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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
15 Pun Christmas Gifts
Of course, presents are one of the most exciting things about Christmas. One of my favorite clever ways to give a gift is with a pun. Gifts are always best when there is a funny message to go along with it! If you too like a good pun check out these 15 Christmas pun gifts. […]
10 Things to Do With Old Blue Jeans
We all have that one favorite pair of old blue jeans. You know the ones. The ones that are JUST worn in enough, a little distressed, and perfectly comfortable? Ah, those are the ones! If your favorite pair of old blue jeans has seen better days, or if they just fit a little more snug […]
10 (MORE) Camping Hacks You Need to Know
School is back in session soon, and I’m busy planning our last camping getaway! We are scheduled to head out this Friday, and I am more than eager to get out into the great outdoors and have some fun in the wilderness! Camping can be tricky, I know this very well! If you were a […]
15 Mind-Blowing Camping Hacks
Camping is one of my favorite things to do with family and friends. I’ve grown up camping my entire life and we’ve gotten so good at it (if I do say so myself) that it doesn’t even feel like we are roughing it in the woods. Of course, the fifteen camping hacks below help a […]