Crafting

In this section of my blog, I share DIY activities that are inexpensive and creative. These crafts range from sewing projects to home decor and tablescapes.

Mini, fabric bunting flags on a lazy Susan being used for school supplies.

3 Charming DIY Lazy Susan Organization Ideas- Cottage Style

Welcome! Do you have an unused lazy Susan hiding under a kitchen cabinet? Would you like to discover some charming ways to revamp that dormant lazy Susan into something both functional and lovely? If so- you are in the right place. For, today on Cotswold Kitchen Mom, I will be sharing my 3 charming DIY […]

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A new mom gift basket filled with Hobnob biscuits and handmade itmes.

DIY Thrifted Gift Basket Ideas for New Moms

Hello and welcome to my blog! Today, I am trying something a little different. I am publishing a three-part mini-series- focusing on thoughtful gifts for new moms. This mini-series includes a post featuring a gift basket filled with handmade gifts (that is this post), a recipe post featuring a beef and sausage pasta bake for

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Cottagecore Easter tablescape created using vintage items, Fabric DIY's and thrifted finds.

4 Charming Easter Home Decor Ideas: Fabric and Thrifted Flips

Happy Spring (and soon to be Easter)! I am so glad you are here! Welcome to my blog space where I seek to bring you encouragement, ideas, and inspirations. With Easter on the horizon, I wanted to share with you all my charming (and simple) Easter home decor ideas. These ideas include… but are not

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The meringue heart wreath and the inexpensive door wreaths are together on a dining table.

Special Valentine’s Meringue Wreath Recipe and an Inexpensive Wreath Revamp

This week on the blog we have a “wreath” theme going on. With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, my special Valentine’s meringue wreath recipe, and my inexpensive wreath revamp, are the perfect cozy afternoon activities. If you have never made a meringue wreath- indeed, you are in for a real treat. Today we will be

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Air dry clay heart with a thrifted pink ribbon hanger.

How to Make 3 Adorable Air-Dry Clay Hearts

Today on the blog, we are going to be getting our hands a bit dirty. So put on an old tee shirt, roll up your sleeves, and prepare a place on the table for some good old fashioned air-dry clay.   Are you excited to learn how to make not one, not two, but 3 adorable

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Valentine's Day art and an antique jewelry box help to decorate a dresser top.

Special Vintage Inspired Valentine’s Day Crafts from the Dollar Tree

Welcome, I am so happy that you are here! Today on the blog, I will be featuring my vintage inspired Valentine’s Day crafts. In my book, vintage and Valentine’s Day go hand in hand. By using a bit of old… and a bit of new- a lovely vintage style decoration can be created.  However, creating

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The finished handmade Valentine's art is propped up on a vintage book stand.

How to Create Adorable, Inexpensive Valentine’s Day Crafts for Kids

Good Tuesday morning and welcome back!  As I am working on my Valentine’s Day blog post(s), I have been thinking of how to best organize all my projects… without cramming too many ideas into one post. Therefore, I have decided to split my Valentine’s Day activities into bite size sections.  Today, my blog post focuses

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Bunting flags with felt hearts to add a festive Valintine's flare.

How to Make Beautiful Bunting Flags and Dollar Tree Garland

Hello, I am Elizabeth and welcome to my blog. If you are a regular reader, welcome back! If you are a new reader, I extend a warm “hello” and welcome to you.  My blog is a creative space where I share bits of my home life. These areas include homeschool lessons, English recipes, thrifted home decorations,

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A Christmas wreath canvas in front of a Christmas tree.

Jubilant Christmas Crafts to Make with Those You Love

News flash, Christmas day is swiftly approaching! As the days become fuller and more hectic, I like to carve out time for peaceful, festive activities with my children. That is why I thought it would be fun to share some jubilant Christmas crafts with you all.  These Christmas crafts are beautiful, inexpensive, and fun. They

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A stamp art activity for a homeschool craft.

Beautiful Crafts for Children and Creative Inspiration from Kindness

Hello again and happy Wednesday! In a last-minute decision, I decided to split my blog post for the week into two separate posts. The post I am sharing with you guys today- has an element of the post I will share with you all on Friday. While one post features beautiful crafts for children, the

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An autumn inspired front porch decoration.

Inexpensive Autumn Decorations for Your Home- Get this Easy Look!

Autumn is in the air, and this lovely season has also arrived at my blog. My most recent posts have featured the iconic fall flavors: earthy pumpkin, spicy cinnamon, appetizing apples, and warm vanilla. However, this week the children and I decided to take a break from the baking, by work together to create some

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Vintage bowls and candles being used to decorate an autumn-inspired table,

DIY Autumn Table Decor: Cozy Cottage Tablescape & Leaf Garland

Hello and welcome to my blog. I am excited to share my DIY autumn table decor with you all today! Today, we will discover how to create a cozy cottage tablescape and how to make a DIY leaf garland. I will also show you some of my favorite Autumn inspired thrift finds that we will

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English wooden ducks serving as a decorative accent on a fireplace hearth. The mam duck is decorated with a dried flower necklace and a tiny straw hat.

How to Dry Flowers: Easy Ways to Preserve Blooms for Timeless Home Decor

Flowers-the Gift that is Guaranteed to Keep on Giving This week, I happened upon a few spare moments. I am sorry, let me stop the laughter right here…spare moment(s)? You moms out there know these spare moments don’t generally exist. In any case, I am here signing in for a mid-week mini post to share

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The hands of four little children making hearts with their fingers around items for Mother's Day.

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas: Make Mom Feel Special

Mother’s Day is upon us. Being a mom is one of my biggest life blessings. How sweet to celebrate such a special day with my own little ones! Today on the blog, I will be sharing some of my favorite aspects of being a mom, the differences between Mother’s Day and Mothering Sunday, and a

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