Julie Branstetter
Beautiful Storm
I don't like the destruction that comes from hurricanes, of coarse, but they have always been exciting to me even as a small child. When...
Creative Arts
DIY projects, music, photography, travel, art...
Julie Branstetter
- Feb 10
- 1 min
Christmas for Dresden Tornado Relief
Thanks to everyone who came out to help us raise money to bless a family this Christmas in Dresden TN. Many of you know that tornadoes...
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Julie Branstetter
- Sep 7, 2019
- 6 min
Butts to the Wind
One of the many beautiful wonders of the North Carolina coast are the Banker Horses living along the barrier islands of the Outer Banks. ...
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Julie Branstetter
- Jun 14, 2019
- 1 min
In Our Own Neighborhood
We, have been collecting photos over the last year, of things around us that we often take for granted or don't take the time to really...
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Julie Branstetter
- Dec 27, 2016
- 2 min
Candy Corn Baby Hat
Here is my latest knit! I have made a candy corn baby toboggan for Jakob for this fall. I am currently working on a winter toboggan...
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Julie Branstetter
- Jul 2, 2016
- 3 min
Homemade Juice Jello
Homemade gelatin has many health benefits. Grass-fed gelatin powder is best for higher protein content, but even the store bought Knox...
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Julie Branstetter
- Feb 7, 2016
- 5 min
Painted Terracotta Pots
This has got to be the hardest time of year for people who love to garden, especially those who plant vegetable gardens.There are a few...
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Julie Branstetter
- Sep 4, 2014
- 2 min
Seize the Day
We took this picture on our honeymoon. Our first look at this skyline together as a married couple. It was February 18th, 2001. It is...
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Julie Branstetter
- Sep 4, 2014
- 2 min
Easy New Throw Pillows
New throw pillows for the sofa and love seat can change the look of a living room. It's easier than you may think to make your own. I...
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Julie Branstetter
- Sep 4, 2014
- 2 min
Baby's Winter Toboggan
Here is the winter toboggan I wrote about in the last post entitled "Candy Corn Hat". I knitted this one on a round red loom with bulky...
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Julie Branstetter
- Sep 4, 2014
- 2 min
Homemade Christmas Ornaments
MAKE YOUR OWN BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS These will make beautiful ornaments for your family for years to come and what joy for the...
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Julie Branstetter
- Sep 3, 2014
- 3 min
Sew Shorts From Jeans
My kids always get new jeans as part of their school clothes and they usually last up until right before Spring. When I say they last, I...
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Julie Branstetter
- Sep 3, 2013
- 1 min
Jakob's Baby Blanket
Jake's new blanket. Very soft and cozy. I used three skeins of baby yarn - bulky size 6. I cast onto the green long loom all the way...
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Julie Branstetter
- Jun 8, 2013
- 2 min
Knitted Pumpkin Decorations
Pumpkin Patch Time to Do: 1 hour - 8 hours Level: Intermediate You are sure to have a happy holiday with this huggable pumpkin patch. ...
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Julie Branstetter
- May 28, 2013
- 4 min
Summer Knitting for Fall
I am "getting my knit on." I have my yarn pulled out, my looms, my refresher books and hooks and off I go! I know you may be thinking,...
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Julie Branstetter
- May 28, 2013
- 1 min
Loom Knit Dog Sweater
I had some left over pink and brown yarn so I made this cute little sweater for my pup. She's been naked so long though, I don't think...
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Julie Branstetter
- Dec 29, 2012
- 2 min
Battle Park 2012
We took a walk through Battle Park in Rocky Mount, NC together today with my new camera I received for Christmas. I have to learn how to...
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Julie Branstetter
- Jun 28, 2012
- 2 min
A Weekend at the Coast
Recognize this house? It's the house used in the movie "Nights in Rodanthe" from the Nicholas Sparks book. Can you imagine going to bed...
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Julie Branstetter
- May 30, 2012
- 8 min
What I Love About Small Town Southern Living
Maybe I am a little different; a little odd. That's fine. I feel like an old person trapped in a young person’s body and I always have....
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Julie Branstetter
- Apr 20, 2012
- 3 min
Battle Park Day Trip
The kids were out of school for a day last week and the weather was great so it was a day for walking the trails at Battle Park for us! ...
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Julie Branstetter
- Apr 20, 2012
- 3 min
Roses Blooming, Mountains High
We probably just saw our last frost for the winter. Now everything is green and the roses are blooming. There are rose bulbs on every...
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Julie Branstetter
- Apr 16, 2012
- 2 min
Make Your Own Foot Soak
It is about that time to pull out your sandals and flip flops. Even men wear them so everyone listen up! Time to soak and scrub those...
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Julie Branstetter
- Apr 8, 2012
- 1 min
Yellow Snow Drifts
Love is in the air! Ever heard of a snow drift? Ever had one inside of your house? Well, it is official, the spring is here, and she...
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Julie Branstetter
- Jan 12, 2012
- 4 min
Quick Tube Scarf
I don't use needles when I knit. Have you ever heard of such a thing? Well you can do it. In fact it is so easy, really anyone can do...
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Julie Branstetter
- Jan 13, 2008
- 1 min
Shrug In Time for Spring
I am pleased to say I finished my shrug in time for Spring this year. Here is a simple way to make a quick shrug. Knit a large...
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