Southern Scraps

I've been looking around my craft room and telling myself that I need to use my stash. One such item in my stash that needs to be used is burlap. I've got some burlap ribbon and some pieces of fabric that I picked up in the thrift store that I need to use, so I've rounded up one dozen ideas for using burlap.

Wow! It's February already! And 12 more days til Valentine's Day. I don't have a thing for my sweetie yet so maybe these ideas will provide some inspiration and motivation. Here are ten Valentine décor and gift ideas. love blocks by Ribbons and Glue XOXO tablecloth by Walk in Love tin can centerpiece Initial mug by Sugar Bee Crafts White chocolate heart bits by No. 2 Pencil paper straw arrows by Your Home Based Mom Pom pom garland and heart doily garland Love graphic tee by the Crafting Chicks Glitter Heart Mason Jar Votive Valentine Sharpie Plate by Confessions of a Plate Addict   Sharing here: Think Pink Sundays * Under the Table and Dreaming * Sundae Scoop * * DIY Sunday Showcase * The DIY’ers * Masterpiece Monday * Motivate Me Monday *   Mop It Up Monday * Monday Funday * Give me the Goods * The Scoop * Project Inspired * Take a Look Tuesday * Handmade Tuesdays *   Tuesday ...

 image source Our up and down weather is on a down this week with the temps so a cup of hot cocoa would be great tonight. Or better yet it a whole cocoa bar would be a lot of fun. I think this would be great for Valentine's Day too. Here are five super ideas for a hot cocoa bar. Any of them could be adapted for Valentine's Day by changing the color scheme or decor a little if necessary. via Creative Baby Shower Ideas Love how they used upside down glasses and platters to create a raised area for the goodies in mason jars! via hostess with the mostess via Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom Love that the mugs were made to match the theme! via Upcycled Treasures Love the jars and twine! via Funky Junky Interiors Perfect if you don't have much space! Linking up here: Think Pink Sundays * Under the Table and Dreaming * Sundae Scoop * * DIY Sunday Showcase * The DIY’ers * Masterpiece Monday * Motivate Me Monday *   Mop It Up ...

  It's that time of year- the beginning when we vow to get organized, make lifestyle improvements and such. I know for me it doesn't happen if I don't write it down and make a plan, so I've rounded up five awesome free printable planners that will help you get organized this year. 1. Gluesticks has a great all around 2015 planner with calendars, to do lists, menu plans, notes and more. 2. The Budget Mama has a free budget printable. Great for tracking your spending!   3.  DIY Home Sweet Home has a great set of home management printables.   4. My Life Abundant has an awesome 2015 blog planner. 5. Homemaking Organized has a printable cleaning calendar- it's editable to your liking. Looking for something else? Cornerstone Confessions has a list of 100+ places for free planner printables. Sharing here: Think Pink Sundays * Under the Table and Dreaming * Sundae Scoop * Suburb’s Mama Sunday link * DIY Sunday Showcase * T...

Fall is coming soon so let's welcome it beginning on the outside. Here are six ways to decorate your fall porch using unique items you can find at the thrift or antique store or yard sales. Who doesn't love to save a few dollars on decor? Happy shopping and decorating! 1. Fill a tiered wire plant display with pumpkins, gourds, and fall foliage . via BHG   2.Use old shutters painted in fall themes for decor.     via Hoosier Homemade   3. Park an old wheelbarrow or wagon near the front door and fill it with fall flowers and pumpkins.     via BHG     Love the wagon display at Hoosier Homemade     4. Create a vignette by placing mums in old stacked suitcases .     via Staging by M   5. Display mums in an old canning pot.  .   via Debbiedoos   6. Throw an old blanket across a chair for warmth and texture.     via Ston...

When you're out getting back to school supplies together, grab a few extra rulers or yardsticks. Here are projects using rulers and yardsticks. Ruler wreath by The Polka Dot Chair

Whether you have kids going back to school, you are going back to school yourself, or neither, now is a great time to get the home office organized. This time of year kicks off the busiest time of the year for many. An organized home office can help you cope with the many activities and tasks ahead. Here are seven great (and pretty) ideas for organizing the home office: 1. Make a pretty perpetual calendar: by pitter and glink

Since I'm having so much fun with photos lately, I'm going to need some frames to display them. There's nothing better than decorating a frame to suit your own needs. You can pick up plain frames at Michael's or Joann's and decorate them yourself for $1 to $5. Here are ten ideas for decorating frames: Pencil eraser dots- HGTV

  Summer is definitely time for sandals! Do you have some old ones that need some new life? Don't toss them- refashion them. Here are seven great ideas for doing so. 1. Make some fabric pom pom shoe clips . Southern Scraps   2. Paint your wedge heels.     Made in a Day   3. Wrap sandals in floss .     Dream A Little Bigger   4. Add some glitter.     Leopard and Lillies   5. Add crystal embellishments.     Henry Happened   6. Make fabric flower embellishments.     Flamingo Toes via Thirty Handmade Days   7. Add some felt flowers to your flip flops.     Southern Scraps   Sharing here:   Think Pink Sundays * Under the Table and Dreaming * Sundae Scoop * Suburb’s Mama Sunday link * DIY Sunday Showcase * The DIY’ers * Masterpiece Monday * Motivate Me Monday *   Mop It Up...