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This cheap and fast DIY Valentines Day banner is made out of gift bags from the dollar store. Perfect for the mantel from dollar store items for under $15!

Cheap and Fast DIY Valentines Day Banner

DIY Textured Vase out of a Plastic Carton

Small Linen Closet Organization: 7 Simple Steps to Make More Room!

How to Use Chalk Paint Wax + Tips on Distressing

How to Turn a Closet into a Home Office

Stamped Books DIY [Tutorial using Chalk Paint]

Small Farmhouse Bathroom Remodel (reveal + details!)

This easy Jiffy Corn Bread with creamed corn begins with a Jiffy box mix and is moist and delicious! It's the PERFECT bread everyone will rave about!

Jiffy Corn Bread with Creamed Corn Recipe

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Cheap and Fast DIY Valentines Day Banner

Cheap and Fast DIY Valentines Day Banner

By Marty Walden · 6 Comments

This cheap and fast DIY Valentine’s Day banner is made out of gift bags from the dollar store. So clever and simple to make even the kids can help! Decorate your entire mantel or wall! 34 years ago Valentine’s Day a pretty young girl with twinkling eyes pledged her heart to a dashing young man with long blonde locks and a guitar in his hands. Their… Read More

Filed Under: Banners, Crafts, Home Projects, mantel, Popular Posts, Seasonal Projects, sponsored post, Valentine's Day

25 Valentine’s Day Crafts and Recipes

25 Valentine’s Day Crafts and Recipes

By Marty Walden · 51 Comments

Don’t know where to start to create a special day for the ones you love? These 25 Valentine’s Day crafts and recipes will help you celebrate and make memories on this special holiday!   My husband Tim and I celebrate our 34th wedding anniversary on Valentine’s Day. Yes, we did indeed get married on Valentine’s Day. Tim always says it… Read More

Filed Under: 25th Anniversary Vow Renewal Service, 25th Wedding Anniversary, Anniversary, Crafts, Seasonal Projects, Valentine's Anniversary, Valentine's Day, wedding

Upcycled Vintage Sheet into No Sew Table Runner

Upcycled Vintage Sheet into No Sew Table Runner

By Marty Walden · 22 Comments

It’s so easy to turn an upcycled vintage sheet into a no sew table runner with a trip to a thrift store and these easy instructions! It’s no secret that I love finding bargains and creating one-of-a-kind home decor with my discoveries. A pretty kitchen table (we don’t have a dining room) is important to me since we’re now empty… Read More

Filed Under: Crafts, Entertaining, home decor, No Sew Projects

How to Decorate for Christmas on a Budget

How to Decorate for Christmas on a Budget

By Marty Walden · 14 Comments

Filled with simple DIY projects and thrift finds, this tutorial will teach you how to decorate for Christmas on a budget! One of my favorite and funniest Christmas stories happened in 1989. Whoa, that certainly seems like a long time ago! My husband Tim and I were living in Little Rock, Arkansas with our one-year-old firstborn daughter Rachel. Our heart’s… Read More

Filed Under: Christmas, home tour, Seasonal Projects

11 Ways to Add Buffalo Plaid Christmas Decorations

11 Ways to Add Buffalo Plaid Christmas Decorations

By Marty Walden · 16 Comments

These 11 ways to add buffalo plaid Christmas decorations to your holiday home are simple AND inexpensive! Perfect for the DIYer and crafter! Am I the only one who has a mad crush on all things buffalo plaid? No? Good because you’ve come to the right place! For fall I added some touches of black and white plaid to my… Read More

Filed Under: Christmas, Seasonal Projects

DIY Buffalo Plaid Christmas Hoop Wreath

DIY Buffalo Plaid Christmas Hoop Wreath

By Marty Walden · 14 Comments

This DIY buffalo plaid Christmas hoop wreath is both simple and gorgeous! Use what you have on hand and it’s cheap, too! Christmas is my favorite season to decorate my home and in the past I loved making crafty decorations each year. Since we were homeschoolers for 23 years, my kids would usually join in making ornaments for their church… Read More

Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, No Sew Projects, Seasonal Projects

Front Porch Christmas Decorations

Front Porch Christmas Decorations

By Marty Walden · 28 Comments

These 7 tips for creating beautiful front porch Christmas decorations won’t cost you a lot of money or time! Create a welcoming space for all to enjoy! **Scroll to the bottom to see more amazing outdoor inspiration from my favorite bloggers! Anyone else struggle with all the decorating things this year? 2020 will not be forgotten anytime soon and may… Read More

Filed Under: Christmas, Seasonal Projects

Dried Beef Cheese Ball

Dried Beef Cheese Ball

By Marty Walden · 19 Comments

A holiday favorite that is perfect served year round, this dried beef cheese ball is easy to make and always a crowd pleaser! **Stay tuned for more fabulous entertaining inspiration from my favorite blogger friends at the end of this post! Tips for making this Dried Beef Cheese Ball recipe: Perfect for the holiday season, potlucks and special family dinners…. Read More

Filed Under: appetizer/beverage, family cookbook

M&M Cookie Mix in a Jar with FREE Printable

M&M Cookie Mix in a Jar with FREE Printable

By Marty Walden · 14 Comments

Love giving handmade gifts from the kitchen? This M&M Cookie Mix in a Jar recipe includes a FREE printable and label! Plus the cookies are divine! *** For more inspiration from some amazing blogging friends, check out the goodies at the end of this post! Do you ever look back in the past and wonder what in the world you… Read More

Filed Under: Christmas, Gift Ideas, Printables, recipes, Seasonal Projects

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