At Home with Lisa

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Summer ATC

Happy Thursday and today I'm sharing my ATC cards

Small art celebrating Summer with nature and hummingbirds. Made from stickers and clipboard images.

Baseball card

Take me out to the baseball game

A summer past time in our small town. Summer balls card : digital image, colored with pencils and glued on blue 💙 background paper with stripes cardstock.

Inspired by my son's summer baseball playing.....

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

National hot Dog Day

8 hot dogs
8 hot dog buns
1 onion chopped fine
2 C shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 Can of Chili

Instructions

Grill hot dogs over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes or until nicely charred. While dogs are grilling, heat chili in a small pot over medium heat. When dogs are done, remove to a platter. Toast buns on grill for 20-30 seconds. Place dog in bun and top with chili, cheese, and onion. Have lots of napkins ready!

It's National hot dog day....

Today day project time.. a baseball clock or try.

18 in Wood Circle ( hobby Lobby)
Clock Kit, Numbers (https://www.hobbylobby.com/Crafts-Hobbies/Wood-Crafting/Clock-Making/c/9-178-1369
Paint for clock
drill / bit to cut circle for clock kit (check the package)

1. Select and prepare your base. You can turn almost anything into a clock base, as long as you can drill a hole in it. From a book to a pot lid, the options are endless, and the difficulty of this step will depend on the option you choose to serve as your base. A paper plate clock, for example, requires almost no preparation. A wood clock, on the other hand, might require some sanding and staining.
2. Choose your clock mechanism. Obtain your clock kit, which includes a clock movement mechanism, time hands, and the necessary parts to screw them together. These kits come in many different styles, so choose one that suits the style of your base, whether it's classic, modern, bright, or metallic.
3. Drill a hole in the base. Get your base ready to attach the clock parts by drilling a hole in its center. The hole needs to be large enough so that when you place the clock mechanism in the back of the clock, the part that drives the timepiece’s hands—the shaft—can fit through the hole.
4. Add your decorations. Attach the numbers and any other decorative features you wish. You can paint the numbers, draw them directly on the surface, or glue pre-cut numbers onto the clock face. This step will vary in intensity depending on the style of your clock. The styles that do not require numbers to be attached, like a book clock, may not need extra decorating. Other styles, like the color block clock, will require extra time to paint.
5. Assemble and hang your clock. Follow the instructions included in your clock kit to assemble the pieces. Once you’re finished, find the perfect place to hang your clock and securely attach it.

Diy wooden tray with print

You can find trays at hobby lobby or mine I repurposed from thrift store with paint. Then line with baseball print and seal.

DIY Garden Stepping Stones

: DIY Garden Post

I bought my supplies at Loews , but you can find Craft kits at most big box craft stores .

Mold: plastic round plant liner ( Loews garden center)
Quikrete
Water
vegetable oil
Bucket : to mix in
Extra : color ,rocks, stamps and mosaic stones.

Coat your mold with oil so that it will easily release the stepping stone once it has dried. Mix concert: Add water per directions & mix to the consistency of sour cream or thick cake batter. Spread out concrete in mold to get a smooth surface.And decorate. Allow to dry overnight until the concrete sets and then pop it out of the mold. .

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Diy Garden hand salve

After picking some items from my garden. I'm making hand salve and soaks.

It's made from the base of 3oz of olive oil , 3 oz joboee oil, melted 21/2 tablespoons of bees wax, vitamin E and lavender essential oil. Mixed together and placed in tins.