Christmas Bunting
I try to add a little something new to my Christmas decorations each year. Being that my colors of choice are burgundy …
Pinterest Project – DIY Dishwasher Tablets
Having a little one in the house has prompted me to begin trying to remove unnecessary and/or harmful chemicals, etc. from my …
TMNT Halloween
If the painted pumpkins didn’t give it away, this year’s Halloween costuming was Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles themed. Adam and I went …
Pumpkin Painting
We really enjoy Halloween here in the CraftLife household. My husband and I were married in late October, so our housewarming party …
Pinterest Project – Fabric Scraps Garland
Time for another Pinterest Project! This time it’s a project that has become a part of my Autumn mantel decorations. The pin …
Leaf Lanterns
These little leaf lanterns were a breeze to toss together and look great as a part of my Autumn mantel decorations. Here’s …
Sourdough Starter – Conclusion
Well, dear readers, my attempt at creating sourdough starter has finished, not with a bang, but more with a light popping sound. …
Autumn Inspiration
The weather may not be exactly chilly here in Texas, but other signs are suggesting that my favorite season is indeed in …
Sourdough Starter – Day 10
Day 10: (evening) Starter had bubbles in top again, but still no increase in volume. Fed Starter. I’m beginning to wonder if …
Sourdough Starter – Days 8 and 9
Day 8: (evening) After missing the morning feeding, the starter looked pretty sickly by the evening. It was very thin, with a …
Legwarmer Conversion
The sewing machine has emerged from hibernation! It was packed away when the would-be craft room became the real-life nursery. Since it …
Sourdough Starter – Day 7
Day 7: (evening) Lots of bubbles on top! But, still none really visible on the sides of the jar, and no change …
Sourdough Starter – Day 6
Based on my research into the secret life of sourdough starter, here’s a little info for you on what is actually happening …
Sourdough Starter – Days 4 and 5
I’m lumping days 4 and 5 of my starter saga together because things have pretty much been low key for the past …
Pinterest Projects – Raspberry Oatmeal Bars
I cannot pass up a BOGO sale at the grocery store, so this week found me going home with two containers of …
Sourdough Starter – Day 3
From this point on, I will be feeding the starter twice a day. Since I began at around 10:00pm on Day 1, …
Sourdough Starter – Day 2
Day 2: After 24 hours, no activity was seen. Poured out and discarded 1/2 of the initial whole wheat/water starter. From this …
Sourdough Starter – Day 1
Sourdough bread is something of a wonder. I remember certain times throughout my childhood when my Mom would be gifted a little …
6 Lessons in 6 Months
I’m a sucker for “Top (fill in the blank) Lists.” Since the Crafty Baby has officially hit the 6 month mark, I …
Pinterest Projects – Pumpkin Spice Protein Balls
I could spend HOURS on Pinterest, which is why I try to avoid visiting the site very often. But it’s just so …
Fresh Start
Things are certainly looking a bit different around here, huh? When last we met, dear friends, oh waaaay back in December, I …
Name That Skein Contest!
I may be taking a brief hiatus from podcasting, but things are still happening here behind the scenes of CraftLife, the result …
Let it Snow!
Ahhhhh, Texas in the wintertime! You know, they tell me it’s not the norm here, but for the past two years, …
Some May Think I’ve Gone Too Far
At the end of the most recent exhausting work week, I sat myself down on the couch to revel in a little …
Sunday Scripture Snippet – I Wanna Know What Love Is
I Corinthians 13:4-8 “4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. …
Be Careful What You Wish For
Hello, hello hello! Happy 2011, and thank you for choosing to visit with me here on the Treacle and Ink blog at …
And For All You Potter Fans…
As we were sitting in our car outside of Pizza Hut/Taco Bell last night, waiting for them to cook Adam’s pizza, I …
My Education In Treacle
I had someone ask me last week where I got the name “Treacle and Ink”. If you haven’t been reading this blog …
Sunday Scripture Snippet – Light Bright
Matthew 5:14-16 14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do …
A New Job, A New Reason To Make Stuff
I know I’ve been absent this past week, but it’s with good reason. I received a phone call last week about a …
How To – A Gingerbread Church (or House!)
