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Category Archives: Crafts
Chalkboard Gift Caddy {Fun Holiday Gift Ideas}…
For a couple of years now, I have had a regular craft/DIY column in a local magazine called “Charm Magazine“. Charm is created and distributed by Lufkin Daily News, which is the newspaper in my hometown. For the … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas Ideas, Crafts, Gift Ideas/Projects, Jewelry, Uncategorized
Tagged Trash to Treasure projects
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Handmade Holiday Gift Guide…
Happy Friday and welcome to the official start of the Christmas countdown! I thought today would be the perfect time to share a handmade gift project guide of some of my favorite gift project tutorials that I have shared here … Continue reading
Posted in Cake Stands, Christmas Ideas, Crafts, Frames, Gift Ideas/Projects
Tagged Handmade Gifts
7 Comments
The Tree Cone Templates are Finally Ready!
Finally!! The Fabric Covered Poster Board Tree Cone Template and Tutorial is finished and is now available for sale and download in my new online store here. Yes, immediate download (you receive the download link immediately after … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas Ideas, Crafts, Fabric Covered Tree Cones, Store, Tree Cones
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How to Gold Leaf on Paper {DIY Wall Art}..
I’m nearly finished with my master bedroom revamp. I am so excited to get all the final projects done and see the whole room completely finished. I need this weekend to pull everything together and … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Bedroom, Crafts, DIY, Do It Yourself Projects, Tutorials, Wall Ideas
Tagged Wall Art Projects
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Create an Instant Framed Chalkboard with Black Card Stock…
Often times we make things harder than what they really are. Sometimes the simplest solutions are right under our noses. For a year now, I have been painting glass in frames for chalkboards, writing sweet quotes and … Continue reading
Posted in blinged out frames, Crafts, Frames, Gift Ideas/Projects, Signs, Tutorials
Tagged Instant Chalkboard
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Easy Decoupaging with Fabric {Halloween Treat Bucket}…
I finally got around to doing just a little fall decorating and my daughter and I have done a few fall crafts so far. The extent of my fall-lala so far is our entry way table: My girl and … Continue reading
Posted in Crafts, Decoupage, Gift Ideas/Projects, Halloween, Tutorials
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What Paint Products Work the Best? {Friday Favorites}…
Happy Friday friends and welcome to another Friday Favorites! After decades of crafting and hundreds of DIY projects, I have learned the hard way that just because a paint product “says” it will do something, doesn’t necessarily mean it’s … Continue reading
DIY Gold Leaf Vase {How to Paint on Glass}…
One of my favorite crafting projects is painting on glass. You name it, wine glasses, candle holders, vases and even old windows, I have painted them. I just looked back through my archives and I can’t believe that … Continue reading
Posted in Crafts, DIY, Gift Ideas/Projects, Home Decorating Ideas, Paint Techniques
Tagged Crafts
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My Love Affair with Making Chalkboards Continues {Tutorial}…
Last year, I shared an easy tutorial about how to paint the existing glass in frames and turn them into beautiful chalkboards. I mainly focused on smaller frames like those for the counter and small wall … Continue reading
How to Revamp Old Frames {Trash to Treasure}
I can honestly say that I have never thrown out an old frame at any point in my life. I have a frame obsession/addiction/frame love that has gone back as far as I can remember. I’m not sure what it … Continue reading
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