Listen, when you’re on a tight decorating budget like I literally always am, you can learn real quick how to make something from nothing. In my recent thrifting adventures I found a cute little oval poplar wood box for FREE! It literally doesn’t get any better than that! At the time I had no clue what I’d be using it for but I knew it had potential. After getting my thrifted treasures home and unloading everything in the floor, I noticed my little box again. I had sat it out of the box haphazardly on its side and that’s when…
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SUPPLIES Wood piece Printer Paper Mod Podge I absolutely love the Halloween/Fall season. Everything about dressing up in costumes, sipping coffee in the chilly temps, hay rides, corn mazes and pumpkin patches…ohhhh my goodness I can’t wait. It may only be August but I have slowly started trickling out my fall decor. Can I confess something though? Halloween decor has always been a challenge for me.I never really know when or how to incorporate the spooky-ness in with my traditional decor and when I do, it ends up looking cluttered. Is this a problem for you or just me? Anyway,…
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SUPPLIES Barn Wood Screws Drill This project actually stemmed from my DIY RAE DUNN PLATES project. After making those beauties I needed a way to display them in my decor.…and here we are. This DIY is short, sweet and to the point…just the way I like it! Like my friend, Brooke with Re-Fabbed, always says “Ain’t nobody got time for hard projects!” If you’re the type that loves simple DIY with a BIG result then this one is just for you. It took me about 5 minutes tops! First and foremost you will need a board. I used a piece of old barn…
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If you have never heard of Rae Dunn it is very possible that you may be living under a rock. It is seriously all the rage in farmhouse styled décor right now. I must admit I am not entirely sure why since nothing about the simple designs scream farmhouse to me…BUT…they are simply presh…you know what else they are? Expensive! At least some of the time anyway. If you’re one of the lucky few that has been able to snag some amazing deals on this adorable collection at TjMaxx then kudos, I tip my hat to you my friend. Heck,…
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This project has been months in the making. In order for you to appreciate this project I have to share a little back story. A few months ago I was asked to present a project at a live crafting event hosted by Brooke Riley from Re-fabbed. I knew I wanted to teach the ladies to make a farmhouse riser. Fast forward a couple weeks and I was touring the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory in Louisville, KY. At the end of our tour we were encouraged to take home a “nub” as a souvenir. These nubs were cut off the ends…
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SUPPLIES Large paint sticks White paint Paint brush Large piece of burlap Upholstery tacks Jute or ribbon Hot Glue Faux flowers I am so excited to share this project. It was definitely one of those “ah-ha” moments in crafting. I just love it when a plan comes together. My inspiration came from seeing a tray made from paint sticks and drawer pulls which I thought was absolutely genius. I loved the idea of re purposing the sticks but I wanted to take it a step further by creating something to hang on the wall. I started by assembling the paint sticks side…
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SUPPLIES 2 Eucalyptus stems (or stems of your choice) Floral wire Wire cutters It seems like I am always lacking in greenery around my home. If I am restyling a shelf or revamping the coffee table I always feel like I am stealing my greenery from other areas of the house, leaving them lookin a little naked. Plus, lets face it…greenery can be expensive! When I found these super cute eucalyptus stems for only $3 each it was a no brainer…I was gonna make some for myself. Start by snipping several pieces of your floral wire with your wire cutters. Then,…
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SUPPLIES Seed Packets Mini Clothes Pins Jute This little project is SO simple I feel like I can hardly call it a DIY! I came up with this idea last summer when planning for my picnic themed baby shower and I kept it in my back pocket. I decided its just too cute not to share. Use it around your home, on your outdoor veggie stand or even as a good photo prop. Let’s get started by grabbing your supplies. I found my seed packets 4 for $1 at my local Dollar General, jute and mini clothes pins, also from Dollar…
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SUPPLIES Scrap wood or Barnwood 3 Embroidery Hoops Cute Printed Paper Napkins Wood Letters Ribbon Hot Glue Every once in a while you get one of those genius ideas where the light bulb just goes off. ..yeah that was me with THIS project! It all stemmed from a need to throw some last minute decor together for the 4th. We literally went from no plans to …uhhh were gonna have a house full of people tomorrow and I need to get my crap (for the lack of a better word) together. Now mind you, it i‑i-i-is just family coming over for…
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There is something beautiful about taking something old, dated and once used for a totally different purpose and creating something completely original. These 15 DIY License Plate DIY Ideas will make you crave more upcycled projects in your life! Check out these amazing and totally creative uses for your old stash of plates. Perfect for a man cave or for a rustic pop of color. Click on images to view original source. License Plate Flower Sign Did you know a license plate could be this cute? I didn’t either! I adore how it is attached to an old, aged piece of…