DIY Party Cup LED Lights Garland

For fun decorating, I know diy party cup light garlands are all over the internet.  They have become a mainstay for summer outdoor décor lighting or to liven up any hip gathering inside.  But I'm here to tell you to forget the red cups and xmas lights or buying them already made .  .  .  some at ridiculous prices of...

Lilac Rose Petals Luminary

I've had this craft in the back of my mind to do for some time.  I saw this post a couple of years ago and thought the rose petal tealights a cute idea. The only problem I had with it was that I thought that they were too small and making a larger one would involve buying lots of flowers to take apart and lots of plastic spoons.  Lucky...

Memorial Day Remembrance

As we honor America's fallen heroes and all those who have served  .  .  . including my dad who was a 2nd Lieutenant during World War I,  the creator of the Bowdabra , Sandy Sandler, is donating all of the profits from Bowdabra's website this day to the Wounded Warrior Project. This is truly amazing and a gracious act . ...

Bowdabra Bow Patriotic Backdrop

Looking for an extra "WOW" factor for your next warm weather patriotic gathering - Memorial Day or the Fourth of July?   I'm over at Bowdabra Blog today .  .  . Stop by and see how to make a Bowdabra Mesh Scrunchy Bow Patiotic Backdrop! Take a little time to enjoy and Happy Crafting! ...

Seashell Hurricane Votive Knockoff

Don't you just love it when you knockoff something rather expensive!  I'm talking about a $629.00 Seashell Crystal Hurricane Votive I saw online at Frontgate. Frontgate Source Pretty, isn't it?  But way out of my price range.  On second thought, if it was $29.00, don't think I would buy it.  Because I would rather make...

Bowdabra Blog Wedding Table Decor

Hi Everyone! I'm over at Bowdabra Blog today where I share my wedding table décor craft.  Please check it out! ...

Foam Lilies and Pot Framed - DIY

I've had an obsession with crafting using foam sheets.  Yes, the ones you  find at the craft stores in the kiddie section.  The material is so easily manipulated just by using heat - either from an iron, candle, griddle or hot plate.  You can even form beautiful contours from the heat of your hands by twisting, pulling...