When I was growing up, spirit boards and slumber parties went together like peanut butter and jelly. … [Read more...] about DIY Halloween Spirit Board Mat
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DIY Farmer’s Market Bucket Decor
Make your own DIY farmer's market bucket decor with my free stencil. … [Read more...] about DIY Farmer’s Market Bucket Decor
Mint & Gold Star Stencil Girl’s Room
I'm back with another bedroom makeover... this time for my little niece. I'm a mom of two boys. And I love being a boy mom. Sure, I've had to learn to check the toilet seat before sitting down and I'm not much for following sports. Yay team, do the thing! But, my boys love me back. They patiently explain Star Wars plots to me, teach me the names of all their favorite wrestlers, appreciate my creative skills (especially during school projects), hold the door for me without asking, and … [Read more...] about Mint & Gold Star Stencil Girl’s Room
Decorating a Chalkboard Accent Wall with Vinyl
With the arrival of August at the end of every summer, do you ever find yourself wondering, where did the time go?!? Didn't we just clean out the book bags, file away the report cards, and purchase our pool passes? Even the best, well-spent summer vacations must come to an end. So here we are again... school is in session and life shifts into full speed. Since I married a teacher who later became the high school principal, our lives have always centered around the ever-present … [Read more...] about Decorating a Chalkboard Accent Wall with Vinyl
DIY Letter Lamp Shade
I've been a little crazy about numbers in 2012. See my post here for details on my number fixation. So, when I needed to buy a new lamp shade for our family-room-turned-game-room, my first thought was to add some numbers to this plain ol' faux burlap shade. Since the boys have taken over this room with their video gaming marathons, I wanted it to be a little whimsical and modern. I'll be honest, this room has been largely ignored as far as decorating is concerned. It used to be a hideout for … [Read more...] about DIY Letter Lamp Shade
DIY Feed Sack Curtains
First of all... let me just say I want a new kitchen. Badly. My kitchen was likely remodeled by previous owners in the 80s. Blonde, low-quality stock cabinets that don't all match. Ugly formica countertops in a drab beige. Dated hardware. Blech. BUT, we aren't quite ready to jump into a kitchen remodel so I've been "restyling" little details every so often just to suppress my serious distaste. In fact, I have an entire Pinterest board dedicated to my dream kitchen.... someday. :) I was in the … [Read more...] about DIY Feed Sack Curtains
Buckets & Burlap
My dear husband found these buckets at a flea market last weekend. They were in ok shape and only one still had a handle attached. For this restyle project we added a little burlap number and fabric to the best side of the buckets. I just used scraps I had in my craft supplies (including the ribbon). Once again, using my Silhouette Cameo made it easy to add the stenciled numbers and letters. I used the machine to cut a stencil from freezer paper and ironed it on so it would adhere … [Read more...] about Buckets & Burlap