After taking some photos, I made a few changes in our bedroom. Small changes, yes; but so important to the feel of the space. We are draping a navy Ethiopian blanket {we bought it during a mission trip there} over the headboard. The blanket blends in with our navy wall, so I wanted something simple …
Crafts for the Home
Our front door has been feeling a little naked since Christmas. I only have one spring/summer wreath and its color palette isn’t great for our new house {yes, we’ve lived here over a year… when should I stop calling it ‘new’?}. Covering a letter with moss isn’t a new idea and you can find plenty …
Have you ever spotted a beautiful book and thought to yourself “If only that could be my wall art!” It’s an incredibly affordable idea, considering that an entire book would probably cost you around $10-$30 {depending on the size} and a single Art Print can easily cost you $15+. This isn’t a new idea by …
When I shop for artwork, I realize two things: I’m cheap {can I use “frugal”? I feel like it sounds nicer than “cheap”} and I’m picky. When I say “picky” I’m not referring to being some kind of art expert… instead I just mean things like: do the colors coordinate with our home/room? does …
“Smoky Black & White Paint” // Order this print HERE A long, long time ago… when this blog was only about a month old… I shared 3 prints that were hanging in my kitchen during the holidays. The mats are covered in burlap and actually hung in the kitchen throughout the year — just not …
Back in July, Erica included this clay chalkboard from Kirsten in a Kick Off Friday roundup. I loved the idea, pinned it and — 4 months later — I did it! Kirsten explains how she went about creating her chalkboards, but I had never worked with Sculpey clay before. I learned a few things along …
Lately, I’ve been into painting and playing around with watercolors. I love polka dots (like my gold drawer knobs, polka dot napkins, and ampersand art), so I used my new paints to create a fun polka dot picture. Want to make your own? Here’s what you will need: Paints (I used watercolor but you can use …
Recently I posted about a project using a gold leaf paint pen, check it out here! Let me warn you…using a paint pen can be addicting. After adding polka dots to my white ceramic ampersand, I starting looking for other items in my home to add a little gold touch. Two frames caught my eye that …
I love gold and I love polka dots so what better than a project that combines two of my favorite things! A few weeks ago, Lora and I went to an awesome yard sale put on by Repurposed Soul where I picked up this great white ampersand! If you live in the Lexington/Nicholasville, KY area, …
Isn’t Pinterest just so much fun; but so overwhelming, too? I think there might be 8 Million different DIY Wreath ideas on Pinterest. Maybe a few less. But, hey, who’s counting? I needed some small wreaths for my front porch; to hang on these guys: No, they didn’t stay brown. They got a new coat …
While browsing on Pinterest, I came across this fun little craft project by Landee See Landee Do. Her tutorial seemed simple and easy to follow so I gave it a try. Anyone can create this project–just choose your favorite fabrics and get started! TIP: Use solid styrofoam balls instead of the kind with small holes …
If there’s one thing I’ve learned from the Blogosphere and Pinterest – it’s this: You don’t need to be an Artist, to create your own Art. Poetic, right? Springtime puts me in the mood to create. Who am I kidding? I’m always in the mood to be creative! Springtime, Summertime, all the year long. Anywho, …
Spring has sprung in Kentucky! It’s finally warming up and the trees and flowers are blooming! Last week, Lora showed you how she added a little spring to her home with her cute painted door, this week, I’m going to show you a way to add color to your walls. Recently, there have been many …
Last week, I showed you how I made wall art using paint and stickers. This week, I’m going to show you a quick and easy way to make wall art using Mod Podge and scrapbook paper: For this project, you can use any size canvas that you prefer, but I find using one that is …
Count your steps, name them one by one… Ok, maybe that isn’t how the song goes 🙂 But my son has been counting our steps since we finished this little Entry Way project. This was an easy project and quick to install, too. Instructions Measure your stair risers to determine what size number you need …