Today, I’m going to show you how to make over a basic basket into a pretty Chalky Finish Painted Basket, and how to do it in under an hour. Crafting doesn’t need to take a lot of time, and a project like this is a great example of quick results you’ll love! The easiest way […]
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6 February 2014 
How to prevent glitter from falling off!
February 6, 2014 By 36 Comments
I have a super-easy trick to share with you today: how to prevent glitter from falling off just about anything — from purses, to shoes, to decorations, to beauty product packaging! It all began with this adorable little set of lip balms I received as a Christmas gift. I love lip balms, and this cute […]
30 January 2014 
Dryer Sheet Flowers for Valentine’s Day
January 30, 2014 By 8 Comments
Want a fun reason to do laundry? Here it is: You can make pretty dryer sheet flowers out of your used dryer sheets! Yes, it’s true! Why not make some for Valentine’s Day? Supplies needed: Used dryer sheets – 3 sheets per flower Perfect Pearls Mist in Perfect Pearl Martha Stewart chunky red glitter paint […]
23 January 2014 
Spice Jar Bud Vase for Valentine’s Day
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This tutorial has been completely updated and now resides at my blog Pet Scribbles. Please click here to see it: Make a sweet spice jar bud vase for Valentine’s Day! ~Laura
16 January 2014 
IKEA Bulletin Board Makeover
January 16, 2014 By 8 Comments
January always brings with it a sense of wanting to start fresh and get organized. One look through the home improvement stores and craft stores, and you’ll quickly see that everything on sale is somehow related to streamlining your tasks and chores, and finding a place to put everything. Consider the humble bulletin board. It […]
9 January 2014 
Winter Pinecone Tree Craft
January 9, 2014 By 6 Comments
One of my most popular posts on my blog is my Mini Pinecone Tree Pots, which I crafted for the holidays back in December 2012. That tutorial was revived again this year on Pinterest, and I was so grateful to see my pinecone tree craft featured in quite a few places including on Disney’s Spoonful.com. […]
3 January 2014 
Easy Chenille Pipe Cleaner Doll DIY
January 3, 2014 By 2 Comments
Happy New Year everyone! January always begins with a sense of promise, as we focus on our hopes and plans for the coming year. And after the flurry of holiday crafting, the idea of getting cozy with a cup of tea and working on something simple – without any glitter or sparkle – sounds […]
21 December 2013 
My Favorite Vintage Christmas Ornaments
December 21, 2013 By 2 Comments
Here we are on the first official day of Winter already! Happy Winter! Are you all set for Christmas next week? We put our tree up just last week, later than usual but we decided we will keep it up longer into January to enjoy it! Our Christmas tree is a faux Alpine tree, which means […]
12 December 2013 
Merry Christmas Free Printable
December 12, 2013 By 1 Comment
I can’t believe it’s already December 12th! Didn’t we just have Thanksgiving? I want to put my foot down on the gas peddle that has me feeling like we’re speeding towards Christmas just a bit too fast. It isn’t because I have a zillion hundred a lot to do, but rather because I am […]
5 November 2013 
Unfinished Wood Box Craft: Dyed Twice and Decorated
November 5, 2013 By 10 Comments
I’ve got a fun project for you today! And it starts with a basic unfinished wood box bought on clearance awhile ago. Unfinished wood boxes are plentiful at craft stores, and usually inexpensive. Just like paper maché boxes, starting a craft with a basic box provides unlimited options for creating something unique. I love painting […]
