My $5 Dollar Tree Strawberry Tower

 I've never had much luck growing strawberries, but am envious of those luscious looking strawberry towers. So I thought I would attempt a low cost version to try again.

 I just bought 5 of the DT baskets that stack.. I lined it with weed block fabric I had on hand, added strawberry plants on each end at the corners, 

Next, I filled with potting soil and stacked alternating colors, being careful not to crush the plants below.

At first, I started poking some through the holes on the sides, even cutting bigger holes (like the tall laundry basket Pinterest idea), but figured it was causing root damage and would be overcrowded anyway. 

Once I stacked them, I moved the tower to my greenhouse to protect from the wind and playful kittens.

Note: I did not poke drainage holes in the bottoms since extra water would drain out the sides. 🤷‍♀️

With the small space, I plan on watering daily and feeding frequently. 

I hope you enjoy this small, simple project. 

Mr. Frosty

 12/27/19 5:30 am, another all night crafting.. time to go to bed, yet I'm not sleepy..🤷 Snowman #3 is ready to greet the world tomorrow. ☃️☃️☃️

Frisky Fred

 Meet Frisky Fred.. snowman #2 for 2019.. it's a warm winter's night... Good night and Merry Christmas to you and your family!!

Mr. Snowman!

My lastest creation.. I hope the recipient loves him like I do!
☃️☃️☃️
#snowman_lover
#diy_crafts
#make_it_myself
Used a couple of Pinterest ideas and put my own twist/touches on them.

 Getting his face on.. such a cute smile. 😁

 Had to try on his hat. 😂

 Awh, what a cutie!

 Flirting with my 'man!

 A kiss before our farewell

 Bundled for the cold

 Finished and ready to go.

 One final pic!

Hitting the road to his new home. My traveling buddy for the morning commute! 

OLLIE, the Owl, makes His Debut

OLLIE the Owl finally gets to be shared. He made his destination! He can now greet my daughter's classroom and the world!   I hope he will bring a smile to lots of faces!

Enjoy!

Happy Crafting!

Chalk Board Designs, new obsession??

I've been facinated by all the chalk board designs and projects.  My Pinterest has a dedicated board called Chalk It Up! Chalk is a medium that is so versatile and fits in with all my other craft obsessions.

So with my daughter's rustic/chic wedding looming in the near future, I decided to jump in with both feet like I tend to do with all my other creative outlets.

I purchased 2 instruction/idea books, a large double-sided, wooden framed sidewalk sized chalkboard, a set of small table boards with easels and a set of liquid chalk markers. 

My purchases will serve me well at the wedding, catering events at work, as photo shoot props and quilt shop advertising. So I feel very justified with my splurges. 😁😁

Below is my first attempt for a work event next week. I'm pleased with the results.

Happy Crafting!!

Julie

Quick Office Window Decorations

My boss tossed me $10 bucks cash and asked if I could pickup some window clings to decorate her office. The plan was to go to Dollar Tree. Certainly! No problem, right? WRONG!! NO window clings available at DT. Yikes!! What to do with just $10 bucks??

Time to get creative!!

Soooo, DT has lots of very pretty bows and bags cheap!! So a little tape, a few spare suction cup hooks and a package of tissue paper. We're in business!!

About 30 minutes later.. Presto! A bright & festive 3-D Holiday decorations.. Bonus: they are reusable for their intended purpose!!

Hope you enjoy the results as much as she did!!

Painting Fun, my little owl Ollie

On this snowy day, I've switched crafts and did a little painting. This little owl turned out pretty darn cute. Better than I hoped since I've never painted or drawn owls. This project will be a door sign after I add the wording.

Anyone else rotate between multiple craft hobbies/obsessions?

Have a Blessed Day!
Julie

Patriotic Fabric + Rainy Day = Quilting Day

My sewing machine had been calling my name lately. So, a few free days at home, tubs of collected Patriotic FQ's and a nice Ohio Star diecut from Accuquilt has spawned a stack of 12" quilt blocks. I'm in my happy plscewhen I'm crafting of any kind. I've

always wanted to make a Patriotic quilt, so I'm extra blessed.. I'll post updates so feel free to follow along.

Reposting a Project for Later: Scrappy Swoon Quilt Along

Facebook can be a wonderful tool for sharing ideas, but after a while, I lose so many ideas that I "post for later". That incredible new feature "Memories Shared On This Day" brought this post to my memory. I never did the project and I would still like to do it in the future.. So I'm posting it HERE, lest I lose it again. I think it's a wonderful quilt I would like to try for those cooridinated scrap quilts:


Hope you enjoy it too:
http://hopefulhomemaker.com/scrappy-swoon-quilt-along/


While you're there, browse her website. It has lots of neat projects.


Blessings,
Julie