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…
Category: Crafts
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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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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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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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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Quick and Easy No-Sew Christmas Pillows
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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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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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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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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…
