Southern Scraps

  Memorial Day is next week! Do you need some ideas to get ready for your Memorial Day celebration? Here are one dozen decor, craft and food ideas you can use for Memorial Day or Fourth of July. You'll be decked out in red, white and blue in no time.

image source Button, button, who's got the button? I love to collect buttons- bright and modern or bling or vintage, doesn't matter. But what to do with all of them? 1. Embellish a headband . stitch craft create   2. Turn them into stamps and gift wrap embellishments.     Martha Stewart   3. Make button art .     The Life of a Craft Crazed Mom   4. Button bookmarks .     I Heart Naptime   5. Make a button clock .     The Country Chick Cottage   6. Make button napkin rings .     Martha Stewart   7. Make a button charm bracelet .     SouthernScraps

  Valentine's Day will be here soon, so I've rounded up a dozen ideas for decorating your home. Burlap heart banner by Inspirartion for Moms via Saved by Love     No sew Valentine pillow by Debbie Doo's     Mini Valentine's mailboxes     Valentine's dish towels  by A Little Clairefication     XO by Thrifty Decor Chick     Tulle Valentine's wreath by A Glimpse Inside   Cupid snow globe Love sign by Crafting in the Rain   Love sign with ombre heart by The Love Nerds     Cupid's Arrow heart wreath by Nest of Posies     Embroidery hoop art by Living Well Spending Less       Heart trees Crafts by Courtney Sharing here: Think Pink Sundays * Under the Table and Dreaming * Sundae Scoop * Suburb’s Mama Sunday link * DIY Sunday Showcase * Craftomaniac Monday * Make the Scene Monday * The...

Another year coming to a close! And I'm looking forward to a new start, a healthier year. Not sure what the next year holds for the blog, but it's always fun to look back and see what you viewed. According to my blogger stats, here are the top ten viewed posts of 2013. Ten Healthy Pumpkin Recipes   Better than a tie- 10 Father's Day gifts     9 Painted furniture transformations     Homemade air freshener     Polka Dot planters     Homemade taco seasoning mix     5 Ways to decorate for fall     Craft room bar stool makeover     10 DIY Headbands and wraps     Fast and Easy Fall Craft     So... you guys like pumpkin, fall, healthy and natural stuff, round up posts, and quick and easy! I'm with you.   Did you have a favorite post on SouthernScraps that didn't make the top 10? I'd love to hear in the commen...

Washi tape continues to be a popular item to work with. Last year I posted a round up of seven ways to use washi tape . So many more great projects have shown up so I think this topic deserves to be revisited. Here are five more ways to use washi tape. Make washi tape stickers Decorate binder clips    Decorate party utensils Make fun twist ties   Decorate party cups   source

Where did the year go? I say this every year. Nonetheless, I think it's been a pretty productive year. So what did I craft? Here are my top 10 posts, according to Blogger's views stats, in the order of most viewed.   Dollar tree skeleton wreath   Men's dress skirt to skirt  

Here's my final project for Creating Christmas. A present topiary or tree This is an easy project. You can see one that I pinned HERE . (BTW, you are welcome to follow me on Pinterest .) Just find some small boxes around your house- jewelry boxes, gift boxes, or if you want to do a larger one, cereal or granola bar boxes would do. Wrap them with wrapping or scrapbook paper and ribbon. Stack them up to create a tree shape. I added extra ribbon around the sides so it would be pleasing to look at from the side too. Stack them on a wide candle holder or cake plate. Easy. Done. As we wrap up Creating Christmas week I hope that you have all been inspired to stop pinning and start creating! I’m excited to see what everyone has been working on. This Christmas Linky Party is no ordinary party. This is a blog hop. And what that means is that there are 18 FABULOUS bloggers that are hosting this party at their very own blog. Whether you add your project link here or a...

You don't have to spend much to have Halloween decor. Turn old bottles, jars, and milk jugs into cute and/or spooky decor! Here are some great ideas: Vinegar bottles transformed: by The Messy Roost Turn jars into monster jars by Crazy Domestic I'm turning some old jars into these: Ghostly globes at Favecrafts 15 milk jug crafts at The Party Animal Have a great week!

I'm not making resolutions- who keeps them? I do however have some changes and some additions to the "to do" list. First, I'd like to learn/identify/ and develop my spiritual gift . Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. (Romans 12:4-6a) Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms. (1 Pet. 4:10) My hubby says that we are going to "systematically" organize and declutter our house. He started on Christmas eve when he cleaned out the fridge, LOL. I'm not sure what the system is but I'm all for it. I've got to do a scrapbook/craft room/office redo. I organized it once, but then my interests grew, supplies grew, and the space did not. I have things now...

March is National Craft Month. It is a time to promote consumer awareness of crafting. If you're reading this, odds are that you are a crafter. If so, take some time this month to learn a new craft. I'd like to learn to knit. If you are not a crafter, I encourage you to try something. Crafting can be an outlet for relieving stress and can bring you a sense of accomplishment. There are lots of projects here , at craftideas , and craftbits . If you don't find something to suit your fancy, just search "crafts" and you will find a world of tips, tutorials, and ideas. Don't forget to check your favorite craft stores for supplies. Many of them have sales to promote National Craft Month, so now is a good time to be on the lookout for some deals. Also visit etsy , where you will find a world of high quality handmade crafted items. Here are some of my favorites.