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How To Make Comfy Sweater Mittens
Just the other day, we had a cold spell in my neck of the woods and I couldn’t find my gloves to scrape the ice off my car in the morning. Needless to say, my hands were frozen for a few hours afterward. But I didn’t want to buy a new pair of gloves, I wanted to make a pair instead! So I took one of my favorite sweaters (that may or may not be wearable due to the hole in the sleeve) and turned them into an incredibly cozy pair of sweater mittens. Follow the tutorial below to see how I did it. Here’s What You’ll Need For Your…
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The Best Items To Always Have On Hand For Crafts
It’s no surprise that I love crafts just as much as the next person but it’s always a bummer to start a project and then realize you don’t have the tools needed to finish. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve needed something simple like a bit of paint to put the finishing touches on my projects. Because I’ve had experience with MANY of these instances, I’ve put together a little list detailing the craft supplies you should ALWAYS have on hand. You never know when inspiration will strike, so best be ready for it! Supplies You Should Always Have On Hand For Crafts Colored Pencils, Markers, and Felt-Tipped…
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Summer Sewing Crafts
Summer is the perfect time to pick up new hobbies. With the kids out of school, I always feel like I have plenty of free time to tackle any kind of DIY project. Until they start fighting over something ridiculous, that is. This summer, I plan on doing nothing but sewing. Seriously, I plan for a new sewing craft every week! If you’re like me and looking for tons of fun summer sewing crafts, take a look at the ideas featured in my list below! Summer Sewing Crafts Tote Bag Between parties at the pool, to soccer practice, and sleepovers at the best friend’s house, kids are busy come summer!…
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Making Arrangements: The Wreath
Have you ever tried your hand at creating your own floral arrangements or wreaths? Believe it or not, they’re actually easier to make than it may seem, and it’s really fun to sit back and admire what you’ve created. Plus, if you can never find a wreath you love at the store, what better way to get what you want than creating one of your own? Here’s how to make DIY wreaths for Spring. Here’s What You’ll Need To Create Your Own DIY Wreath For Spring –Floral Wire (I love this kind from Amazon. It’s cheap and it works great!) -Floral Tape (Again, I love this variety from Amazon)…
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10 Fast Pallet Projects Even Beginners Can Handle
Pallet projects are all over Pinterest! If you are in need of some inspiration for your next DIY project (and let’s be honest: who isn’t?) look no further! These 10 pallet projects are sophisticated for any home, and easy enough for any beginner to conquer! Ready, set, go! It’s time to visit your grocery store and take any pallets off their hands! Reading Corner Having their own personal space to read and study will blossom your little ones to new heights. Party Pallet The perfect place to lay out utensils and beverages. The shelf in the middle of the pallet is also the perfect place to put a…
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10 of the Greatest Christmas DIYs
I love making Christmas signs. They just make me so happy! You can make them out of any material, but chalkboards or wood seem to be best for me. Just choose a favorite lyric, phrase, or word that relates to Christmas and paint it onto the sign! If you don’t want to go the word route, then try a Christmas sign with an image. I think this reindeer Christmas sign is absolutely stunning and would look great anywhere in the home! For a fun and creative DIY gift, make hot cocoa in a jar. You just add all the ingredients into a Mason jar, attach a cute note and…
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$1 Home? 30 Ways $1 Can Beautify Your Home
When I was a kid, $1 made me rich. I felt like it could go forever at the candy store. Plus, you could buy whatever you wanted at the Dollar Store. Today, it doesn’t buy as much. But here are easy ways that you can use $1 to beautify your home. Get plastic toys from the dollar store, paint them, put them on a wooden block, and use them as bookends! It looks great and you can add a fun and unique touch to your bookshelves. 2. Take a bunch of doilies and make a gorgeous table runner out of them. You can use doilies of all…
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25 Makeovers You Can Do With Spray Paint
Create a gorgeous mercury glass vase with some spray paint! Just take a normal glass vase or jar and use mirror effect spray paint to get a stunning mercury glass vase! If you like to decorate your home with pieces of nature (like a planter with some rustic branches), then try this. Take some branches from your backyard that you like and spray paint them gold, silver, or whatever other color goes well with your home décor. You can update your faucets way cheaper with some spray paint. Just remove the faucet, spray paint it the color you want, let it dry, and put it back! You can do…
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15 Farmhouse Inspired Projects
I love the barn door as a pantry or closet door look! Not only does it add some style, texture, and personality, it also adds a great pop of color! Plus, it’s pretty easy to slide and get access to the pantry or closet. Farmhouse shelves seem to look best in the kitchen, although I suppose you could really do them anywhere. Add a few plants and maybe some farmhouse décor and you’re good to go! Take a plank or two of wood, attach some Mason jars, and you have a great farmhouse inspired storage device. You can use this in the kitchen, bathroom, or anywhere else. A rustic…
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10 Creative Things to Do with Bandanas
Take your bandanas and turn them into adorable bracelets! They’re cute, colorful, and can be as unique as you want them to be! Make one of each color to go with any outfit. I think this bandana scarf is just adorable! Not only is it super cheap to make, but it just looks gorgeous. The color and pattern look great with pretty much anything else you want to wear. If you have a young one around the house, then this idea is just too cute to pass up! Turn the bandana into an adorable little bib for them to wear. Not only is it practical, but it’s also sooooo…
