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Lost Mom is a colorful lifestyle blog dedicated to making things and embracing creativity.
2021-11-21 13:24
It’s been a while since I posted because sometimes life gets in the way of things you’d rather do. Things seem to have slowed down so I’ve finally been able to start crafti… Read More
2021-10-15 12:08
I didn’t make it out of the house much this week, so I’ve been working on stuff around the house. Lots of cleaning and organizing, but I needed a break to do something creative… Read More
2021-10-04 10:59
I recently came across these pictures of this DIY Pink Ombre Shelf that I worked on this past summer. This little bookshelf has been in my family for a long time. I had it when I was a child… Read More
2021-09-29 11:36
The Felt Color Blocked Pumpkins I made a few years ago, are still some of my favorites. I wanted to make some more felt pumpkins this year, but I wanted to change them up a bit. I had a few… Read More
2021-09-17 10:28
We recently moved Kadin’s room to the basement and we turned Kadin’s room into an office for Matt. We had to assemble the desk ourselves, so we ended up with lots of Styrofoam sh… Read More
2021-09-05 12:00
After doing a little closet cleaning, I’ve come up with 4 or 5 pairs of jeans that need a new home. I do give clothes to family and friends, but still end up with “extra’s… Read More
2021-08-28 15:08
I’ve spent a lot of time this summer working out in the garden. We’ve turned the side of our house into a magical place and I’m truly in love with it. I will share photos o… Read More
2021-08-25 10:49
I have one basket left from a pair, I bought a couple years ago. They were adorable when I first got them with brightly colored stripes. I’ve definitely gotten some good use out of the… Read More
2021-08-20 11:33
Most of us have some of adorable garden decorations, but they’ve lost their shine over the years. I have an adorable mushroom in my garden, right next to the carrots, but it was beginn… Read More
2021-08-05 12:17
I realized I’ve been reliving my life through mistakes… not because I keep repeating the same mistakes over and over. I’m reliving my life because I’m forced to reli… Read More
2021-07-27 14:06
For anyone who has dealt with Restless Leg Syndrome, you know it’s a horrible condition with no cure. I had it with my three pregnancies, but the minute I had my baby, the RLS would st… Read More
2021-07-23 11:48
We’ve all seen the beeswax food wraps and I’ve been wanting to make some for a long time. I was working on a craft using denim and wondered if I could make some DIY Denim Food Wr… Read More
2021-07-21 10:06
If you are like me, you might be collecting all your prescription bottles. We know there are so many ways these bottles can be reused. I made these DIY Prescription Bottle Covers using fabri… Read More
2021-07-16 16:42
Still loving the rock painting crafts? I am, because they are so easy and a great way to relieve stress. This craft should be relaxing and you definitely shouldn’t be putting pressure… Read More
2021-07-01 12:24
I talked to you guys about my Uncle Dan who passed away last year from Covid-19. My Aunt April gave me 5 shirts of his and asked me to make her a throw pillow. While I do plan on quilting wi… Read More
2021-06-28 11:16
I wasn’t kidding when I said I was busy working on rock projects! These DIY Painted Alphabet Rocks are so easy to make, that both kids and adults can work on this project. Rock paintin… Read More
2021-06-24 10:01
My friend Danielle and I spent a lot of time working on some rock crafts a few weeks ago. This DIY Rock Mosaic craft is so easy and fun to make. You can make them as simple as you want, like… Read More
2021-06-16 14:53
Everybody loves a good rock craft and I’m no different. A couple weekends ago, my friend Danielle came over and we watched movies, painted rocks and ordered take out. We soaked up the… Read More
2021-06-07 11:49
I have the perfect way for you to use up some of your old game pieces! With just a few supplies, I made these DIY Rock Garden Markers and they turned out adorable. I have a bag of random gam… Read More
2021-05-21 13:08
I finally got around to doing something about my curtains. I found these at the thrift store years ago and gave them a makeover, but was ready for a change. We moved the furniture around in… Read More
2021-05-18 11:35
Wow, it feels like a million years since my last post. I’ve been having a hard time getting back in the swing of things, but I’m trying… I didn’t have any red felt w… Read More
2021-04-17 16:46
Goodness, I can’t believe it’s been so long since my last post. I’m really struggling to get my life together and sometimes the simplest tasks feel impossibe to accomplish… Read More
2021-03-08 13:04
This DIY Felt Cross Stitch Pillow might just be, the cutest little pillow I’ve ever made. I had the idea of making this pillow, but didn’t have a plan for the cross stitch part o… Read More
2021-03-04 21:55
It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything, but I’ve been wanting to reach out and check in with everyone. Last year I started struggling again with my Hashimotos disease… Read More
2021-01-29 11:54
