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Easy DIY Christmas Ornament Ideas
Easy DIY Christmas Ornaments are a fun craft during the holiday season and add a special handmade touch to your Christmas Tree Decor. I’m back with another holiday post! Last week I shared our cozy and moody Christmas tree decor this year, and today I’m sharing my best DIY ornament ideas. My very favourite time…
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PB Knockoff Faux Stone Easter Bunny Sculptures
How to create your own faux stone Easter Bunny using a dollar store bunny through this quick Pottery Barn Easter knockoff DIY project. Wow, it’s March! The snow is currently falling where we live, and it’s pretty wet, dreary, and cold outside. I’m not discouraged though, because once March arrives I know that Spring can’t…
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DIY Dollar Store Fall Wreath
This quick and easy to make ombre fall wreath using dollar store finds is an easy way to add fall colour to your front entry. Are you ready for a little bit of fall crafting and decorating inspiration? I’m finally feeling ready for it myself, and this week I picked up several pots of mums…
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DIY Faux Clay Textured Vase
A simple DIY vase makeover giving a thrift store vase the warm rustic look of clay with textured layers of paint. Each seasonal change seems to have a colour change for me. A fresh tone that I’m feeling inspired by and that seems to represent the new season. Normally in the summer I gravitate heavily…
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Mothers Day Gift Ideas DIY
These super sweet DIY white painted beaded clay pots made with wood beads are a great Mothers Day Gift Idea DIY. This little DIY planter was a super quick and fun project to make, and really thrifty, too! I used a clay pot and some wooden beads. You could definitely substitute other kinds of beads…
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DIY Pottery Barn Vase Knockoff
How to DIY a Pottery Barn Knockoff of their Artisan Hand Painted Earthenware Vase. I can’t believe we are nearly approaching the end of April! Although we’ve continued to have some unseasonably cold weather, especially at night, it definitely is starting to feel more and more like spring is in the air. The light out…
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Banner | Bunting | Crafts | Free Printable | Free Printables | Garland
Printable Bunny Easter Banner
A free printable Easter Banner featuring cute paper burlap Easter bunnies with pompom tails is an easy spring paper craft. Easter is just over a week away, and I’m pretty excited about it this year! Last year we spent the Easter weekend moving into our new house and unpacking, which was exciting in its own…
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Crafts | Flowers | Spring | Spring Decor | Wreath
Full Floral DIY Spring Wreath
How to create a beautiful high-end looking full floral DIY spring wreath on a low-end dollar store budget. To me, one of the best parts of Spring is longer days with more sunshine, though I have to admit we have very temperamental spring weather here on the west coast. It can go pretty quickly from…
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Spring Dining Room Decor Ideas: DIY Textured Vases
Make these DIY textured vases from thrift store finds using mineral paint and texture powder to freshen up your spring dining room. I’ve been wanting to share this project and article for several weeks now! Back in February I had a great morning thrift store shopping and happened across some fabulously shaped old vases that…
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Crafts | Spring | Spring Decor | Wreath
DIY Lemon & Olive Kitchen Wreath
An easy to make DIY kitchen wreath perfect for spring with lemons and olive branches. Have you ever hung a wreath in your kitchen? It’s such a quick and easy way to add a touch of seasonal flair to your decor! I recently added springy touches to our kitchen (see my article on spring kitchen…
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DIY Valentines Wood Heart Garland
Add a cute but classic touch to your Valentine’s Day decor, or even your all-year-round decor, with this simple DIY wood garland of hearts made from dollar store finds. Living in a house full of boys means that I don’t often get the chance to decorate with a lot of pink. Blue is overwhelmingly the…
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DIY Olive Branch Wreath
Are you looking for winter wreath ideas? Today I’m sharing how to make a super simple and lovely DIY Olive Branch Wreath, as well as several other winter wreath ideas. This is the first year that I’m really feeling cozy and comfy with our winter decor without it being super winter ‘theme-y’. There are no…
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Cozy Tabletop Christmas Tree DIY
How to create cozy textured DIY Tabletop Christmas Trees to add to your holiday decor this season. After tripping over all of the totes in the hallway for the past several days, our Christmas decor is finally coming together! There are still a few little new DIY ideas that I’m wanting to try, but the bulk…
