I can't wait to introduce you to my blogging bestie, Deb Foglia from the blog Seeking Lavender Lane. We met MANY years ago at a blogging conference and have supported each other, traveled together and watched our businesses grow and evolve together. Her friendship is a blessing to me. Deb loves the Lord, she speaks truth into my life and she is always there to cheer me on. Her style is stunning, she is so truly gifted. I know you guys will love seeing her amazing european farmhouse inspired home ... continue reading...
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All About Winter Decoration Inspiration
I am a theme kinda gal! I like to have a theme for all of my Holiday decor whether it be for Halloween, Valentine's Day, Christmas, Easter-- it doesn't matter! Honestly, it's why I love paper crafts so much. Let me explain: Since I love to change up my theme each and every holiday, each and every year, it would be WAY too expensive to buy new decor and special pieces every time-- so I DIY many of them! That way, at the end of the season I can keep it in case I want to use again, or I can toss it ... continue reading...
Ways to Age Paper
There are many ways to age paper and I decided to give them a try for you! Figuring out the best way to age paper and what technique give you the best results for aging paper takes a minute, so I thought I'd save you some time and do the work for you! I hope this helps with your home decor, junk journal, and other paper-crafting or mixed-media activities! I've even included a FREE bookplate download for you to experiment with, the link is at the bottom of this post. Plus there is a supply list ... continue reading...
DIY Valentine’s Decor for Your Tiered Tray
Valentine's is one of those really fun holidays to decorate for-- there's just no rules and it's all fun and games! It's usually a pretty DIY heavy holiday in my house though, since I don't like to spend tons of money on this sweet Holiday! Don't get me wrong, I actually do LOVE Valentine's day, I just don't fall into the trap of spending hundreds of dollars on it... that's where my line in the sand is drawn! The time frame for the decor to be out feels pretty short, and I usually change up my ... continue reading...
How to Make A Corner Bookmark
I can't wait for you to learn how to make a corner bookmark. You'll never read or give a book as a gift the same again! These are so simple and fun to make, you can personalize them a million ways too! Here are your step-by-step instructions, plus a free template on how to make your very own corner bookmark - happy crafting and reading! Download the free template to make your corner bookmark. (Link below) Trace your template onto desired cardboard, cardstock, scrapbook paper, felt, ... continue reading...
How To Make Your Own Transferware Crock
If you know me, you know I LOVE my transferware... more specifically brown transferware! When I'm out and about thrifting, or strolling through a local garage sale, it's always on the brain. And you can bet your bottom dollar that if I see some, it's mine! The problem you run into is, it's sort of a get-what-you-get type situation. For example, if I'm wanting a brown transferware crock, it may be next to impossible to find! The good news here-- I will attempt to DIY anything... and this is NO ... continue reading...
Repurpose Cardboard Boxes for Simple Farmhouse Decor
We've always heard, "where there's a will, there's a way," right!? I have and always will firmly believe that! And my mission has always been to use, repurpose, recycle, upcycle, reuse, whatever you want to call it. I don't like the idea of throwing things away or wasting them when I KNOW I can breathe new life into them! And honestly, it's not even really because I'm a "save the planet" kind of person (granted, I'm not against it either-- I understand the movement), I just like to save money ... continue reading...
DIY To-Do List Holder From Scrap wood
I'm a list girl! Whatever it is, give me a list and I'll get it done-- but if it only exists in the clouds I'll never remember it. Can you relate? I mean, I'm a mom of 3 so my life is basically just running from here to there, grabbing kids, grabbing groceries, getting allll the things done, the list never ends! And that's okay because that's life and I'm sure there will be a day where I wish I was running kids around and cooking for 4. But, until that day comes, a list is my lifeline and my ... continue reading...
Farmhouse Decor from a Paper Towel Roll
They always say one man's trash is another man's treasure... and that couldn't be more true in my world! I love to take items that were thrown away and forgotten about and make them new again, breathe new life into them-- it's like normal recycling but more fun and still good for the planet! I personally feel like there HAS to be a way to make paper towel rolls and toilet paper rolls without the center, but since that hasn't been figured out yet, I'm going to show you how to create farmhouse ... continue reading...
How to Use Old Soda Cans
As a family of 4, we go through soda cans like nobody's business. And of course, you can always recycle old soda cans or throw them away (no judgement here, that's your business), but even better if you can upcycle them for use in own life... and what better way than tags and labels!? Whether it be for decoration or organization, you can't go wrong! I recently made some DIY cardboard labels if that's more your jam, but today we're talking about how to create your own tin tags... from old soda ... continue reading...
