Share my love of farming and DIY. Making life beautiful one craft at a time. Ideas and tips for DIY home decor and anything artsy and homestead related.
New Barn Last year preparations were made to start building the new barn. For the last 15 years or so we have done without a barn, but it has been something we miss every year. Especially when little calves and their mammies need a place for shelter. So finally this past year we started to put our plans into reality…. Read More
Chalk painted rocking chair You see many projects done with chalk paint. Some I really like, others not so much. Maybe this is because I like wood, I like the feel and texture of wood, the look and the smell of wood. To paint wood is often in my opinion ruining the piece. How ever, when I was given this… Read More
The story of the greenhouse The oldest boy had a greenhouse in his yard that he wanted to get rid off. It was right in the road of everything so the decision was made to move it to our yard. Once we had moved it to it’s temporary spot, I could start with cleaning up the inside. The greenhouse was… Read More
Vintage I came across this neat looking vintage knitting caddy when cleaning out the attic a few years ago. True to be told I really am not sure how it is called, but that is what I named it for now, as it made the most sense. I know it was used to hold knitting, needlepoint and such. The wooden… Read More
Moving the old bath tub The old cast iron bathtub has been siting in my front yard for about 30 years. Last spring we decided to move it to a different spot so it can be used for growing plants. With the tractor and loader the bathtub was hoisted in the air and moved to the beginning of the drive… Read More
Valentine Day is quickly approaching… Here are a few easy, last-minute and cheap Valentine Day crafts that you can make when you have little time to spare. All you need for tools are a stapler and a glue gun. And supplies you can buy at the Dollar Store. I first started with stapling the chicken wire to the frames, then… Read More