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DIY Dollar Store Crafts: Mini Cloche Christmas Ornaments
These DIY mini cloche Christmas ornaments are a simple dollar store craft to add a cute touch to your Christmas tree this year. Whew. We have had some BAAAAAD weather this fall. Rain and rain and more rain. It’s so DARK out almost all the time. I absolutely can not wait to get our house…
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Dollar Store Crafts: Christmas Nutcracker Makeover
How to give some cheap plastic dollar store nutcrackers a completely updated and modern look that will beautifully complement any Christmas decor with matte white spray paint! Yay! I’m so excited that the holidays are just around the corner! Although many of our US friends wait until later this month to start getting their homes ready…
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DIY Faux Clay Pumpkins with Textured Terra Cotta Paint
These easy DIY faux clay pumpkins made with textured terra cotta craft paint are a warm and rustic addition to your fall decorating! I’m sort of on a textured paint train these days… ever since tackling my DIY textured vases with leftover household paint, I’ve been eyeing up other things around that house that might…
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Crafts | Fall Autumn | Wreath
DIY Fall Wreath with Dried Florals
A simple tutorial for a lovely harvest themed DIY fall wreath featuring dried florals, dried wheat, dried corn, acorns and pine cones. I’m pretty excited about getting to decorate our new porch for Fall this year. In fact, I’m pretty excited about getting to decorate our new house for the seasons in general. I think it’s…
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Fall Home Decor: DIY Textured Vase with Paint & Baking Soda
This was a fun and easy DIY project perfect for Fall Home Decor; these DIY textured vases were made with a paint and baking soda mixture applied to some thrift store and dollar store vases. I’m really excited about this project. Have you noticed all of the textured vases floating around on the web and…
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10 Minute DIY Dollar Store Summer Wreath
A summer wreath is such a quick and easy way to change up your front entry for the new season, and today I’m sharing a very quick and easy DIY dollar summer wreath that would be pretty on any front door. It’s June! Summer is just around the corner…we have only a few weeks left…
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DIY Dollar Store Faux Cane Vase with Peonies
Do you love peonies in the spring? How about dollar store DIY projects? And cane decor? Well then today you are going to love this easy DIY dollar store faux cane vase stuffed with peonies! Hello, friends! In the over 8 years that I’ve been writing this blog, the last two months have been the…
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25 Best Spring DIY Craft Projects
Are you ready for Spring to arrive? I sure am! I always get inspired to start creating come spring, and today I’m sharing my favourite and best spring DIY craft projects with you! It’s completely surreal to me that we start our Spring Break vacation this coming Friday! It seems to have snuck up on…
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Vintage Christmas Lights DIY Holiday Wreath
Do you love bright and cheery colour at Christmas time? Then this DIY Christmas wreath made with vintage style classic Christmas lights just might be the perfect way to adorn your front door this holiday season. Christmas truly is a time of nostalgia and often our decor choices reflect back to those sights and…
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Simple DIY Beaded Christmas Ornaments with Wooden Beads
Today I’m sharing how I made some elegant yet very simple DIY beaded Christmas Ornaments using wooden beads – the perfect addition to our natural and neutral wood and white rustic chic Christmas tree decor. It feels like everyone needs a little extra Christmas in their lives this year. Normally I feel like the…
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How to Flock Natural Greenery
Want to learn how to flock natural Christmas boughs this holiday season? Today’s post shows you how to flock natural greenery to give an airy white, dreamy feel to your Christmas decor. Living at the cabin over Christmas this year has inspired me to create a natural, slightly rustic, ethereal feel to our holiday decor…
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DIY Fall Acrylic Abstract Landscape Painting
Today I’m sharing a quick way to add fun fall colour to your decor with a DIY fall acrylic abstract landscape painting. Do you like to paint?! It can be so fun and relaxing, and you don’t have to be an expert to create something you’ll enjoy and can decorate your home with! This simple…
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Crafts | Dollar Store Crafts | Flowers | Summer | Wreath