Is anyone else still putting away Christmas decorations? If you haven’t packed everything up yet, take a quick look through and see what you ornaments you can use to create a new wreat… Read More
2021-01-26 12:12
I’m going to show you guys a super cool way to give a small gift for Valentine’s Day. These DIY Felt Heart Pockets are easy to make and would be a great beginner project for stit… Read More
2021-01-20 13:00
You guys, I’m sorry I’ve been missing. I’ve mentioned before that I was really struggling with some mental health issues and finally started taking some antidepressants in… Read More
2020-12-19 14:45
I am so excited to show you guys how cool this DIY Patchwork Wrapping Paper turned out. I’ve been wrapping presents like crazy in the basement and decided to turn the scraps into a lar… Read More
2020-12-15 10:51
I started working on this DIY Diorama Igloo Ornament last week and finally finished it. It’s not hard or time consuming, but I kept setting it down and forgetting about it. Plus, I nor… Read More
2020-12-10 12:26
I am so excited to show you guys my latest project. These DIY Song Bird Ornaments turned out better than I imagined and I just love them. Again, I chose a couple of my favorite songs from Th… Read More
2020-12-08 11:57
I’ve been listening to Happy Xmas (War Is Over) by John Lennon for the past couple months, since it’s one of my favorite Christmas songs. The song inspired me to make these DIY P… Read More
2020-12-01 12:19
It’s December 1st, can you believe it? This year lasted forever and now here it is, almost over. I’ve really been struggling with some mental health issues, but luckily, my craft… Read More
2020-11-24 19:04
I was so happy when I found these 80’s style hat boxes at the thrift store a few years ago. I’ve used them around the house since then for storage, but finally decided to change… Read More
2020-11-21 13:13
Remember those cool DIY Wood Spindle Ornaments, I made last week? Well, I still had more of those wood pieces, so I decided to do something different with what was left. These DIY Galaxy Spi… Read More
2020-11-18 10:45
I have something so cool to show you guys. I found some of those plastic woven placemats from Hobby Lobby on sale and snagged them up. I knew there were so many things that I could make with… Read More
2020-11-13 12:56
Do you use the same Advent Calendar every year or do you like to change it up? We always do something different and this year I made this DIY Advent Calendar Sign and love it. I saw somethin… Read More
2020-11-08 12:41
I have to confess something. Last year, I had every intention on making Matt a custom chess board set, but never finished. I was going through stuff in my craft room and found the bag of che… Read More
2020-11-01 11:34
Christmas is going to look a lot different for so many of us this year. There won’t be as much traveling and with social distancing still in place, and so I decided to put together thi… Read More
2020-10-29 10:43
For some reason, it seems like Halloween just snuck up on us, doesn’t it? It felt like I had so much time to keep working on things, but now it’s just a couple days away. I have… Read More
2020-10-26 09:40
This shop has been compensated by Inmar Intelligence and its advertiser, Angel Soft®. All opinions are mine alone. #AngelSoftScentedTube This year has definitely been one for the books a… Read More
2020-10-23 12:07
I have pretty much become obsessed with felt crafts this year. It’s so inexpensive and easy to work with, so I’m always thinking of new ways to use it. These DIY Decorated Felt P… Read More
2020-10-21 11:29
Today I have a super fun craft for you to work on. I decided to make some of these DIY Paper Halloween Awards to hand out to trick-or-treaters on Halloween. These awards are great for Hallow… Read More
2020-10-10 13:44
Do you guys have your Halloween decorations up yet? I’m one of those people who decorates, and then continues to decorate up until the holiday. We have lots of flat basketballs here be… Read More
2020-10-07 11:48
I’m really loving my new DIY Halloween Cotton Wreath and can’t wait for you to see how simple it is. I’ve had these cotton stems for a long time and have used them here and… Read More
2020-10-02 10:43
I’ve had the idea for this DIY Ransom Letter Spiderweb for a long time and finally got around to making it happen. It was easy to make and I love how it turned out. I went with the wor… Read More
2020-09-28 11:54
There’s something about a new throw pillow that really makes me happy. I fell in love with the Society of Wanderers collections because of the fun patterns, colors and ruffles. I knew… Read More
2020-09-24 11:15
I’ve never been one for scary Halloween decorations and this year is no acceptation. While I love all the decorations around the neighborhood, I always go with something a little more… Read More
2020-09-20 11:21
These DIY Candy Corn Pennants are so easy to make and they can be used in so many ways. Hang them on the wall or in a frame, add them to a scrapbook, hang on the fridge or a bulletin board&h&hell…Read More
2020-09-16 18:44
I haven’t been great at keeping the crafts coming, like I normally do. I’ve been struggling a bit with some medical issues, but have managed to keep myself busy with crafts. Than… Read More
