Want to Attach a picture hanger to a metal or plastic frame? Learn this simple and easy tip for how to attach a hanger to a plastic frame today! I’ve been making some progress in our dining room that I hope to share in the next week or so. In the meantime, I wanted to …
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Learn how to make a DIY House Number Sign in minutes! Update your home’s exterior and curb appeal with a new house address sign. Plus, 12 more DIY House Address Signs for inspiration! My favorite DIY projects are those that are simple, yet look custom- and this quick project totally fits the bill! With this …
If you feel “stumped” when it comes to decorating a space in your home, turn to the camera. The space that I’ve been mulling over {and over and over} is the bedding in our master bedroom. Yes — that nightstand still needs new pulls 🙂 Our headboard was a steal several years back …
Sometimes, DIY is all about solving problems. Our mailbox sits right at the top of a hill, after a curve. We’ve lived here a little over a year, and it has already been hit once. Amazon Affiliate links included in this post. After it got hit, we invested in a sturdier …
My son brings home crafts from preschool several times a week. One of my favorites was a watercolor “U is for Umbrella” page. However, it was on blue construction paper and the teacher had written “U is for Umbrella” along the side. Of course, that is perfect for school; but not so much for wall …
It took me awhile to really start using Instagram. Between our Craftivity Designs Facebook, Twitter and Google+ accounts and my personal Facebook and Twitter accounts — it just felt like too much. But, as it turns out, Instagram is just too handy. I love how easy it is to take and edit a photo. …
Last week Erica and I checked out a new thrift store in Knoxville, TN called Nostalgia. I brought home several items, all for my son’s bedroom makeover. The biggest ticket purchase I made was this vintage suitcase, at $25. Nostalgia had a wide array of suitcases throughout the store; but I was specifically looking for …
My little boy and I completed a quick project over the weekend. It’s a pretty easy one. This gold frame hung in the entry way of our old house. I originally picked it up at a yard sale. He’s excited that his magnets have a special spot, and I like that they feel a little …
Did you know that you can create a watercolor effect with your own photos? I used the Watercolor Filter {Filter -> Artistic -> Watercolor} in Photoshop Elements; but there are other ways to achieve this effect using more basic programs, like the Waterlogue App or the free Photo Editing program called “Gimp.” You may have …
We’ve got 3 large wreaths for our front door — one each for Winter, Spring/Summer and Fall. I love to peruse all the DIY wreaths on Pinterest {in fact, we have an entire board dedicated to them}; but I rarely recreate them because wreaths can be bulky and awkward to store. Yet, I think they …
“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 …
Awhile back, I picked up some bamboo trays from a consignment store {$3 each} — for exactly this purpose. When I organized my office, I stored the paper in the blue bin shown below. However, storing printer paper upright can cause it to bend. Even a slight curvature can affect how easily the paper will …
I love to re-purpose items for organization. If you saw my post on Monday, you know I’ve already been chatting about that topic this week. Here is another affordable option for storage, that you can find at your local dollar store. Mike and I were shopping in the dollar store for some Vacation Bible School …
When we started planning our bathroom renovation it was a goal to reuse a few pieces. This included updating our mirror and painting the frame white {you can see that in the mood board}. However, after the room started coming together and I saw this photo, I decided to go with a wood tone. …
I look forward to the arrival of my Better Homes and Gardens magazine each month; but since we moved in December and have been unpacking/organizing/etc. a few issues had gotten set aside. Earlier this week I came across a few issues that I hadn’t read. This little gem of a tip caught my eye, and …