Floral Explosion Summer Dollar Store Wreath DIY
Today I’m sharing how I created this bright and colourful floral explosion summer wreath with dollar store florals and greenery. Normally the faux flowers in the dollar store are not the best to look at… I wouldn’t use them in vases around our house because they usually don’t have the same “real” feeling to them as…
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Dollar Store Lemon Wreath with Ferns
Today I’m sharing how to make a fun summer wreath: a DIY dollar store lemon wreath with ferns. This past weekend was May long weekend here in Canada which is always the unofficial start to summer. Even though we are officially “in school” until the end of June, (despite the fact that we are all…
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Simple DIY Peony Line Drawing with a Sharpie
Today I’m sharing how to make a simple but beautiful DIY Peony Line Drawing using only a sharpie and white paper or cardstock. You know when you come up with an idea but you aren’t sure how it’s going to turn out but then you decide to try it in spite of your doubts…
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Dollar Store Door Decor Lavender Stuffed Basket
Today I’m sharing how to make a quick, easy and beautiful lavender stuffed basket using all supplies from the dollar store; this dollar store door decor will add a beautiful touch to your front door this spring or summer. It’s all about isolation projects over here these days. We are totally into tackling things that…
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Crafts | Spring Decor | Summer
How to Make Moss Covered Vases Out of Tin Cans
Today I’m sharing how to upcycle old tin cans into simple and pretty moss covered vases – perfect for spring and summer or even to use as a centrepiece at a wedding or other event. I think it goes without saying that most of us are not out and about shopping the way we were even…
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DIY Ombre Tulip Spring & Easter Wreath
Today I’m sharing a super quick and easy 5 minute DIY Ombre Tulip Spring Wreath that has an Easter flair. Woot Woot! Spring is on the way. It’s officially March and we have just ten days of school left before our Spring Break. After the break, there are only two days left of March…
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Crafts | Flowers | Free Printable | Spring
How to Make 3D Printable Art (with free printable peony designs)
Today I’m sharing how to make 3D Printable Art, including the free printable peony designs that you can use to make your own. If you caught yesterday’s post about my cheap and easy DIY printed seasonal pillow covers then you may have gotten the idea that I’m adding a lot of pastel pink to our…
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Cheap & Easy DIY Printed Seasonal Pillows
Today I’m sharing how to make your own beautiful DIY printed seasonal pillows, like these peony pillows that I created using only a plain white pillow cover, my computer, my computer printer, a pair of scissors, and an iron! I’m pretty excited about today’s DIY project! It’s one of those things I’ve been pondering about trying…
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DIY All Season Greenery & Magnolia Wreath
Today I’m sharing how to make a DIY All Season or 4 Season wreath with magnolia blooms and a variety of stems and greenery. We had more snow this week but not a snow-day in sight. The fortunate thing was that the snow simply graced all the lawns and fields and left the roads alone…
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DIY Pom Pom Napkin Rings
Today I’m sharing a quick and easy DIY tutorial for how to turn some yarn and a cardboard paper roll into adorable pom pom napkin rings. Do you like to host big holiday dinners, or prefer to leave that job to someone else? We often host our extended family for big fun family meals and…
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DIY Christmas Light Tree Ornament
Today I’m sharing how to make these cute DIY Christmas Light Tree Ornaments as part of the Seasonal Simplicity series DIY Christmas Ornament ideas hop. It’s starting to feel a bit like a winter wonderland in our living room. Two trees are up and decorated, and this weekend I spent some time crafting up a few…
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DIY Christmas Light String Garland
Today I’m sharing a simple and adorable DIY Christmas Light String Garland craft that is a fun way to add a colourful unique flair to this year’s Christmas decorating. Wow! Two Christmas posts in one week… the holiday season is heating up already! All our Christmas decor is still relegated to a multitude of bins…
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Crafts | Fall Autumn | Roundup
Easy Ways to Decorate with Pumpkins
Today I’m sharing a collection of ideas for easy ways to decorate with pumpkins, both real and faux pumpkin decor ideas. Pumpkins, Pumpkins, everywhere! Have you seen them everywhere you go lately? They’re in big bins at the grocery store, and the pumpkin patches are in full swing each weekend for the pre-Halloween harvest. My…