2020-09-10 16:42
I’ve been so excited to show you guys this DIY Palmistry Wall Hanging made from felt. I had this idea last year and started one, but never finished and stuck it somewhere. Since I can… Read More
2020-09-08 17:48
I’ve been debating about writing this post for a while, but can no longer hide what’s happening behind the scenes in my life. Like many of you, this year has been particularly ha… Read More
2020-09-05 16:20
With fall right around the corner, now is the time to get busy on all your fall DIY’s and crafts. I have so many fall DIY’s planned for the next few months, but wanted to put tog… Read More
2020-08-27 12:12
Ok, I am really excited to show off my new wreath. I was originally going to make a garland for my fireplace, but ended up with a wreath. This tutorial will show you how to make a fun and co… Read More
2020-08-23 14:33
I’m not a big fan of the hanging light that came with our kitchen when we bought our house. It wasn’t hung in the center of our kitchen, so we centered it with a ceiling hook. Ov… Read More
2020-08-20 14:39
I’m going to show you guys an easy way to turn a pillow case sham into a DIY Throw Pillow Cover. I’ve been meaning to do this for a while, and finally got around to making it hap… Read More
2020-08-17 16:49
It feels like I’ve been making masks forever! I started making them after the pandemic hit because my cousin Sarah needed them for the hospital she works at. Sarah is a nurse, so… Read More
2020-08-10 13:56
Is anyone else wondering how school is going to work for our kids? We got through the end of the year, but I never planned on doing homeschool with the kids again. I’ve been cleaning o… Read More
2020-08-03 14:48
I’m really excited to show you guys the latest update to Scout’s room. I made these DIY 3D Clothespin Stars for her ceiling and I love how cool they turned out. These stars were… Read More
2020-07-29 19:33
It turns out that those funny bearded masks I made last week, were a hit. I was asked to make more and have really had fun coming up with these. I still have a couple more to make, but will… Read More
2020-07-27 11:14
I’m a big sucker for all the laser cut items at the craft stores. I buy them anytime they are on sale because you never know when you’ll be inspired to make something. I’ve… Read More
2020-07-20 17:35
Life has definitely changed for us and face masks are now a part of daily lives. I made these Funny Felt Face Masks for Talyn and he loves them. I made them as a surprise and he could not st… Read More
2020-07-18 14:16
Summer is the perfect time for adding bright pops of color to your home and these Felt Bottle Cap Magnets are perfect for the kitchen. These magnets were so easy to make and a great way to u… Read More
2020-07-15 13:52
I’ve been wanting to make felt succulents for a while and finally got around to making some. This sweet little Felt Succulent Wall Hanging is going into Scout’s room, but I&rsquo&hell…Read More
2020-07-09 15:08
We have a yard full of flat basketballs. Maybe not a yard, but we definitely have a good amount of flat balls that our dog Remy got ahold of. I’ve been hanging on to them (because that… Read More
2020-07-07 18:53
Everyone knows I’m a huge fan of color, so I’m sure it comes as no surprise that I love Otomi art. Otomi embroidery comes from the  Otomi indigenous people of Mexico and is… Read More
2020-07-01 16:32
Scout and I made the cutest Red & White Stars Cake that’s perfect for any 4th of July celebration or “just because” We used store bought cake mix, frosting and fondant… Read More
2020-06-29 13:29
Do you guys have a huge pile of cardboard boxes at home? With so many people shopping online, I’m sure we all have quite the collection of boxes and this DIY Cardboard Door Sign is a g… Read More
2020-06-25 12:47
I’m loving my new DIY Stars & Stripes Candlesticks. I’ve had these candlesticks for a couple years and decided to turn them into something fun. You can find the plain wood ca… Read More
2020-06-23 13:35
This DIY Patchwork American Flag is so easy to make and can be used as a wall hanging, picnic blanket or just fun & colorful, patriotic decor. Scout has been wanting a new room for a whi… Read More
2020-06-20 13:11
I don’t know if you guys have noticed, but I have a small obsession with felt. It’s so easy to work with and you can pretty much make anything with it. These DIY felt fireworks a… Read More
2020-06-17 16:23
I am so excited to show you how easy it was to make this DIY Moon Phase Wall Hanging. This is a fun project and easy way to bring the night sky into your home. Scout has recently become inte… Read More
2020-06-15 11:40
Father’s Day is right around the corner and I’ve made the coolest DIY Father’s Day Apron. I tried ice dying for the first time about a month ago on a tablecloth and loved i… Read More
2020-06-12 12:37
Protect your surfaces in style with these super easy, DIY Felt Flower Coasters. These coasters were so much fun to make and a great way to add color to your home this summer. Summer is a gre… Read More
2020-06-11 11:57
I was so happy when I found this porch swing on a garage sale site years ago. I had Matt hang it up right away and was so happy to have another space to enjoy the outdoors. This swing has be… Read More
