Summer is here and there is no better place to be than at the beach. Here in the midwest though, we are far from any of those beautiful sandy beaches, so it is up to us to bring that beach vibe into our homes. We spend most of our evenings…
Author: Sarah Almond
How to Easily Upcycle an Old Cabinet Door into Faux Marble Coat Rack
When I head out to find supplies and inspiration one of my favorite places to go is my local Restore. If you have never heard of Restore before think of it as a thrift store for used household fixtures. They carry used vanities, lighting, cabinets, and yes, cabinet doors themselves.…
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Amazing Broccoli Salad
I don’t know about you, but almost everyone I know loves broccoli salad. It is quick and easy to make and is perfect for any occasion any time of year. I have made this Amazing Broccoli Salad many times for buffets and carry-ins. We are coming into summer right now…
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Filigree Egg Paintings using the Silhouette Cameo
I can’t believe Easter is coming up so quickly. It seems like this year has just flown by. Winter is over and the spring flowers are just beginning to poke through the soil. Let’s face it, last year was not a good year, especially for those of us that really…
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Fun Flower Pots Designed using the Silhouette Cameo
These flower pots are so easy to make and using the conical warp feature in Silhouette Studio, you can find it in this edition, it couldn’t be easier. Finding your Flower Pot Design Here is the tile I used for my pot. I love the way it came out with…
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Delightful Lamb’s Ear Springtime Wreath
We have been dumped on by Old Man Winter twice in two weeks in the last month, and I am so ready for spring, and now that the snow has started to melt I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. While here in Northern Indiana I…
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Easy 3D Lithophane Nightlight with Silhouette Alta
If you have a Silhouette Alta or are considering getting one but aren’t sure if it will pay for itself, let me promise you, it will as long as you have a little imagination and patience. I say patience because while you can do amazing things with a 3D printer,…
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Dinner for Two ~ Baked Pork Chops with Brown Sugar Garlic Glaze
It has been a very cold week up here with the temperatures falling to their lowest point of the year, and when that happens it means one thing for Eric and me, time to snuggle on the couch with some fuzzy blankets and our dog, Puck, and watch movies together.…
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From Found Dollhouse to Miniature Addiction
Have you ever had a dollhouse? I did, when I was a child my father built me a dollhouse. It was a beautiful house and I played with it for hours. I remember my Grandma taking me to the miniatures shop and then out to lunch afterward so I could…
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DIY Resin Love Coasters
I can’t believe Valentine’s Day is coming up so quickly… it seems like the new Year just happened. I have started working with resin and I wanted to take advantage of this new obsession by making something for Valentine’s Day that could still be used year-round, so I decided to…
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Fun and Easy Outdoor Hanging Signs with Silhouette Cameo
Sign, sign, everywhere a signBlockin’ out the scenery, breakin’ my mindDo this, don’t do that, can’t you read the sign? Signs are everywhere, especially these days when signs are even taking over our homes. You know those cute little ones I’m talking about that give us a quick pick me…
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Updating an Old Chair
We have had this old chair floating around our house for a couple of years. We like the simplicity of this solid little chair but had no place it really fit into our space. We don’t have much in the way of oak furniture and it just looked out of…
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How to Survive Self-Quarantine with your Spouse (or Significant Other)
It has happened quickly, COVID-19 has changed our lives, at least temporarily. Self-quarantine and social distancing are the hashtags of the hour, and for very good reason. It is dangerous and spreading quickly. We have reacted quickly and shut down schools, churches, restaurants, and are operating stores on reduced hours.…
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Taking a Bookcase from Drab to Fab
How to Update and Style a Bookcase We are redoing our bedroom as part of the #555roomchallenge with some friends here in the blogosphere. It has been a labor of love, and we are amazed at how much the room is being transformed. I can’t wait until the final reveal…
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Non-Candy Easter Baskets made using the Silhouette Cameo
I recently got my Silhouette Cameo 4 and I am so excited to use it. Easter is coming up soon so this is the perfect opportunity to play with some of the different materials I can use and experiment with some of the different things I can make using this…
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Billy Joel Lyric Plaque made from a $2 Cabinet Door DIY
Recently we have been thinking about redecorating our bedroom but had been putting it off because of the cost. Then I was invited to take part in a blog challenge that requires you to pick a room and redecorate it for $500 or less, and include at least 5 DIY…
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DIY Basket Coffee Table with Storage
We recently got a new sofa and love seat. They have recliners in them and while we love that there is one problem. The coffee table we have is now too big for the space. We cannot fully open the recliners without hitting the table, and when they are open…
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Chocolate and Toffee Cookies made with Brown Sugar & Butter
My husband Eric is on a sweets kick right now, which is really weird since he is not normally a person who enjoys desserts at all, but after he ate all the leftover Christmas candy at our house he asked me to make cookies. Sure, I love baking and am…
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Coffee Filter Style Ombre Heart Wreath for Valentine’s Day
I love decorating for the holidays, and Valentine’s Day is no exception. Last year I made a huge coffee filter wreath and I absolutely love it, but I wanted something a bit smaller for Valentine’s Day, so I decided to make an ombre heart wreath. I decided to use mini…