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Easy DIY Dollar Store Fall Berry Wreath DIY
Today I’m sharing how to make a fall wreath with an easy 5 minute tutorial using fall berry sprigs and one bag of pumpkins and pine cones from my local Dollarama. Today truly feels like Fall. Not because of the weather…it’s actually getting warmer again after a few cloudy days this past holiday weekend. But…
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DIY Modern Geometric Vases with Rust-Oleum Universal Metallic Spray Paint
Today I’m sharing a quick and easy DIY project turning simple dollar store vases into modern geometric vases using Rust-Oleum Universal Metallic spray paint in Gilded Bronze and Pure Gold. Do you ever comb the aisles of the dollar store checking out all the affordable little finds and thinking about creative ways that you could…
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DIY Clay Pot Succulent Wreath Tutorial
Today I’m sharing an adorable DIY mini clay pot succulent wreath that is perfect for dressing up your front door this summer. Summer! It is most definitely on the way. This past weekend was Victoria Day weekend in Canada; known informally as the start of summer (despite the fact that we have nearly another…
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Succulent & Peony Simple DIY Spring Wreath
Today I’m sharing a succulent and peony simple DIY spring wreath tutorial. Have you ever wondered what bloggers do with all the crafts and holiday wreaths they make and use and then put away after a season? Well, aside from the secret hoarder closet that most of us have stuffed with totes full of seasonal…
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DIY Gold Leaf Plant Pots
Today I’m sharing how to make these simple fresh and beautiful DIY gold leaf plant pots; perfect for bringing spring indoors with some natural greenery. It feels super crazy to be sharing my first “spring” post with you today. Things have been so busy with the renovations that January and February completely whipped by. On…
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22 Fabulously Festive DIY Holiday Wreath Ideas
Today I’m sharing some fabulously festive and cheerful DIY holiday wreath ideas to inspire your creativity as the holiday and Christmas season approaches. With November approaching and the pumpkins on my front porch turning into a science experiment gone wrong, it’s most definitely time for a holiday refresh around here! I love transitioning the porch…
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Crafts | Fall Autumn | Garland
Easy DIY Acorn & Pinecone Garland
Today I’m sharing how to make a simple, thrifty, rustic fall acorn and pinecone garland to help you add a little hint of autumn to your decor. I shared my fall mantel/vignette a few weeks back and promised to share how I made the sweet little acorn and pinecone garland that adorns our scroll mirror….
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DIY Black & White Hand Sketched Sharpie Pumpkins
Today I’m sharing a quick and easy DIY Halloween craft: turning thrift store faux pumpkins into cute and custom hand sketched pumpkins using oil based sharpie paint pens. There is something about Halloween that begs and screams for black and white decor. And, as much as I love colour all year round, it just feels…
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Crafts | Decorating | Dining Room | Fall Autumn | Flowers
DIY Fall Centerpiece in a Dough Bowl
Today I’m showing you how to create an easy but beautiful high-end looking DIY fall centerpiece in a wooden dough bowl. I have to confess that this DIY project has been a long time coming. Months. Or come to think of it, maybe even a year! I discovered this beautiful vintage dough bowl or big…
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How to Make a High-End Style DIY Fall Wreath on a Budget
Today I’m really excited to be sharing our new fall wreath as well as my tips for how to make a high-end style DIY fall wreath on a budget! Hello, friends! It’s officially fall around here. Okay, not “officially”. But school is back in session as of today, so it’s as good as fall in…
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Cute & Thrifty DIY Sweater Pumpkins
Today I’m sharing a quick and easy fall craft project, these cute and thrifty DIY sweater pumpkins – the perfect way to add a little cozy touch to your fall decor, using thrift store and dollar store finds! Hello, friends! Welcome to the last week of summer around here… Of course, in actuality, summer will…
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DIY Glazed Clay Pots {& Vintage French Decor Book}
Today I’m sharing some simple and beautiful DIY glazed clay pots filled with Lavender, with the original tutorial being found in the new book French Vintage Decor by Jamie Lundstrom. There is something so quintessentially European about clay pots for plants. Maybe it calls to mind clay tile roofs… or clay pots full of Geraniums…
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Creative Wood Letters – Now on Shelves!