2020-06-08 15:31
These DIY Fabric Planter Bins are a great way to display your summer plants. I had three bins at home that I used for these, but you can find them anywhere. This is also a great way to upcyc… Read More
2020-06-05 12:36
This DIY Embroidered Flower Quilt was inspired by the Urban Renewal Embroidered Daisy Kantha Quilt from Urban Outfitters. I love this project because it’s a great way to transform a qu… Read More
2020-06-01 13:30
I was able to get my hands on a couple of these flamingos from the dollar store. They are adorable as-is, but I wanted to change them up a bit and totally pulled it off. These DIY Moss Cover… Read More
2020-05-28 15:19
I love my new DIY Felt Sun Wreath and am so excited to share it with you! I’ve had this wreath in my mind for a while and I’m glad I finally sat down to make it. This wreath turn… Read More
2020-05-22 14:11
I’ve been on the embroidery band wagon for a while now and don’t mind a bit. I love embroidery because i can do it anywhere and I’m always dragging my embroidery stuff with… Read More
2020-05-20 17:19
It seems like everyone is sewing these days because of the mask frenzy and I have a great way for you to use up your fabric scraps. I made these DIY Embroidered Pin Cushions in no time at al… Read More
2020-05-13 12:46
I’m loving my new DIY framed felt quilt art and definitely plan on making more. The possibilities are endless when it comes to designs and these can be personalized to match any home d… Read More
2020-05-06 12:20
I love these DIY Painted Splatter Envelopes and am so excited to share this craft with you. I really wish that handwritten letters would become popular again, because I loved getting and sen… Read More
2020-05-02 20:04
I’m loving this Ice Cream Parlor Chair Makeover and wish I would’ve done it a long time ago. We’ve had this chair for probably 10 years and it’s been in Scout’s… Read More
2020-04-30 11:42
How many of you have heard of ice dying? It seemed easy enough to do and I finally gave it a try with a thrift store tablecloth. I bought this tablecloth a couple years ago with the intentio… Read More
2020-04-27 12:59
I had a little help with these DY Embroidered Hand Towels from the kids. I asked them to write Grandma’s names on the towels and/or draw a small picture for me to embroider. We made on… Read More
2020-04-25 23:52
Mother’s Day is fast approaching and I wanted to make a fun gift topper that doubles as decor. I had lots of ideas, but made these DIY felt nesting dolls and they are cute! They were s… Read More
2020-04-21 23:39
I’m so excited to show you guys my mini, DIY scrap fabric tapestry. I actually loved the first one i made so much that i made another… and another… These tapestries are a… Read More
2020-04-16 11:27
Since I’ve spent so much time at home, I’ve been able to cross some stuff off my never ending to-do list. This chair has been on my list for years. We’ve had this chair for… Read More
2020-04-09 14:25
This craft is a great way for you to use up those random plastic Easter eggs you have. These DIY plastic egg flowers are so cute and easy to make and you can use them for anything. I turned… Read More
2020-04-07 11:10
If you are a pop art fan, then these DIY Andy Warhol Easter Eggs are for you. I love the funky and colorful art from Andy Warhol and decided to try my hand at some decorated eggs inspired by… Read More
2020-04-05 12:23
I have a thing for planters, but have never been great at keeping plants alive. We had an avocado plant that we grew from a seed and that plant lasted about a year, but despite my best effor… Read More
2020-04-02 12:00
I found this wool rug at the thrift store a couple years ago. It wasn’t in the best shape and had holes and tears here and there, but I just loved the colors and pattern. This rug was… Read More
2020-03-30 11:11
How many of you have a rag rug in your home? I have several of them because they are cute and easy to throw in the washer to clean. This DIY Rag Rug Makeover is a great way to use up your sc… Read More
2020-03-28 19:33
I’m so happy with how my DIY Tufted Ottoman Cover turned out and am excited to share it with you. We’ve had this ugly red ottoman in our house for about 5 years. It made its way… Read More
2020-03-26 11:28
 If you haven’t pulled out your Easter decorations yet, now is the time! I love finding new ways to use old decorations and these little foam carrots were perfect for new art. You… Read More
2020-03-21 12:59
I made this DIY Mini Corn Hole game yesterday for the kids and they loved it! I was hoping this would provide a break from electronics and give us one more way to entertain ourselves. Someti… Read More
2020-03-20 11:36
I’ve been finding lots of new ways to use up my collection of fabric scraps. I showed you guys the cute fish I made a couple days ago, but wasn’t ready to put the fabric away jus… Read More
2020-03-18 10:59
I have a huge basket of scrap fabric that I can’t bear to get rid of. I found a great way to use up some of those scraps and make fun home décor. These DIY scrap fabric fish are… Read More

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