No this isn’t a character in 50 Shades of Gray or a new type of drink. I came up with the name when I looked up the word “weathered” in a thesaurus. The word “crush” is a synonym for “weathered”, hence Gray Crush was born. It is a painting technique I use to “weather” my wood projects. I modified it…
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Giant Christmas Star
This is a quick easy project that I have seen several times throughout the internet and in stores. However most of the stars I have seen have been smaller. I thought making a big one would make a statement. It is perfect for the front porch and I love how it has a natural rustic look. Supplies: Branches or twigs…
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Oversized Wood Christmas Tags
It is fun to find different ways to decorate a door than using a traditional wreath. I found these Thanksgiving Tags on the blog That’s My Letter. I thought they were so cute and I wanted to make some Wood Christmas Tags for my front door for Christmas. Supplies 1-1×8 wood board Miter saw, miter box or skill saw Pencil…
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Blog’s First Christmas
Welcome to Flip Flops and Snow Boots First Christmas! Thank you for taking the time to stop by on the Christmas Blog Hop. I am new to blogging, less than one month into this new hobby and passion. Having a blog is a lot of work, but I am enjoying this journey. I was excited when I got the opportunity…
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Fall Butternut Squash Soup
Tis the season for soup making. What better way to celebrate this season than with butternut squash. The color alone has autumn written all over it. Butternut squash makes a thick, sweet, yummy broth and pairs well with several different types of vegetables and ingredients. This soup is healthy and hearty. It is packed full of vegetables and has a…
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