little addition that can dress up your newly created Magnet Board, your refrigerator door, or the inside of your cubicle on the desk and file cabinet. Some people are fortunate …
When we lived in Iowa, my husband and I were looking for an easy way to display photographs, notes, and ideas. We wanted an option that could be quickly updated with new items and also not cause any damage to the photos and illustrations. Ruling out a bulletin board or traditional framing, we decided to …
I love creative projects! They are one of my many passions. I don’t like to think of things as “problems” per se, but rather as “opportunities” for enhancement. Moving to a new place, or just getting that itch to redecorate your old space, can offer a goldmine of possibilities. One opportunity we were …