Two years ago, my hubby and I hosted the first Thanksgiving in our home. We had some family members over, and I …
Sunday Scripture Snippet – Mmmm, Tasty!
Psalm 35: 8 Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him. I love …
A Last Minute Halloween Party Roundup
Halloween is a mere two days away, but the trick-or-treaters around here are headed out tomorrow night. If you haven’t even begun …
A Truly Terrible Trick-Or-Treat Tale
It was a dark Halloween night four years ago. The jack-o-lanterns flickered brightly and cast their eerie light across the porch …
How To – Stool Cushion
The smallest of the matching tables that I used in the Man Cave was just the right size to become a foot …
Sunday Scripture Snippet – Our Creative God
Genesis 1: 1, 26-27 1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth… 26 Then God said, “Let us …
A Little Spray Paint Goes A Long Way
In my last post, I showed you the Man Cave makeover that I did for my 49ers fanboy hubby. Today, I just …
A Man Cave Makeover
Since our very first anniversary, I have gone by the traditional gift list for inspiration on what to give my hubby each …
The Dog Ate My Crochet… No, Really, She Did
I have been working on a child sized version of my “Did You Ever See A Lassie” hat and scarf. Mostly, during …
Sunday Scripture Snippet – P31
Proverbs 31: 13-15 (NIV) “13 She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands. 14 She is like the merchant ships, …
It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas… At Least On The Internet
We interrupt the regularly scheduled program to bring you something far more important. While we may still be weeks away from Halloween, …
The Results Are In
It is time to announce the winner of my 100th post giveaway! In case you didn’t get to enter, or if you …
Never Alone
Here’s a little scripture snippet to mull over. Psalm 139: 7-10 7 Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I …
The Creative Environment
*Today is the LAST day to enter the Raggedy Ann scarf giveaway and take advantage of the blog readers’ special sale! Check …
Don’t Worry, Be Happy
Sometimes, when things just don’t seem to be going my way, or I’m tired and just feel like I can’t muster up …
100th Post Extravaganza!
I am so excited to have reached my 100th post! Who would have thought when I started this blog and confessed to …
Tofu Pho You (and me!)
Okay, so I take back all the bad things I ever said about tofu. Up until yesterday, the only tofu I really …
Two Weeks As A Vegan
Well, I have hit my two-week mark on my new adventure as a vegan, and I’ve learned quite a few things so …
The Times, They Are A-Changing
Isn’t it great how life never stops? I mean there are times when you wish that time would just stand still, but …
Family Time
I took the week off of blogging last week because my parents came out to Texas for a visit! This was their …
Cool Summer Supper
This week, we finally saw a break in the summer heat. I have been through enough 100+ degree days to last me …
Tee Shirt Quilt – Part Four
I can safely say that I am beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel with this project. My …
Tee Shirt Quilt – Part Three
I am so excited to have put a big dent in my tee shirt quilt this past week! I had an extra …
Tee Shirt Quilt – Part Two
Here’s a little idea about what kind of materials you might be looking at if you decide to tackle a tee shirt …
Tee Shirt Quilt – Part One
**Quick follow-up to my last post** Along with his love for coaching football and playing video games, my hubby also has a …
Relieving The Suspense
In my most recent Features Fridays post, I alluded to an exciting request that was made of my husband. At the time, …
Fabric Scrap Ideas
Many thanks to all of you who are still hanging in there with me as I try to get back onto a …
Desert Days
This past weekend, we headed south once more to visit with Adam’s family. It never fails to amaze me how much the …
Keeping The Memories
I have this stack of tee shirts that represents just about every play I have ever performed in. Some of them have …
Save The Pink Bathrooms! (and an atomic themed treasury)
In my continuing exploration of all things atomic, I stumbled across this website devoted to a truly worthy cause: Oh pink bathroom, …
Mid Century Modern and Atomic Design – My New Obsession
I recently listed this totally awesome luncheon set in my Etsy shop, Treacle And Ink. I completely fell in love with this …
How To – Coffee Cup Sleeve
I have been toying with the idea of purchasing a reusable coffee sleeve lately. Every time I swing by the 7-Eleven to …