I have a weird thing for homemade refrigerator magnets. There’s just something about making a tiny little piece of art, then slapping a magnet on the back and using it to hang coupons on my fridge. There’s been a ton of pine cone flowers on social media sites as of late, so I decided to [read more…]
How To Make Mint Extract
I don’t know about you, but I always forget to restock my pantry with ingredients like mint extract when I run out. Then the holidays roll around and I’m baking away, and of course the recipe calls for mint extract, which of course I’m out of. So I make a mad dash to the store [read more…]
How To Darken Paint The Easy Way!
Hey Everyone! Don’t you hate it when you have a certain color in mind for a project, but you can’t find it anywhere? Or the color s you do find are too bright and/or too light? This happens to me ALL the time. I used to be scared of mixing my own custom paint colors [read more…]
How To Clean Old Bottles The Quick And Easy Way!
Hey Friends! 🙂 I love to decorate with old antique bottles! Usually I can score some cheap old bottles at the local flea markets. Unfortunately, when it comes to flea market finds, “cheap” is usually synonymous with “not clean.” And trying to clean old bottles with bottle brushes is a pain in the you-know-what. I’ve [read more…]
The Chippy Paint Layered Look Using Chalk Paint
Hey Friends! I am becoming totally addicted to painting with chalk paint! These days as I wonder around my house I look at stuff and think “I need to paint that!” So why did I go out and buy a couple of wood trays to paint, you ask? Because One Kings Lane asked me to [read more…]
Stars & Stripes 4th of July Wreath
So you all are probably thinking “Another patriotic 4th of July wreath tutorial? Really?” I’ve just been so inspired with decorating for 4th of July this year, and this wreath is so easy-peasy I just had to share!!! This is the last 4th of July themed project this year; I promise! You will need: 18″ grapevine wreath 2 rolls [read more…]
Ribbon & Burlap 4th Of July Wreath
Happy Friday! 🙂 4th of July is right around the corner! I really don’t know why I’m so super buzzed about it this year. I mean, I’ve always loved it, but this year I just can’t wait! The barbeques! The fireworks! The red, white and blue cocktails! Yippee!!! If you’re as excited about 4th of [read more…]
No Sew Patriotic Bunting Tutorial
Hey Friends! 🙂 I hope your week is treating you well so far! This is the first of several DIY projects I plan to do for 4th of July. I’m very excited about the holiday this year, and hopefully my enthusiasm will flow through into my projects! 🙂 This no sew bunting is super easy [read more…]
5 Tips for Antiquing & Distressing Furniture
Hello! 🙂 I’ve been asked a lot for tips for antiquing and distressing furniture. I’m certainly by no means an expert, but I have learned a few things working on projects both on and off the blog and I thought I’d share. 🙂 The following tips are for antiquing and distressing a project to look like an actual vintage [read more…]
Herb Drying Rack Repurposed From A Picture Frame
Hey Friends! Long time no see 😉 I like to dry my herbs by hanging them off of shelves in my enclosed pantry because it keeps the dust that gets on the drying herbs to a bare minimum. Unfortunately, when I try to get something off the shelves I inevitably brush against the drying herbs, which causes them to break [read more…]