Nearly ten years ago I remember being seated with a group of people that we didn’t know very well at a charity dinner that we were attending. As we began talking and getting to know our fellow table mates, one woman revealed that she was an author. I was immediately impressed. I blurted out, in…
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DIY Driftwood Wreath with Air Plants
Today I’m sharing how to build your own DIY driftwood wreath finished off with some decorative air plants. Summer and driftwood go together like popsicles and watermelon. Hamburgers and ketchup. Summer days and swimming. There is a custom feel to anything you create using driftwood. It’s like each piece has it’s own story to tell….
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Seasonal Simplicity: Easy DIY Driftwood Letter
Today I’m sharing an easy DIY driftwood letter project; perfect for summer or for a gallery wall and a great way to use up those tiny pieces of driftwood you collect on beach holidays. We’ve got liftoff! The Seasonal Simplicity series has returned for summer! For the next eight Wednesdays I’ll be hosting a group…
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30 Sun-sational DIY Summer Wreath Ideas
Today I’m sharing some inspiring DIY summer wreath ideas to adorn your front door for summer. Wow! It has felt SO MUCH like summer the last few days. Mother’s Day weekend was spent nearly completely outdoors in 25-30 degree weather ( 77-86F). We even brought all of our patio furniture out of storage a couple…
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30 Stunning DIY Easter Egg Decorating Ideas
I have put together a list of the best and most stunning DIY Easter egg decorating ideas! Wow! March 1st! I can hardly believe that it’s already March and that Easter will be here at the end of the month! Every year my youngest gets so excited about Easter. He loves to decorate Easter eggs,…
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Quick & Easy DIY Monogram Spring Wreath
You guys! It’s happened! I finally. Finally. Finally got around to it… The Christmas porch is no more! And although my primulas have still not recovered from the recent snowfall there is, in fact, a lovely springy wreath adorning our front door! Yay! We had some lovely, sunny weather this weekend and my husband and…
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DIY Moss Letters (& a Craft Book!)
I will show you how to make moss letters that are the perfect display item! Good morning friends! It’s a big week around here… Yesterday I announced the reveal of my new organizing ebook. And today I’m sharing a project from my new craft book!! Woot woot! It’s coming out this spring, published by Ten…
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1 Blog Posts Featured | Crafts | Uncategorized | winter | Winter | Wreath
DIY Winter Wreath Ideas You’ll Love!
Christmas has been put to bed indoors, but our porch still retains it’s holiday cheer. It’s probably time to brave the sideways January rain and get outside to switch things over to a more neutral winter palette. I personally believe that the winter greens can stay until the first primulas begin to populate grocery store…
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Free Printable Non-Candy Halloween Treat Labels for Bubbles
I am sharing some free labels created especially for bubbles that your kids can give out at Halloween instead of candy! October is in full swing; Canadian Thanksgiving is over; and Halloween is the next big event on the horizon. My boys have begun discussing their costume ideas and I’m starting to think about my…
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Five Minute Hydrangea Fall Wreath
This very easy fall hydrangea wreath takes only five minutes to make with my simple tutorial. Hydrangeas are definitely one of my favourite flowering shrubs. We have a few of these lovely shrubs in our shade garden beds on either side of our front porch. And when they are in bloom I love the walkway…
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Ombre Beachy DIY Felt Ball Garland
I love my ombre beachy felt garland and I will show you how to make your own with this easy DIY tutorial! I sort of have a thing for garlands; buntings; banners of all kinds. And now that we have a mantel I finally have a great place to hang them! I’ve been wanting to…
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DIY Farmhouse Style Moss Topiary Tree
I will show you how to create this beautiful moss topiary with my easy step by step tutorial. I’ve always had an affinity for topiaries. In fact, when we got married, topiaries were the centrepieces at our wedding! We painted up inexpensive clay pots in shades of lavender and periwinkle blue; and my husband (then…
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DIY Faux Rose Quartz Sphere
Make your own faux rose quartz sphere with this cool tutorial! My kids have a huge fascination with Rocks and Gems. A few years ago my oldest son picked up a small rock and gem kit at a book fair, and he spent hours examining each different type of rock and looking through the book…
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1 Blog Posts Featured | Crafts | Dollar Store Crafts | Easter | Easter Eggs | Spring | Spring Decor | Uncategorized
Easy DIY Speckled Easter Egg Garland
Spring decor inspiratation is a lot of fun especially this speckled egg Easter garland that is really easy to make! Whew! Spring break is officially over for another year in our neck o’the woods. It was a ton of fun; we squeezed in a lovely family vacation as well as a trip to Great Wolf…
