I love and adore April Fool’s Day. Every year that I was a teacher, I would begin April 1 by removing all the chairs from my classroom. When I told the kids they’d have to stand all day, I was always surprised how gullible six-and seven-year-olds can be. When I got promoted to the position of a school administrator, my teachers weren’t quite so easily duped — except for the year that I put a sign on the copier. The sign said that the copy machine company had installed a ‘voice activation’ setting, and all that people had to do was give oral commands. You can imagine how funny it was to watch! (Right, Shanne?!) Read the rest of this entry
Monthly Archives: March 2018
Decoupaged Patio Table
Last year, I bought a cheap, cheap side table for my patio — I think it was under $6. The glass top was painted a pretty blue on its underside, but over time, the paint had almost completely peeled away. Not a good look! Read the rest of this entry
Handmade Card for 20th Birthday
My granddaughter Kelsey has just turned 20, and I made her this birthday card. I’m not sure she was very impressed with my illustration skills, but I’m quite convinced she appreciated the cash that accompanied the card! Read the rest of this entry
My $3.04 Easter Tablescape
Yes, the title of this post is a little misleading. Most of the items on my Easter dining table came directly from my springtime storage tub. Read the rest of this entry
DIY Gift Wrap
For the last few gifts I’ve given, I have played around with creating my own gift wrap. The paper design turns out big and sloppy and interesting, and I like the fact that it isn’t neat and pretty. It’s clearly DIY and is a fun, cheap project. Read the rest of this entry