Category Archives: Tutorials

How to Gold Leaf on Paper {DIY Wall Art}..

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Cyndy

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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 | 7 Comments

Create an Instant Framed Chalkboard with Black Card Stock…

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Cyndy

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 | 16 Comments

Easy Decoupaging with Fabric {Halloween Treat Bucket}…

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Cyndy

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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 | 19 Comments

DIY Faux Plaster Paint Finish for Trash to Treasure Projects…

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Cyndy

How to Make Faux Plaster- Trash to Treasure- The Creativity Exchange

For more than a year now, I have been transforming my trash to treasure projects and furniture pieces with a beautiful faux plaster paint finish technique. I stumbled on this process by mixing a certain ratio of flat … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY, Do It Yourself Projects, Frames, Lamp, Paint Techniques, Revamp Projects, Tutorials | Tagged DIY, Faux Plaster Paint Finish, Lamp Revamps, Paint Finish, Trash to Treasure Project | 34 Comments

My Love Affair with Making Chalkboards Continues {Tutorial}…

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Cyndy

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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 →

Posted in Art, Crafts, DIY, Do It Yourself Projects, Frames, Gift Ideas/Projects, Home Decorating Ideas, Revamp Projects, Tutorials | Tagged Chalkboards, Frame to Chalkboard, How to Make Chalkboards | 13 Comments

DIY Dog Silhouette Art

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Cyndy

My daughter Bella is out of school for the summer and we kicked off summer vacation with a fun craft today. This is one of those projects that I have been wanting to do for a long time … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Children's Crafts, Children's Decor, Crafts, Decorate, DIY, Do It Yourself Projects, Home Decorating Ideas, Tutorials, Wall Ideas | Tagged Dog Silhouette Art- DIY Dog Art | 57 Comments

DIY Octopus Beach Bag with Free Template

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Cyndy

Summer is here and we are really looking forward to spending a lot of time at the beach. I have been wanting to create a fun beach bag for my daughter and when I saw this adorable … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafts, DIY, Screen Print Paint Projects, Tutorials | Tagged Octopus Beach Bag | 8 Comments

Potting Bench Turned Outdoor Bar

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Cyndy

Potting Bench, Outdoor Bar, Garden Bench

Summer is just around the corner and we’ve been busy cleaning our patio and backyard, replacing patio cushions, planting bright flowers and getting summer ready. We love to grill and entertain during the summer and I … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY, Do It Yourself Projects, Furniture Revamps, Outdoor Projects, Tutorials | Tagged Outdoor Bar, Outdoor Projects, Potting Bench, Potting Bench Turned Outdoor Bar | 53 Comments

Easy Front Porch Moss Basket..

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Cyndy

moss basket, front door wreath, front door moss basket

I hope you all had a wonderful Easter! We had a great weekend with friends and family and we also spent a lot of time working on our yard, porch and flower beds. I hate … Continue reading →

Posted in Decorate, DIY, Do It Yourself Projects, Floral, Home Decorating Ideas, Tutorials, Wreaths | Tagged Front Door Moss Basket | 13 Comments

DIY Bunny Print Projects Using a Free Printable…

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Cyndy

The minute I saw this free printable from the Graphics Fairy, I knew my daughter and I would be doing some Easter crafting: You can click the bunny image above to go directly to file at the Graphics … Continue reading →