I love decorating my porch for the holidays. No matter if it is Halloween, Christmas, Thanksgiving, or Easter, I always like to decorate when and where I can. Unfortunately, porch decor can get super expensive but you can save some serious money with these inexpensive holiday porch decor ideas. Holiday decor porch ideas: Frugal Halloween […]
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Learn How to Whitewash A Pumpkin
White washed pumpkins are all the rage this fall! Use them to decorate your front porch, mantel, or even your entry way! You’ll be amazed at how adding a coat of paint can turn a generic pumpkin totally farmhouse chic. Here’s what you need to make this at home: 1. Craft Pumpkins (you can find one […]
10 Stylish Monogram Ideas for Your Home
Monogrammed pillows are all the rage right now! They are so cute and can also make great personalized gifts for friends or family members. To keep track of everyone’s keys at home, add some Monogram key chains to each of the key rings. This will help you make sure you grab the right ones […]
How to Paint an Upholstered Chair {and Not be a Disaster}
A good quality product, good method or technique and knowledge usually mean that you’ll have a finished product to be proud of. This is exactly what I experienced when I tried to paint an upholstered chair. I even tried twice. The first time, I didn’t have anything quality and my product got chucked out! Thankfully, […]
10 Ways to Refashion Your Clothes
Ready for a closet makeover? But you don’t have money to drown? You’re in luck. Check out a few of these ideas for the perfect revamp. First, Alessia. This is how I feel every day of my life. Check out a few of her ideas to fix that. Life is Beautiful: get this: the skirt was […]
Twig Crafts: Gettin’ Twiggy With It
As a DIYer, I like to reuse and repurpose craft supplies whenever I can. It’s lovely when you can create a new craft from things that you already have. That’s why I love twig crafts. If you haven’t already, head out to your yard or garden to gather and collect as many twigs as you […]
Gratitude Journal: An easy Way To Remember All You Have to Be Thankful For
You might be asking yourself, what is a gratitude journal. It’s a fair question since so many don’t even write in a journal. If you ask me, the most effective way to achieve long-term happiness is by being constantly reminded of all there is to be thankful for! And once you start recognizing what means […]
Sewing Stitches 101: Which Stitch is Right For Your Project?
When I first learned how to sew, one of the things I struggled the most with was deciding which stitch to use for my hand-sewing projects. For a while, I just used the same stitch for everything and that resulted in many ruined projects! I wish that I knew the difference between them all when […]
Rock Painting Ideas for Kids
Today, I’m going to show you a few great rock painting ideas for kids that will inspire you to “use what you’ve got” when crafting. Old rocks and pebbles are GREAT for crafting! With the right supplies and plenty of imagination, you can turn a plain ole’ rock into just about anything. Rock painting is […]
Sewing Gift Ideas That will Leave Them in Stitches
It doesn’t matter if you aren’t too great with a sewing machine…there are enough sewing gift ideas for everyone–no matter your skill level! Keep reading for a few of the very best sewing gift ideas. You know what they say: handmade gifts are almost always more thoughtful than purchased ones! If you live by that […]