Red Solo Cup, I’ll fill you up with string lights, and have a party!!! Haha a little twist on Toby Keith’s Red Solo Cup song! Today I am super excited to be over at Houseologie sharing these super easy patriotic party lights that I made using mini red solo cups! Head on over and see how you can make these party lights in just 3 simple steps! These will be the perfect added touch to your outdoor decor all summer long! While… Read more »
Hellooo Friday! I can’t believe it is already May, and you know what that means? Mothers Day is fast approaching! If your still looking for a fabulous gift idea that can be made in a matter of minutes, this painted mason jar vase is just that! I had actually made this painted mason jar vase for my neighbor who recently got diagnosed with breast cancer. After making it I had a feeling I would be making a few more for… Read more »
Happy Day!!! Today I am excited to share with you this super cute and easy faux stone lantern! You will be so surprised to find out that I created this fabulous lantern using a piece of foam board, spray paint, and a stencil! Wait, what?! That is probably what you are thinking, right? I had a hard time envisioning it myself when my husband told me about the idea. Yes, I have to give credit where credit is due,… Read more »
If you have been following me here for a while, I’m sure you know that I am a huge fan of succulents! I love the abundance of variety they come in, the vibrant colors, with the added bonus that they are easy to keep alive! Since I do tend to forget to give my succulents some attention, I find it nice to use an occasional faux succulent in projects once in a while. Such is the case as in my… Read more »
Happy Friday everyone!!! Last week I shared with you my quick nightstand makeover using the AMAZING Modern Masters Metallic Paint! I am still just blown away with new look of my old nightstand and can’t wait to use this paint again on future projects! Modern Masters Paint Giveaway! Isn’t the paint beautiful?! Well now is your chance to get on your hands on some! As promised, Modern Masters is giving one lucky reader the chance to WIN some of their… Read more »
Ah-ha! Finally I am participating in a Monthly DIY Challenge again with my bloggy buddies! It feels like forever since I have partaken in this fun event! This month it is all about dollar store creations! How fun, right? I have to admit though, I waited until the last minute on this project and in doing so, the dollar store did not have all of the supplies needed for my project I had envisioned. Damn you Dollar Tree! Or wait,… Read more »
So excited to be teaming up with Hometalk again and sharing with you 19 amazing DIY Farmhouse Coffee Tables! Last time I had the pleasure of curating a board all about mason jars, which was so fun & inspiring! I seriously can’t get enough of mason jars these days! If you are unfamiliar with Hometalk you better recognize 😉 ! As it is the “largest online community of homeowners, renters, and home improvement pros who enjoy sharing ideas and advice about… Read more »
So this nightstand has been in need of a makeover for years now. The time has finally come to remove the dust that it has been collecting, and bring it back to life! With the help of Modern Masters Metallic Paint collection, this nightstand will be able to see the light of day again! As you can see, this nightstand has seen better days. After many years and bad paint jobs later it just wasn’t cutting it anymore. Though… Read more »
I have been partaking in Elegance & Enchantments Creative Challenge, which is 12 months of projects to get in touch with your creative side. Although I have only participated in the first challenge which was knitting, crocheting, sewing, weaving, embroidery or quilting, (I made some envelope pillows, but didn’t blog about it) I have really been enjoying it! It has made me create and try new things that I may have never done before. This creative challenge is open to anyone,… Read more »
Good Morning! Those of you that follow along on Instagram saw that I have been basking in the sun in San Diego! The week that we spent there truly was not enough. Truth be told with so many things to do there, two weeks would probably not be enough. Oh well, I Guess that just means we will need to go back again next year 🙂 Let me just say though, it really is so hard to get back into the swing of things after vacationing… Read more »
Although it is only early March, it’s time to jump into Spring with this Ombre Succulent Planter! And what a crazy winter it has been around here. While most of the country has been getting hit hard with snow storms, it has been an extremely mild winter around here, some days making it feel like spring! Pretty funny though, as I sit here writing this post it is winter wonderland outside as we have finally had a big snow storm this… Read more »
This post does include affiliate links. For more information see my disclosure policy With the new year in full swing perhaps you have made some goals for yourself, or possibly want to try something new and share your passions. What better way to do that than with a blog! Maybe you have a passion for travel and want to document and share your adventures. Or are you the creative type? Share your creations! One of the many great things about a blog is that… Read more »
Have you ever wanted to make your own marquee sign, but don’t have the time, patience, or just feel it is too hard to do yourself? Well look no further, Michaels carries these adorable Marquee Love kits from American Crafts making it easy peazy to create your own marquee masterpiece! The kits are 12.99, but the nice thing is that Michaels always has coupons available making them even cheaper! I wanted to see for myself how easy these kits are,… Read more »
Happy Hump Day!!! Today you can catch me over the hill up in the mountains guest posting for Making it in the Mountains! So head on over and get all the details about this super cute DIY Love Sign that I made just in time for Valentine’s Day! While your their, make sure to check out all of Kristi’s fabulous creations! This DIY Love Sign will go great with my Painted Canvas with Ornamental Arrow that I shared… Read more »
Shot through the heart, and your to blame, honey you give love a bad name. Couldn’t have said it better myself Mr. Jovi. But today we will be shooting you with an Uber cute DIY arrow! As you can see I have been busy getting my craft on for valentine’s day! I normally don’t decorate the house much for Valentines Day, but after seeing so many cute Valentines stuff on Pinterest, I decided to get crafty and make a few fun… Read more »
Happy Birthday to my little guy, Beckham!!! Can’t believe that another year has already come and gone, and that my baby is growing up to be a smart, funny, and witty little man! I am so excited to see what adventures, milestones, etc.. that he take us on this year! With Beckham’s curiosity, exploitative nature, and love for trouble making monkeys, a Curious George themed birthday party was perfect! With friends, family, food, cake, and photo booth, the birthday bash… Read more »
Good Morning Y’all and welcome to this months Monthly DIY Challenge! There’s no better way to start off the New Year than to get things organized around your home! So with that said, this months challenge is all about getting organized using baskets and bins! I began by procuring this revolving storage tray from Harbor Freight Tools. Typically it is used as a rotating workbench to organize tools, but I have turned it into a pretty painted organizer! As I really… Read more »
Happy New Year!!! Hope you all enjoyed the Holidays with your friends and family! I took a few weeks off to enjoy the Holidays, but I am back, and excited to get back into the swing of things! It is so hard to believe that 2014 has already come and gone, but what a fantastic year it was! I have reached some amazing milestones this year blogging, and am really looking forward to what 2015 has in store! I love… Read more »
Good Morning everyone! Today you can find me over at NY Melrose Family sharing this super cute and easy Marquee Star! Head on over now to see the full tutorial on how to make it! Hope everyone is enjoying the Holidays and getting ready for Christmas, which is only a week away…eeek!
Welcome to this months Monthly DIY Challenge! If you saw last months challenge, you heard the news that these challenges were going to be a monthly affair! The challenges will be held every second Wednesday of the month, where we will all take the same item and create something in our own unique way! Make sure to also follow our Monthly DIY Challenge board on Pinterest so you don’t miss a thing! As you can see above this months… Read more »