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DIY Lavender Sensory Slime Ballz
Slime! Every kid loves it. As a kindergarten teacher I’m very familiar with the love that most little ones have for anything squishy, gooey, and slimy. Sensory activities have become a big part of early primary and preschool classrooms as they allow children to explore their senses in a way that is safe and calming…
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1 Blog Posts Featured | Bunting | Crafts | Easter | Free Printable | Free Printables | Uncategorized
Free Printable Happy Easter Banner {& 30 Free Easter Printables}
Today one of my kindergarten students pointed out the crocuses poking up their hopeful little heads in our school garden. And then we drove through a flash snow storm on the ride home from skating practice. So it really and truly is spring. {minus a few days until it’s official} I always get so excited…
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DIY Speckled Easter Egg Place Card Holders
March! It means Spring is just around the corner!! March always whips by so quickly for me; I think because it always begins with report card season; followed by a two week spring break during which we try to take some kind of family holiday; and usually by the time we get back to school…
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DIY Faux Copper Patina Vase Arrangement
Brighten up your day with my tutorial for a faux copper patina vase arrangement! How fun is this little DIY faux copper patina vase arrangement that I whipped up to display some of my favourite spring blooms? Isn’t it hard to believe that I made it out of a Make it Fun Foam block?! Truly!…
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DIY Faux Concrete Bowl Succulent Planter
Are you a fan of succulents? I definitely am! I’ve done quite a few projects with them; both faux and real. From mini succulent mug gifts to succulents in berry baskets to a PB Knock off succulent planter and a PB Knock off faux succulent wreath. I love succulents! Maybe, because, unlike my other house…
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Easy DIY Pinecone & Pompom Garland
Good morning, friends! Did you happen to see the winter mantel decor that I shared last week {okay. so I might be slightly obsessed with my mantel right now.} Well, one of my favourite parts, aside from those sweet little bottlebrush trees of course, is the simple little DIY Pinecone & Pompom garland. I love…
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DIY Faux Wood Vintage Style U-Cut Christmas Tree Sign
You guys. I’m pretty excited about this project. Ever since I created the faux wood LAKE sign for our front entry hall last summer I’ve been itching to make another faux wood sign. I just can’t believe how realistic they look! And how lightweight they are! And this faux wood vintage style U-Cut Christmas Tree…
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“Let it Snow” Christmas Wreath
I will show you how to make this fun Christmas wreath let it snow! Let it Snow! We rarely have a white Christmas around here on the coast! Snow on the west coast generally consists of a bare skiff of wet, soggy flakes that wash away into a mucky, muddy mess within a day or two from the pouring…
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Creepy Crawly & Pretty Halloween Wreath
I have put together a fun tutorial for you, a creepy crawly but very pretty Halloween wreath! It’s almost here! Halloween. We’ve got a couple of weeks left… which is great, because I’ve only just started a bit of fun Halloween crafting and decorating. This fall has been so busy that I almost didn’t get…
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DIY Crackle Glaze Blue Pumpkins
Pumpkins can be any colour you want, so why not choose to make your own blue/grey faux crackle pumpkins! Blue. Green. Aqua. Teal. Not necessarily the colours that first come to mind when you are thinking about Fall decor items. Instead we often think of blues and greens as more summery colours: they draw to mind skies,…
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20 Stunningly Beautiful DIY Fall Wreaths
Even though we still have a couple of official weeks of summer left it certainly feels like Fall around these parts. I’ve got Fall crafting projects on the brain already; this week I shared a DIY 5 Minute Fall Wreath and I’m working on a second wreath as well! Wreaths are one of my favourite…
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DIY Faux Aged Copper Vase Fillers
With fall right around the corner, I will show you how to make faux aged copper vase fillers for your autumn decor. The countdown is on, folks. Summer vacation is winding down and the feel of Autumn has definitely moved into the air around here. It’s been cloudy and cooler the past few days which means it…
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DIY Faux Wood LAKE Sign
I will show you how to create this fun lake sign from faux wood. You guys! I am so excited about this DIY project today. I. can’t. get. over. how. well. it. turned. out! Seriously! This month’s Make It: Fun Crafts® team assignment was to come up with some summery wall art, and I knew…
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DIY Beachy Decor Driftwood Tree
Come see how I made this adorable driftwood tree with foraged driftwood from the beach! We love to collect things around here. Especially my little guys. Maybe they inherited a little bit of a hoarder gene somewhere? Whenever we visit a beach, the boys insist on carrying home a pocket full of pretty rocks or driftwood….
