Today is a little off the normal topic around here, but it's something I'm passionate about. When God called me to this little blog a few years back the very first thing he told me to do was work on my photography. He told me to do this even before he told me to start a blog. Excited at my marching orders I found a photographer to sit with me and go over the basics...at the rate of $50/hour. At the time the information she shared was invaluable to me, my photography got a kick start and the one ... continue reading...
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Dollar Store Tablet Holder DIY
Take a dollar store cutting board and make a tablet holder for the kitchen Once a month I join some friends to show you projects made from dollar store goods. This month we all have a dollar store hack DIY you can use to decorate on a dime! Be sure to check out the other projects at the end of this post. It's probably wrong how much I enjoy walking the aisle at my local dollar stores, looking for fun ideas. I'm a sucker for a bargain and elbow grease is the most un-tapped commodity around. ... continue reading...
Cane Chair Makeover
Broken Cane Chair, Make It Over! These two old chairs were only $1 each! A broken cane chair and another chair missing its seat, left all alone at a garage sale because they needed work! Gaping holes that needed to be filled. Luckily I knew the fix would be relatively easy for these two chairs and my two bucks was well spent. Having a chair re-caned is almost a lost art and can be expensive. I decided to forgo the original look and create my own new look. This is a great idea if you want to ... continue reading...
Makeovers and Recipes You’ll Love
There are some yummy recipes this week and a few fairy projects that I want to try!!! Let me know what you are going to test out next! enjoy... Welcome back to Talk of the Town! First, let's take a look at what you may have missed from your party hosts! Wooden Tote with Built In Paper Towel Holder Spring Green Fresh Flowers Stenciled Dresser Printable Pallet Frame (free printable) Luggage Rack Side Table (lap desk/breakfast tray) ... continue reading...
Kitty Litter Storage Bucket
Leftover Kitty Litter Canisters? Make a storage bucket! This little craft came to be because of two events in my house. 1.) I always wonder what can you do with kitty litter jugs once they are empty and 2.) I have an almost teenager that is constantly wanting new tubs and trays to store her stuff in. See how those two came together? My daughter Mae and I sat down and squeezed in a little craft time. I saved up a few giant kitty litter jugs over the last few weeks. In case you didn't see, I ... continue reading...
Best Stencil Sources
The Best Stencil Sources Ok friends - Y'all know I love a good stencil, so I decided to round up my favorites and show you all the best stencil sources I could find! Some stencils I have and others I want. The projects that can come from this list are endless! You might find that stencils are available in places you never thought of and always shop! Each place below has MULTIPLE options, I just picked one that caught my eye from each! Happy hunting... This post contains affiliate links, if ... continue reading...
Purge to Project: Make Your Own Leather Earrings
How to Make Your Own Leather Earrings from Old Shoes I hope you guys aren't tired of my purge to project series yet. Cleaning out closets is a great way to upcycle all the stuff you love but don't use anymore and this project is one of my favs. I'm gonna show you how easy it is to make your own leather earrings from old shoes non the less! You might have seen one project that already came from these old shoes but even the tiny side scraps of leather on these shoes came in handy. Think about ... continue reading...
Crafty Ideas Round Up
I'm so happy to have you here friend! I don't know about you, but I am always so blown away by people's talent and ideas. I love looking through all the projects each week and filling my crafty to wish list wonderful ideas, hope you enjoy it too! Welcome back to Talk of the Town! First, let's take a look at what you may have missed from your party hosts! Using Stencils To Spray Paint On Glass Make A Farmhouse Style Milk Bottle Lower Blood Pressure Super Food Breakfast ... continue reading...
Tulip Wreath for Spring
Tulip wreath for spring from a Safe Deposit Box I'm always ready for the fresh feeling Spring brings! On a trip to Round Top Antiques Week my girlfriends and I found this cool pile of old safe deposit boxes. I immediately knew in my mind I would make some sort of wall hanging or wreath out of it. White tulips were the perfect choice to make a precious DIY wreath for spring! I've included a supply list for your convenience.This post conatins affiliate links, should you make a purchase, ... continue reading...
Purge to Project: Apron from old Dress Shirt
Make the perfect craft apron from men's old shirts and closet cast offs The projects from the whole house purge seem to have no end! I have really been wanting a new craft apron. That may sound silly, but I'm a super messy painter that is always setting things down and losing them...I need protection and pockets. Lucky for me my mom came to town and that always means craft time! I sketched up a new craft apron and she whipped it up for me. Her talent has no end. For my new apron I really ... continue reading...
