Category Archives: DIY

Thriftin’ in Manhappiness


I have  been majorly missing in action when it comes to my blog. Happy to say I am finished with my master’s degree program and now have a lot more time to devote to fun stuff. I was fortunate to … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Cramer Gardens

Posted on April 2, 2012 by

Mother Nature has blessed us with warm spring weather even before the calendar officially said it was spring. The fam and I got in gear this year and planted a garden. By the end of the day we were more … Continue reading →

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An affordable area rug

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

I love, love, love our hardwood floors. I hated, hated, hated when our furniture slid across the floor. In the morning, it would be just so in the living room and by the end of the evening, it had slid … Continue reading →

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Fall fun

Posted on October 15, 2011 by

Fall is here and I’m having tons of fun decorating for the season. The mums are boo-tiful. The punkins and hedge apples are super-duper cool.

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Pretty Paper

Posted on September 8, 2011 by

I tackled making a paper wreath, and I’m happy to say I won. It was fun, and fairly painless. I got the idea after seeing a post on Nesting Place. I love the way hers looks a bit more organized. … Continue reading →

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Satin and wreaths

Posted on September 7, 2011 by

I found time last night to begin my sewing/crafting quest. Yeah! And guess what?  I used goodies I already had at home. Goodies that have been patiently waiting for that perfect project. So what did I make? Some pretty satin … Continue reading →

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Sew looking forward to sewing

Posted on September 6, 2011 by

The weather has turned BEA-U-TI-FUL and it’s really getting me in the crafty, sewing mood. I’m now trying to figure out what I should tackle. These would be fun: I’ve also seen some very sheer, white drapes in blogs I … Continue reading →

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Super Cute Cubbies

Posted on August 8, 2011 by

I found a cool sewing room storage idea on Pinterest and stole the idea (I wasn’t the only one that thought it was cool…it seems to be my most re-pinned item on Pinterest). I’ve always got my eyes peeled for … Continue reading →

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Chalk Paint, I Love You

Posted on July 7, 2011 by

I’m jumping on the bandwagon. I am officially a fan of Annie Sloan’s Chalk Paint. I felt like a kid on Christmas Day when I opened up the box sitting on my front porch full of the good stuff. I … Continue reading →

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