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1 Blog Posts Featured | Crafts | Decorating | Knock Off Projects | Pottery Barn Knockoff | Uncategorized | Wreath
Pottery Barn Knock Off Faux Succulent Wreath
Come see how to make this beautiful succulent wreath that is a Pottery Barn knockoff design! I love a good DIY knock off project. I have a whole board on Pinterest devoted to projects that I think I could DIY. It’s called “DIY – Products to Try Making Myself“. Okay, not a super creative title,…
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Quick & Easy DIY Map Magnets
Happy Spring! Isn’t it exciting that it was the first day of Spring yesterday?!?! So – it’s official. It’s here! And guess what else it is right now? National Craft Month!! I’m super exciting today to be teaming up with Wayfair to share my VERY. FIRST. BLOG. CRAFT. EVER. All over again! These cute, quick…
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Quick & Easy DIY Speckled Easter Eggs
Make your own speckled Easter Eggs with this quick and easy DIY! Can you believe that Easter is only two weeks away? It has really snuck up on me this year; probably because it is so much earlier then usual. I don’t plan to do a lot of Easter decorating or crafts this year, but…
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1 Blog Posts Featured | Crafts | DIY | Drapery | Sewing | Uncategorized
Quick & Easy DIY Barely Sew or No Sew Drapery Panels
So I have a bit of a thing for drapes. Curtains. Side Panels. Whatever you want to call them. But the thing is…my husband doesn’t exactly share my thing for them. Meaning, he doesn’t really like them at all. In each of our previous houses I have sewn custom drapes of side panels to work with…
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Five Minute Dollar Store Spring Forsythia Wreath
Come see my easy tutorial for a spring forsythia wreath that will take no more than five minutes! Nothing shouts out Spring’s arrival in quite the same way as Forsythia. We have planted beautiful Forsythia bushes in every yard that we’ve had – and every year I shout out internal whoops of joy whenever I…
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1 Blog Posts Featured | Crafts | Recipe | Recipes | Sewing | Uncategorized
DIY Double-Sided Cloth Napkin Tutorial {& Best Ever Ginger Cookie Recipe}
Here is a beautiful double sided napkin tutorial plus the best ginger cookies you will every try!!! Good morning! Christmas is just around the corner; in fact, last night we hosted the first of the two Christmas dinners we will be hosting this season. My husband’s two sisters will both be away over Christmas –…
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The Best Ever Homemade Peppermint PlayDough
Good morning! The countdown is on! We have five days left of school around here – and it is going to be a race to the finish line. My youngest has a Kindie Christmas concert; I’ve got meetings and reports cards to send home; there are two field trips planned; and it’s that time of…
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Simple & Stunning DIY Snowball Ornaments
Looking for an easy Christmas tree decoration? This simple but stunning DIY snowball Christmas ornaments are the perfect way to decorate your tree! Well, I’m back. I can’t quite believe it either. But I just have too many more Christmas crafts, decor ideas, and inspiration to share with you all…. So I’ve decided to extend my…
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Awesome DIY Holiday Wreaths
I have put together the most beautiful holiday wreaths that are all DIY! With the busy holiday season we are often entertaining guests and visitors in our home, making Christmas is the perfect time of year to pay some attention to your front door and entry! It can be an easy task if you let it:…
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20 Elegantly Adorable Ways to Fill Clear Ornaments
Good Morning! And welcome to Day 10 of my Twelve Days of Christmas Series!! Do you love crafting around the holidays? I sure do, but it is also such a busy time of year that I love easy and quick crafts the best. That’s why I love these elegantly adorable ways to fill clear ornaments….
