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  • Decoupaged Wooden House – A Thrifty Makeover

    I’m so glad you stopped by to check out this thrifty flip! When I saw a wooden house up for grabs in a local Facebook group, I was excited to snap it up. It was a blank slate begging for a makeover. You can watch this fun project on this YouTube video, or continue reading all the details below. SUPPLIES: Wooden House, you can substitute any type of house you may have Tim Holtz Aviary Collage Paper, Amazon Wooden Beads (12mm), Amazon Jumbo Craft Stick, Walmart Folk Art Antiquing Wax, Amazon Spanish Moss Faux Greenery Mod Podge White Paint Painters…

  • Spring Carrot Bundles

    I belong to a hyper-local Facebook group in which members can gift items they no longer want or need. Items can be almost anything-clothes, supplies, tools, decor, services, electronics, even food. When I saw a post for a bag of Hobby Lobby Easter eggs and carrots, I immediately commented to express my interest. The poster chose me, and I happily picked up my treasures. While the black and white checked pattern on the eggs and carrots was cute, it wasn’t really my style. I’m saving the eggs for a future project, but the carrots were begging for an immediate makeover….

  • Feeling Frosty: Wooden Snowman Tutorial

    Who loves snowmen in their winter decor? In this tutorial, I took a Target find and made a sweet piece to enjoy all winter long. You can find the video tutorial here, or continue reading for all the details. SUPPLIES: Unfinished Wooden Snowman (Target) Unfinished Round Wooden Plaque, 4″ (Hobby Lobby) Cottage White Folk Art Chalk Paint (Hobby Lobby) Rich Black Folk Art Chalk Paint (Hobby Lobby) Terra Cotta Anita’s All Purpose Acrylic (Hobby Lobby) – Note: Different paint pictured above Black Posca Paint Pen (Amazon) Clickable Alphabet Stamps (Michaels) Vintage Photo Tim Holtz Distress Ink (Michaels) Noir Black Palette…

  • Pumpkin Stack Makeover

    There’s nothing more charming in the fall than a stack of pumpkins. When I found a set of the viral Dollar Tree stackable pumpkins, I was excited at the prospect of a makeover. This post details exactly how the stack went from blah to gorgeous! You can watch this YouTube video or continue reading below for more details. Supplies: Pumpkin Stack, 12″ (Dollar Tree) Rust-Oleum 2X Paint & Primer Spray, White (Hobby Lobby) Folk Art Home Decor Chalk Paint, Sheepskin (Hobby Lobby) Folk Art Home Decor Antiquing Wax (Hobby Lobby) Rust-Oleum 2X Sealer Spray, Clear Matte Spanish Moss (Michaels) Florals…

  • Fall Door Hanger

    As a crafter, I sometimes find inspiration in unexpected places. The Aldi supermarket chain is known to have some amazing seasonal treasures in their “Aldi Finds” aisle. That’s where I came across a pumpkin charger plate that immediately inspired this project. You can watch this YouTube video or continue reading below for details. The beautiful charger plate caught my eye right away, with its woven texture and warm brown tone. I was pleased to find that it was made with a sturdy metal frame. I decided it would make an amazing door or wall hanger if I added a floral…

  • Pumpkin Luminaries

    Pumpkins are a staple in fall home decor. Even more charming are light up pumpkins! These pumpkin luminaries are made from Dollar Tree mini lanterns and supplies you likely already have in your craft stash. Supplies: Mini wooden light up lanterns (Dollar Tree) Acrylic paints (Anita’s Terracotta, Folk Art Warm White) Antiquing wax (Folk Art) Mini branches (Dollar Tree, or from your yard) Pip berry garland (Dollar Tree) Various fabrics (Hobby Lobby) Lace trim (Dollar Tree) Spanish moss (Michaels) Fall acorn pick (Michaels) Hot glue gun Wood glue How To: A short video tutorial is linked here, or you can…

  • Lemon Tea Towel

    Home decor trends often take their cue from nature and the seasons. In spring and summer, fruit-themed pieces are everywhere—just stroll through your favorite store and you’ll see watermelon, strawberries, and of course, lemons. These fruits are a seasonal favorite for a reason! Coming into the summer season, a lemon-themed tea towel seemed perfect for the kitchen. The video tutorial below shows the process of making the lemon tea towel, or you can scroll to see the step-by-step pictures and read the how-to! Supplies: Tea Towel (Aunt Martha’s Retro Stripe Towel) Silk Screen Mesh Stencil/Transfer (Chalk Couture Lemon Squeezy) Permanent…

  • Spring Bird Makeover

    I found a sweet bird on clearance during a visit to Hobby Lobby. While it was cute as it was, I thought it could use a makeover to reach its full potential. This is an easy project that anyone can do! I knew I wanted to paint the bird. I used Folk Art chalk paint in the color Sheepskin. I also gathered a few other items from my craft stash. I gave the bird two coats of paint, making sure to dry thoroughly in between the coats. I used a pointed paint brush in order to get the paint into…

  • Whimsical Bee

    With nature being so influential on decor trends, bees are popular accents during the warm seasons. This bee is a fun embellishment that can be added to a floral arrangement or wreath for a whimsical touch. With just a few supplies, you can create this adorable bee to add charm to your spring and summer decor. The video tutorial below shows the process of making the bee, or you can scroll to see the step-by-step pictures and how-to! SUPPLIES: The supplies used were two 1.5” foam balls, lightweight spackle (Dap), 18 gauge wire, yellow acrylic paint (Apple Barrel King’s Gold),…

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