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Tiny Kitchen Organization
I love cooking, baking, and entertaining, I just don’t have the kitchen space for it. Eric likes to help me out in the kitchen when we are getting ready for entertaining, whether a small get together with friends or a large party with all of our family over. The kitchen…
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How Not to Fail at New Year’s Resolutions
New Year’s Day New Year’s Day. What a day, it signals not only the end of the holiday season but the beginning of the new year. It is time to start the year with resolutions, good intentions, high hopes, and happiness. There are many ways to celebrate New Year’s Day,…
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Quick and Easy No-Sew Christmas Pillows
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DIY Christmas Carolers Diorama Ornament
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Winter Snowflakes Lighted Blue Wine Bottle
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Giant Lighted Christmas Ornament Decoration
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Four Types of Christmas Snow Globes
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Buffalo Plaid Lighted Christmas Trees
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Country Christmas Salt & Pepper Shakers
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Easy Halloween Sign for Your Witchy Decor
Double, double toil and trouble… we all know that line, but how many of us really know the entire poem… or even where it’s from. It is the first line of the poem “Song of the Witches” by the bard we all know and either love or loathe, William Shakespeare.…
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Autumn Pumpkin Picket Sign from Reclaimed Fence Board
Well, it is officially Fall, that’s right Pumpkin Spice season has begun. The nights are definitely getting cooler here, and it is time to get the front porch decorated for Autumn. I found some old fence pickets in my garage and decided one would be perfect for one of the…
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How to Make 3 Styles of Solar Lights with Dollar Tree Items
Spring is in full swing and summer is quickly approaching. It has been a wet, wet spring here, with part of many yards, including ours, being underwater and gardens to wet we could not get into them. Just to give you an idea of the amount of water I am…
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How to Polish Copper with Items you Already Have in Your Home
I have a hammered copper pot with a brass handle which I have had for years. It was a gift from my mom. It has a Jack O’ Lantern face cut out of one side, which I guess you would consider the front, but I have it sitting out year-round…
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Dollar Tree Mirrors Transformed into Farmhouse Style Elegance
Make these elegant farmhouse style mirrors from Dollar Tree mirrors and some chalk paint.
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Love Decor for Valentine’s Day (or any day)
Valentine’s Day is coming up quick! It seems like it was just Christmas time, but it is February already and it’s hearts and flowers everywhere.
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DIY Wine Glass Gel Air Freshener ~ Homemade Gel Air Freshener in a Jar
If there is one thing I love, it’s a nice, clean smell when I walk into a room. It just makes me feel instantly more relaxed. While cleaning the house a few days ago, I was in the store looking over all the chemical air fresheners on the shelf and…
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Hanging Solar Light made with Dollar Tree Items
Disclosure:Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a small commission. Any opinions I have given are my own. I love a good bargain, and there are plenty of them at Dollar Tree. Especially given the fact that you can…
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Hand Painted Sign on Reclaimed Wood ~ Farm Fresh Eggs
I had a friend drop off two tubs of wood for me the other day, and I wouldn’t wait to dig in and see what I could do with them. Right now the Modern Farmhouse style is in and I am more than willing to jump on the bandwagon as…
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Amazing Mirrored Mosaic Garden Bistro Table with Gallery Glass Paint Embellishments
About twenty years ago I bought an adorable little bistro table for a mere $10 on clearance at Target. There were no chairs with it but it was a stained glass mosaic top on a wrought iron base that must have been put there at that price just for me. …
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How to Make Sharpie Marker Drink Coasters
Hi Everyone! Today I am blowing off housecleaning completely so I can play in my studio. I decided that I wanted to make some coasters. I am planning on hitting some Craft shows, fairs, and bazaars this year and really need to get started on my items, which will be…
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Wine Cork Christmas Ornaments
Wine Cork ornaments. Did someone say wine? Yes please, I love me some wine! I am a Wine~o from way back. My father taught me to appreciate a good Cabernet Sauvignon,  and I do to this day. I don’t fork over the money for the expensive stuff, but I love most wines, except for the really sweet…
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Winter Snowflake Candles ~ Quick and Easy Christmas Decor
Howdy, all! It has turned cold here in northern Indiana very suddenly and I am more than happy to be sitting indoors and working on my Christmas Crafting. It is definitely another Pumpkin Spice Coffee day today, and after this, I have to go bring in some of my plants,…
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How to Make Faux Enamel Dots for Embellishing Anything
I was curled up on the couch this morning with a cup of Pumpkin Spiced coffee and Puck, my dog, trying to come up with some cheap embellishments for some of my handmade cards, and while brainstorming for ideas on Pinterest, I came across several methods for making enamel type…
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Winter Heat Saving Tips ~ Window Cling Film and other Money Saving Tips for Winter
Insulating Your Windows for the Winter ~ Plastic Window Shrink Film What is rumored to be one of the coldest winters in years is here, and with it come the high heat bills I really do not want to pay, and who does? I decided to buy some of the…
