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May 06, 2025

Happy May Day!

May 06, 2025/ Leslie Johnson
Happy May Day!

Last week I had two lovely ladies come and learn how to make hand tied floral bouquets to give to family and friends for May Day. I found this information about the history of May Day from a shop in Utah County called…

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May 06, 2025/ Leslie Johnson/ Comment
May Day, Holidays, DIY, Gifts, Light, Love, Sunshine, Spring
January 28, 2025

Valentine’s Creativity

January 28, 2025/ Leslie Johnson
Valentine’s Creativity

On a recent visit to Trader Joe’s I noticed they had bundles of Pussy Willows.  After what has felt like 72 days of January, the emergence of this early spring stem brings LIGHT to my heart and soul…

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January 28, 2025/ Leslie Johnson/ Comment
Light, Joy, Friends, Family, Galentine's, Valentine's, Hearts, Holidays, Create, Creativity, DIY, Crafts, Crafting
February 06, 2024

Paper and Felt Midway

February 06, 2024/ Leslie Johnson
Paper and Felt Midway

One of my favorite decorations to make for all the different holidays are these quick and easy felt ball garlands.  Meredith and her cute mom Nancy have been doing craft shows for many years here in Utah - including Swiss Days, The Holiday Market…

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February 06, 2024/ Leslie Johnson/ Comment
Holidays, Paper, Felt, Midway, Utah, DIY, Garlands, Craft, Creativity, Friends
April 04, 2023

Easter Crafting

April 04, 2023/ Leslie Johnson
Easter Crafting

A couple weeks ago my sweet granddaughter called and asked if she could come sleep over and have a crafting day.  I had been thinking about an Easter craft anyway as it’s my FAVORITE holiday…

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April 04, 2023/ Leslie Johnson/ Comment
Easter, Light, Love, Spring, Holidays, Church of Jesus Christ, Crafting, Family, DIY
December 20, 2022

Sometimes Christmas Gets a Little Out of Control

December 20, 2022/ Leslie Johnson
Sometimes Christmas Gets a Little Out of Control

Do you ever have a project that starts out in your mind as quick, simple and easy . . . and then before you know it, you’ve created a monster and you’re too committed to turn back?  Yeah . . . that’s me most of the time…

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December 20, 2022/ Leslie Johnson/ Comment
DIY Gifts, Christmas Gifts, Holidays, Neighbor Gifts, Light, Love
October 04, 2022

Pumpkin Succulent Centerpiece

October 04, 2022/ Leslie Johnson
Pumpkin Succulent Centerpiece

I know I’m not going to be popular with what I’m going to say here . . . but I’m one of the few people who don’t LOVE the scary part of Halloween…

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October 04, 2022/ Leslie Johnson/ Comment
DIY, Fall, Halloween, Pumpkins, Decor, Holidays
January 25, 2022

Valentine’s Day, An Opportunity To Be Grateful For Everyone In Our Lives

January 25, 2022/ Leslie Johnson
Valentine’s Day, An Opportunity To Be Grateful For Everyone In Our Lives

Valentine’s Day gets a bad rap! Some classify it as a “Greeting Card Store Holiday”, others think it’s just for two people in love…

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January 25, 2022/ Leslie Johnson/ Comment
Valentine's Day, Grateful, Love, DIY, DIY Gifts, Holidays