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DIY Faux Fur Christmas Trees
These homey faux fur Christmas tress are very unique and add interest to your holiday decor! Good morning! I hope that all my US friends had a fabulous Thanksgiving holiday. It was just a regular day ’round these parts, but I was super thankful for the incredible sunny, clear, crisp, cold weather we have been…
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DIY Chalkboard Wood Slice Napkin Ring Place Cards
I will show you how to make these DIY napkin rings, that also double as place cards! Hello friends! Today I have a cute and easy DIY project that is perfect for the upcoming holidays: DIY Chalkboard Wood Slice Napkin Ring Place Cards! I love these wooden napkin rings because they add a natural rustic…
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Easy Adorable DIY Yarn Snowball Christmas Wreath
It’s November! That means that I can start getting ridiculously excited about Christmas. And that it is time to get down to some serious Christmas crafting. I’ve got lots of plans, like this easy adorable DIY Yarn Snowball Wreath, and I can’t wait to share them all with you over the coming weeks! To make…
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1 Blog Posts Featured | Crafts | DIY | Pillow Covers | Sewing | Simple Envelope Pillows | Uncategorized
DIY Giant Floor Pillows
I will show you how to make these comfy giant floor pillows with my easy and quick DIY sewing tutorial! Goodness knows that my two boys can’t sit still on the couch for very long. They always seems to end up on the floor when they are watching TV. But the problem is that our…
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Quick & Easy DIY Nautical Rope Outdoor Coasters
If nautical is your theme then you will love these easy to make rope coasters. Deck season is here! Which means that it is time for a comfy seat. Some sunshine. And a nice cold drink or two. Oh, I guess some coasters might be in order then? You don’t want to mark up your…
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Quick & Easy DIY Painted Outdoor Serving Tray
May long weekend is over and the weather around these parts is heating up this week to 26 degrees C {that’s about 79 degrees F)! Summer is definitely well on it’s way. The deck has been washed, the deck furniture is out… and I have been busy plotting about pillows and decorative accessories. I can’t wait to share…
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DIY Child’s Silhouette Tea Towel {Mom’s Day Gift Idea Hop!}
Can you believe that it is May 1 today and that Mother’s Day is just around the corner? Frankly, I can’t! This has been a busy and productive 2015 so far, between renovating the rental property, our family holiday in March, and then working on finishing off the kitchen and the craft room this past…
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1 Blog Posts Featured | Craft Room | Crafts | Decorating | DIY | Fabric | Sewing | Uncategorized
Easy DIY Lined Drapery Panels {ORC Week 5}
I am sharing the easiest way to make lined drapery panels. Today I can’t wait to share another major project from my craft room makeover. If you have been following for a while, then you know that I am currently taking part in the One Room Challenge through Linda’s blog Calling it Home. The idea…
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DIY Faux Metal Letters
I love this DIY project for faux rustic metal letters that you can hang on your wall. You guys!! I have such a fun DIY lettering project to share with you today! Have you noticed all of the different types of metal letters (real and faux) that are popping up in rooms and stores lately? Well, how amazing…
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1 Blog Posts Featured | Bunting | Crafts | Decorating | Decorating on a budget | Spring Decor | Uncategorized
Simple Pinwheel Garland for Party Décor {Cinco de Mayo DIY Décor Idea}
Create a simple pinwheel garland which is perfect for Cinco de Mayo! I am doubly excited about today’s post. First of all, it has a Cinco de Mayo theme to it. And I LOVE Mexico. And Mexican food. And Mexican drinks. And fun Mexican Mariachi bands. And, truth be told, we don’t get a whole…
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1 Blog Posts Featured | Bunting | Crafts | Fabric | Sewing | Spring Decor | Uncategorized
How to Sew a Simple Double-Sided DIY Pennant Banner
I will show you how to sew a double sided pennant banner with this easy tutorial. I love pennant banners. AKA buntings. AKA flags. Whatever you want to call them…. I love them. I think they are so cute and cheery and fun. I could put the banners up all over my house. Unfortunately the hubs…
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Stunning Must Try Spring Wreaths! {DIY Challenge Features}
I am sharing some beautiful spring wreaths that you can make yourself! It’s that time of the month again, time to recap our favorite DIY projects from our GYDO link-party! March’s theme was “Spring Wreaths”, and you guys totally delivered! For our planners, our next party will be on Sunday, April 5th, and the theme…
