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Having never tried iron on transfer foil paper before, my go to is typically paint, this was a new experience for me. It's worth a shot to try something new and test out a product. Especially if doing so could help out any of you. While at the fabric store, a glittery cream cotton fabric… Continue reading DIY Iron On Transfer “Lucky” Pillow for St. Patrick’s Day
This adorable and easy felt heart garland can be made quickly. A perfect sewing craft for a beginner, tested out by my sewing student last week just to be sure. Any mantel, wall, or stair case will be picture perfect for Valentine's Day. Share the love with this no fail felt craft. Way back in… Continue reading Easy DIY Felt Heart Garland
After hours on Pinterest and online dutifully pinning inspirational room design pictures to your board, it is high time to start planning out your room makeover. But where do you start? How do you know if your ideas will look right in your space? How can you best foresee any possible hiccups in the DIY… Continue reading How To Plan a Room Makeover
I think it's safe to say that 2020 has been a bit turbulent. If looking for a fresh start in 2021, there are a variety of paint colors to help you do just that. Many paint companies are embracing color to either ground the space or totally transform and shake things up. Another noticed trend… Continue reading Paint Trends: Colors of the Year for 2021
Whether it is your craft room, art room, sewing room, hobby room, art studio, or all of the above, it is your space for creativity and you deserve for it to be both functional and inspirational. My creative space was seriously lacking in the storage and accessibility department... and it became a dumping ground for… Continue reading Craft Room: Ideas for Organization
If you haven't caught on by now, or if you are new to this blog, I kind of dig DIY. Not surprising is my desire to update or personalize each room in the house. The laundry room is next up on the TO DO list and I decided to start with the lighting. While the… Continue reading How To Switch Out a Light Fixture
An ornament wreath is a craft that has been floating around on Pinterest for years. I needed a new wreath for the holidays and this seemed simple. This wreath is actually pretty simple, it only takes three steps. Even though it is an easy DIY craft, there are a few things I learned that can… Continue reading Ornament Wreath DIY- and What to Avoid
When I was a young child I drew on the walls. When my children were little, they drew on the walls. Apparently it's a rite of passage in my family. My first approved mural was in eighth grade and in college I started my own mural painting business. I have painted over 40 murals in… Continue reading Hand Painted Mural DIY (video)
Lose the guilt about not loving your kitchen by updating it for less than the cost of a full remodel. Change the look of your kitchen with a little paint, time and select items. It's not always about the function or the age of the kitchen; sometimes you just don't love the finishes. I went… Continue reading DIY Kitchen Update on a Budget
Fellow DIY bloggers are full of ideas that spark inspiration and creativity in me. This week we'll take a blog tour to share ideas for 15 ways to decorate our front porches and entries for Fall. I love the idea of using natural items to make a wreath or centerpiece, but unfortunately there are not… Continue reading 15 Fabulous Fall Front Porch Finds