This Valentine’s Wreath is a sweet way to spread a little love to everyone who walks through my front door…and you can make one, too, for just a few dollars. It’s super easy, although, it does require a bit of patience. Just imagine tying hundreds and hundreds of knots. At least, that’s what I’m guessing. I didn’t actually count. Continue Reading →
This Chair Makeover is a quick turn-around project you can do in a day… and if you’re like me, at a cost of only $5. Let me start by saying the chair was given to me by a dear friend who was downsizing and getting rid of things, and she thought I might be able to do something with it. The chair had seen many years and was well-worn, and I thought it was darling. Continue Reading →
These Wood Slice Ornaments are adding just the right decorative touch to my Woodsy Christmas this year, as I tried to avoid the usual tinsel, in lieu of a more “earthy vibe.” Hand-painted and perfectly imperfect, they came not from the store, but from a tree that, up until last spring, was in our backyard. When we were forced to take it down, I saved a piece of the stump and a couple of giant branches. That gave me more than enough material for this year’s Christmas craft project.
This Accent Table Makeover is just the latest in my list of quick turnaround projects. It began the way so many of my projects do… with a trip to the thrift store. It was there that I found this sweet little table just sitting there with only a $12.99 price tag stuck on top. I absolutely did not need it, but somehow it wound up in my shopping basket anyway! I had visions of it painted an airy mint green, with soft pink, hand-painted roses calling attention to the rounded scallops and detailed leg carvings. Those visions became reality and my video tutorial, above, shows you every step of the process. If you prefer still photos, continue reading.
Ever wonder if those Paint Fragrance Additives you see at the hardware store actually work? Do they really mask the smell of paint fumes and make your home smell like clean linen, lavender or french vanilla? I decided to give them a try. I’ll tell you if they live up to the hype and if they’re worth mixing into the next can of paint you open, in this video tutorial.
Looking for an inexpensive way to dress up your windows? Try building your own Rustic Window Cornices using tongue & groove wood and some stain. It’s a D-I-Y project anyone can build in a day or two. Just check out my step-by-step video tutorial above, or read on.
Love is in the air, and these Wedding Signs are proof! They’re my small contribution to one of my favorite couple’s Big Day. Their wedding is one I’ll most certainly remember for the rest of my life, and not because of the gorgeous aesthetic, but for the way they put God at the center of it all. It was overwhelming, and meaningful, and…. I could go on and on about it. But I know this blog is about the Wedding Signs, so read on, see lots more pictures, and get inspired. There’s no reason you can’t make some personalized signs for an upcoming event! Continue Reading →
There are few things in life more joyful than the birth of a baby. So, I was thrilled when I was asked to make something personalized to celebrate such an occasion. It’s Nursery Artwork Painted on Wood, and in this blog, I’ll show you how it came together. Continue Reading →
