Given the success of my hand painted cherry blossom footstool, I knew I had to follow that up with a bathroom coordinate that I could really SINK my sewing scissors into: A fabric shower curtain! So without further ado, let’s dive on into today’s crafty décor by creating our own bathroom accessories. A standard shower curtain measures 72″ x 72″ when finished, and the fact … [Read more...]

It’s almost time to head back-to-school — pencils, backpacks, binders, tissues, paper, and of course don’t forget about the NEW teacher! A little welcome gift to start the new year doesn’t have to be expensive, it’s all about breaking the ice, and letting them know that you’re excited and hopeful about the coming year. One of my favorite things to gift to teachers is school … [Read more...]

Fall is one of my favorite times of year and as part of a sponsored opportunity by Lowe’s, we want you to Fall into DIY with us as we make a fun Painted Pine Cone Wreath! Have you tried this yet? Painting pine cones is a fun craft and the colorful cones can be added to centerpieces, wreaths, and so much more for great fall decorations! Painted Pine Cone … [Read more...]

I have to say my favorite decor is often whatever I can make for free using found items around the home (or hubby’s garage). I think it is absolutely thrilling to create something pretty and festive from “nothing.” Lately I have a bit of an obsession with wood- leftover pieces from shelves, or 2×4’s cut for fences, etc… Every Time my husband tosses them out I rescue them from … [Read more...]

Because I entertain a lot in December, I decorate every square inch of my “public” space: living room, family and dining rooms, kitchen, entry, and even the bathrooms. But I rarely decorate the upstairs, mostly because I run out of time (and steam), which is too bad, since my office and craft rooms are on my second floor. I spend so much time in these rooms; they should be … [Read more...]

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Um, Christmas is a magical time spent with friends and family! Our family gathers every Christmas to create NEW memories and to share ones from the past. With all of the Christmas events coming up, I thought it would be wondrous to make a special little treat for the little ones to enjoy. I picked up some adorable clear plastic … [Read more...]

I recently received several small packets of Sugru Self-Setting Rubber to try out and I’m extremely excited to show you the fun we had with it!  My daughter is always asking to make jewelry and I’m always looking for new ideas for her.  When I received the packets and read about the product, I thought it would be really fun to make Homemade Beads together! We received several … [Read more...]

This post is sponsored by Vocalpoint and Luvs. All opinions are my own. I’m partnering with Luvs and Vocalpoint.com to make some really cute baby shower décor, and I came up with Baby Bottle Sprinkles. I’m really excited to show you this very simple and very adorable craft. We’re going for the party theme “Sprinkled with Luvs”. These bottles make the cutest … [Read more...]

Iron furniture that’s used outside can take some serious abuse from the elements but these painting tips can help you give those great pieces new life! Rain, snow, and sun can cause the finish on iron benches and other iron furniture to fade, peel, and RUST. While these pieces may begin to look dull and run down, they’re usually still very sturdy and durable. Painting them will … [Read more...]

We’ve all heard the old saying, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” It applies to more than just how we look when meeting someone for the first time. Think about your house. When someone comes to your front door, what do they see-nicely painted trim? A light fixture? Flowers and a trimmed lawn (or a shoveled walk in the winter)? All of these things say … [Read more...]